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Thomas Paine

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

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Fox News Viewers Outperform CNN, MSNBC Watchers On News Knowledge
By Tim Graham ~ Stephan Dinan at the Washington Times reported that Fox News viewers outperformed viewers of CNN or MSNBC on several policy issues. Those favoring the liberal networks are much more likely to believe the “climate emergency” media … Continue reading →
President Biden – Making Russia Great Again
By Peter Murphy ~ President Joe Biden last week removed sanctions against Russian companies to allow completion of the massive Nord Stream 2 wind turbine and solar energy project so that Russia can supply this renewable energy abundance to U.S.-allied … Continue reading →
Collapse of the fake consensus on Covid-19 origins
HiFast, Climate Collections - 34 minutes ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry The concerning saga of the creation, enforcement and collapse of a ‘consensus’ on Covid-19 origins. The Covid-19 virus first appeared in Wuhan, China, where there is a laboratory that conducts research on bat coronaviruses. However from the beginning, the possibility that this virus accidentally escaped from the…
Mickelson Becomes Oldest Golfer to Win Major Tourney
Phil Mickelson became on Sunday the oldest golfer in history to take home a major championship, winning a fabulous but nail-biting final round duel with Brooks Koepka – the odds-on favorite – in the 103rd US PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, the sixth major title of his career and 16 years after winning the Wanamaker Trophy for the first time.
Brazil Surpasses 16 Million COVID-19 Cases, Nearing 450,000 Deaths
Brazil surpassed 16 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday and is nearing 450,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic a year and three months ago, the government reported on Sunday.
Top 4 Unchanged as English Premier League Season Ends
The English Premier League season ended on Sunday, with three of the top four teams winning their matches, but all four now set to compete in next season’s UEFA Champions League with not much controversy or any surprises in the final standings.
Atletico Madrid Receives 2020-21 LaLiga Championship Trophy
Atletico Madrid received on Sunday at the Spanish capital’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium the LaLiga Santander 2020-2021 championship trophy the team secured upon defeating Valladolid 2-1 on the road the day before.
Nyiragongo Volcano Eruption Sparks Panic in Eastern Congo
The sky above the city of Goma, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, was tinted red before dawn on Sunday morning as the Nyiragongo Volcano continued its eruption, sowing panic among city residents and spurring thousands to flee their homes.
Ryanair Flight Diverted to Minsk to Arrest Belarusian Journalist
A Ryanair plane covering the Athens-Vilnius route with around 120 people on board was diverted and forced to land on Sunday in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, where a wanted journalist who had been critical of the government was reportedly arrested.
13 Killed as Cable Car Plummets to Ground in Northern Italy
At least 13 people have been killed and three injured after a mountain cable car near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy plummeted to the ground on Sunday, the local mayor confirmed.
Verstappen Wins Monaco Grand Prix after Leclerc Ruled Out
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his first-ever Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday after taking the place of home hero Charles Leclerc on pole.
Growing Opposition to Tokyo 2020 Casts Shadow on Event with 60 Days to Go
Preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games are entering their final 60 days despite growing public opposition to the event amid a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Japan.
Gaza, Forced to Rebuild Once Again
Dozens of young men and women have banded together to clean Gaza’s streets of rubble left in the wake of the most recent conflict between Israel and militant groups in the blockaded Palestinian territory.
India Detects Nearly 9,000 Cases of ‘Black Fungus’ in COVID Patients
India has detected a surge in rare and potentially deadly black fungus infections in COVID-19 patients, authorities announced in a statement.
Suarez, a Transfer Worth the League
Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez showed Barcelona what they were missing as he steered Atletico Madrid to win the Spanish league, scoring 21 goals along the way, including the winning shots in the last two games.
Red Cross: Waiving Intellectual Property Rights on Vaccines Would Save Lives
Waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines could save hundreds of thousands of lives, said the director of health at the International Committee of the Red Cross, Emanuele Capobianco.
Taiwan Confirms 457 Local Coronavirus Cases amid Spike
Taiwanese authorities registered on Sunday 287 new COVID-19 infections from the last 24 hours and added another 170 cases that had been missing from official records in previous days.
Spring polynyas in the Arctic then and now as feeding areas for hungry polar bears
HiFast, Climate Collections - 51 minutes ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Patches of open water in the Arctic that develop in the spring, including polynyas and widening shore leads, are largely due to the actions of wind and currents on mobile pack ice rather than ice melt. Contrary to concerns expressed about possible negative implications of these early patches of open water,…
Winnipeg Jets Win!
