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Thomas Paine

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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WATCH: Police Kill Unarmed Man During Stop for ‘Air Fresheners’, Claim it Was an Accident
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 16 hours ago
[image: shot]During a stop over air fresheners, an unarmed 20-year-old man was shot in the chest and killed as he sat back down in his car.
Opinion: How do bitcoins respond to governments’ trillion-dollar stimulus in economies?
Contributing Reporter, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
By Maya Vujinovic RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (InfoMoney) I have lived and worked on five different continents over the past few years and it has led me to reflect that we can't tell people to think about something specific, but we can tell them what to think about. What we have seen in recent […] The post Opinion: How do bitcoins respond to governments’ trillion-dollar stimulus in economies? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Panama Prosecutor’s Office calls for indictment of 50 people in Odebrecht case
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Among the 50 people are three former officials charged with the crime of “corruption of public servants”, which is punishable by 4 to 8 years in prison, the Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement in which the names of those involved are not disclosed. Panama Public Prosecutor’s Office said […] The post Panama Prosecutor’s Office calls for indictment of 50 people in Odebrecht case appeared first on The Rio Times.
Scholars Wonder at the Trajectory of Expanding Social Justice Programs
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 16 hours ago
George Floyd was killed by police a few miles from Dr. Valerie Chepp’s house. And as her students went out into the streets to protest this past summer, she completely redesigned her senior capstone course for the fall. Chepp is the social justice program director for Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and through the program, she felt like she had the opportunity to address the questions student activists were asking themselves while equipping them with applicable skills for their community organizing.
Kerry Lunges Into India With Anti-BRI Agenda Bringing Green Suicide for All
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 16 hours ago
Despite the fact that a “Green BRI doppelganger” has been on the books since 2018, the plan was generally acknowledged to be an unworkable green boondoggle and fell out of interest for quite some time. Now it is being revived. As the China-Russian-Iran alliance continues to gain new momentum spreading win-win cooperation and development across … Continue reading Kerry Lunges Into India With Anti-BRI Agenda Bringing Green Suicide for All →
International Crisis Looms as NATO to Hold Emergency Meeting with Ukraine
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The government of Ukraine announced today that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit NATO Headquarters tomorrow for an emergency session of the Ukraine-NATO Commission. Kuleba will meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and possibly with the North Atlantic Council (consisting of the ambassadors of all thirty NATO member states) as well.
The Desperate Plans of the Southern Command
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The actions perpetrated since March 21 of this year by irregular groups coming from Colombia in La Victoria, Venezuelan territory bordering our sister country, were not improvised. They are part of Plan “B” of the Southern Command to destabilize our Nation and overthrow the Bolivarian Revolution.
NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 16 hours ago
The people who told them Trump “colluded with Russia” — are telling them the election wasn’t stolen. The people who told them Trump said neo-Nazis were “fine people” — are telling them the election wasn’t stolen. The people who told them Trump advised to “drink bleach” — are telling them the election wasn’t stolen. If… Continue reading →
Confidential IRS marijuana guide details audit procedures for agents to follow
John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Marijuana industry tax experts have known for years the IRS was circulating among its agents a document akin to an Audit Technique Guide - essentially, a manuscript for how agents should deal with Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code and the state-legal cannabis businesses that it covers. Confidential IRS marijuana guide details audit procedures for agents to follow is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New massive eruption at Soufriere St. Vincent, SO2 emissions spreading over two continents
A new high-level, major eruption took place at Soufriere St. Vincent volcano at 10:40 UTC on April 13, 2021. The SO2 emissions produced over the past 2 days are now spreading over two continents -- South America and Africa. Extremely heavy ash is covering the island...... Read more »
E-commerce platform Nuvemshop raises R$500 million from investors
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The investment round, led by funds Accel Partners, ThornTree Capital Kaszek, Qualcomm Ventures, and investor Kevin Efrusy, comes just five months after a previous funding of US$30 million. The company did not disclose how much it valued with the new funding, but says the deal makes it one of the […] The post E-commerce platform Nuvemshop raises R$500 million from investors appeared first on The Rio Times.
