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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, August 15, 2021

15 August - AM - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

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21st Century Wire18 minutes ago
Episode #385 – ‘Endgame Approaching’ with guest Rick Munn and more
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world… read more
Won’t Back Down
We usually run a photo with our posts, but Cathy asked if we had a song that speaks volumes to us, and Bob Marley is mine. Get Up Stand Up. Stand Up for Your rights. Don't Give Up the fight.... Related Stories - Mike Rowe Offers Straight Talk on Choice - No Means No - Bad to the Bone read more
The National Interest53 minutes ago
Powered by Russian Engines, China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber Is a Winner
*Mark Episkopos* *China, H-20, Asia* The H-20 bomber is expected to enter mass production into the mid-2020s, with the PLAAF reportedly to begin accepting the first serial units by the turn of the decade. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The H-20 bomber’s specifications remain under wraps, though current industry insider speculation points to a payload of around twenty to forty-five tons and an operational range of 8,500 to 12,500 kilometers. The bomber is all but guaranteed to fly at subsonic speeds and is widely believed to carry as many as four next-generation hypersonic... read more
The National Interest53 minutes ago
If Russia’s Nebo-M Radar Can ‘See’ the F-35, Is that Enough to Shoot It Down?
*Mark Episkopos* *Stealth Fighter, Eurasia* The Nebo-M can detect aircraft and ballistic missiles at ranges of up to one thousand kilometers, a substantial improvement over the original Soviet-era Nebo radars. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is technically true that the Nebo-M and similar radars can spot America’s fifth-generation fighter jets, but that is only one piece of a larger battlefield puzzle. Detection is one thing, but whether or not a Russian air defense network can successfully neutralize an F-35 stealth jet or F-22 fighter jet squadron depends on a wide rang... read more
Afghanistan – Taliban Make New Peace Offer And Other Bits
More from Afghanistan where history now happens at a speed seldom seen before. read more
Russia, China circle the wagons. Iran is in it
The Tehran Times reported on Wednesday that Moscow has conveyed to Tehran that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has reached a consensus on Iran’s admission as a full member of the grouping. read more
Afghanistan News Links 14-15 August 2021
15 August 2021 • 10:45 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Taliban Reached Kabul, Asked For Surrender Of Afghanistan’s Capital https://southfront.org/taliban-reached-kabul-asked-for-surrender-of-afghanistans-capital/ VIDEOS show Taliban fighters lounging in luxurious ex-home of US-backed warlord as pundits blame grift for … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 14-15 August 2021 read more
How to improve pesticide regulation
Concrete steps to improve pesticide regulation are proposed in a new open-access commentary, “Novel strategies and new tools to curtail the health effects of pesticides”, published on August 3, 2021 in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health. read more
Complex earthquake: USGS says M7.5 in South Sandwich Islands was foreshock of M8.1
Seismic observations suggest that M7.5 earthquake1 that struck South Sandwich Islands at 18:32 UTC on August 12 is a part of a complex seismic sequence. "Our current interpretation is that this earthquake is a foreshock to a M8.1 that occurred about 170 seconds...... Read more » read more
The Way to Defeat the Globalist Reset
In most countries the Constitutional Amendment from “Democracy” to Dictatorship has happened clandestinely or at least semi-clandestinely. That’s what dictators do. Most of the people have no idea. Many of those who do know, don’t agree. They launch initiatives for new laws – that fall by the way side, because they have no teeth under … Continue reading The Way to Defeat the Globalist Reset → read more
Why Economists Don’t Write More Papers on Political Finance
Despite the commonly held views of economists on regulatory capture, our profession has been much more hesitant in recognising similar conflicts of interests that may exist in economics research. read more
Washington’s Clueless Ambassadors: Damaging American Interests is Their Legacy
Whenever one gets into discussions about the decline of America’s ability to positively influence developments around the world a number of issues tend to surface. First is the hubristic claim by successive presidents that the United States is somehow “exceptional” as a polity while also serving as the world’s only superpower and also the anointed … Continue reading Washington’s Clueless Ambassadors: Damaging American Interests is Their Legacy → read more