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
3-0 on the series, one more game to move ahead. 👍
More marvels from space -- starting with this UFO crap, then real wonders.
David Brin, CONTRARY BRIN - 1 hour ago
*Okay, let's get the damned UFO stuff out of the way first.* No living human is better qualified to talk about alien life (I assert). I consult on innovative and advanced spacecraft design projects. I have spent almost 40 years as a leading investigator on SETI matters. My doctorate dealt with organic dust from comets, a possible source of 'panspermia.' Oh... and there's the science fiction, lots of that, constantly exploring concepts of 'otherness' - including a book by that title. (See my new "Best of David Brin" collection!) So when I call *bullshite* it is not from some sto...
Vietnamese Vote in Elections Tailored to the Communist Party
Vietnamese voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect members of the National Assembly and local councils in a process heavily vetted by the Communist Party, the only legal political faction in the country since 1975.
India’s Total Coronavirus Deaths Almost 300,000 as Daily Cases Dip
India’s total coronavirus deaths has almost touched 300,000 after daily fatalities fell below 4,000 after two days, while daily infections continued its downward trend seen over the last few days.
Detained Anti-Graft Woman Journalist Gets Bail in Bangladesh
A Bangladesh court granted bail on Sunday to a female investigative reporter a week after she was arrested on charges of stealing confidential government documents.
Anti-Fujimorists Begin Electoral Campaign against Keiko Fujimori
With 15 days to go for the runoff of the presidential elections in Peru, anti-fujimorist groups took to the streets across Peru on Saturday against the right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, considering her “a threat” to the country.
Colombia’s High Commissioner for Peace Resigns amid Crisis
Colombia’s high commissioner for peace, Miguel Ceballos, reported on Saturday he has presented his resignation to President Ivan Duque, coming amid the country’s social crisis and ongoing street protests.
Uruguay’s Interior Minister Jorge Larrañaga Dies at 64
Uruguay’s Interior Minister Jorge Larrañaga died on Saturday at the age of 64, according to President Luis Lacalle Pou.
Kodak Agfa Presents: Quick look to Tahrir square after renovation at night
egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia), Egyptian Chronicles - 51 minutes ago
Here is a small glimpse of World famous Cairo's Tahrir square after its renovation from the car in April. [image: Buildings in Tahrir square after renovation] Tahrir square after renovation The facades of the neoclassical, modernist and Art deco buildings were recoloured and re-painted with the pastel beige and had this new lighting system at night. [image: Buildings in Tahrir square after renovation] The building at the intersection of Tahrir square and Mohamed Mahmoud street The new lighting system was made by the Public sector ministry and it cost LE 60 million. I wonder if al...
SOCOM Has Some Strange Weapons In Their Arsenal. Here Are the Weirdest.
Travis Pike, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Travis Pike* *SOCOM, * Sometimes they are the bleeding edge; other times they are weird, a little crazy, and often fulfill a niche previous firearms simply couldn’t. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The need for a short-range, silent sniper rifle has popped up plenty of times over the years. The KAC revolver rifle gives us one example, but the Silent Sniper Rifle came first. Designed by AAI to fire a powerful but short-range and subsonic 458 x 1 ½ inch cartridge, the Silent Sniper Rifle had strict requirements to adhere to. I love guns of all types, and I enjoy the art of ma...
Build Back BS: Why Joe Biden’s Tax Plan Could Be a Disaster for America
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Build Back Better, * While the bill does garner trillions of dollars in tax revenue, much of the Biden administration’s tax plans are particularly inimical to the U.S. economy and would create a bumpy path toward economic recovery. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The increased rate would likely push multinationals’ operations to a different country, as it would be more expensive for a corporation to be headquartered in the U.S. That would eradicate thousands of U.S. jobs, slowing a swift economic recovery after the Covid-19 crisis, and reduce wages at a tim...
Who Needs a Runway? The Crazy Way Taiwanese F-16s Can Land on Highways
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Michael Peck* *China Taiwan, * Will it make any difference in the event of a war with China? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The goal wasn’t to give local residents an impromptu air show. It was a survival exercise on how the Taiwanese air force, known as the Republic of China Air Force, will cope when its permanent airbases are knocked out. An F-16 landing on a public highway, engine roaring as its wheels touch the concrete, is a memorable addition to any driver’s morning commute. But whether this will save Taiwan’s air force from a Chinese attack is a different matter. L...
"...small racism problem ..."?
