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Saturday, August 21, 2021

21 August - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

 11:44 pm MDT

Italy’s Breda 37 Machine Gun Was Obsolete Before It Hit The Battlefield
*Peter Suciu* *Guns, * But it did give it's wielders a certain advantage. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *One common misconception is that the Breda 37 required that each cartridge be oiled before being fed into the chamber, but this is incorrect. It is likely that some gun historians have confused the Breda 30 light machine gun, which did require that rounds were oiled, with its heavy cousin. During World War II the Royal Italian Army was noted for not having the best logistics, and it lacked a standardization of ammunition*—*something that became a serious problem in ke... read more
L115A3: Can you Name a Better Sniper Rifle?
*Peter Suciu* *Sniper Rifles, * Record breaker. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* It was one of Accuracy International’s L115A3s that was used in 2009 in Afghanistan by British Army sniper Craig Harrison when he set a world record for the longest confirmed kill. In fact, Harrison made two consecutive confirmed kills at 2.47 km, followed by a third shot that disabled the enemy’s machine gun, which was an even smaller target than the two insurgents. Military rifles have long had a more utilitarian appearance but for good reason. The rifles needed to be durable, rugged and even u... read more
Kaman HH-43 Huskie: The Saving Grace of Downed Pilots in Vietnam
*Peter Suciu* *Helicopters, * The Huskie was the first American rotary aircraft to be deployed to Vietnam and was also the last to leave. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* A history of a sometimes forgotten part of a hard conflict. While the St. Bernard is the dog breed best known as rescue dogs, for downed American pilots in Vietnam their savior was a rescue chopper named after a different breed. Meet the Kaman HH-43 Huskie, which the United States Air Force initially acquired primarily for local base rescue (LBR) operations and for fighting aircraft fires. During the Vietna... read more
These Five Guns Are the Deadliest in Modern Infantry Warfare
*Kyle Mizokami* *Firearms, Global* A new type of modern warfare requires a new type of infantry weapon. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Fought on a wide variety of terrain, from arid desert regions to jungles and even cities, infantrymen have relied on their service rifles to get the mission done. Warfare in the post-9/11 period is primarily infantry-focused, with ground troops taking part in small-unit actions against insurgents and guerrillas. Fought on a wide variety of terrain, from arid desert regions to jungles and even cities, infantrymen have relied on their service r... read more
The IPCC’s Deliberate CO2 Deception
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ Many of my disagreements with the IPCC AR6 science Summary for Policy Makers (SPM) are just that, disagreements. I think their reasoning is faulty but at least I understand it. See my last article — “The UN IPCC science panel opts for extreme… read more
CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalized with COVIDBy Brenda NorrellCensored NewsRev. Jesse Jackson and his wife were both hospitalized with COVID, AP reported late today. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated.Rev. Jesse Jackson was on the frontlines with Standing Rock Water Protectors on Oct. 26, 2016, as shown in the photo above by KILI Radio. Read more from this day at Standing Rock at read more
IAFP calls for workshop, symposium and roundtable proposals for 2022 event
The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) program committee is inviting members and other interested individuals to submit workshop, symposiums or roundtable proposals for IAFP 2022. The 2022 conference is set for July 23 – Aug. 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. The submission deadline is Oct. 5. The IAFP describes the options as follows: Symposium A symposium... Continue Reading read more
Salmonella sickens 550 in Venezuelan state; two patients have died
More than 550 people have fallen sick and two have died because of Salmonella infection in a Venezuelan state. Governor of Anzoátegui, Antonio Barreto Sira, said a new Salmonella outbreak has been detected with 571 people ill and at least two deaths. Anzoátegui is in northeastern Venezuela. Data from the Anzoatiguense Institute of Health (Saludanz) shows... Continue Reading read more
August 22, 2021: Reader Tips
Today we provide you with an informative tutorial on how to determine iif your baby is a white supremacist. Your most problematic tips are definitely welcome. read more
CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
Meals for Relatives: Lakota volunteers cooking again as COVID surges in Rapid City
Meals for Relatives: Lakota volunteers cooking again as COVID surges in Rapid City By Wotakuye Mutual AidMeals for Relatives Rapid City COVID-19 ResponseCensored NewsWe have reopened our fundraising effort here, due to urgent demand as COVID-19 surges in August 2021 in Rapid City South Dakota. Rooted in our Lakota values and led by women and 2spirit people, this effort coordinates COVID-19 relief read more
Turcopolier2 hours ago
“The mujahideen resistance to the Taliban begins now. But we need help.” – TTG
The words in the title are the words of Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan. He wrote an open letter to the West a few days ago in the form of an opinion piece in … Continue reading → read more
Covid Hoax: "Dr. Shaun Brooks Speaks To Ohio School Board"
*"Dr. Shaun Brooks Speaks To Ohio School Board"* "Sends a chilling warning about the experimental vax-zine, how many more specialists will be ignored? Share far and wide!" ○ *Related, essential:* "Unthinkable Thoughts" read more
Hottest Month? Poppycock!