“The problem in Paraguay is not money, but corruption”, says senator fighting tax increase
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Senator Stephan Rasmussen based his position against an eventual tax increase on the productive sector, under consideration within the framework of a new tax reform plan, in open reference to his colleague Blanca Ovelar’s proposal, who advocated for a tax increase after the approval of raises in the Senate. The […] The post “The problem in Paraguay is not money, but corruption”, says senator fighting tax increase appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile accelerates 5G rollout, hopes to attract Amazon Web’s new data processing center
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the United States and China in dispute over digital security and data protection, Chile, which counts both countries as major trading partners, will keep its doors open to any company that adheres to its rules, undersecretary for telecommunications Pamela Gidi said. “As long as (regulations) are respected, we have […] The post Chile accelerates 5G rollout, hopes to attract Amazon Web’s new data processing center appeared first on The Rio Times.
Science Says- James Corbett
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 16 hours ago
* Apparently Youtube simply couldn't bear the information contained in the video and Mr Corbett's Youtube account was terminated. Posted at archive.org* * References available here*
Amazon.com in Brazil to start delivering same-day orders in São Paulo
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the US e-commerce giant, the service is available for some items, with shipping costs starting at R$14.90 for Prime members and R$18.90 for the remainder. The announcement illustrates how the offer of shorter delivery times has been one of the biggest bets among the largest e-commerce companies in […] The post Amazon.com in Brazil to start delivering same-day orders in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Volcano in St. Vincent erupts again and launches 17-kilometers-high smoke cloud
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The La Soufrière volcano, in the northwest of St. Vincent island in the southern Caribbean, this Monday registered a “huge” eruption, with a 17 kilometers-high smoke cloud, alerted the Center for Seismic Research of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The UWI, which monitors the volcano since it erupted […] The post Volcano in St. Vincent erupts again and launches 17-kilometers-high smoke cloud appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Central Bank advocates fiscal austerity notwithstanding pandemic
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "We have reached a moment, today, of confronting the pandemic, in which it is necessary to send a message of austerity and fiscal seriousness", said Campos Neto, at the I Ibero-American Conference of Central Banks, organized by the Bank of Spain and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (Segib). The economist emphasized […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank advocates fiscal austerity notwithstanding pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentine president worried about Lula’s fate in Brazil
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's president Alberto Fernández warned on Sunday that in Brazil "the persecution" against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva "intends to restart", and requested the justice system of the South American giant to sustain the ruling of the Federal Supreme Court (TSF) to annul the trials against the ex-head of state. […] The post Argentine president worried about Lula’s fate in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Strong M6.0 earthquake leaves at least 8 people dead, 1 350 buildings damaged in Java, Indonesia
At least eight people were killed while around 1 350 buildings were damaged after a strong M6.0 earthquake struck near the south coast of Java, Indonesia, at 07:00 UTC on April 10, 2021. The epicenter was located 45 km (28 miles) SSW of Gongdanglegi Kulon...... Read more »
Brazilian e-commerce grows 21% in February and registers 1.49 billion hits
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The data is presented in the E-commerce Report in Brazil, developed by Conversion, an agency specializing in SEO. The study is conducted monthly and analyzes the traffic of the 200 largest Brazilian websites in 15 sectors. Among the analyzed sectors, 10 posted an increase of over 10% year-on-year, such as […] The post Brazilian e-commerce grows 21% in February and registers 1.49 billion hits appeared first on The Rio Times.
Largest Chinese Breach of Taiwan Air Zone in a Year After US Warning
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
Is WW3 about to start? Possible. Possibly by end April. In the midst of WW3 they will do their global reset. The setup for WW3 is very clear: – China vs Taiwan & USA Russia vs Ukraine, USA & NATO Iran & Allies vs Israel & USA & Allies – Largest Chinese Breach of Taiwan …
7 Reasons Why a Vaccine Passport (Pass, Certificate or Whatever They Want to Call It) Should Give Us Pause for Thought
Nick Corbishley, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
As the use of vaccine passports snowballs, concerns about their potential reach and implications are growing.
Links 4/13/2021
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Venezuela: Strange Artifact Flies over Military Complex
Inexplicata (IHU), Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology - 17 hours ago
* Source: LaPatilla (Venezuela) and Planeta UFO (Argentina)* *Date: 11 April 2021* *Venezuela: Strange Artifact Flies over Military Complex* An odd object was recorded by chance on April 7 of this year on the grounds of Ciudad Tiuna, a development built within the perimeter of the Fort Tiuna Military Complex, as reported by journalist Héctor Escalante in his network. According to the report, the image was obtained by Agustín Prado after 6 pm as he tried to photograph the sunset with his cellphone. "I was taking photos of the sunset, and later, upon reviewing the images to ...