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 1 hour ago
Philosopher Stephen Hicks, author of *Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault*, says this about the U.S.: * “We have a small racism problem in this country. We have a medium-sized perceptions of racism problem. Mostly, we have a huge race-hustle ideology problem.”* Does that apply here too? Answers on a postcard, please. Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
An Inconvenient Climate
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 3 hours ago
Fifteen years ago today, Al Gore released his sci-fi flick. It won the Academy Award for best documentary and was produced by Laurie David. The movie won Al Gore the Nobel Prize. Al Gore – Facts – NobelPrize.org The movie … Continue reading →
To be out of alignment with the divine buddha of oneself means false starts
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 4 hours ago
1) Contemporary men find it most distasteful to consider that they are imbibing the content of a poisoned draft, but this is the direct result of their own contamination of nature in ages past; for most individuals presently embodied on Earth have at one time been a part of this alteration of which we speak. -Divine Director: *Pearl* 8:6 …………………………………………………………………….................. 2) These rungs upon the ladder of the Laws of life must be climbed. There is no escape, nor indeed can there be, from the plan and simple way of the radiant...
Money Hell: The Government Could Use Your Tax Refund to Settle Debts
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Unemployment Tax Refund, * Keep in mind that the same holds true for the current round of $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *This is due to the federal government having the legal means to use tax refunds to settle overdue debts, such as federal and state taxes, child support, and student loans. Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service finally confirmed that the tax refunds on 2020 unemployment benefits will start heading out to eligible Americans’ bank accounts. But be warned that the refunds might never reach some...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Says Russia Must Decide If It Wants Better Relations
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
FILE PHOTO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Reykjavik, Iceland, on May 19, 2021. © Reuters / Saul Loeb *Politico:* *Blinken says Russia must decide if it wants better relations* "Ultimately it's up to Russia to decide," he said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday it was entirely Russia's choice whether to have good relations with the United States. "Ultimately it's up to Russia to decide," Blinken said on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" in discussing his recent talks in Iceland with Sergey Lavrov, foreign ministe...
“Lucky Money Will Run Out; Crypto Currency Chaos; Unsustainable Lifestyles; Bitcoin Smashed”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“Lucky Money Will Run Out; Crypto Currency Chaos; * *Unsustainable Lifestyles; Bitcoin Smashed”*
Letters to the Editor
Viv Forbes, CCG - 2 hours ago
Digital Handcuffs Viv Forbes reminds us that passports were never compulsory but a sought-after luxury that made travel smoother. Thus … Continue Reading →
World Economic Forum Urges Companies To Fire Unvaccinated Employees As Part of ‘Jobs Reset,’ Deletes Tweet After Backlash
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Survey: Will employees be required to get the COVID-19 vaccination? https://t.co/QKP92cRXmh #COVID19 #JobsReset21 pic.twitter.com/kJeG8aIfdG — World Economic Forum (@wef) May 18, 2021 World Economic Forum Urges Companies To Fire Unvaccinated Employees As Part of ‘Jobs Reset,’ Deletes Tweet After Backlash by GABRIEL KEANE, https://nationalfile.com/ “Get your COVID-19 jab – or you could face consequences from …
Iran Says IAEA Access To Nuclear Sites Images Has Ended
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*DW:* *Iran says UN watchdog can no longer access nuclear data* The IAEA will not be able to monitor Iran's nuclear activity after the end of a three-month arrangement. The development comes as world powers continue to make attempts at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal. A three-month monitoring deal between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has now expired, Tehran's parliament speaker said on Sunday. The expiration of the arrangement means the UN watchdog will no longer have access to Iran's nuclear data held at atomic sites across the country. *Read...