Rumours
'Breaking news' this morning... At the very same time that tweet was sent, BBC reporter Yalda Hakim was sending out the following tweets... read more
New Temperature Record Claimed In Spain
By Paul Homewood Data from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency said the potential new record was recorded at Montoro, Cordoba, at 5:10pm. If confirmed, that would exceed the country’s previous record of 46.9 degrees Celsius (116.42 F), set nearby in July 2017. https://www.itv.com/news/2021-08-14/spain-temperatures-soar-to-potential-record-high-of-472c In fact, according to the Spanish meteorological agency, El […] read more
Tradition As Communion
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which […] read more
Virtual Mirage2 hours ago
Sunday Sermonette
Plague Vaccinations A friend of mine (a fireman) is dying from the Johnson and Johnson plague vaccination. He was in great shape, had the plague in January 2021, took the vax because his employer demanded it and he has to be transfused every week because of blood chemistry that has gone haywire. The […] The post Sunday Sermonette appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Sunday morning music
Today I'd like to introduce you to an Italian musician, Luca Stricagnoli. According to his Web site: Luca Stricagnoli, born and raised in Italy, is an acoustic guitarist known for his unique style and innovative playing techniques. His original approach to music has led him to a variety of successes from obtaining over 100 million views on his music videos to having the opportunity to perform all around the globe. Using up to five guitars in the same piece, modified capos, and self-conceived stratagems, Luca continually leaves his audiences in awe and wondering what’s next f... read more
CFACT2 hours ago
Climate modeling civil war
Some serious players are rejecting the new hot models. The post Climate modeling civil war appeared first on CFACT. read more
Komando.com3 hours ago
You know the person always staring at their phone? There’s a word for that!
The next time your kids can't stop staring at their phones during dinner, call them this. They'll think you're hip. read more
Free Download: "Awareness Foundation COVID-19 Roundtable"
*"Awareness Foundation COVID-19 Roundtable"* Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola *Excerpt:* “What I'm seeing is just the late emergence of various neurologic syndromes. And it probably depends on where the seeding occurs of, uh, of, you know, the uptake of the genetic material in the brain or support cells in the brain, but there's a whole variety of cerebral, cerebellar, even peripheral nervous system abnormalities,” McCullough said, adding: “I've seen it in my clinic and they seem to be emerging three, four or five, six months later after vaccination. So I'm getting increasingly alar... read more
Russia's Su-34 Underwent "Extreme" Testing And Came Out On Top
*Mark Episkopos* *Su-34, * No wonder it's in such high demand. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Su-34 not only refueled under harsh weather conditions but did so while fending off intermittent jamming attempts. Russia's Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft was again in the headlines last year after successfully completing an aerial refueling exercise under “extreme” conditions. *Zvezda*, the official television channel of Russia's Defense Ministry, has published video footage of the exercise. The clip, though only a brief highlight reel, shows an Il-76 refueling probe extendin... read more
Thailand flexes financial muscle to grapple with climate crisis
“Social responsibility and sustainable profit” can go hand in hand according to the chief of Thailand’s government pension fund. The UN, and some of the biggest players in the Thai economy, are working together to support efforts by the country’s finance and banking institutions to speed up the South East Asian country’s transition to a net zero carbon economy. Read the full story, “Thailand flexes financial muscle to grapple with climate crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti; UNICEF set to reach children, families with humanitarian aid
The United Nations is working to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti following a powerful earthquake that reportedly left hundreds dead, with perhaps even more injured and missing, and caused massive damage in the south-western part of the country. Read the full story, “7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti; UNICEF set to reach children, families with humanitarian aid”, on globalissues.org → read more
