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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.

Monday, August 30, 2021

30 August - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10:16 pm MDT

Protesters Clog London in March Against Vaccine Passports
RT Crowds of protesters took to the streets of London in ‘Unite For Freedom’ rally. The demonstrators protest against the government’s plans to introduce so-called vaccine passports. end read more
AltHealthWorks.com16 hours ago
Eight Foods That Have Even More Potassium Than a Banana
Cheap, plentiful and delicious, the banana is both a breakfast and midday snack favorite, but the fruit is especially known for being one of the best sources for one of potassium out there. Because bananas are so popular and pretty much everyone eats them, it’s generally assumed that everyone is also getting enough potassium in their diet. But that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth! Believe it or not, Americans are woefully deficient in potassium. The recommended intake for adults for potassium is 4,700 mg per day, but yet the average potassium intake for Americans is ju... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil owes UN US$342 million and could lose voting rights in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government has accumulated a past due debt with the United Nations that now reaches R$1.778 billion (U$342 million), which could result in the country losing its voting rights at the 2022 General Assembly, something "detrimental to the image of the State as fulfilling its international responsibilities," according to […] The post Brazil owes UN US$342 million and could lose voting rights in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Sustainable Pulse16 hours ago
Breakfast at Monsanto Sheds Light on Health Dangers of World’s Most Used Weedkiller: Exclusive Interview
Sustainable Pulse interview with Lee A. Evslin, M.D., author of the new eye-opening book Breakfast at Monsanto’s and board-certified pediatrician and Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. What led to your interest in Monsanto and specifically glyphosate herbicides – is this interest related to your work as a pediatrician? In 2012, the Island of […] The post Breakfast at Monsanto Sheds Light on Health Dangers of World’s Most Used Weedkiller: Exclusive Interview appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
A Booster Shot for Leftist NPCs aka Sheeple
Following in the tradition of Goebbels, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) released this “documentary” on August 23, 2021. In much the same way that a Covid booster shot is now being required to keep on scaring/numbing the masses, so is this layered bundle of lies, deceptions, and obfuscations designed to keep the narrative rolling along:… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Its Monday, Time For Some Whiny Indian News
Efforts continue to eliminate Turtle Island’s colonial, genocidal history. History must show that Indians lived in a Disney paradise before the white man showed up. The media in Toronto will keep us updated. Update: Big Chief Gay Eagle looks after Indians that are friendly to him. read more
Climatism17 hours ago
UK Govt under fire as nuclear industry claim they have been banned from COP26
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Opponents of nuclear power, of which the most obvious would be rival industries like wind and solar power, must have a strong influence within the UK government if there really is a ‘no nuclear’ policy for the forthcoming climate show. Are they serious about trying to change the weather… read more
Econlib17 hours ago
Electorate May Want Both Afghan Pullout and Non-Pullout
A recent NBC/YouGov opinion survey shows that nearly two-thirds of American adults agree with a pullout from Afghanistan (see question 4). Can we infer that the electorate prefers a pullout to maintaining a small military in Afghanistan or even to a “forever war”? Not at all, as the “Condorcet paradox” (also called the “paradox of […] The post Electorate May Want Both Afghan Pullout and Non-Pullout appeared first on Econlib. read more
Could this be a way to deal with Prince Andrew?
My 2 step strategy for saving Prince Andrew from jail in USA https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/28/rebranding-prince-andrew-now-theres-a-real-mission-impossible Objective. For Andrew to be able to 1. express remorse and shame in a way that makes the public feel he actually gets he has done something wrong, caused pain, suffering, injury, damage to another human being 2. settle out of court with Virginia Guiffre with civility and courtesy. Compensation for an injustice is a part of justice 3. and so avoid having to go to the USA Problem. Andrew appears to have ... read more
THE DEATH OF DEMOCRACY AT THE STATE LEVEL JUST ... HAPPENED
*The New York Times* has a story about the death of democracy in Republican-controlled states. But it isn't presented as a story about that. We're simply told that Republicans are making an aggressive ideological push in the 60% of states where they control legislatures, with no real discussion of *why* Republicans control 60% of legislatures in a country where they've lost the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential elections. Increasingly, state legislatures, especially in 30 Republican-controlled states, have seized an outsize role for themselves, pressing conservat... read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Ida Weakens As Rescues Begin and Damage Checked in Louisiana
Across southeast Louisiana residents waited for daylight to be rescued from floodwaters and see how much damage was caused by one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. mainland. read more
The Only Thing Comparable to the HK MP5: Introducing the SP5
*Richard Douglas* *Submachine Guns, * If you’ve always dreamed of owning the legendary MP5, the SP5 is the closest thing you’ll find that’s both safe and legal. The HK SP5 is really the only pistol worth comparing to the MP5. Since it’s almost completely illegal for people to own automatic machine guns in the United States, Heckler & Koch made the semi-automatic SP5 as a nearly identical alternative. The SP5 features a Picatinny rail, which makes it easy to attach a variety of accessories such as suppressors, lights, night sights, and other optics. The standard iron sights inclu... read more
Is Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment Too Big – Or Not Enough?
