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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 - 4 of 5

 5:31 am MDT

At Risk in Israel’s Backlash Against Ben and Jerry’s? The Right to Protest.
Much has been written about Israel’s relentless offensive against the ice cream company. But less has been said about the consequences for Americans’ right to protest if our constitutional right to boycott is gutted per Israel’s demands... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Saturday, August 14, 2021
LIVESTREAM: Mato Seco (online) – It's reggae night on Sesc Ao Vivo's stage, which will host the famous reggae band from São Paulo, Mato Seco. The group will present both recent and old songs from their career, and start performing at 7 PM. Mato Seco – live on Sesc São Paulo's Youtube channel. Check The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Saturday, August 14, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
New Child Tax Credit: Your Next Stimulus Check Is In the Pipeline
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *, * Biden previously noted that about ninety percent of all children in the United States will experience direct benefits from the recurring monthly checks. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Recent studies are also pointing to the likelihood that the child tax credits will give a major boost to the U.S. economy. Eligible parents of tens of millions of U.S. children are only days away from getting their hands on the second batch of cash payments from the expanded child tax credits. One important note to take away is that this upcoming payment will arrive o... read more
OBAMA SUPERSPREADER EVENT? NOT SO FAR.
This is the lead story at Breitbart, and I'm sure your right-wing relatives are already talking about it: *Obama Variant: Martha’s Vineyard Hit with Coronavirus Spike After Superspreader Birthday Party* The island of Martha’s Vineyard experienced a spike in coronavirus cases this week after President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party last Saturday. The *Daily Mail* reports that 74 people on Martha’s Vineyard have tested positive for the virus — the highest number of cases in a week on the island since April.... The *Daily Mail* also reported that six staffers tested positive at t... read more
Destruction Precedes Creation
To create a civilization a civilization has to be destroyed—this is the rule of history. The great civilization builders of history were first and foremost merciless destroyers and killers. The act of destruction precedes the act of creation. read more
Open Letter By Cuban Scientists To Biden
You recently referred to Cuba at a White House saying: 'I would be prepared to give significant amounts of vaccines if… an international organization would administer those vaccines and do it in a way that average citizens would have access to those vaccines.' You also called Cuba a 'failed state'. These statements surprised many, including those in the U.S. who have first-hand exposure to Cuba's health system. They also rankled with frontline Cuban health workers risking their lives to contain the COVID epidemic in our country. They do not reflect Cuban reality, and we deplore th... read more
Small Dead Animals21 hours ago
China Wins Again.
Blackie’s favourite country knows how to play the game. read more
Black Lives Matter DC Responds To Brutal Beating Of Black Man by Officer
On Sunday August 1, 2021 we were alerted to a video of a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer brutally punching Kimon Johnson in the head in Southeast D.C. This kind of brutality is not new for MPD, in the District of Columbia, and certainly not near Good Hope Rd. and 16th St. Southeast, but it is always unacceptable. It mirrors the experience of Derrick “Quan” Johnson at almost the same location on December 26, 2019. Quan was also not charged for the original stop or the second retaliatory one. Like Quan, we are so very glad he is still alive. As we predicted, his respons... read more
As Violent Crime Surges in New York, Cops Arrest, Jail Woman for Improperly Walking Her Dogs
[image: dogs]A woman was treated like a dangerous criminal as cops threatened to taser her dogs for walking them at a park without a leash. read more
A New State of Segregation: Vaccine Cards Are Just the Beginning
[image: tyranny]“The things we were worried would happen are happening.”—Angus Johnston, professor at the City University of New York read more
Small Dead Animals22 hours ago
I Have No Words
The Conservative Party of Canada’s first attack ad. But I do know a guy… read more
The Big Issues
