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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Sunday, May 30, 2021

30 May - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

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France Has An Aircraft Carrier (And No One Wants To Mess With It)
*Robert Farley* *Aircraft Carriers, Europe* France’s first carrier entered service in the interwar period, but for a very long time the French navy trailed behind international counterparts in naval aviation. *Here's What You Need to Remember: **Charles de Gaulle* has served effectively in keeping France a viable, even necessary presence in the Western multilateral intervention scene. Notwithstanding changes in technology that make the environment more dangerous for carriers, it is very likely that France will construct at least one replacement carrier, thus maintaining her nava... read more
The Duran21 hours ago
From Triaena (Trident) to Philia (Friendship):
Dr. Evangelos Venetis Expert on Islam and the Middle East In recent months, substantial diplomatic developments have taken place on the geopolitical chessboard of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East in order to fill the power gap that has arisen in the last two decades in the region. In the context of the geopolitical […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
GOP lawmakers calling for Dr Fauci to be removed from his post [Video]
We have been reporting steadily how Dr Anthony Fauci appears to be more and more caught in the cross-hairs of his own deceptions. This video by Liberal Hivemind details how GOP lawmakers are pressing harder and harder to have him forced to resign from his present role as Head of the Coronavirus Task Force (presently working for […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
The 2013 chemical attack on Ghouta: It was terrorists, not Assad
It should come as a relief Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has all but won the Syrian Civil War; he has thus far successfully prevented himself from not only becoming the next western imperialist casualty after Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi but being subsequently replaced by a compliant puppet of the international cabal to permit unfettered […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Diane Abbott And The Bongino Rule
Although she is mocked widely, the Labour MP Diane Abbott isn’t an unintelligent woman. Unfortunately, like many people across a broad political spectrum and none, her mouth moves faster than her brain, which results in her making claims that are simply untrue, usually before all the facts are in. The Conservative radio host Dan Bongino […] read more
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* FSU Settles Discrimination Suit With Student Senate President Ousted for Criticizing BLM* Florida State University settled a case with its former student Senate president who alleged he had been discriminated against because he is Catholic. Jack Denton settled with Florida State University on Tuesday, nearly one year after he was ousted from his student government leadership position for criticizing progressive groups like Black Lives Matter, his lawyers told The Daily Caller News Foundation. Florida State University agreed to pay Denton $10,000 in damages and $1,050 in back pa... read more
Snopes.com22 hours ago
Gavin MacLeod, ‘Love Boat’ Captain, Dies at 90
Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died. read more
Red Ice News22 hours ago
"Ethno-States Will Never Work"
[image: "Ethno-States Will Never Work"] Originally published August 18, 2018 Lana refutes the claim that a White "ethno-state" would lead to "evil." Watch Lana's exclusive videos by getting a membership at redicemembers.com Sign up at SubscribeStar: subscribestar.com/redice Help us by donating to us here: redice.tv/donate read more
Harbor Freight Santa Clara Screwed Me
I decided I wanted that $60 solar “briefcase” from Harbor Freight that was shown in the video in this article: https://chiefio.wordpress.com/2021/05/29/compact-portable-solar-power-inverter-battery-kit/ So I looked on line. Found it at the local Harbor Freight: E. San Jose, CA 1775 Story Rd … Continue reading → read more
The State of the Climate 2020
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The annual report, by Professor Ole Humlum, reviews a wide range of temperature and weather data, as well as records on sea-level, storms and ice and snow cover. Temperature records for the Earth’s surface show that 2020 was a comparatively warm… read more
May 30, 2021: Reader Tips
Hard on Equipment — Corb Lund Tips thread open. read more
Gangsters Out Blog13 hours ago
Rob Smith Highlights Hope
This is Rob Smith's channel on TurningPoint USA. He is a rock star. I was at the hospital the other day and saw a Union poster in the elevator talking about Non-Binary and Two Spirited people and I just shook my head. This is the crazy agenda we need to address. I have no problem with the term LGBT. I can say it, I can understand it, I can remember it. When you add a whole list of bizarre nonsense to that list it becomes what Lynzee Domanico refers to as an alphabet soup. It's just too much to swallow. Telling kids there's no such thing as gender is wrong. It is also unscienti... read more
Is Britain’s Astute-class Submarine Europe’s Best?