*Trevor Filseth* *Social Security, United States* While all Social Security checks have a cash value that is 6.2 percent larger in 2021 than it was in 2020, in theory, this is only because the average good is 6.2 percent more expensive. If the Senior Citizens League, a senior issues-focused think tank, is correct, the Social Security Administration is slated to pay out the single largest increase to Social Security in the past four decades next year. The group has estimated next year’s increase to Social Security benefits at 6.2 percent—the highest number since 1982, when benefit... read more
Does Poland’s Large Tank Fleet Stand a Chance Against Russia?
*Charlie Gao* *Poland, Europe* Poland’s tank fleet is one of the most numerous in Europe, fueled by the country’s large (for Europe) military spending and based on the tank fleet inherited from the Polish People’s Army. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In the end, the only tank in the Polish fleet right now that could attempt to fight Russia’s best is their fleet of Leopard 2A5s. Even then, with the ammo produced it is a stretch to say that they would be able to effectively engage head-on. Poland’s tank fleet is one of the most numerous in Europe, fueled by the country’s large (f... read more
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 8/30/21"
*"Economic Market Snapshot AM 8/30/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary CNN Market Data: - https://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - https://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ A comprehensive, essential daily read. - http://www.shadowstats.... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Bolivia posts record peanut exports in first 6 months of 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The increase in the first 6 months of 2021 represented 27% in value and 19% in volume compared to the same period in 2020, highlighted the Vice Minister of Foreign Trade and Integration Benjamín Blanco. The exported peanuts are produced in Santa Cruz (95%), Cochabamba and Chuquisaca, while the main […] The post Bolivia posts record peanut exports in first 6 months of 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Two Good Reasons to Take Social Security Early
*Trevor Filseth* *Social Security, * [image: Joe Biden Press Conference] Even for Americans without a good reason not to expect a full life, accidents happen, meaning that filing for benefits early can sometimes be the safe choice. Full Social Security payments can be claimed when a person reaches “full retirement age” (FRA), usually sixty-six or sixty-seven depending on one’s birth year. Social Security payments are intended to replace roughly forty percent of a person’s pre-retirement income. For some Americans, this number is enough; for others, it is not enough. The program ... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Beira Rio, the footwear giant with 26,000 resellers that Brazil knows little about
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If the market is leading large Brazilian retailers to embrace digitalization and strengthen e-commerce, Beira Rio, a footwear company from Rio Grande do Sul, is going against the grain. With 8 brands, including Vizzano and Moleca, the company is growing by employing the same strategy it has always used to […] The post Beira Rio, the footwear giant with 26,000 resellers that Brazil knows little about appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
This Ship Was More Unlucky than Letting a Black Cat Cross Your Path
*Sebastien Roblin* *USS Porter, Asia* Named after a swashbuckling Union Civil War captain, the Porter was one of 175 Fletcher-class destroyers built during World War II. Destroyers, dubbed "tin cans" because of their lack of armor, were relatively small but fast warships often tasked with protecting convoys and larger warships. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *But the unluckiest ship in the Navy had one good turn left: every single member of her crew escaped with his life. Patriotic action movies would have you believe military units regularly perform like well-oiled fighting ... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Cannabis businesses starting to use RICO lawsuits instead of being targets in such cases
Licensed cannabis businesses are turning the tables by deploying a legal weapon that has been used against them for years in order to target unlicensed marijuana retailers as well as law enforcement officials accused of corrupt dealings. In the past two months, at least two civil lawsuits have been filed by cannabis industry executives in […] Cannabis businesses starting to use RICO lawsuits instead of being targets in such cases is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Vaccine passport for large crowd events comes into force in Brazil’s São Paulo on Wednesday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Vaccine Passport will be required in the city of São Paulo as of next Wednesday, September 1, to enter shows, conferences, soccer games and other events with over 500 people. Access will be allowed for people who have been administered at least one vaccine shot against Covid-19: the CoronaVac, […] The post Vaccine passport for large crowd events comes into force in Brazil’s São Paulo on Wednesday appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Historic Snowfall Hits South Africa, Rare Snow Blankets Chilean Desert, “Disappointing” Temps Besiege Europe, La Niña Watch Issued, + CME Update