How We Get To $2300 GOLD This Year | Craig Hemke
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Liberty and Finance Craig Hemke tells Elijah K. Johnson the Fed is essentially monetizing U.S. debt. He sees stagflation ahead which will lead to a 1970s style gold-bull run. He says we’re on track to see $2300 gold this year! Find Craig online: http://tfmetalsreport.com. Buy SILVER on sale: The Wall Street Mint KILO SILVER BARS …
Inflation & Implosion – Hyperinflation in 2022 – John Williams
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Inflation & Implosion – Hyperinflation in 2022 – John Williams by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Saturday Night Post) Economist John Williams, founder of ShadowStats.com, says the Federal Reserve has painted itself into such a tight corner with the economy it really has only two choices. Williams says it comes down to “Inflation or Implosion.” What would happen …
Greg Mannarino LOVES SILVER !!! The Most Undervalued Asset On Earth
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Wall Street Silver Greg Mannarino LOVES SILVER !!! The Most Undervalued Asset On Earth. Greg joins Wall Street Silver to discuss his thoughts on Silver, government digital currencies, central banks and his battles with social media. end
Israel’s Propaganda is Unbelievable! Israel is a LYING MACHINE!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT If you thought Israel’s assault on Gaza was intimidating, the propaganda offensive was even scarier. America’s diplomacy though is just confusing. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from …
Can Israel Kill Palestinian Children Because Of Hamas? | By Robert Inlakesh
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT During its 11 day military operation in Gaza, Israeli forces have rained bombs over one of the most densely populated areas in the world… …taking lives of 66 children and wounding many others in an attempt to ‘protect’ itself from Hamas. But was this really a justification ? end
Abby Martin’s Gut Wrenching Story From ‘Gaza Fights For Freedom’
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Zionism, the modern Zionist movement is Satanic. Zionist ‘666’ Israel, is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic counterfeit, HERESY! Modern Ashkenazi Jews (90+% of modern Jewry) admit they are NOT descendants of the 12 tribes of Israel, NOT semitic people. Their flag has a Satanic ‘666’ Hexagram “Star of David” on …
Sprott Money News Ask The Expert – May 2021, Rob Kirby
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Sprott Money Market analyst Rob Kirby joins us this month to answer your questions about Fed policy, inflation and the precious metals. Topics – 0:00 – Introduction 1:40 – Inflation, transitory inflation and deflation 7:24 – Canadian Dollar hitting multi-year high vs. USD 10:17 – #SilverSqueeze movement’s impact on the pricing system 12:15 – Will …
Unsustainable Debt Bubble – How To Prepare | Dunagun Kaiser w/ Kerry Lutz
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Liberty and Finance Master Prepper Dunagan Kaiser discusses Financial Prepping and why you need to get started now, if you haven’t already. It all comes down to the individual, you can’t expect the government to suddenly come to its senses and start doing the right thing. They’ve forgotten the fact that they are public servants …
Silver Gold Revaluations Ahead
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
SD Bullion Win a 1,000 oz SILVER BAR ⮕https://sdbullion.com/1000-oz-comex-s… The last week and few days, silver and gold spot prices have remained stout while more speculative asset classes have been cut by more than half their price in many cases. #Silver #Gold #SilverSqueeze – A few years ago, the Bank for International Settlements made this …
Biden more costly to US than cyber criminals
Richard Treadgold, CCG - 3 hours ago
Real Clear Energy describes how Joe Biden’s hostility toward American energy independence is degrading American energy security. His policies since … Continue Reading →
The 5 Doctors Reconvene to Discuss Transmission Issues from those Injected with Bioweapons to Those who Refuse the Shots
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 3 hours ago
The first video from the 5 doctors discussing the COVID-19 shots as bioweapons, and how they are transmitting something to those who have rejected the shots, has now been viewed by over 878,000 people in the Health Impact News network. The same group recently joined together minus one (Carrie Madej who reportedly had a family emergency to attend to) to discuss some follow up issues, and announce that they were collecting stories of women who are being affected by this (fertility and reproductive issues). Dr. Lee Merritt provided more evidence that products have been developed in ...
Digital Handcuffs
*Letter to the Editor/Opinion Piece* *Viv Forbes* *Australian Climate Sceptics Blog* *Please Publish and Pass On* *23 May 2021* *Digital Handcuffs* A passport was once highly valued by travellers, but not compulsory. Signed by the sovereign, it said: “The bearer of this passport has my protection. He is free to travel anywhere. Do not pester him (or her).” Gradually passports became compulsory bureaucratic tools to control and track international travellers. Now the IL-LIBERAL government of Australia is proposing digital travel passports within our own country, availa...
Russia Has Big Plans to Sell Its Weapons in Africa
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Military, Europe* The Strela is part of a family of six multi-purpose, maneuverable, light armored vehicles. Russia’s defense industry is preparing to unveil the new Strela amphibious armored vehicle at ShieldAfrica 2021 exposition, the latest in its ongoing attempts to expand its presence in the lucrative and rapidly growing African arms market. “Live samples of VPK-Ural armored vehicle, Tigr special armored vehicle in the ‘Raid’ variant, and Strela amphibious vehicle have already been dispatched [for the expo]," announced Russian defense manufacturer ...
We Asked A Naval Expert to Rebuild the U.S. Navy From Scratch. We Said Wow.