*Caleb Larson* *Astute Class, Europe* The Astute-class is the Royal Navy’s most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine and the successor of the previous Trafalgar-class. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite the early mishaps, the Astute-class is quite capable, and likely one of the quietest submarine classes ever built for the Royal Navy. As such, it will likely ply the waves for many years to come. While the United Kingdom’s powerful Vanguard-class grabs a lot of attention, the smaller Astute-class is also nuclear powered—and the UK’s largest nuclear attack submarines... read more
How Joe Biden Could Drive Up His Poll Numbers: More Stimulus Checks, Please
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Checks, United States* No one turns down free money. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* About six in ten Americans support President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll. About six in ten Americans support President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll released on Wednesday. The survey further revealed that 86 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Independents, and 25 percent of Republicans are backing the legis... read more
The U.S. Navy's Future: What About a Light Aircraft Carrier?
*David Axe* *Aircraft Carriers, * They have the added benefit of being significantly cheaper. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *A new *Ford*-class supercarrier costs around $13 billion. An *America*-class assault ship costs just $3 billion. The U.S. Navy is beginning to deploy its nine amphibious assault ships with large numbers of fixed-wing F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, in essence transforming the 40,000-ton-displacement vessels into light aircraft carriers. Cheaper and easier to build and maintain than 100,000-ton supercarriers are, light carriers might seem like an ... read more
F-15EX: The Fighter Plane Russia Is Praying Joe Biden Sends In a War?
*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* Fifth-generation stealth fighter jets such as an F-22 or F-35 are well equipped to address Moscow’s threats. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The F-15EX is, at least in terms of its external configuration, modeled upon 1980s engineering, yet it does contain quantum-like improvements in computing, radar range and sensitivity, avionics, sensing and weaponry. However, it simply is not stealthy. its construction, configuration, coating and external shape do not resemble the stealthy exterior of an F-22 or F-35, and it does not appear to have an ... read more
Vaccination Rates Plummeting In The US
It looks like about 50% of Americans will be keeping their genes intact. More Than 1.84 Billion Shots Given: Covid-19 Vaccine Tracker read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 29 May 2021
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 […] read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A vaccines cost a lot less than lawsuits
I felt another blog post coming on after reading Spectrum 1’s headline: “More vaccination clinics offered this week after possible Hepatitis A exposure at Fredonia restaurant” There were two more hepatitis A vaccination clinics in Chautauqua County this week after a potential exposure to the virus at a restaurant. The Chautauqua County Health Department says anyone who... Continue Reading read more
Who’s Putin’s Puppet Boy Now?
By Burt Prelutsky ~ Biden lifted Trump’s sanctions of Russia, allowing them to complete their oil pipeline to Germany. Ever since Donald Trump came on the political scene in 2015, the Democrats have tried to convince us that there are strings connected to him that go all the way over to the Kremlin. If you […] read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has lifted the suspension of two food businesses linked to an outbreak that affected 55 people. The investigation is ongoing. Certain operations at Meetup @ 352 (Kin Hoi) and Kemono Pte. Ltd. were suspended from April 20 to May 27. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA received reports of... Continue Reading read more
So Much For Cillizza’s 2020 CNN Hype That Dr. Fauci ‘Crushed’ Trump On Wuhan Lab Leak
By P.J. Gladnick ~ It was May 5, 2020 and CNN’s Chris Cillizza was in an exuberant mood. Why? Because he was certain that Dr. Anthony Fauci had put President Donald Trump in his place for daring to suggest that the origin of COVID-19 could have been from a leak at the Wuhan lab. Cillizza’s […] read more
Joe Biden Could Sink Iran's Navy Easily
*David Axe* *Iranian Navy, * Iran has moxie, but they're no match for America's naval superiority. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“Small,” “lightly-armed” and “likely obsolete” describes the entire Iranian navy. Tehran’s fleet has fared badly in direct combat with the navies of larger powers. The Iranian navy is about to get a little bit bigger. But it’s still hopelessly outclassed by rival fleets. The naval imbalance could weigh on diplomatic and military strategies in Tehran, Washington, D.C. and other world capitals as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf region. The n... read more
Must Watch! "The Homeless Festival Is Coming to a City Near You - The Economy is a Nightmare"
*Must Watch! Full screen recommended.* Dan, IAllegedly, *"The Homeless Festival Is Coming to a City Near You - * *The Economy is a Nightmare"* read more
Brazilians Defy 3rd Wave of COVID-19 to Protest against Bolsonaro
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Saturday to repudiate the government of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro in the country’s first massive protests since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