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood More, disgraceful reporting by the BBC (complete with a disgusting use of a photo of the Turkish wildfires): ? July was the world’s hottest month ever recorded, a US federal scientific and regulatory agency has reported. The data shows that the combined… read more
La Niña to emerge in Aug-Oct season, U.S. weather service says
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: No imminent upward pressure on global temperatures resulting from the ENSO phenomenon, judging by the latest analysis. Possibly the opposite, if current trends continue. – – – Aug.12 (Reuters) — The La Niña weather pattern could potentially develop during the August-October season, and last through the 2021-22 winter, the… read more
Climate Hysteria is a Global Psy-Op
Originally posted on Science Matters: Iron Triangle of Public Crises Alasdair Macleod writes at Goldmoney The problem with climate change politics. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Climate change bears all the hallmarks of a state-sponsored crisis, useful to shift attention from other political failures. But the absence of financial accountability which characterises government actions… read more
New Spanish Record Temperature Set At “Laughably Poor” Weather Station
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Further to that “new Spanish temperature record” supposedly set yesterday, Anthony Watts wrote about the last supposed record set at the same station three years ago: ? ? In Spain, Paco Eslava García has been following my lead on the… read more
Worst Frosts Hit Brazil Adjusted Away!
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? ? https://inews.co.uk/news/world/brazil-frosts-and-its-coffee-region-coldest-weather-in-decades-ravages-crop-for-worlds-biggest-producer-1130618 ? ?You will recall this story from 1st August, regarding the coldest weather in decades which has been affecting Brazil for much of July. Strangely the fraudsters at NOAA have decided that last month was warmer than average!… read more
Fear Not for Arctic Ice Mid August 2021
Originally posted on Science Matters: The graph above shows mid July to mid August daily ice extents for 2021 compared to 14 year averages, and some years of note. The black line shows during this period on average Arctic ice extents decline from ~8.3M km2 down to ~5.9M km2. The 2021 cyan MASIE line started… read more
PAGES19 Asian Tree Ring Chronologies
Originally posted on Climate Audit: About 20% of the PAGES 2019 proxies are 50 Asian tree ring chronologies, all of which were originally published as chronologies in PAGES (2013). At the time, none of these series (and certainly not in these digital versions, had ever been published in technical literature, peer reviewed or otherwise. Nothing… read more
Climate Modeling Civil War
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ Looks like the climate modeling community may have a civil war on its hands. Some serious players are rejecting the new hot models, but probably not their owners. If so we will see modeler against modeler. Be still my heart. The first loud… read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
August 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 215
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 22nd – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 215 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
Sunday August 22nd – 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 22nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Meet the World War II Squad Automatic Weapon: The Precursor to Modern Assault Rifles
*Peter Suciu* *World War II, Europe* Actually, the concept first started in World War I. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The French were actually the first to deploy such a weapon, the largely disparaged Chauchat. The concept of a “squad automatic weapon” was not new to the Second World War, and was in fact developed a generation earlier in the mud-soaked trenches of the First World War. The French were actually the first to deploy such a weapon, the largely disparaged Chauchat. While it suffered from design flaws it was still an innovative weapon. During World War II, that ... read more
Taliban Soldiers Wearing US Army Gear Mock Iconic WW2 Image Of Marines Raising The U.S. Flag On Iwo Jima In 1945
A group of Taliban fighters recreated a fame U.S. WWII photo in a collection of propaganda footage they released this week. In their recreation (above), a group of soldiers is seen hoisting the Taliban flag while sporting U.S. weapons and gear In the original 1945 photograph (above), a group of six Marines are depicted hosting the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima *Daily Mail:* *Taliban soldiers wearing US army gear mock iconic WW2 image of Marines raising flag on Iwo Jima in 1945 and release footage showing them armed with American weapons while roa... read more
Was President Biden's Declaration On July 4th That We’re 'Closer Than Ever To Declaring Our Independence From Covid' Premature?