Federal COVID-relief funding to help people struggling with heating, electric bills
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. The Salvation Army in Nova Scotia says the $3.5 million it will receive to administer the new Nova Scotia COVID Relief Fund comes at a time when more people than ever are reaching out for help. On […]
Council approves Elmsdale mobile home park despite concerns around turtle habitat, ground water
Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
Turtles, traffic, and groundwater are all provincial issues, according to municipal staff, so councillors approved a controversial mobile home park proposal in Elmsdale following a public hearing Monday night. Halifax regional council’s North West Community Council held the virtual public hearing on a proposal for a 525-unit mobile home park on Old Truro Road in […]
A long overdue reform to our tax laws
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 18 hours ago
Wolf Richter reports on a proposal by Janet Yellen, President of the Federal Reserve. Large corporations – and there are only a few dozen to which this would apply, according to the proposal – should pay income taxes on the inflated and puffed-up income they report to their shareholders under ... GAAP *[Generally Accepted Accounting Principles]*, rather than paying no taxes, or even getting paid tax benefits, on the losses they report separately to the IRS under the tax code. Small corporations ... use the same accounting principles for earnings and for taxes, or vice versa, ...
Just Because the Federal Reserve Says CPI is Inflation Does Not Mean It Is.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
maneco64 #CPI​ #inflation​ #debasement​ #EndTheFed​ #money​ #credit​#federalreserve​ #economics​ #dollar​ #fiatcurrency​ – With the release of the CPI data today we will join the great “Inflation Debate” that only serves to confuse many and keep them blind to what is really happening. – The Cantillon Effect: Why Wall Street Gets a Bailout and You Don’t: …
Kerry family jet flies to Idaho while he goes on international climate tour
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 19 hours ago
By Paul Homewood One rule for them…………… The jet belonging to climate czar John Kerry’s family made its way to Idaho, where he and his wife have reportedly vacationed, as he traveled in Asia to promote the Biden administration’s message on the issue. Flight records show that the jet left Boston […]
Opinion Letter: Doubts about the vaccine shouldn’t be disparaged
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Thanks to loyal AofA reader, contributor and donor (xox) Josh Mazer for sharing his most recent opinion letter from Maryland's Capital Gazette. By Capital Gazette letters Capital Gazette | Apr 09, 2021 at 3:00 PM Vaccine doubts Letters: Doubts about...
Autism Socks
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
These are socks I bought my daughters for St. Patrick's Day. Most people see cute Snooppy socks. But autism parents? We see something else. At least I did. Behavior. Meltdowns. Reports from school of a very bad day. Maybe a...
The U.S. Navy Is Testing A Towed Decoy Pod For The P-8A Poseidon
Stefano D'Urso, The Aviationist - 17 hours ago
[image: P-8A Poseidon Pod] The purpose-built pod for the P-8A Poseidon was developed from the experience with the ALE-55 Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy already used by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) recently announced that a new [...] The post The U.S. Navy Is Testing A Towed Decoy Pod For The P-8A Poseidon appeared first on The Aviationist.
Captured: Could Russia’s Drone Nets Really Pose a Threat to UAVs?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Russian Army, Europe* [image: Russian Army] Drones are posing a big challenge on the battlefield, but what if you could stop and catch them? *Key point: *Drone nets are but one of several options to counter these weapons. Other ideas include lasers, hacking, and electronic warfare. A Russian research institute is working to patent a new drone “net” designed to detect, track and capture enemy drones as a way to disable them from attacking or conducting surveillance missions. It is an interesting development which may signal an as-of-yet unprecedented innovation aime...
Could Your $1,400 Stimulus Check Delay Your Tax Refund?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check] Tax season is here, and that means that millions of cash-strapped Americans can expect to be in line for much-needed refunds. But how long will they take? Tax season is here, and that means that millions of cash-strapped Americans can expect to be in line for much-needed refunds. But with nearly a hundred sixty million coronavirus stimulus checks being sent out by the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury under the American Rescue Plan, there is a high likelihood that the processing of tax returns and the associ...
A 1,600 Meter Kill? No Problem for Iran - Allegedly.