Brainwashed
Brainwashed By Tom Macdonald Half the country fell asleep but they scream woke We're distracted by vaccines and TV shows Politics, celebrity, gossip, popular neat quotes Black lives, white lives, which lives mean most? We only dedicate one day to remember our fallen soldiers The men and women who died young But if you come out the closet as Caitlyn Jenner You're a hero and you get a whole pride month The most dangerous pandemic's propaganda from these clowns Only mask that's gonna save us is duct tape on they mouths Don't speak, we don't need to defund police Need to defund the media w... read more
Army Revs Up Missiles and Laser Weapons for Stryker
*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* It would be unsurprising if other armored vehicles were similarly armed with a SHORAD capability. The Army Stryker is firing Hellfire missiles, fifty-kilowatt lasers and Stinger missiles to ensure maneuvering infantry in fast-advancing armored units are sufficiently protected from lethal enemy threats such as drones, helicopters and some fixed-wing aircraft. It is all part of the Army’s ambitious and fast-moving Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) program intended to bring crucially needed air-defense technology to forces on the move ... read more
Looks are Deceiving: North Korea’s Huge Army Isn’t So Tough
*Mark Episkopos* *North Korea, Asia* A closer look at North Korea’s current ground forces paints the picture of a bloated army, crippled by technical backwardness and severe logistical deficits. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* Pyongyang’s massive conventional defense outlays continue to yield negligible military value. They have succeeded only in propping up a bloated and increasingly unviable military-industrial complex that cannot be meaningfully reformed without a comprehensive decommission and modernization effort. A closer look at North Korea’s current ground forces pai... read more
India Is Set to Rent Additional Russian Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines
*Mark Episkopos* *Military Affairs, Eurasia* A somewhat unusual arrangement, India’s willingness to lease—rather than procure or import outright— submarine technology from Russia has clear precedent in recent history. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite significant operational differences between the submarines (one is an attack sub, and the other a ballistic missile submarine), the Indian navy used *Chakra II* to prepare its submarine crews for the introduction of its nuclear-powered *Arihant*-class submarine line in 2016. In the latest instance of long-standing militar... read more
Matad till lejonen - En Dikt av M.N. Hopkins
*Utfodras till lejonen * *Vi är inte rädda för dig* *Vi är lejonen* *© 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Anmärkning: Jag skrev den här dikten för några dagar sedan och tänkte på hur lätt det var att locka världens befolkning att ge upp sin suveränitet och de få rättigheter de hade kvar. Allt är en stor psykopat som lurar människor. Den dag många av oss inser detta kommer gardinerna att falla ner som distraherar oss från verkligheten med några få små svaga, pyschotiska män och kvinnor som spelar djävulens advokater och lockar oss att underkasta oss dessa onda planer. Jag har publicerat den ... read more
Fodret til løverne - Et Digt af M.N. Hopkins
*Fodret til løverne * *Vi er ikke bange for dig* *Vi er løverne* *©** 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: Jeg skrev dette digt for et par dage siden og tænkte på, hvor let det var at lokke verdens befolkning til at opgive deres suverænitet og de få rettigheder, de havde tilbage. Det hele er en stor psykopat, der lokker folk. Den dag mange af os indser dette, vil gardinerne falde ned, som distraherer os fra virkeligheden af nogle få små svage, pyskotiske mænd og kvinder, som spiller djævlens advokater og lokker os til at underkaste os disse onde planer. Jeg har offentliggjort den i haik... read more
Syötetty leijonille - M.N. Hopkinsin runoilu
*Syötetty leijonille * *Emme pelkää sinua* *Me olemme leijonia* *© 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Huomautus: Kirjoitin tämän runon muutama päivä sitten miettien, kuinka helppoa oli houkutella maailman väestö luopumaan suvereenisuudestaan ja niistä harvoista oikeuksistaan, joita sillä oli jäljellä. Kaikki on suurta psykologista ihmisten houkuttelua. Sinä päivänä, kun monet meistä tajuavat tämän, verhot putoavat alas, jotka vievät huomiomme pois todellisuudesta, jossa muutamat pienet heikot, psykoottiset miehet ja naiset leikkivät paholaisen asianajajia ja houkuttelevat meidät alistumaan ... read more
balance104 hours ago
Without justice freedom cannot prosper.