James Holmes, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Americas* A fun thought experiment. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A bigger navy could withstand combat losses in an anti-access setting and keep fighting. Better a surplus of assets than a deficit. Here's a thought experiment: would America build the U.S. Navy currently plying the seven seas if it were starting from scratch? Color me skeptical. If not, what kind of navy *would* it build, and how can we approximate that ideal in light of budgetary constraints, a slew of legacy platforms that can't simply be scrapped and replaced, and an organizati...
Iraq's President Says That $150 Billion Of Its Oil Money Has Been Stolen From The Country Since The US-Led Invasion Of 2003
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*CNN:* *Iraq estimates that $150 billion of its oil money has been stolen from the country since the US-led invasion of 2003* Baghdad, Iraq (CNN)An estimated $150 billion of stolen money has been smuggled out of Iraq in corrupt deals since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, Iraqi President Barham Salih said Sunday. "Of the close to a thousand billion dollars made from oil since 2003, an estimated $150 billion of stolen money has been smuggled out of Iraq," Salih said in a televised speech. The statement came as the Iraqi President submitted a draft Corrupt Funds Recovery Act...
Honey, I Finished The Internet
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 3 hours ago
Most Expensive Construction Mistakes in the World
Nussbaum on Sexual Assault: A Mini-Mini Review
Mark Tushnet, Balkinization - 3 hours ago
I just finished Martha Nussbaum’s new book, Citadels of Pride: Sexual Assault, Accountability, and Reconciliation. As the title indicates, Nussbaum argues that a culture of male dominance and sexual assault/harassment is rooted in (the sin of) pride – “habitually thinking oneself above others and thinking that others do not fully count.” After developing her account of the connection between male pride and sexual assault/harassment/domination, Nussbaum describes the current law on sexual assault and harassment, and in a final section offers case studies of sexual harassment (...
The Pentagon’s 60,000 Strong ‘Secret Army’
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT Over the last ten years, the Pentagon has been building the world’s biggest undercover army. Butchy Davy peeks inside the secret 60k strong intelligence troop, where there’s fake identities and nefarious operations galore. end
Move the 2022 Beijing Olympics or Shun Beijing
Lawrence J. Haas, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Lawrence J. Haas* *China 2022 Olympics, * These games offer an opportunity for America’s public and private sectors to make a powerful statement on human rights. “The politicization of sports will damage the spirit of the Olympic Charter and the interests of athletes from all countries,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said recently about calls for the United States and other nations to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing over China’s human-rights abuses. That’s a bit rich because, frankly, the Olympics are inherently political. Especially at times of global tensio...
Russia’s T-14 Armata Tank: The U.S. Military's Worst Nightmare?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Armata Tank, * A hotcars.com report makes a number of comparative claims without addressing, incorporating or even discussing the available details about Abrams modernization. There is a lot of information available about the various technologies and attributes built into Russia’s T-14 Armata tank regarding key features such as weight, speed, fuel efficiency, power, active protection and weaponry. A report from hotcars.com says the T-14 has a greater range than the Abrams main battle tank because it can operate at ranges of 310 miles, compared with what the artic...
Betting on a Fourth Stimulus Payment? Here Is What Happens Now.
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *New Stimulus Payment, * The possible end of the distribution of stimulus payments comes as many Americans are increasingly calling for further payments in the future. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The White House has given no indication that it will push for the inclusion of payments in either of the bills, with White House press secretary Jen Psaki recently commenting that the issue of a fourth payment would be left up to Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meanwhile, has said that getting the Biden administration’s two proposed stimulus bills passed is a ...
The U.S. Navy Won't Stop Debating One Thing
James Holmes, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Americas* Tallying up ship numbers makes poor shorthand for U.S. naval power. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If the U.S. and allied force outguns the antagonist at the decisive place and time, it is sufficient regardless of how many or few ships take part in the engagement. If not, then U.S. naval commanders have a problem. The walking dead are ravaging Capitol Hill—again! I refer not to literal ghouls but to misleading ideas about navies that refuse to die in policymaking circles. The living dead shamble around during election season or just after...
Truth Or Consequences: There’s a Strategic Need for Nuclear Modernization
Stephen Blank, Peter Huessy, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Stephen Blank, Peter Huessy* *Nuclear Strategy, Americas* The current trend appears to be in favor of larger nuclear arsenals in the belief that high-end wars, which have an inherent escalation potential, are increasingly likely. Current Russian threats to Ukraine and the coinciding release of the Biden administration’s budget provide a useful framework for reviewing the need for U.S. nuclear modernization. The Biden budget has predictably incurred the wrath of both hawks and doves because it unexpectedly raised defense spending, which the doves did not like, but it did so only ...