Chelsea Tops Manchester City 1-0 to Win Champions League
Kai Havertz’s goal with three minutes left in the first half proved to be all Chelsea would need on Saturday to defeat Manchester City 1-0 and win the Champions League for the second time in its history. read more
Mexican Mayoral Candidate Survives 2nd Attack
A woman who agreed to replace her murdered husband as a candidate for mayor of the southeastern Mexican town of Puerto Morelos escaped unharmed in an attack on her home, but two bodyguards were badly wounded, authorities said on Saturday. read more
Indian Variant Threatens UK Reopening Plan
The spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus is threatening the British government’s road map to easing COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom, which will see all measures lifted and free international travel from June 21. read more
At Least 76 Die in Boat Accident in Nigeria
At least 76 bodies have been recovered from the Niger River after an overloaded boat capsized in Kebbi state, northwestern Nigeria, local authorities said on Saturday. read more
Four Killed in Bomb Blast on University Bus in Northern Afghanistan
At least four civilians were killed and 11 others were injured after a roadside bomb hit a bus carrying university teachers and students on Saturday in the northern Afghan province of Parwan, officials said. read more
Hoge Kempen: The Economic Success Story Reconnecting Locals with Nature
The Hoge Kempen national park in northeastern Belgium, where a Belgian right-wing extremist soldier fleeing an international search and capture operation could be hiding, is considered the pearl of Flanders. read more
Vietnam Detects New Indian-British Hybrid Coronavirus Variant
Vietnam has detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and British mutations, the country’s health minister Nguyen Thanh Long said on Saturday. read more
Taiwan Reports Nearly 500 New Cases as COVID Outbreak Spreads
Taiwan reported on Saturday 493 new coronavirus infections and the deaths of 21 people from COVID-19. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
May 30th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 131
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. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post May 30th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 131 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Sunday May 30th – Open Thread
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 who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday May 30th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
"This Could Get Ugly Fast; Housing Will Collapse; FOMO; Buyer Beware"
Jeremiah Babe, *"This Could Get Ugly Fast; * *Housing Will Collapse; FOMO; Buyer Beware"* read more
Musical Interlude: 2002, "We Meet Again"
Full screen a must! *2002, "We Meet Again"* read more
A View of the Mahabharata’s Lunar Dynasty
The *Mahabharata* is the history of the Chandravansha (the Lunar dynasty), which originated with Soma, the Moon God. The son of Soma was Chandra. Chandra had a son called Pururava who ruled the kingdom of Prayaga, whose capital was located at Pratisthana. Pururava’s eldest son Āyu had a son called Nahusha. Nahusha married Viraja and they had six or seven sons. The second son was Yayati. According to another legend, Nahusha married Ashokasundari, the daughter of Shiva and Parvati, and she gave birth to Yayati and a hundred daughters. Yayati had five sons: Yadu and Turvasu through hi... read more
Could Facebook’s Diem Become FedCoin By Default?
I had a reader ask me about Silvergate Capital. They’re a bank holding company with a lot of exposure to the crypto currency space. I hadn’t yet analyzed them deeply, but I did notice that they recently announced a partnership with Facebook on their DiemUSD stablecoin. Diem is Facebook’s rebrand of Libra. Libra was a private crypto currency Facebook proposed to launch which in my mind was a transformative event for nation states and central banks. That was the moment when the establishment elites realized that non-state money had arrived and it posed an existential threat to the s... read more
balance101 day ago
88 more BSL-3 for China; Dr. Baric loves humanized mice
4-16-21 China will carry out major scientific research to enhance its biosecurity science and technological capacity against future infectious diseases, state-run Global Times quoted Xiang as saying. The ministry has examined and approved the construction of three biosafety level-4 labs, or P4 labs, and 88 biosafety level-3 labs, or P3 labs, in China, he said. https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/china-to-build-more-bio-labs-amid-questions-over-role-in-virus-origin-121041601115_1.html …………………………………………………………………………….. 59 BSL-4 that are planned, under constructio... read more
balance101 day ago
Voluntarily they went under enslavement
*Do not respond* to the sudden impetus to guilt all over again when the light exposes more that can be overcome! After all, we have exposed the levels of your attainment. May we not, then, be privileged to expose a few more faults without your falling into the trap of guilt and shame? I think we may. I think we shall. The wind of the Holy Spirit blows with a great fury of intensity, even exposing prematurely the smoke screens of the fallen ones. They are fallacious—to the core. Fear them not! For in so doing you give them even an increment of power…. Wherever there is... read more
The Seal and Mark of God is Far More Important than the “Mark of the Beast” – Are You Prepared for What’s Coming?