A number of South African towns, such as Drummond and Killarney, are reporting their first wintry showers (sleet and snow) in recorded history... The post Historic Snowfall Hits South Africa, Rare Snow Blankets Chilean Desert, “Disappointing” Temps Besiege Europe, La Niña Watch Issued, + CME Update appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
La Niña may cut rainfall in Brazil by up to 30% and further hinder hydroelectric plants
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - National Institute of Meteorology's (INMET) specialists are relying on the return of rainfall at the end of September in Brazil's center-south, where this year's drought has placed hydroelectric power plant reservoirs on alert. The potential impact of the La Niña climate phenomenon, starting in October, could reduce rainfall by 10% […] The post La Niña may cut rainfall in Brazil by up to 30% and further hinder hydroelectric plants appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Publisher retracting more than 30 articles from paper mills
The publisher SAGE is in the process of retracting more than 30 papers across three of its journals after determining that they were churned out by paper mills — prompting the company to take a closer look at its policies and procedures. The suspect papers were initially flagged by Elisabeth Bik and others as part … Continue reading Publisher retracting more than 30 articles from paper mills read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Pro tip: How to speed up your Windows network connection
Since most of us work from our computers, fast and reliable internet connection is essential. Here are two simple ways to speed up your internet. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Paraguay to lose investment grade should it enter gray list
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The website points out that Paraguay's sovereign risk rating will be lowered and the national goals of reaching investment grade level and accession to the OECD will be hindered. In that respect, it exemplified that in such a scenario, Paraguay would no longer have access to international funds through bond […] The post Paraguay to lose investment grade should it enter gray list appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
DEVO
“ Flowerpot hats not included.” A celebration of ignorance and moral superiority is flooding Facebook in a post being shared all over the place. No matter your choice (and you know what we mean), base it on personal experience, medical... Related Stories - Moderna Metal Contamination Dismissed - Home-based Services for Autism - There's Only One Lifestyle Choice that Matters with Covid read more
Need To Know17 hours ago
Pfizer CEO Says There Will be 3 Booster Shots per Year and That Toddlers will be Included
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said his company has built a system that can produce a vaccine to combat a new 'variant of concern' within 95 days after it appears. Pfizer released one billion doses of its Covid vaccine in the first half of 2021, and aims to produce another two billion doses by the end of the year. read more
400,000 More Americans on Social Security Died Last Year Than in 2019
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * The figure represents an eye-opening seventeen percent year-over-year increase and such double-digit surges were seen across groups that included retirees, spouses, widows, and the disabled. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“If you have any doubts about your health or a family history of dying young, then you may want to sign up for benefits as early as possible rather than take the risk of waiting and ultimately getting less money all in,” the Motley Fool writes. Newly released data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have rev... read more
China is Downsizing its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
*Sebastien Roblin* *Aircraft Carriers, Asia* The challenge for China is how to balance prestige and combat power. *Key point: *China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy takes many of its cues from the U.S. Navy as it develops its carrier aviation branch. Downsizing its carrier ambitions may leave it with more time to evaluate just what the carriers of the future will really look-like—and whether they’re worth the cost. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy takes many of its cues from the U.S. Navy as it develops its carrier aviation branch. It is seeking similar flat-deck carriers ... read more
Meet Japan's Bizarre Looking Ka-Tsu
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, * This bizarre looking vehicle did not live up to its full potential *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The concept of the torpedo-armed tank was not quite dead. In 1975, China experimentally tested torpedo-armed variants of its Type 63 amphibious tank, an up-gunned spin-off of the Soviet PT-76 at Lushun. These unique Type 63s, conceived with a coastal-defense role in mind, had their 85-millimeter gun turrets replaced with rapid-firing twin 533-millimeter Type 7902 torpedo launchers. Despite supposedly successful testing, the fascinating if implaus... read more