The Art of War in the Age of Peace
Michael O'Hanlon, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael O'Hanlon* *Foreign Policy, Americas* America should not try to cover the whole Earth with a U.S. security blanket. That is especially true for areas near Russia or China. As President Joe Biden and his team settle into their new jobs, how should they view the national security challenges facing the United States at his juncture in history? And what should U.S. national security policy seek to achieve? Four months into the new administration, it is no longer enough to be the antidote to Donald Trump’s unilateralism; a more forward-looking and visionary foreign policy fram...
Zipline Medical Drones Show how U.S. Aid should Work
Michael Rubin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *USAID, Africa* A coterie of government employees never could have envisioned such innovation or implemented such a technology; only the private sector can. That is and always has been America’s strength. MUHANGA, RWANDA—A patient at a medical clinic in northern Rwanda needed blood medical supplies was made via Whatsapp. As a medical office filled an insulated box with the order, another Zipline employee assembled the drone and inserted the battery. In the control room, a third drone got air traffic clearance to launch. Within minutes of receiving the order, the ...
The Pentagon Should Partner with Congo’s Military
Michael Rubin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *Military Cooperation, Africa* Only the Congolese military can bring peace to the Congo, but it needs U.S. assistance. Every U.S. president takes a different military approach to security and counter-terrorism in Africa. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, George W. Bush first set up the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa ( CJTF-HOA) which, since 2003, has operated out of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and later created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), currently headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Barack Obama maintained those bodies but preferred to re...
America’s Central Asian Dilemma
Charles E. Ziegler, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charles E. Ziegler* *National Security, Asia* Washington seeks to limit Russian and Chinese influence in the region, contain China’s Belt and Road Initiative, encourage Uzbekistan’s reform process under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and enlist the Central Asian states in fighting terrorism. Fatigued with endless wars in Afghanistan and the Middle East, and more sanguine about the prospects for democracy promotion, Washington is gradually disengaging from Central Asia. However, the United States needs the assistance of friendly South and Central Asian states in extricating its...
Brazil has 860 Covid deaths in 24 hours, says Ministry of Health (May 23)
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has recorded 860 deaths from covid-19 in 24 hours, totaling 449,068 deaths due to the new coronavirus, says the Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry's data, the number of confirmed cases of the disease since the pandemic's beginning exceeds 16 million (16,083,258). From yesterday to today, 35,819 positive […] The post Brazil has 860 Covid deaths in 24 hours, says Ministry of Health (May 23) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Physical Gold and Silver Will Be the Winners Once Liquidity Rushes Down Exter’s Pyramid.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
maneco64 #gold #silver #derivatives #lbma #unallocated #fiatcurrency #federalreserve #brettonwoods #leverage #dollar #money #soundmoney – Today we will briefly look at how John Exter’s pyramid will work in a collapse of the current fiat dollar system. What will trigger the flow of liquidity down Exter’s inverted pyramid is unknown but it will lead to the complete …
Hyperinflation For The Dollar? | David Quintieri
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Liberty and Finance David Quintieri of http://TheMoneyGPS.com forecasts that the Federal Reserve is going to hyper-inflate the U.S. dollar. Because the U.S. dollar is the world’s reserve currency, this extreme inflation will impact the whole world. Stay tuned to hear David’s perspective on which asset classes are the best hedge against a U.S. dollar crisis. …
Lynette Zang: The ENDGAME Has Begun: Prepare For HYPERINFLATION DEPRESSION | Gold & Silver
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
I LOVE PROSPERITY Lynette Zang: The ENDGAME Has Begun: Prepare For HYPERINFLATION DEPRESSION | Gold & Silver In this video, we share a clip with Lynette Zang. Lynette says that the change in the monetary system is already here, but will take full effect when we have a hyperinflation depression. with Lynette Zang from ITM …
THIS Is How They’ll Try To Inject Everyone! Bombshells Hidden Within Associated Press Story Hint Mandatory Shots Are Ahead As ‘Mark Of The Beast’ Is Promulgated As ‘The Law Of The Land’
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
THIS Is How They’ll Try To Inject Everyone! Bombshells Hidden Within Associated Press Story Hint Mandatory Shots Are Ahead As ‘Mark Of The Beast’ Is Promulgated As ‘The Law Of The Land’ by Stefan Stanford – All News Pipeline – Live Free Or Die, https://allnewspipeline.com/index.php?pr=Home Hidden within this May 20th story over at the Associated Press …
Study the Picture: Russia Has a Crazy Plan to Kill Any U.S. Stealth Bomber or Fighter
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *National Security, Middle East* Could F-22s, B-2 Bombers and even F-35 jets be vulnerable flying over Iran and other hostile areas of the Middle East? While such a scenario has not been the case in recent years by any estimation, the status quo may no longer fully remain. Here’s What You Need to Remember: Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Jagarian, told an Iranian newspaper that his country may very well sell S-400 air defense systems to Iran, despite U.S. concerns. "We are not afraid of U.S. threats and we will live up to our commitments," Jagarian said, accor...