1) Information which I released to the Goddess of Liberty’s Freedom Class in Washington through the beloved God Meru alerted many of the students to the existence of this plight, but I wish to repeat my admonishment here for all in the field in order to add the momentum of their loving attention to the needs of the hour. I prefer not to elaborate on this matter except to inform the students that a *monstrous plot *has already been hatched in Peking which is, of all dangers that have ever threatened mankind, the most insidious. Remember that world science has made possible the e... read more
Defense Department Pursues New ‘Joint Warfighting’ Plan
*Kris Osborn* *Joint Warfighting, * This joint warfighting concept will focus on one of the biggest threats on the horizon: China. The Defense Department has embarked upon a new strategic directive to better prepare and deliver weapons systems specifically tailored to prevail in massive major warfare against a major rival. The directive, which was issued to the military services on July 1, calls upon weapons developers to not only pursue “speed.” Instead, they should focus on incorporating four key principles of joint warfare to enable each service to engineer technologies with ... read more
This Is Problem with Turkey’s Fourth-Generation Tank, the Altay
*Mark Episkopos* *Turkey, Middle East* Despite being conceived and branded as such, the Altay is hardly a fully indigenous product. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Not only is the Altay tank deeply reliant on foreign components, but that reliance has proven to be a major procurement liability for Turkey. Given its ongoing challenges in sourcing key components, it is difficult to see how the Altay can make it into service by Ankara’s optimistic projection of this year. Turkey is forging ahead with ambitious plans to field a fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT). Ankara... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 14 August 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
The Rise And Fall Of Andrew Cuomo
By Burt Prelutsky ~ The man was responsible for the deaths of elderly New Yorkers, but if he hadn’t groped those women, people would still be pushing him as a presidential candidate. There is no getting around the fact that Gov. Cuomo is a sleazebag, but the fact that he has met his Waterloo because […] read more
Food Safety News7 hours ago
Cholera outbreak kills 800 in Nigeria
More than 30,000 cases of cholera and 800 deaths have been reported so far this year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC said the outbreak has been exacerbated by poor access to clean water, open defecation, poor sanitation, and hygiene issues. Between January and the start of August, 31,425 suspected cases... Continue Reading read more
NY Times Denies Biology, Math In Crazy Covid Reporting: ‘Pregnant People’
By Clay Waters ~ The New York Times released two Covid-related reports that, taken together, denied both math and science (specifically, basic biology). After over a year of smug insistence about “following the science” on Covid, The Times used the anti-biological, transgender-approved term “pregnant people,” as if considering as a possibility the biological impossibility of […] read more
Quick Note On The Taliban Defeat of the Pentagon
The crushing defeat that the Taliban are putting on the Pentagon forces in Afghanistan right now cannot have gone unnoticed by Russia, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela and China, and surely not by countries that are military allies of the USSA, like the Ukraine, Taiwan, South Korea and more. The whole world is watching this. Biden is sending in 5,000 Marines and Army Airborne troops right now. What happens when/if the Taliban seize control of the Kabul airport, and the Amerikanskis run out of ammo and C-rations? Will the Taliban have any reason at all to show mercy after having been po... read more
Turcopolier8 hours ago
The jihadis vs the post-Westphalia world system
The Muslims, in particular the Jihadi Sunni, do NOT accept the organization of the world into nation states as was envisioned by Europe in the Treaty of Westphalia in the settlement of the 30 Years War. That war had been … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Is Slated To Appear On Multiple Sunday Morning Talk Shows To Discus Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Reuters *The Hill:** Blinken heads to Sunday shows as Afghan situation deteriorates* Secretary of State Antony Blinken is slated to appear on multiple Sunday morning talk shows this weekend as the situation in Afghanistan rapidly deteriorates. Blinken is scheduled to appear on CNN’s “State of the Union,” NBC’s “Meet the Press” and ABC’s “This Week” as the Taliban approach the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan's capital and largest city. The Taliban, which have made astonishing gains since U.S. troops started withdrawing from Afghanistan a... read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
August 15th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 208
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 August 15th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 208 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Sunday August 15th – 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 August 15th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
BREAKING NEWS: Doctor (Mengele) Bonnie Henry Is Going On Trial
*Doctor (Mengele) Bonnie Henry Is* * Going On Trial* *H/T Simon Hicks* Dr. Bonnie Henry ordered to stand trial https://www.eastonspectator.com/2021/08/11/dr-bonnie-henry-ordered-to-stand-trial https://canadianmale.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/dr-bonnie-henry-ordered-to-stand-trial/ Regular Truth Warrior contributor *Simon Hicks *has submitted this *BREAKING NEWS *story. British Columbia's most notorious and infamous so-called "doctor" has been ordered to stand trial: You can view the actual court document here: https://www.pugetsoundradio.com/2021/08/11/class-action-lawsuit-against-b... read more
August 15, 2021: Reader Tips
Nearly 100 years ago, a film called The Man in the Iron Mask was released. We present it to you tonight. Your slightly more recent tips would be appreciated! read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
President Biden Restates Commitment To Afghan Drawdown Amid Taliban Offensive. Blames Former President Trump For The Disaster Unfolding In Afghanistan
*Daily Mail:* *McCarthy says Afghan withdrawal is an 'embarrassment' but Biden blames Trump's deal with the Taliban and says he 'can't make Kabul fight': INCREASES troop deployment for evacuation to 5,000* * President Biden has defended the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, and insisted: 'One more year, or five more years, of US military presence would not have made a difference' * The withdrawal was blasted by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as an 'embarrassment to our nation' * Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell called for airstrikes against the Taliban on Fri... read more
Taiwan Is Rapidly Preparing for War with China. Will It Be Enough?