During these dark and troubled times, the topic of "the mark of the beast" as mentioned in the Bible is getting a lot of press, especially in relation to the bioweapon COVID-19 shots, and transhumanism. However, I have yet to see anyone address the mark and seal of God, also mentioned in the Bible, and so this article will address this, and hopefully dispel some myths and provide some reassurance and comfort to those who are needlessly fearing the "mark of the beast" and becoming a "transhuman." The post The Seal and Mark of God is Far More Important than the “Mark of the Beast” ... read more
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Kilnsey Crag, Wharfedale, was photographed by Cliff Ounsley (that's Simon's dad). What you didn't hear about the pipeline hack was that it wasn't the pipeline that was hacked at all: "Meanwhile, new details are emerging about Colonial's decision to proactively shut down its pipeline last week, a move that has led to panic buying and massive lines at gas pumps. The company halted operations because its billing system was compromised, three people briefed on the matter told CNN, and they were concerned they wouldn't be able to figure out how much to bill customers for fuel they recei... read more
Four European Foreign Ministers in China amid Tensions with EU
The foreign ministers of Serbia, Poland, Ireland, and Hungary began on Saturday a three-day visit to China at a time when relations with the European Union have hit a roadblock after Brussels halted the approval of an investment deal with the Asian country. read more
95 People Rescued from Burning Passenger Ship in Indonesia
Indonesian rescue and rescue teams managed on Saturday to evacuate 95 people who were aboard a passenger ship where a large fire broke out, the country’s emergency service reported. read more
Some Relief as Daily Infections Drop to 175,000 in India, Lowest in 45 Days
The devastating second wave of the coronavirus in India appears to be ebbing, with the country adding fewer than 175,000 new infections on Saturday, the lowest in about a month and a half. read more
Red Cross Warns of Impending COVID-19 Danger in Post-Coup Myanmar
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that Myanmar faced “significant risk” of a future coronavirus wave after the restive nation halted testing following the military coup on Feb. 1. read more
Colombia Deploys Military to Curb Violence During Anti-Government Protests
Colombia President Ivan Duque ordered on Friday for “the maximum deployment” of the military in parts of the country, rocked by a wave of violence during a general strike that left three people dead. read more
Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Steps Down as CEO
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has stepped down as executive director of the global anti-racist movement. read more
Journalists Assaulted While Covering Anti-Government Protests in Colombia
Several press photographers were assaulted by police and some people in civvies while doing their job to cover violent anti-government protests in Colombia on Friday. read more
The Seal and Mark of God is Far More Important than the “Mark of the Beast” – Are You Prepared for What’s Coming?
During these dark and troubled times, the topic of "the mark of the beast" as mentioned in the Bible is getting a lot of press, especially in relation to the bioweapon COVID-19 shots, and transhumanism. However, I have yet to see anyone address the mark and seal of God, also mentioned in the Bible, and so this article will address this, and hopefully dispel some myths and provide some reassurance and comfort to those who are needlessly fearing the "mark of the beast" and becoming a "transhuman." The post The Seal and Mark of God is Far More Important than the “Mark of the Beast” ... read more
Kamala Harris Asks U.S. Corporations To Invest in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, Not The United States
‘Heels up’ Harris took outsourcing to new levels of economic advocacy today directly from the White House. This might be the first time a U.S. Vice President has ever asked U.S. companies not to invest in their own nation and instead to invest their money in Central America. Spreading the wealth as a direct point […] The post Kamala Harris Asks U.S. Corporations To Invest in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, Not The United States appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Red Ice News1 day ago
"You Want To Mass Murder Non-Whites"
[image: "You Want To Mass Murder Non-Whites"] Originally published August 3, 2018 Lana takes on the lie that European nationalists want to 'mass murder' all non-Europeans. Watch Lana's exclusive videos by getting a membership at redicemembers.com Sign up at SubscribeStar: subscribestar.com/redice Help us by donating to us here: redice.tv/donate read more