President Biden delivers remarks to celebrate Independence Day and independence from the coronavirus on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4. © Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post *Washington Post:* *Four weeks in July: Inside the Biden administration’s struggle to contain the delta surge * Early last month, as the planned Fourth of July blowout at the White House approached, top health officials inside the Biden administration began calling each other with a flurry of anxious questions. Would the president declare victory too soon? Would the event be seen as beating... read more
Initial Reaction To Charles Murray's "Facing Reality"
* As you may be aware, Charles Murray is out with a new book, “Facing Reality: Two Truths About Race In America.” I picked up a copy today. It’s not a long book, and I am already much of the way through it. * For those curious about how I got the book, I bought it at my local independent bookstore, Three Lives on West 10th Street in Greenwich Village. Of course, they did not have it in stock. But they took my order, and after a couple of weeks, the book arrived, and I went over and bought it. (This is in contrast to Abigail Shrier’s “Irreversible Damage” which, although I ordered it... read more
Why Iran Is Embracing the Taliban’s Victory
*Saeid Jafari* *Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East* There are reasons to be skeptical that the Taliban’s seizure of power will result in favorable outcomes for Iran. Afghanistan could very well become a major security challenge in the near future. The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan doesn’t seem to have the Islamic Republic of Iran overly concerned. Iran and the Taliban have long had basic differences over their interpretations of Islam, in which the Sunni Taliban’s radical Salafist beliefs continue to view Shiites unfavorably. Meanwhile, Iran is the main force that represent... read more
Germany’s Foray into the Seas: The Type 212A Stealth Submarine
*Peter Suciu* *Military Affairs, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2YYE9VNZQ3&share=true] While the German Bundesmarine may only have six of these Type-212A boats in operation these are quite powerful—and quiet. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* As the German Navy has expanded its operating area to cover the waters of Northern Europe, the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, the Type-212A has been crucial*—*allowing Germany to operate in the littoral areas as well as the open sea. Germany wasn’t the first nation to u... read more
Israel’s Newest High-Tech Border Guard: The Jaguar Robot
*Sebastien Roblin* *Israel, Middle East* The IDF has broader ambitions to eventually integrate the Jaguar into its conventional warfighting capabilities. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* It’s reported the Jaguar is fitted with a self-disabling device so that, in the event one falls into the hands of hostile forces, they won’t be able to recover any sensitive components. A photo posted last Saturday appears to confirm that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has operationally deployed Jaguar robotic vehicles armed with machine guns to patrol the Gaza border wall. The unmanned syst... read more
GREENIE WATCH2 hours ago
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* California surrenders to "fossil fuels"* * "Temporary"?Natural gas is a hydrocarbon, a "fossil fuel"Richard Lindzen writes:I think that most of these people realize that there is nothing that the US and Europe can do that will have a discernible impact on climate regardless of what one believes about climate. Under the circumstances, the rational policy would be to do everything possible to increase the wealth of their societies in order to maximize resilience to whatever nature might do for whatever reason. There must be some reason why societies are choosing to do the opp... read more
The Meteoric Fall of the Superpower
When you have reached the top, there is only one way you can go—downwards. It should come as no surprise that the world's only "superpower" has been going down since the 1950s. Where else could it go from its perch in the clouds? In the twenty-first century, this superpower has gathered a massive momentum as it hurtles towards the earth like a meteor dropping from the sky. In the next ten years, this superpower, ruled by a clique of naive, corrupt, and complacent plutocrats and technocrats, will hit the earth, shatter into several pieces, and create a catastrophic geopolitical event ... read more