There are, Andrew Coyne writes, several big issues which should be debated in the upcoming election -- but probably won't be. Here are a few of them: 1. Deficits, Debt and Economic Growth Oh, they’ll all mention the deficit. But none of them will offer to do much about it. The most that any of the major parties will promise will be a (gently) declining debt-to-GDP ratio years from now, which itself would require corrective measures none of them will propose. You can grow your way out of debt -- either quickly or slowly: None of the parties will put forward anything that would do ... read more
Halifax Examiner22 hours ago
Weekend File
Welcome to Weekend File: the week’s articles, wrapped in a file, inside an enigma. Jump to sections: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday, August 7 Hundreds rally for Owls Head Yvette d’Entremont went to Victoria Park, where several hundred people were riled up over the Liberal government’s handling of what should continue […] read more
Small Dead Animals22 hours ago
But at least U.S.Miltary leaders know their pronouns
How indeed? pic.twitter.com/WlCGRvU4nn — Luke Thompson (@ltthompso) August 13, 2021 read more
The New Dark Age22 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 13-14 August 2021
14 August 2021 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back The Taliban Pushes Forward, Captures Two New Provincial Capitals (Videos, Photos) Military Situation In Afghanistan On August 14, 2021 (Map Update) Growing Neo-Colonial Instability Points To The Looming … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 13-14 August 2021 read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Editor's Note
A friend of mine is getting married today in Ottawa and the GF and I have been invited. Blogging will return later today. read more
musingsofanoldfart23 hours ago
RESPECT – a movie worth watching about Aretha
My wife and I saw the terrific biopic about Aretha Franklin called “RESPECT” yesterday starring Jennifer Hudson. Hudson does a highly commendable job as Franklin, but that is less a surprise given her credentials and that Franklin asked her to … Continue reading → read more
Komando.com23 hours ago
The best way to clean AirPods, Galaxy Buds and other wireless earbuds
Earbuds can get dirty pretty quickly thanks to earwax and grime. Here are a few tips to get rid of gunk and keep them squeaky clean for better listening. read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Your Apple Watch can only save your life later if you turn on these features now
Apple Watch health features that could end up saving your life. read more
Growing Neo-Colonial Instability Points To The Looming Civilizational Collapse Of Most Of The Globe
I say “most of the globe” because the 21st century civilizational collapse we’re in the early stages of isn’t going to be distributed evenly. Of course, in the long term the unraveling may catch up to even the most momentarily stable areas; as futurist William Gibson has said, “The future is already here — it’s just not evenly distributed.” Which can apply to the breakdown of peace and order as much as it can apply to the expansion of life-improving technologies. read more
Komando.com1 day ago
8 proven ways cheap people lower their monthly internet, cable, and streaming bills
8 smart ways to cut down on your internet, cable and streaming bills. read more
Komando.com1 day ago
7 IT questions we get all the time, answered
If you need answers for your biggest IT-related computer issues, we're here to help. Follow these steps to fix these common tech problems. read more
Keeping Up With a Jones
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *A*ll summer long in my spare time, I've been reading the bestselling novel, *The Librarian of Auschwitz*, by Spanish novelist Antonio Iturbe. For those of you who don't typically read Holocaust or historical literature as a rule, this book may prove to be a life-changer. Yes, it's that good. It's everything that a novel should be- Expertly-written, with engaging characters and a compelling storyline. Some would unfairly say that Iturbe already had two of those three boxes checked off for him. When writing about Dita (Ad... read more
Organizing Notes21 hours ago
Getting away
Mary Beth (MB) and I will be going away for a week. We both need a break. MB is a social worker and works with the homeless in Portland. She loves her job. But it takes a toll. I spend much of the time online doing my work for the Global Network. I love my job too. But U.S. foreign policy surely takes a toll. We are going to enjoy a week on the rocky coast of Maine. We will rent a room in an old house by the ocean. We'll sleep late, walk, read and go on some side trips to various sea sites. Mostly we can clear our heads a bit. The house has no WiFi but there is a spot nearby... read more
"We Can Only Choose.."