Nothing Can Stop This Nuclear Attack Submarine From Taking On Russia
*Kyle Mizokami* *Submarines, * So retire it now? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In addition to the traditional roles of undersea, surface and strike warfare, the Los Angeles class was capable of conducting special operations. Select ships in the class were capable of being fitted with the portable Dry Dock Shelter, which could hold a Swimmer Delivery Vehicle, up to twenty SEAL commandos and four Combat Rubber Raiding Craft. The Los Angeles–class nuclear attack submarines were the most successful American submarines of the Cold War. The United States built sixty-two Los An... read more
Newsmax Correspondent Reports Alarm Sounds Today in Building Holding Fulton County Ballots for Audit – Building Found Wide Open
If this reporting from Newsmax correspondent Emerald Robinson is confirmed, the motives will be found in the recent court documents. This is unreal: (Tweet Link) There is an ongoing legal battle surrounding the 145,000 absentee ballots that were due to be audited. The audit was supposed to begin yesterday, Friday May 28th. However, in a […] The post Newsmax Correspondent Reports Alarm Sounds Today in Building Holding Fulton County Ballots for Audit – Building Found Wide Open appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Red Ice News1 day ago
'My Vaxxed Husband Won't Take Off His Mask - Even For Sex'
[image: 'My Vaxxed Husband Won't Take Off His Mask - Even For Sex'] Good stuff from Slate. Only in covid-land. Excerpt from Flashback Friday episode 122. Watch the show here read more
Democrats Want a Fourth Stimulus Payment. What Will Biden Do?
*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment, * The prospect of political opposition has not prevented many House and Senate Democrats from making their positions known. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Other major ideas that the president could pursue include a minimum wage hike – from $7.25 per hour nationwide to $15, a long-time progressive priority, or to $11, a more modest goal supported by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) as well as several Republican lawmakers. As the third round of stimulus payments draws to a close, dialogue on a prospective fourth round of payments is predictably i... read more
650 Ships and Counting: The Chinese Navy Is Becoming a Monster
*David Axe* *Chinese Navy, Asia Pacific* Chinese maritime power is much more than just the PLAN. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The coast guard and maritime militia also help the Chinese Communist Party to pursue its foreign policy goals. The People's Liberation Army Navy possesses between 313 and 342 warships, the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence *estimated* last year. By comparison, in mid-2018 the U.S. Navy possessed 285 warships. But the PLAN accounts for only a fraction of China's maritime power, according to Andrew Erickson, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College.... read more
Absolutely Insane: Inside An Iranian Pilot's Plan To Destroy An Iraqi Jet
*David Axe* *Iranian Air Force, Middle East* During the Iran-Iraq War, F-14s reportedly downed more than 160 Iraqi planes. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Iraqis fell for the trap. Iran’s force of American-made F-14 Tomcat interceptors dominated the sky during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988. F-14s reportedly downed more than 160 Iraqi planes. Journalist Kash Ryan in his book *Air Combat Memoirs of the Iranian Air Force Pilots* compiled first-hand accounts of some of these aerial battles, including one by F-14 radar intercept officer Capt. Parviz Moradi. “Departing ... read more
Plus-Up Payments: The IRS Is Going All-In on Biden’s Extra Stimulus
*Eli Fuhrman* *Plus-Up Payment, * The eligibility requirements themselves did not change: full payments of $1,400 are available to individuals making up to $75,000 and to heads of households and married couples filing jointly making up to $112,500 and $150,000, respectively. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Those people who filed for an extension on their taxes, and who believe they are eligible for a plus-up payment, can still receive their supplemental payment as long as their returns are filed and processed by August 16. For those who ultimately do not end up receiving the... read more
Do NOT feed Brie Cheese to Dogs!
Do not feed your dog any Brie cheese, OK? I mad mine very sick by giving her a "treat"... Other cheeses are fine. Stick to them. Continue reading → read more
Can I Get That Apology On Camera?