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Snipers, * The U.S. Army’s Foreign Military Studies Office described the weapon as “curious.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Heidar is a hybrid, possessing what appears to be a grip and trigger mechanism copied from the MG 3, a modernized version of the MG-42 which is of German design. Iran has produced its own version of the MG 3 since before the 1979 Islamic revolution. Iran regularly over-hypes its military technology, and in some cases, shows off bogus equipment for propaganda purposes. Iran’s military industry is also resourceful and produces i...
Forever War: The U.S. and Iran Have Been At It For Decades (Unofficially)
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Iran, Middle East* Although the U.S. and Iran have never officially be at war, that doesn't mean things never came to blows. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Carter Doctrine declared that the United States would use force to defend its interests in the Persian Gulf. The Iranian Revolution created a Persian Gulf state whose objectives were decidedly antithetical to American interests. It didn't take long for the tension to come to a head. The orders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff were clear: the Iranian frigate *Sabalan *must die. On April 14, 1988, t...
Should America Build a New 'NATO' in the Asia-Pacific?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *The Quad, Asia* A formal alliance might inspire a decrease in aggressive Chinese maneuvers. *Here's What You Need to Know*: A combined military force might deter China in terms of sheer numbers, not to mention coordinated air and sea operations. What if India, Australia, Japan, and the United States formed an “Asian NATO” collective security alliance to improve prospects for stability and more effectively deter or counter Chinese operations in the Pacific theater? It could happen and is already being explored by Pentagon leaders, diplomats, and politicians familia...
One in six of the papers you cite in a review has been retracted. What do you do?
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
The author of a 2014 review article about the role of vitamin D in Parkinson’s disease has alerted readers to the fact that roughly one-sixth of her references have since been retracted. But she and the journal are not retracting the review itself. The paper, “A review of vitamin D and Parkinson’s disease,” appeared in … Continue reading One in six of the papers you cite in a review has been retracted. What do you do?
Effusive eruption continues at Piton de la Fournaise volcano, lava reaches Piton le Bonnet, Reunion
The effusive eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano, Reunion continues from a new eruptive fissure on the southern flank of Enclos depression. The eruption started at around 15:00 UTC on April 9, 2021, following several hours of intense seismicity. The Alert...... Read more »
Breakthrough Discuss Concluding Today
Paul Gilster, Centauri Dreams - 18 hours ago
Breakthrough Discuss 2021 wraps up today, with presentations on mission concepts to Alpha Centauri, lightsail technologies and fusion propulsion. Of particular interest to me, in light of the magnitude of the problem as it affects the Breakthrough Starshot idea, is a session on the current state of deep space optical communications. This has been a […]
WATCH: CN Live! — 2 Yrs After Arrest: ‘Lawmakers for Assange’; Exclusive: Labor Party Resolution of Support
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
On the 2nd anniversary of the arrest, Australian MPs joined CN Live! to tell PM Scott Morrison to pick up the phone and tell Joe Biden to release Julian Assange. Watch the replay here.
Hot from Helsinki
David, Small Dead Animals - 18 hours ago
Behold ye, the works of Finnish artist Liu Susiraja. No, don’t thank me.
Black Agenda Radio for Week of April 12, 2021
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
13 April 2021 — — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio for Week of April 12, 2021 Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford Black Urban Crises and Push-Out “Engineered” / The Greed of San Francisco’s Hyper-Gentrifying Classes / Biden is Mass Deporter of Haitians and Other Blacks Black Urban Crises and Push-Out … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio for Week of April 12, 2021
La Soufrière Update: Volcanic Ash Reaches 44,000 feet (13.4 km)
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
Today’s worldwide volcanic UPTICK is tied to the low solar activity we're experiencing -- and it is COOLING the planet (take note Bill Gates, Earth doesn't need your risky egomaniacal intervention). The post La Soufrière Update: Volcanic Ash Reaches 44,000 feet (13.4 km) appeared first on Electroverse.
Coverage of Prince Philip garners most complaints in BBC history, but…
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
By Rob Woodward – TruePublica: The BBC’s wall-to-wall coverage of the death of Prince Philip has become the most complained-about moment in British television history. It has elicited one of the most negative reactions to BBC programmes ever seen.
Remembering Ramsey Clark
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
Ramsey Clark was a great man, and it was my privilege to work with him closely on several occasions. His death is a time to mourn, but it is also a time to remember who he was and why his life mattered in profound ways to so many people.
What is the Bullshit Economy?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Establishing some first principles of the bullshit economy.