*Mark Episkopos* *Taiwan Military, Asia* Taiwanese officials announced earlier this month that the Army’s command structure is being overhauled to facilitate joint operations between its services. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“Taiwan ‘independence’ means war.” In early April, Chinese officials boasted that Taiwan’s military “won’t stand a chance” if China chose to invade. Beijing’s recent military bluster is not entirely unfounded: according to a series of wargames held in prior years, current U.S. military assets in the Pacific region likely cannot prevent the “fait acco... read more
This Is Why the U.S. Air Force Won’t Give Up on the A-10 Warthog (Despite Being over 4 Decades Old)
*Mark Episkopos* *U.S. Military, United States* On the heels of continued resistance by Congress, the Air Force has opted to give the Warthog a further lease on life while seeking budget cuts elsewhere. *Here's What You Need To Know:* Far from retirement, the Air Force is planning a wide range of datalink, radar, sensor, and armament upgrades to sustain the Warthog into the coming decades. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a unique, and remarkably long-lived, war machine that continues to offer impressive combat performance despite its years. In the decades following the end of World ... read more
Watch a B-2 Bomber Drop a Warhead and Decimate All Below
*Mark Episkopos* *B-2, * "Bunker buster." *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The GBU-57 is arguably the most destructive weapon of its kind, hailing from a long line of smaller cousins and air blast variants. The B-2 Spirit is the most advanced strategic bomber in the US Air Force (USAF) roster, occupying a vital role in the American nuclear triad for its blend of deep penetration and heavy ordnance delivery capabilities. There has been no shortage of B-2 *footage *over the past several decades, extensively capturing its takeoff and maintenance routines as well as a wide range... read more
Defense Department Pursues New ‘Joint Warfighting’ Plan
*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* This joint warfighting concept will focus on one of the biggest threats on the horizon: China. The Defense Department has embarked upon a new strategic directive to better prepare and deliver weapons systems specifically tailored to prevail in massive major warfare against a major rival. The directive, which was issued to the military services on July 1, calls upon weapons developers to not only pursue “speed.” Instead, they should focus on incorporating four key principles of joint warfare to enable each service to engineer technologies with a... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Last Days Of The US Embassy In Kabul
The US Embassy in Kabul has been ordered to destroy sensitive materials and evacuate in 72 hours *Daily Mail: **Last days of the US Embassy in Kabul: Nerve center of the war on terror is being gutted of all sensitive material as staff and CIA assets prepare to lower the flag and flee amid Taliban takeover* * The US Embassy in Kabul has been the intelligence hub for the US's war on terror for the last 20 years but the Taliban is forcing an evacuation in 72 hours * Some staffers have already reached the Kabul international airport * Taliban has seized territories surrounding A... read more
Intellectuals Versus Politicians in the Roman Republic
When Cicero accused Mark Antony and Octavian Caesar of destroying Roman freedoms, Octavian was outraged. In 43 BC, Octavian had Cicero executed. To remind the Romans of the exact nature of the crime that Cicero had committed, he had Cicero’s hands chopped off and nailed to the Senate door, so that the senators and the masses could see the fate of the hands that had dared to pen a diatribe against Antony. Octavian was trying to portray himself as a defender of Antony—that is why he claimed that he had Cicero executed for the crime of tarnishing Antony’s reputation and not his own. Th... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
President Biden Authorizes 1,000 More U.S. Troops To Kabul
*VOA*: *Biden Sends 1,000 More US Troops to Aid Evacuation as Taliban Advance* KABUL/ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday authorized another 1,000 troops -- in addition to the 3,000 ordered earlier this week -- to go to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of U.S. personnel and other allies from Kabul as Taliban insurgents drew closer to the Afghan capital. Biden's announcement comes as the Taliban have swept through most of the country, taking 24 out of 34 Afghan provincial capitals over the past week. The stunning insurgent offensive captured seve... read more

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