Need To Know18 hours ago
UK: 2/3 of Covid Deaths Occurred Among the Vaccinated
According a report by Public Health England that recorded deaths attributed Covid-19 from February 1 to August 2, 2021, two-thirds of the deaths occurred in vaccinated people! According to this data, individuals who were vaccinated were much more likely to die than those who were not vaccinated. read more
Hurricane Ida
By Paul Homewood https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/031947.shtml?cone#contents Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast yesterday afternoon as a powerful Category 4 storm. So far there has been only one reported death, and damage has been pretty much standard for a major hurricane. Fortunately the more apocalyptic warmings never materialised. NHC data suggest a maximum storm surge of between […] read more
Need To Know18 hours ago
Videos Celebrate Australia’s Quarantine Concentration Camp
Wellcamp is a new 1000-bed facility in Toowoomba, near the Wellcamp airport that was built by the Wagner family, in 2017. The builders would like to see international aircraft coming to Toowoomba so that within 3 minutes they could have the travelers sequestered in their beds. read more
Need To Know18 hours ago
California Democrats Trying to Force Vaccines and Vax Passports for Everyone
California is trying to fast-track a bill that requires Covid vaccines for people 12 and over to enter indoor spaces and businesses. The bill demands that employers in private industry require all their employees to be fully vaccinated, including independent contractors. read more
Need To Know18 hours ago
Did FBI Admit ‘Scant’ Evidence of Organized Plot at Capitol to Hide its own Involvement?
Darren Beattie said that the objective of the FBI was to frame patriots, conservatives and Trump supporters as terrorists, but now they want to stop the investigation because there is evidence that the FBI itself was involved. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Greenhouse saturation research could kill the “climate emergency”
Professors William van Wijngaarden (Canada) and William Happer (USA) have published some extremely important research on the radiation saturation of the major greenhouse gases. The post Greenhouse saturation research could kill the “climate emergency” appeared first on CFACT. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Chicago: Judge Strips Mother of Parental Rights for not Being Vaccinated
During a child custody hearing, a mother told the judge she was not vaccinated against Covid because of adverse reactions she has had to other vaccines. The judge ordered her to be stripped of her parental right to visit her son until she has been vaccina read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
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Life The models of “American Gothic” stand next to the painting, c. 1935. America under Jo/Ho Meme-of-the-Day Correctly Identify the Armor The answers are at the bottom of this blog page. How did you do? 1 2 3 4 The Chinese Admiral Zheng He was a Muslim born in […] The post Working Title appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Memes that made me laugh 73
Gathered from hither and yon over the past week. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Drought affects water supply and power generation in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The long drought has now left the main power generation reservoirs in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo with a useful volume below 40%. The shortage of rain is also affecting water supply in a number of cities. According to data from the Reservoir Monitoring System of the National Water […] The post Drought affects water supply and power generation in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Mysteries of the Magi
With all due respect, it is convenient to think of the magi and their equivalent world wide as the PHDs of their day. Mostly because, even with our proliferation of pseudo PHDs they remain thin on the ground. We are describing preternaturally gifted individuals, usually identified young and then progressing from master to master in order to scale intellectual heights. Think Jesus. There are always a handful out there often isolated from each other. Otherwise they typically journied to the local of other known masters. Thus we hear traditions that inform us that jesus went to e... read more
Retreating East Greenland Glaciers Uncover Plantis Dating To The 16th – 17th Centuries
This is pretty much conforming to the having the Little Ice Age glacier growth retreating back to where it started. This is pretty reasonable in light of how much gross sea ice we have lost without really noticing. The final collapse of the excess sea Ice back to Pre Little Ice Age levels should establish a much better Northern biome. *Retreating East Greenland Glaciers Uncover Plantis Dating To The 16th – 17th Centuries* *By Kenneth Richard on 19. August 2021* *Share this...* *Exposed moss and willow shrubs buried beneath today’s receding East Greenland glaciers can be dated... read more
Health authorities are pushing booster shot extermination plans