When a reporter knows the law better than the cops. read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Is our Milky Way Galaxy this thin? Magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565 is viewed edge-on from planet Earth. Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many telescopic tours of the northern sky, in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices. This sharp, colorful image reveals the spiral galaxy's boxy, bulging central core cut by obscuring dust lanes that lace NGC 4565's thin galactic plane. An assortment of other background galaxies is included in the pretty field of view. Thought similar in shape to our own Milky Way Galaxy, NGC... read more
U.S. Department Of Defense Proposed FY22 Budget Request For The U.S. Army
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division use a prototype of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System during a trench-clearing exercise in October 2020 at Fort Pickett, Va. (Bridgett Siter/U.S. Army) *Defense News: **US Army’s FY22 budget backs modernization, cuts ‘down into bone’ of legacy fleet* WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is taking a hit in the president’s fiscal 2022 defense budget request compared to the other military services, but the land force continues to staunchly guard its ongoing modernization efforts intended to provide overmatch against adversaries like China and ... read more
U.S. Department Of Defense Proposed FY22 Budget Request For The U.S. Navy
The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman transits the Elizabeth River on May 12, 2021, as it departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., after completing a 10-month scheduled extended carrier incremental availability. (MC2 Class Steven Edgar/U.S. Navy) *Defense News: **US Navy FY22 budget request prioritizes readiness over procurement* WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has asked for a budget that would boost near-term readiness by investing in ship and aircraft maintenance but shrinks procurement and force structure, again pausing plans to grow the fleet. The Navy’s fiscal 2022 b... read more
U.S. Department Of Defense Proposed FY22 Budget Request For Space Force
Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth visits the launch operations center at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., May 17, 2021. Credit: U.S. Space Force *C4ISRNet: *Space Force seeks sizeable budget increase, reflecting the domain’s importance WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force asked Congress Friday for $17.4 billion in its 2022 budget request, a bold 13 percent increase for the smallest service when overall military spending is expected to be nearly flat. The $2 billion increase is driven by both additional proposed investments in capabilities and the transfer of ... read more
U.S. Department Of Defense Proposed FY22 Budget Request For The U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force wants to send more than 200 aircraft to the boneyard. Will lawmakers push back? (Senior Airman Kristine Legate/U.S. Air Force) *Defense News*: *US Air Force to mothball dozens of A-10s, F-15s and F-16s in FY22 budget* WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force wants to send more than 200 aircraft to the boneyard with its fiscal 2022 budget request, freeing up $1.3 billion in savings that it can reinvest in cutting-edge technologies like its sixth-generation fighter and hypersonic weapons. The Department of the Air Force, which released its budget request on May 28, requ... read more
U.S. Department Of Defense Proposed FY22 Budget Request
*Defense One:* *Eyeing China, Biden’s First Pentagon Budget Would Cut Troops, Buy Future Weapons* DepSecDef Hicks called the president’s $715 billion spending request “a foundation for fielding a full range of needed capabilities.” Republicans called it “a cut.” The Biden administration is proposing cuts to the military’s ranks and arsenals in an effort to invest in a new generation of high-tech weapons to counter China. In a $715 billion spending plan sent to Congress Friday, the Biden administration proposes sidelining ships and hundreds of aircraft to pay for fast-flying ... read more
Three Big Questions Biden’s National Security Strategy Has to Answer
*James Jay Carafano* *Strategy, Americas* Real strategies are born of hard choices. Strategy is the “guiding lifeline” for approaching monster challenges. To deliver a strategy that fits the challenges of the modern era, the Biden team will have to answer some questions. Their answers will tell us a lot about how well this team is equipped to deal with the trials of great power competition. *Strategy Matters* Strategy is about making hard, decisive choices on how to handle major, complex problems. As problems change, so must strategies. Often, that requires doing something dram... read more
Deterrence Assurance: Why NATO Needs a Plan for the Indo-Pacific Region
*Franklin D. Kramer* *NATO, Eurasia* The alliance needs to come to grips with the reality that there are now two major contested theaters—one in the Indo-Pacific region as well as Europe. Heads of state meetings are opportunities for creative problem solving and the upcoming NATO “mini-summit” on June 14 provides the perfect opportunity for the United States and NATO to respond to the consequential challenges presented by Russia and China. In both the kinetic and hybrid arenas, Russian and Chinese actions have undercut deterrence and threatened strategic stability. But the summit... read more
The F-35: The New Way The Marines Sink Enemy Warships?