Another Essential FreakedOut Exclusive - Graphene Oxide and Radiation - Two of THEIR primary weapons in this War on Humanity PLUS: This is the End of the Line
*Battle-Hardened Warrior for Humanity* *GATCF USA Bureau Chief* *FreakedOut Speaks Out* Good evening, readers. I had a very good day today...walked the dogs down to the mountain lake for the first time since moving to our bug-out. Hopefully this will become a daily routine. It is mentally healthy to go for walks outdoors as often as possible. It clears the mind and heals the soul. These are two uphill battles for all of us in today's world. One of the biggest "Booooms" ever since the CovIDian nightmare began more than a year and a half ago has been the revelation about a mon... read more
The Last Refuge2 hours ago
Hurricane Henri Takes Aim at Long Island and Southern New England Along Northeast Coast
All residents in the Northeast coastal region, specifically Long Island and Southern New England, should pay close attention to local officials regarding precautions as Hurricane Henri begins tracking in that direction. The forward speed is 21 mph and the wind speed around the storm is 75 mph, a category-1 hurricane. [National Hurricane Center] – At […] The post Hurricane Henri Takes Aim at Long Island and Southern New England Along Northeast Coast appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Land Destroyer2 hours ago
The US Never Intended to Create a Self-Reliant Afghan Government
*August 22, 2021* (Brian Berletic - NEO) - The Western media talks about the “shocking” developments in Afghanistan, as a government the US spent two decades “building up” is swept from the country in mere days. The Taliban (banned in Russia) have even entered Kabul, occupying the offices and meeting rooms of former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani and his administration who have already fled the country – this as the US withdrawal is not even completed. But is it really shocking? It shouldn’t be. The US never intended to build up a strong, self-reliant, sustainable government in ... read more
Food Safety News4 hours ago
Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a week=end food recall warning for Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes. The Aug. 20 Veggie Foodie brand recall by Freshline Foods Ltd. is for products distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and ossibly, Quebec. Freshline Foods Ltd. of Ottawa... Continue Reading read more
12 year olds in NZ can now take the CV VX without parental consent !
From the Health Forum NZ and Voices for Freedom Dear New Zealand parents. This is crucial information you must be aware of. The New Zealand Government has just lowered the age requirement for “self consent” for the Covid 19 vaccine, to 12 YEARS OF AGE. That means that irrespective of your thoughts and viewpoints (and … Continue reading 12 year olds in NZ can now take the CV VX without parental consent ! → read more
Hear two New Zealanders describe their post-VX adverse reactions
Below here, listen to two women describe their post VX experiences: From the Health Forum NZ HEAR MARY, A NEW ZEALANDER WHO EXPERIENCED A SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION TO HER CV VX The Health Forum is giving a voice to some of the many New Zealanders who have experienced a serious adverse reaction to the CV … Continue reading Hear two New Zealanders describe their post-VX adverse reactions → read more
German chief pathologist who has autopsied 40+ people sounds alarm on fatal vaccine injuries
From freewestmedia.com The director of the Pathological Institute of the University of Heidelberg, Peter Schirmacher, has carried out over forty autopsies on people who had died within two weeks of their vaccination. Schirmacher expressed alarm over his findings. READ MORE https://freewestmedia.com/2021/08/03/german-chief-pathologist-sounds-alarm-on-fatal-vaccine-injuries/?fbclid=IwAR3q45VWoyrwd3v3OVJ0FIe4vPN7AJzsxnMIrP6zQ4hdU54jAfiHdrV9HW0 read more
Texas bans local governments, public schools from mandating masks
Originally posted on Standing Strong for Public Education! : Local governments or officials who attempt to put mask requirements in place can face a fine of up to $1,000.ByJoseph Guzman | May 19, 2021 getty: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) Story at a glance The executive action taken Tuesday prohibits the state’s counties, cities, school districts,… read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Are U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Days At The Pentagon Numbered?