"Our world is not safe. It is a toxic swamp populated by predators and parasites. The odds are stacked against us from the moment of conception. We survive only because we fight the elements, hunger, disease, each other. And, although civilization promises us safe harbor, that promise is a fairy tale. Only the storm is real. It comes for each of us. And we cannot win. We can only choose how we will suffer our defeat. We can meekly take our beatings, and die like lemmings, finding solace in the belief that we shall one day inherit the earth. Or, we can plunge into the chaos with eyes... read more
Caught on Tape: This F-35 Went Into 'Beast Mode' and Its Targets Are History
*Mark Episkopos* *F-35, * A heaping of weapons. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * F-35’s sporting the full, sixteen-missile air-to-air suite have yet to be spotted. A recently leaked video sheds light on one of the F-35’s possible weapons configurations, previously dubbed as “beast mode” in a Lockheed Martin infographic. The video, dating back to November of 2018, depicts an F-35 simultaneously firing five air-to-surface missiles against five test targets. At least one of the targets-- a light vehicle-- can be seen moving. Though it is presently unconfirmed where the trial ... read more
Stealing Kids' Social Security Numbers Is A Breeze—Unless You Take These Precautions
*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, * Its easier than you think. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* In many cases, the fraudster will create a “synthetic identity,” with the minor’s stolen Social Security number, which they can use to do numerous things that the child probably hadn’t, such as open a bank account, open a credit card, apply for a job, request or collect government benefits, file fraudulent tax returns, or sell the stolen identity. It isn’t only seniors, or even adults, who need to worry about their Social Security numbers being stolen by thieves, scammers and frau... read more
Saturday morning snippet: Time for a lot of laughs
Last week I came across two YouTube videos that had me rolling in the aisles. They're compilations of the greatest moments of comedy from the Pink Panther movie series, starring the late Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau, the bumbling detective who always creates mayhem and havoc, but somehow solves the crime anyway. The first video is the general comedy of the series. The second is every attack made on Clouseau by his manservant Cato (at Clouseau's direction, to keep his reflexes sharp - sort of). Together they add up to about an hour's viewing, all of it side-splitting. ... read more
7 in 10 Americans Don’t Think Social Security Will Exist When They Retire
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* Such fears were the highest among Gen Xers at 83 percent. Millennials came in at 77 percent, while baby boomers registered 61 percent. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Social Security faces funding challenges. Congress must take steps to shore up Social Security’s finances just as it did in 1983, which was the last time the program nearly depleted its reserves, according to AARP. A recent survey has revealed that a majority of American workers have major doubts that Social Security will even be around when it is their turn to retire—and... read more
How the TAC-50 Sniper Rifle Earned the World’s Longest Kill
*Mark Episkopos* *Sniper Rifles, * The Tac-50 gave the AMR platform a newfound lease on life. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Tac-50 impressed militaries around the world with its startling accuracy, leading to its adoption by the U.S Navy SEALs under the “MK 15” designation, branches of the French Navy, Turkey, Israel and others. There is little question, however, that the Canadian special forces group JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2) remains by far the most prolific Tac-50 operator. Anti-materiel rifles (AMR) have long been thought to have little practical use, except against... read more
Recent Shock Trials Show Aircraft Carrier’s Resilience
*Peter Suciu* *Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier, * The recent completion of the U.S. Navy's full ship shock trial testing of the USS Gerald R. Ford involved the controlled detonation of some 40,000 pounds of ordnance in the water near the hull. “Seasons don’t fear the reaper,” and perhaps the United States Navy also doesn’t need to fear China’s and Russia’s attempts to build a “carrier killer.” The newest aircraft carrier successfully survived an explosion near the hull equivalent to a 3.9 magnitude earthquake. The recent completion of the U.S. Navy’s full ship shock trial (FSST) tes... read more
How Reliable Is the Glock 20 10mm Handgun?
*Mark Episkopos* *Guns, * Is it over-hyped? *Here's What You Need to Remember*: Seeking to maintain their foothold in the U.S. market, Glock rushed to release the Glock 20 in 1991 shortly after the FBI’s official adoption of the 10mm caliber. The FBI quickly went on to reverse their decision. In a catalog saturated with popular 9mm offerings, the 10mm Glock 20 Gen4 stands apart as the Austrian gun manufacturer’s most powerful semi-automatic pistol. The Glock 20 is also the oldest 10mm in continuous production, successfully blending Glock’s legendary reliability with a newfound ... read more
The Wonderful World of the Martin B-10
*Peter Suciu* *military, Americas* This aircraft was old by the time World War II was waged, but it made some serious history. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *If World War II had come a decade earlier, then it might have been the Martin B-10 rather than the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator that might have been the workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC). The aircraft was developed in the early 1930s but was largely antiquated by the time the war came – yet, the B-10 started a revolution in bomber design. The plane began as a private venture in... read more
Totalitarianism Wrapped in the Soft Cloak of Safetyism
We are in the midst of a massive disinformation campaign. The Democrats, fearful of what will likely happen in the November 2022 midterm elections, have turned up the heat on the slow boiling of the proverbial frog. The parallels with the early stages of past totalitarian regimes is frighteningly familiar. Will a sufficient number of… Continue reading → read more
Blackie’s Kill The Old People Agenda.