China and climate change: an exchange
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
In the Notes from the Editors to the March 2021 issue of Monthly Review, the MR editors questioned some of the arguments in Richard Smith’s book, China’s Engine of Environmental Collapse, as well as replied to Simon Pirani’s related criticisms (writing under his pseudonym of Gabriel Levy) of MR editor John Bellamy Foster on China and the environment. Both Smith and Pirani have written replies to our March editorial, which we are publishing here, along with our own rejoinder.
It is not about Russia, it is about Imposter Biden [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 19 hours ago
For the last few weeks, some of my friends and readers started responding to news that “Russian troops were massing” on the border with Ukraine. My reaction had been what it was throughout 2014-2015 and onwards when these reports were happening on the order of every week to two weeks, it seemed. “Russia Invades Ukraine” […]
UNCTAD’s Richard Kozul-Wright on the Post-COVID World Economy: Out of the Frying Pan… Into the Fire?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Kozul-Wright warns that for a sustainable Covid-19 recovery, it is key to abandon policies that concentrate economic power and wealth
Asteroid 2021 GC8 to flyby Earth at 0.57 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 GC8 will fly by Earth at a distance of 0.57 LD / 0.00146 AU (218 410 km / 135 715 miles) at 22:05 UTC on April 13, 2021. This is the 42nd known asteroid to fly by Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year...... Read more »
Preparing for Cyber War: The Army Wants to Be Both Networked and Secure
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Cyber Warfare, Americas* [image: Cyber Warfare] High-tech weapons and networked sensors could win the next war, but not if they are hacked. *Key point: *Being a highly-advanced military comes with huge upsides but also dangerous downsides. Here is how the Army wants to keep its edge while avoiding getting hacked, spoofed, or shut down. The U.S. Army’s new “Network” is already introducing new combat dynamics by virtue of bringing an ability to connect armored vehicles, drones, helicopters, and dismounted soldiers on a single data-sharing system, a scenario which mu...
Meet NATO’s New Alliance Ground Surveillance Technology
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Drones, World* The program utilizes advanced computer algorithms to receive, pool, and organize relevant surveillance information. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The system will likely evolve toward new abilities to leverage AI-capable technologies. Expanding the surveillance reach afforded by interoperable NATO-aligned drones throughout Europe, the Baltics, and areas bordering the Black Sea is an effort fast-gaining momentum in light of the Air Force’s progress engineering, refining, and testing new interconnected warfare network technologies to support an integ...
The Iran-Iraq War Taught Tehran Everything it Knows About Strategy
Behnam Ben Taleblu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Behnam Ben Taleblu* *Iran, Middle East* No single historical moment has defined Iran’s revolutionary ideology, politics, perspectives on society and security more than the Iran-Iraq War. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The eight-year war was not a display of tactical brilliance. Horrific mistakes were committed by both sides, and the methods of warfare - trenches, human wave attacks, gas - were reminiscent of the futility of the First World War. Yet despite this, Iran learned a great deal about fighting a conventionally stronger adversery, lessons they have retained to the m...
Will Laser Communications Soon Become Reality in the U.S. Military?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Laser Communications, Americas* Scientists appear to be resolving some of the scientific challenges associated with earlier efforts to create free-space laser communication. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Recent advances mean that it should be possible to send data from a drone to a plane or ship using lasers. Laser weapons can already incinerate enemy drones, intercept incoming missiles and possibly even destroy enemy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Now, emerging technology seems to suggest that lasers can also securely and efficiently transmit video f...
Should the Air Force Worry About Long-Term Commitment Missile Plans?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Missiles, Americas* The existing 1960s-era Minuteman III is already operating decades beyond its intended lifespan. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Several senior Air Force leaders have expressed growing concern about a potential “missile gap” occurring prior to the arrival of larger numbers of Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent. The Air Force is planning to operate its newly emerging Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for decades well into the 2080s, with the understanding that technological advances and threat circums...
Worth Considering
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
The Seventeenth Amendment In 1913, the 17th Amendment was ratified. For the first time in American history, voters would be able to directly elect their United States Senators. The decision seems like a no-brainer. Shouldn’t the people be allowed to elect their own Senators? The debate surrounding the 17th Amendment is eerily similar to those […] The post Worth Considering appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Michael Crichton: Is environmentalism a religion?
Dr. Jay Lehr, CFACT - 19 hours ago
Can environmentalism fill the void? The post Michael Crichton: Is environmentalism a religion? appeared first on CFACT.

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