SEC AUSTIN: "We don't have the capability to go out and collect large numbers of people." pic.twitter.com/k4cZESUav2 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 18, 2021 *National Review:* *No American Military Leader Should Ever Say What Lloyd Austin Said* There are an estimated 10,000–15,000 Americans in Afghanistan now who need to be evacuated as the Taliban seize control of the country. Anyone left behind could find themselves reliving the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis or the hostage crisis in Lebanon shortly thereafter. The Taliban are undoubtedly well aware of the leverage they coul... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Taliban Websites And WhatsApp Groups Suddenly Go Offline
A Taliban fighter holding an M16 assault rifle stands outside the Interior Ministry in Kabul. Credit: Reuters File Photo *Business Insider: **Taliban websites and WhatsApp groups suddenly go dark * * Five Taliban websites, which operate in Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Urdu, and English, went offline, the Washington Post reported. * The actors who shut down the sites are unknown. * Websites and social media have been integral communication tools for the Taliban and other extremist groups across South Asia and the Middle East. Several Taliban websites and WhatsApp groups suddenly went... read more
Russia Is Finally Ready to Unleash Its Own Killer Drones upon the World
*Sebastien Roblin* *Russia, Russia* [image: Drones] The Orion—also known as the Inokhodet (“Pacer”)—is the first drone to enter regular operational service with the Russian military. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* But while a Reaper has a range of 1,200 miles and can be operated from across the globe thanks to its satellite communications link, the Orion’s fuel and radio link restrict it to a range of 160 miles while carrying a 132-pound payload. Extending the command link using a drone relay only boosts its range to around 186 miles. Two decades after a CIA-operated MQ-1 Pr... read more
Green: Unvaccinated COVID patients are taking away resources from others
Hawaii Tribune “These are the darkest days of the pandemic for us,” Lt. Gov. Josh Green said Friday. Green, a Big Island emergency room physician,... The post Green: Unvaccinated COVID patients are taking away resources from others appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Things YouTube won’t let you see… Volume 1
orcoastgreenman Aug 21, 2021 The post Things YouTube won’t let you see… Volume 1 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Nancy Hart (ca. 1735-1830)
New Georgia Encyclopedia – by Clay Ouzts Georgia’s most acclaimed female participant during the Revolutionary War (1775-83) was Nancy Hart. A devout patriot, Hart gained... The post Nancy Hart (ca. 1735-1830) appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
In the Next Korean War, the DMZ Will Become a Total Death Trap
*Kyle Mizokami* *North Korea, Asia* Fenced, mined and patrolled by soldiers from both sides, fortifications and large concentrations of combat-ready troops will make the Korean DMZ in the event of war the deadliest place on earth. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Korean DMZ is almost certainly the most heavily armed place on Earth. In the event the unthinkable happens, the presence of three large armies on the Korean Peninsula and their associated firepower would make the otherwise peaceful 2.5-mile-by-160-mile strip (which doubles as a wildlife refuge) one of the deadlies... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
U.S. State Department Hit By Cyber Attack
The U.S. State Department was recently hit by a cyber attack, and notifications of a possible serious breach were made by the Department of Defense Cyber Command *Daily Mail:* *State Department is hit by a cyber attack amid US efforts to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghan allies from Kabul* * Notifications of a possible serious breach were made by the Department of Defense Cyber Command * It is unclear when the breach was discovered, but it is believed to have happened a couple of weeks ago * The State Department's ongoing mission to evacuate Americans and allied re... read more
The P-8 Poseidon Might Be the U.S.'s First Export Bomber in Decades
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The crazy part is this bomber is a modified airliner. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Still, if the defense establishment in the United Kingdom, South Korea, or Norway decide they need a long-range strike platform it can wield against distant land and sea targets, that capability may now only be an upgrade away, rather than requiring some fantastical bomber design that simply is not being produced anywhere in the world, and that would be too expensive to develop domestically. A January 28, 2020 solicitation by the Naval Air Systems Command in... read more
Nuclear Weapons in South Korea? Not So Fringe Anymore.