*David Axe* *U.S. Marines, * There's an urgent need for something of this caliber. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In the meantime, the Navy has added an anti-ship mode to some of its Standard surface-to-air missiles. The sailing branch *also is pulling* out of storage old Harpoon anti-ship missiles and could arm some attack submarines with them. The U.S. Marine Corps wants new missiles so its forces can help the U.S. Navy to sink enemy ships. And it wants them soon, *according to* Megan Eckstein, reporting for USNI News. "There’s a ground component to the maritime fight,"... read more
Not Everyone Cashed Their Dead Relative’s Stimulus Check
*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus, * In total, only 65,000 of the more than 160 million checks have been returned to the government. The remaining 5,000 were mostly returned on account of the users’ desire to help the government save money. Other charitably-minded Americans have donated their checks rather than returning them. The CARES Act, passed in March 2020, had an undeniably chaotic rollout. Passed in the first weeks after the COVID-19 emergency began, the measure emphasized the quick distribution of money over security in who that money was sent to. Consequently, the information... read more
XP-55 Ascender Is One Really Strange Plane For Lots of Reasons
*Caleb Larson* *XP-55, Americas* The Ascender used a pusher-style propeller located at the rear that “pushed” rather than “pulled” the airframe. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The XP-55 Ascender was an odd-ball plane that didn’t enter production. In 1939, the Army put out a call for tenders, asking aircraft manufacturers to design an airframe that was superior to existing planes with a focus on speed and the pilot’s line of sight. It also specified that radical and unconventional aircraft designs would be allowed—thankfully for the Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender. The Ascender u... read more
The Nearly Secret Stimulus Payment for Homeowners: Here Are the Details
*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus for Homeowners, * [image: Stimulus Check] The March 2021 package set aside $10 billion specifically for homeowners’ relief. This means that homeowners who are having trouble paying basic bills can request emergency funds from the government. These funds can be used towards any home-related expenses, including paying the mortgage, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, utility bills, and other related fees. *Homeowners Assistance Fund: Another Stimulus Payment for Homeowners* Are you a homeowner struggling to pay your bills? If so, the Biden administrat... read more
Study This Picture: This Submarine Started a Military Revolution
*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Navy, * Meet USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine as well as the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In a career lasting twenty-five years, *Nautilus* traveled almost 500,000 miles and took part in a variety of developmental testing programs, while continuing to serve alongside many more modern nuclear-powered submarines. In the spring of 1979, the boat set out for a final voyage to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, and was decommission... read more
Update May 29, 2021 India Doing Well with Ivermectin
As reported in the background post reprinted later on, much of the increase in Covid cases and hospitalizations occurred in two Indian regions that had rejected use of ivermectin or HCQ: Delhi and Maharashtra. Now Delhi has changed course, and the results against Covid are stunningly good. At American Thinker Number of COVID cases in […] read more
SATURDAY CARTOONS: HAPPY MEMORIAL WEEKEND PATRIOTS!: MAY 29, 2021
Finally! Late Saturday afternoon and your post is finally up. Sometimes I forget how many steps there are to prepare all this material; today seemed particularly cumbersome. BUT... here we go. So late but so worth the wait. These are bullets in this war we fight. Grab them and use them. This Canadian wishes my American friends a good weekend and hope for a satisfactory outcome of all that we cumulatively face. America is still represents to the world a beacon of light and a promise of the best things life has to offer. This is worth fighting for, and our war is now. ... read more
Compact, Portable, Solar Power & Inverter / Battery Kit
Low cost minimal lighting and device charging power in an EOTWAWKI situation? How about $100 bucks range? Continue reading → read more
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How much CO2 is in a raindrop? How much CO2 is in the ocean? How much CO2 is in the air?
By Bud Bromley | May 27, 2021 The atmospheric concentration of CO2 gas is continuously adjusting to maintain the concentration partition ratio K derived in Henry’s law. Henry’s law partition ratio is independent of the source of the CO2. The net average atmospheric concentration of CO2 (~400 ppmv) is independent of human CO2 emission. Human CO2 is fully compensated in … read more
Herd Immunity From the Truth
I honestly don't remember America, my native country, being this polarized and crazy. And I grew up in the 60s, the decade of Vietnam, the civil rights movement, the Kennedy assassinations and psychedelic drugs. I don't recognize it. Yeah, some things have changed in a nation's inevitable cultural ebb and flow. I was born into a country in which doctors still made house calls, mail was delivered twice a day and there were milkmen and diaper delivery drivers. Since my childhood and adolescence, all these things and more have all but disappeared. Single bread win... read more
The Greatest Untold Environmental Success Story
H/T to Daily Mail for reporting on this study in their article–Warming effect of greenhouse gases ‘has been overestimated’: Ice samples suggest pre-industrial air pollution was WORSE than we thought, and future temperatures will rise more slowly. Excerpts further on, but first I want to comment that Daily Mail missed out on a broader environmental […] read more

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