Conrad explains how Dear Leader is killing off the old people on Turtle Island. Justine won’t mention this during the election. read more
Green journalism and the failure to question
By Paul Homewood The passengers on the global warming bandwagon are worried. With the big climate conference in Glasgow at the end of the year getting ever closer, it now looks very much as if the big emitting nations are not going to sign up to a Net Zero agreement, and that […] read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin 3 existing drugs fight coronavirus with ‘almost 100%’ success in Jerusalem lab WHO scientist wants closer look at Wuhan lab that moved days before COVID-19 outbreak Supreme Court won’t block Indiana University vaccine mandate as Justice Barrett rejects student plea Why Conservatives Want Government To Fail EverywhereHowever, in July, the effectiveness against infection was considerably lower for mRNA-1273 (76%, 95% CI: 58-87%) with an even more pronounced reduction in effectiveness for BNT162b2 (42%, 95% CI: 13-62%). Alarming CDC report says new tropical disease ha... read more
Cuba News Links 11-14 August 2021
14 August 2021 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back US imposes more sanctions on crippled Cuba, this time on interior ministry officials and military unit https://www.rt.com/news/531985-usa-new-sanctions-cuba/ Cuba, China, Latin America and the World https://www.globalresearch.ca/cuba-china-latin-america-world/5752875 ‘There Is a … Continue reading Cuba News Links 11-14 August 2021 read more
The Houses of Dead and Crooked Souls
Houses stand before us like books on a shelf waiting to be read, and when the books are missing, as they are for a vast and growing multitude of the homeless exiled wandering ones and those imprisoned, their absence serves to indict the mansion-dwelling wealthy and to a lesser extent those whose homes serve to shield them from the truth of the ill-begotten gains of the wealthy elites who create the world’s suffering through their avarice, lies, and war making. read more
Japan in emergency rain warning covering Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Saga
Japan in emergency rain warning covering Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Saga Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Japan issued an emergency rain warning to the prefectures of Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Saga. This comes at a time of daily high numbers for coronavirus (Covid-19) in Japan and during the heatstroke season. Therefore, many […] The post Japan in emergency rain warning covering Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Saga first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Harrabin Wants You All To Pay Much More To Meet Climate Targets
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Why does the BBC hate ordinary British people so much? A new analysis suggests the current level of UK spending to combat climate change is lagging behind what advisers say is needed. A study by the pressure group WWF says new green policies in […] read more
Long Shifts No Sympathy
Give me some credit. I tried to stay civil after reading this Tweet on our Age of Autism Twitter feed yesterday. "A 15 our overnight shift. The worst pandemic of our lifetime...." Dr.Ama. 15 hours a day is like a... Related Stories - Friday Food For Thought - CT Mall Shooting: Facebook Can Shut Down News - The Litter Box World read more
Komando.com1 day ago
The rules IT pros know to back up all your files the right way
You protect your home and auto against damage and theft, but what about your data? Your insurance plan should be to back it all up. read more
Climate Activists Target Banks’ Greenwashing in Nationwide #DefundLine3 Protests
Banks fund new oil pipelines that will generate climate pollution for decades. They are greenswahing their loans as 'sustainability' measures read more
Komando.com1 day ago
True or false: Quick-charging apps really work to speed up the process
How to actually speed up the process of charging your phone's battery. read more
Biden Follows Trump On Foreign Policy
Biden's hawkishness has resulted in his preserving many of Trump's foreign policy positions, or worse, upping the ante on them. read more
Another Perfect Day
Home, home again, I like to be here when I can, And when I come home cold and tired, It’s good to warm my titanium poly-alloy chassis beside the fire. – Pink Floyd (Time) California Conservation One for the Ages Nork Defection Routes The easiest way to escape from North Korea […] The post Another Perfect Day appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
São Paulo state universities require full vaccination for in-person class return
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo's 3 state universities will require full vaccination of their teachers, students and employees for in-person classes to be resumed in this second semester. According to a decree published on Friday, the University of São Paulo (USP) will resume classes on October 4 exclusively for students who have been […] The post São Paulo state universities require full vaccination for in-person class return appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran1 day ago
Biden zombie sells out the American nation [Video]
Joe Biden is certainly not the president of the United States. He does not have the initiative to do the job. This is particularly true now. However, he is sitting in the office of Chief Executive of the United States, and as such he can wield a lot of power, and he is… all in […] read more
The Duran1 day ago
Back Door to China Ft. James Corbett Ep. 170
Back Door to China Ft. James Corbett Ep. 170 Show Notes: http://www.libertyweekly.net/170 Were US banking interest behind China’s precipitous rise to world power? What is China’s place in the New World Order? What is driving the “destined for w… source read more

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