*William Kim* *South Korea, Asia* Conservatives in South Korea’s upcoming presidential election support the country’s nuclear armament. This trend may be a sign that Washington might soon be dealing with an incoming administration who potentially champions a dangerous pro-nuclear policy. Don’t be taken aback if one of the hottest issues for South Korea’s upcoming presidential election is nuclear weapons—more specifically, the need for South Korea to possess its own. While North Korea has refrained from nuclear weapons testing since 2017, the progress they demonstrated in the pas... read more
The Soviet Union Was Almost a True Aircraft Carrier Superpower—Then It Collapsed.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Aircraft Carriers, * Bad timing? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *the Navy took a backseat to Red Army (and Air Force) ambitions. This was a strategic dilemma that the Soviets had inherited from the tsars and that persisted until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989—one that still affects the Russian government today. The Soviet Union was one of the largest, most industrial proficient countries the world has ever seen. Yet for all of its engineering talent and manufacturing capacity, during the seventy-four years the USSR existed it never fielded a true real a... read more
There Must Be Accountability for America’s Defeat in Afghanistan
*Patrick Fox* *Afghanistan, World* Against the Taliban, the military disaster we’ve witnessed is survivable. Against a peer-level state opponent, survival in the face of such a comprehensive defeat is uncertain at best. The two-decade debacle that has been the American-led War in Afghanistan has almost come to a close. Doubtless much will be written on the subject in years to come, but in the immediate aftermath, two things are clear. First, the American military has a long road ahead of it if it ever wishes to be taken seriously again as an intellectual leader in the Profession ... read more
China’s Anti-Satellite Weapons Could Conquer Taiwan—Or Start a War
*Brian G. Chow, Brandon Kelley* *Space, Asia* Should the United States fail to intervene, the consequences would be disastrous for both Washington and its allies in East Asia, and potentially the credibility of U.S. defense commitments around the globe. On July 1, 2021—the one-hundredth birthday of the Chinese Communist Party—President Xi Jinping declared that China will “advance peaceful national reunification” with Taiwan. It would be easy to dismiss such statements as mere political rhetoric: certainly, Taiwan would never willingly accede to Chinese demands to rejoin the fold.... read more
Joe Biden’s Chameleon's Tactics Have Tarnished Afghanistan
*Leon Hadar* *Afghanistan, Greater Middle East* Biden has always tried to adjust to the changing foreign policy zeitgeist. He voted against the first Gulf War. Then, he voted in favor of the second one. In February a congressionally appointed panel recommended that the Biden administration slow the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan, abandon a May 1 withdrawal deadline, and instead reduce American forces further only as security conditions improved in the country. The general consensus among insiders in Washington was that incoming President Joe Biden would take advantage of th... read more
Can America Counter the Next China Shock?
*Christopher Vassallo* *China, Economics, Asia* The experience of labor offshoring bears lessons for today’s capital offshoring. American shareholders have accumulated massive exposure to China’s market, leaving them vulnerable to the anti-market features of China’s politics. In the early 2000s, a “China Shock” roiled America’s manufacturing economy as companies offshored labor. The United States is now at risk of a second China Shock as American investors offshore capital at record rates. China Shock 1.0 devastated American manufacturing and enriched Chinese industry. As China’... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
DHS Says US Is At Highest Risk Of A Terror Attack Since 9/11
*Daily Mail: **US is at highest risk of a terror attack since 9/11 because Biden's chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal will allow al-Qaeda to regroup, security experts claim* * Tom Copeland, research director at the conservative think tank Centennial Institute, said the withdrawal of troops could lead to another attack on U.S. soil * Copeland claimed that an attack could come 'within the next four to five years' after Al Qaeda takes a couple of years to reconstitute itself * The concerns come as the United States is set to complete its full withdrawal of troops by the end of the ... read more
Medical Kidnap4 hours ago
Fed-up Unarmed Australians Hit the Streets in Protest of Medical Police State – Police Fire on Crowds
Australians turned out in mass Saturday to protest tyrannical police harassment in a country that is reported to now be more authoritarian than even China. In Victoria, video footage shows police firing on unarmed crowds, allegedly with rubber bullets. Other substances were sprayed on the crowd such as pepper spray, and one video clip showed a young boy blinded and crying. This was all after a week that saw horrific video footage online throughout Australia of police beating up 12-year-olds for not wearing masks, a child being ripped from a parent's arms allegedly to inject them,... read more