Joe Biden’s ‘Quiet Diplomacy’ Is Complicity in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Alexander Langlois, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Alexander Langlois* *Israel, Middle East* By blocking international pressure and refraining from tough language and actions, Washington enables Israel to continue committing violent acts against Palestinians—thus prolonging the occupation and violence. As a new ceasefire ending another round of violence in Israel-Palestine holds, the United States continues to operate as an impediment to long-term resolutions. In a situation where world leaders should be condemning violence and human rights violations—particularly by oppressive states with significant power asymmetry advantages—...
Joe Biden Has a Student Loan Debt Problem (1 Million Americans Want Action)
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Student Loans, * “We call on President Biden cancel all federally owned loans by executive order, and replace this failed lending system with a less expensive, more state-friendly funding model for higher education,” the petition says. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A different letter to the White House, back in April, called on Biden to cancel student debt via executive action. That letter was signed by more than 400 organizations, including Americans for Financial Reform, the Center for Responsible Lending, the National Consumer Law Center, Student Borrow...
China Rebuffs U.S. Reports That They Are Avoiding US Defense Secreary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Phone Calls
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
Two warships attached to a naval frigate flotilla under PLA's Southern Theater Command carry out coordination drill during a maritime combat training exercise on April 21, 2021. Photo: China Military Online *Global Times:** Accusation of China rebuffing military talks with US ‘aims to shift blame’* Some US officials recently accused China of rebuffing the US Defense Department's requests for high-level military talks amid tensions in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea, but it is the US that violated diplomatic etiquette - first by asking for unequal talks, and now by a...
The 5 Doctors Reconvene to Discuss Transmission Issues from those Injected with Bioweapons to Those who Refuse the Shots
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 3 hours ago
The first video from the 5 doctors discussing the COVID-19 shots as bioweapons, and how they are transmitting something to those who have rejected the shots, has now been viewed by over 878,000 people in the Health Impact News network. The same group recently joined together minus one (Carrie Madej who reportedly had a family emergency to attend to) to discuss some follow up issues, and announce that they were collecting stories of women who are being affected by this (fertility and reproductive issues.) Dr. Lee Merritt provided more evidence that products have been developed in ...
China's Warns Australia That It Will Be 'Hit First' If It Meddles In Chinese Conflicts
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
Australian naval forces completed war game exercises with the US, France and Japan held between May 11 and 17 in the East China Sea. Pictured: Exercise ARC21 *Daily Mail:* *China's chilling warning: Australia will be the 'first hit' if the 'insignificant' nation meddles in Chinese conflicts - as Beijing boasts of ballistic missiles which can reach Down Under* * Chinese propaganda articles says Australia will be 'first hit' in Taiwan conflict * Beijing warned that Australia is in range of intermediate-range ballistic missiles * The tirade comes as Australian forces wrap up...
Maricopa County, Arizona, Ballot Audit Continues Tomorrow – Weekend Update from Chairwoman Kelli Ward
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward provides an important weekend update on the restart of the Maricopa County ballot audit that begins again tomorrow. Chairwoman Ward notes the Maricopa County officials are making baseless threats and pushing propaganda in an effort to undermine the audit itself. . Posted in 1st Amendment, Big Government, Big Stupid Government, […] The post Maricopa County, Arizona, Ballot Audit Continues Tomorrow – Weekend Update from Chairwoman Kelli Ward appeared first on The Last Refuge.
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
“How many arches can you count in the below image? If you count both spans of the Double Arch in the Arches National Park in Utah, USA, then two. But since the above image was taken during a clear dark night, it caught a photogenic third arch far in the distance- that of the overreaching Milky Way Galaxy. Because we are situated in the midst of the spiral Milky Way Galaxy, the band of the central disk appears all around us. The sandstone arches of the Double Arch were formed from the erosion of falling water. The larger arch rises over 30 meters above the surrounding salt bed and spa...