As we have noted the DEEP STATE comprising now of the CCP and CCP money used to compromise all sources of influence within every government on the globe... The CCP has empowered the original banking cabal to do its bidding. They were put under pressure so much has been accelerated including the stealth pandemic without having a true Clinton white house to run interferance. All through this the silence has been deepening. The enemy is now mostly making cameo appearences. The rolodex is becoming a ghost town. *Health authorities are pushing booster shot extermination plans ... read more
The JAB with Dr Shawn Brooks PHD
Listen to this man. He is the person who created the RNA component in the co called Vaccine. He tells us his crewation is a death serntence. We also know an animal study ended with all animals dead. And the CCP is sticking it into our veins under durress no less. Now do you see how you will be dying during the next several years. It will be by cytomine storm. Why do we listen to anyone else here? The JAB is a slow assasination agency that also apparently eliminates female fertility. There are also other kill vectors in the mix. This is how two billions of us will die. Th... read more
NHS Draws Up Plans To Vaccinate 12-Year-Olds Without Parental Consent
The post NHS Draws Up Plans To Vaccinate 12-Year-Olds Without Parental Consent appeared first on OYE Alternative News. read more
naked capitalism20 hours ago
Board Member David Miller Takes CalPERS-Paid Vacation by Abdicating Oversight, Obstructing Board Members Doing Their Job
Why David Miller deserves a special place in the CalPERS board member Hall of Shame. read more
Akula-Class Submarines are the Backbone of Russian Naval Power
*Mark Episkopos* *Submarines, Europe* In due time, the entire Akula line is projected to be replaced with the Yasen-class—formally Yasen-M, following a deep modernization effort in 2009—of nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * No more than three original *Akulas *are still in service, while all six of the improved *Akulas* are either currently serving or undergoing refits to return to service in the near future. Despite being kept on the Russian Navy’s roster for the time being, the actual condition and combat-ready status of the older *... read more
The Magnum Research BFR: The Most Customizable Revolver on the Market?
*Richard Douglas* *Guns, * If you choose to do so, you can customize everything from the finishes to chambering. The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver that’s designed to stand up in any conditions. You can choose the base model BFR, or you can customize nearly every component to get the personalized revolver of your dreams. The BFR comes in both a long and short-cylinder format. If you choose to do so, you can customize everything from the finishes to chambering. It’s available in eighteen different calibers, including both .44 Magnum and .460 S&W. The standard mo... read more
On International Day, UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fulfil their obligations to prevent and prosecute cases of enforced disappearance, a “cowardly practice” which the COVID-19 pandemic has made even more difficult to combat. Read the full story, “On International Day, UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances”, on globalissues.org → read more
naked capitalism20 hours ago
Ida’s Landfall Imminent, Disaster Expert General Russel Honoré Says Time to Declare Climate Emergency
Gulf Coast communities face added pollution as Hurricane Ida nears amid the build-out of gas export and plastic-manufacturing plants. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Uruguay’s border reopening is now official
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Uruguayan government has published the Decree enabling the entry of foreigners who own real estate and can prove that they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, including their relatives, as of September 1. Accordingly, entry into Uruguay is authorized for foreign property owners and holders of corporate shares or […] The post Uruguay’s border reopening is now official appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Railway corridor linking Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil proposed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mining companies in northern Argentina are interested in establishing a rail corridor to transport their products to midwestern Brazil using Bolivian railroads, that would also benefit Chile which exports minerals to Brazil by sea around the southern part of the continent. This would entail the rehabilitation of an unused section […] The post Railway corridor linking Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil proposed appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
2030 Here They Come: These Countries Will Soon Have the Most Powerful Navies on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Navies, * Watch out for Asia. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The eastward shift in naval power will continue in 2030, a product of both declining defense budgets in Europe and growing economies in Asia. The most powerful navies in 2030 will be a reflection of the broader state of the world. Some countries are invested in preserving the current international order and see naval power as a means to maintain it. Other emerging countries are building navies commensurate with their newfound sense of status, often with an eye towards challenging that order. The eas... read more

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