Duck and cover. Washington Post Biden coverage
Here's how Washington Post describes Biden's Afghanistan fiasco: "The president embraces a cautious worldview that prizes alliances but also narrows the aperture of American influence, with greater attention on domestic concerns." Huh? This isn't just a lap dog media; it's a lap up dog excrement media. read more
Komando.com5 hours ago
Big Tech companies have profiles on you – Here’s how to see them
How to find out exactly what information Big Tech knows about you. read more
A Cup of Blueberries a Day Protects Against Two of the Most Degenerative Diseases Known to Man
In 2016, blueberry growers celebrated their crop’s 100th birthday of being commercially grown for consumption, and there are multiple reason to celebrate. From lowering blood pressure to protecting from DNA damage, new research has shown this little berry to have a dramatically positive impact on our health. Daily blueberry consumption lowers blood pressure A clinical trial from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found out that eating blueberries daily may improve blood pressure. The 48 participants, postmenopausal women with pre- and stage 1-hypertension, were ... read more
Streaming Alert: Yellowstone Set to Return in November
*Stephen Silver* *Entertainment, * There has been much speculation of late as to when exactly the fourth season of Yellowstone will be debuting. Now we have our answer. *Yellowstone* has emerged in recent years as one of the more popular shows on cable TV. Starring Kevin Costner and created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, *Yellowstone* tells the story of a family of ranchers in the West. The series has shown three seasons so far, with the new ones debuting on the Paramount Network, and the older episodes streaming on Peacock. Paramount+, meanwhile, is developing a pair of s... read more
America's Los Angeles-Class Submarines Transformed Into Underwater Spies
*Kyle Mizokami* *Submarines, * No Soviet Union, no problem. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Lacking an underwater enemy to fight, American submarines could linger off the coastlines of potential adversaries, collecting electronic data and conducting surveillance operations. The Los Angeles class was at the forefront of this effort, and USS *Annapolis* was refitted with a photonic mast featuring cameras instead of a traditional periscope mast. The Los Angeles–class nuclear attack submarines were the most successful American submarines of the Cold War. The United States built ... read more
Fed-up Unarmed Australians Hit the Streets in Protest of Medical Police State – Police Fire on Crowds
Australians turned out in mass Saturday to protest tyrannical police harassment in a country that is reported to now be more authoritarian than even China. In Victoria, video footage shows police firing on unarmed crowds, allegedly with rubber bullets. Other substances were sprayed on the crowd such as pepper spray, and one video clip showed a young boy blinded and crying. This was all after a week that saw horrific video footage online throughout Australia of police beating up 12-year-olds for not wearing masks, children being ripped from parent's arms allegedly to inject them, ... read more
Intended or Incompetence? Why the U.S. Military Bombed China’s Embassy
*Kyle Mizokami* *Stealth Bombers, Europe* NATO’s bombing campaign began on March 24, 1999, after peace talks meant to stop the persecution of ethnic Albanians in Kosovo collapsed. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The rush to conspiracy on the part of China is in some ways understandable. There is no obvious reason why the Chinese embassy in Belgrade should be bombed, especially by an all-seeing and all-powerful American military. During NATO’s 1999 air war over Yugoslavia, the Atlantic alliance struck hundreds of targets over Serbia and Kosovo. Most were uncontroversial: air-... read more
M203 Grenade Launcher: The Marines Super Weapon?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Army, Americas* The U.S. Marines are one of the best fighting forces ever. It makes sense that they would have pretty good weapons. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *One of the most powerful weapons available to U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps infantry is a grenade launcher designed to fit underneath the M16 rifle. The M203 grenade launcher gave soldiers unprecedented grenade range in a compact, durable package. The weapon, introduced in the waning days of the Vietnam War, is only now being replaced by a new, similar one. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the... read more
A Revolver Thats Also a Shotgun? Smith & Wesson’s Governor Has You Covered
*Kyle Mizokami* *Firearms, United States* The unusual nature of this gun requires a bit of history and explanation. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The proliferation of revolver shotguns shows these unique firearms hold real appeal and are here to stay. One of the most interesting trends in the world of handguns is the revolver than first not only handgun ammunition but also shotgun shells. The ability to shoot both high-powered handgun ammo above .40 caliber and small caliber shotgun shells makes these revolvers far more versatile than most. Although seemingly a new phenomen... read more
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