Argentina surpasses 3.53 million cases and 74,000 Covid deaths
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina reported this Sunday 24,801 new cases of covid-19, bringing the total number of positives to 3,539,484, while deaths rose to 74,063 after 375 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Argentina is going through a second wave of covid-19, which has registered a daily record of positives last […] The post Argentina surpasses 3.53 million cases and 74,000 Covid deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gregory Mannarino, 5/23/21: "Markets, A Look Ahead: The Fed. ADMITS U.S. Economy Is Slowing"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, 5/23/21: *"Markets, A Look Ahead: * *The Fed. ADMITS U.S. Economy Is Slowing"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Canada's NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) VITT's Higher Then Reported: 4th VITT Death In Canada
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 4 hours ago
*Vaccine Induced Thrombosis w Thrombocytopenia isn’t the only vaccine induced cause of death or injury in Canada. Per my weekly report- way more then 4 have died from the experimental "vaccine" * - *Rates of Covid-19 Vaccine Related Blood Clots As high as 1 in 55,000: NACI* *Notice the time of day/night this news was posted? Friday May 21, 2021 11:11 pm. Burying the news of another vaccine death and higher risk of vaccine death and injury by releasing the report at 11:11 pm on a Friday night. * *Readers here were informed of the 1 in 55,000 figure a week or so ago.* ...
Musical Interlude: Giovanni Allevi, “Back To Life”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *Giovanni Allevi, “Back To Life”*
CDC Investigating Cases of Myocarditis In Children Given Covid Vaccines As Canada Begins Experimental Injections On Children
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 4 hours ago
*Yes, just like our neighbour to the south, Canada has begun injecting experimental gene therapy into the children.... Oh, Canada. What has come of thee?* - Canada’s Covid Vaccine Weekly Harm & Injury Report: 50 Deaths This WEEK - Health Canada Okay's Child Experimentation *CDC Investigating Cases of Heart Inflammation:* *MYOCARDITIS in Children Given Covid Vaccines* *Earlier this month U.S. regulators expanded authorization of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 12 to 15.* *Just like Canada. Don't it make you proud? * *These cases have shown up shor...
"One Summer Night..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
"One summer night, out on a flat headland, all but surrounded by the waters of the bay, the horizons were remote and distant rims on the edge of space. Millions of stars blazed in darkness, and on the far shore a few lights burned in cottages. Otherwise there was no reminder of human life. My companion and I were alone with the stars: the misty river of the Milky Way flowing across the sky, the patterns of the constellations standing out bright and clear, a blazing planet low on the horizon. It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be seen only once in a century, this ...
"If You Do Not Know..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
"First of all, although men have a common destiny, each individual also has to work out his own personal salvation for himself in fear and trembling. We can help one another to find the meaning of life no doubt. But in the last analysis, the individual person is responsible for living his own life and for "finding himself." If he persists in shifting his responsibility to somebody else, he fails to find out the meaning of his own existence. You cannot tell me who I am and I cannot tell you who you are. If you do not know your own identity, who is going to identify you?" - Thomas Mer...
"Covid-19 Pandemic Update 5/23/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic Update 5/23/21"* ○ “When you don’t have the data and you don’t have the actual evidence, you’ve got to make a judgment call." - Dr. Anthony Fauci, 3/11/21 ○ *SUN MAY 23, AT 1:00 PM:* "Fauci Finally Admits COVID-19 May Have Come From Wuhan Lab, 'Not Convinced' Of Natural Origin" *SUN MAY 23, AT 2:00 PM: *"Wuhan Lab Workers Were 'So Sick They Sought Hospitalization' According To US Intelligence" "They may represent 'the first known cluster...'" ○ *Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak* May 23, 2021 10:08 AM ET: The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 1...
Sunday Afternoon Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 5 hours ago
This and that for your Sunday reading. - The Globe and Mail's editorial board discusses the reality that the end of the age of oil is near no matter how many petropoliticians try to operate in denial. Carl Meyer reports on the oil lobby's attempts to turn the pursuit of emission reduction targets into an issue to be managed by the Ministry of Finance rather than anybody with any responsibility for environmental goals. And Jeffrey Jones reports on the Bank of Canada's warning that many fossil fuel assets are mispriced due to the gap between wishful thinking and reality. - Meanwhi...
Shasta photos
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 5 hours ago
manzanita berry wild ginger Shasta and Shastina black oak white fir and cones Shasta

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