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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.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

23 September - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Covid Funds Spent On Police And Prisons
The health and financial impacts of the covid pandemic have been enormous. More than 42 million people have been infected and 679,000 have died in this country. Individuals, businesses and every level of government have suffered as they lost income and revenue. Many workers are unemployed and certain sectors of the economy still suffer disproportionately. There is an easy case to make in favor of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) which was passed in order to relieve these many crises. The argument is harder to make when those funds are being used for police and prisons,... read more
Great Barrier Reef : Same Amount Of Coral As 1985
There has been a large increase in the size of the Great Barrier Reef over the past ten years and it is about the same size it was in 1985. But the Australian government says survival of the reef depends … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
When The FBI Does It, That Means That It’s Not Illegal
The “FBI was a victim” narrative takes shape; White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan figures prominently in a grand jury investigation run by Special Counsel John Durham into an alleged 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign scheme to use both the FBI and CIA to tar Donald Trump as a colluder with Russia, according to people… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Pandemic Mandates: A Libertarian Perspective
Tim Moen Someone who is infected with a dangerous contagious virus spread by respiration is a danger to others in their immediate vicinity. Their exhaled viral aerosols are an initiation of force against an individual who does not wish to be infected. Therefore force used to keep this person away from others is potentially justified.… Continue reading → read more
Science Matters12 hours ago
Climate Change is a Political Cop Out
Jonathan Lesser writes at Real Clear Energy Climate Change Ate My Homework: Politicians Blame Climate Change for Bureaucratic Failures. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Never let a crisis go to waste, said Rahm Emanuel. True to form, politicians, including New York City Mayor DeBlasio, are conveniently claiming that last week’s flooding […] read more
IER12 hours ago
The Straits Times Says ASEAN Citizens Want Off Coal, But The Data Do Not
The post The Straits Times Says ASEAN Citizens Want Off Coal, But The Data Do Not appeared first on IER. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Post Election Steyn
Return of the Minority Mammy That is honorable and impressive. But they made similar comparisons with flyboy McCain and choomer Obama in 2008, and it didn’t work, because in politics “character” has been supplanted by attitude. And in any case, in his post-military career, Mr O’Toole has apparently acquired all the same views on “climate… Continue reading → read more
21st Century Wire10 hours ago
Czech Republic Giving Away, Burning Its Remaining AstraZeneca Vaccines
*21WIRE* | It seems that the Czech Republic's vaccine roll-out may have hit a wall. read more
#Elxn44 Roundup
News and notes from the aftermath of Canada's federal election. - Christo Aivalis is the latest to point out that nobody emerged from the election as a winner. And John Packer writes that there's an ever-stronger case for a coalition government given the low level of popular support for the party with a plurality of seats. - Katrina Miller notes that the idea of taxing the rich isn't about to disappear anytime soon, and that it makes sense for it to be one of the outcomes of Monday's election. - Karl Nerenberg writes about the multiple barriers to voting which limited turnout a... read more
A Hardline Taliban Cabinet Will Send Afghanistan Back to the Future
*Abdul Basit* *Afghanistan, Eurasia* The last forty years of conflict in Afghanistan underscores that no group alone can claim a monopoly over political power or effectively manage the country. The concentration of power and centralized governance is a recipe for further instability and chaos. After sweeping to power in Afghanistan on August 15, the Taliban announced its thirty-three-member interim cabinet on September 7 dominated by the group’s loyalists. The head of the Taliban’s Rahbari Shura, or the leadership council, Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, has been named as the act... read more
Thirty-One Pilots Give Nine Reasons Why the F-35 Is an Absolute Winner
*John Venable* *F-35, Americas* A former F-15C instructor pilot said he consistently beat his former jet in mock dogfights. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Pilots have expressed a high degree of confidence in the F-35A fighter jet. Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, former commander of Air Combat Command, in 2016 declared the F-35A fighter jet ready for combat. While many pundits and politicians have questioned the worth of this jet, the only people who know the ground truth are the pilots themselves. Quite a few U.S. pilots currently have been trained to fly Lockheed ... read more
China has a plan to use Arsenal Planes to Take on F-35s
*Robert Farley* *F-22, * China has a pretty crazy plan. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *One report argued that China could defeat a force of 5th generation fighters by expending enormous numbers of older aircraft to force the US planes to use all of their missiles, thus exposing tankers and other infrastructure to attack. If not a battle plane, then what about an arsenal plane? The Air Force is fully aware that its fleet of stealth fighters cannot, due to the need to fly in stealth configuration, carry enough missiles to decisively defeat a larger force of 4th generation ai... read more
No Chance: America’s Enemies Are Rooting for Its F-35 Program to Fail
*John Venable* *F-35, Americas* How could the Russians, Chinese, or even a competitor company accomplish such dastardly work? *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *America’s adversaries would like nothing better than for the United States to curtail its buy of the F-35, just like Washington did for the F-22, because there is not an allied or adversary platform in production that can come close to competing with the F-35. In the last few months, a torrent of scorn has been heaped upon the F-35 stealth fighter jet program, seemingly just in time for the fiscal year 2022 defense bud... read more
Count Them—Ten Reasons Why the F-35 Dominates the Skies
*John Venable* *F-35, Americas* Rough edges are smoothing out. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Overall, the F-35A fighter is flying exceptionally well. It now provides the United States with a significant competitive advantage against a peer competitor threat. Shortfalls in repair parts and other smaller issues need to be fixed as soon as possible, but the capabilities that the F-35 provides the nation today along with the dramatic drop in price make Air Force decisions to procure the F-15EX and to not ramp up F-35A procurement very puzzling indeed. The F-35 Lightning II is ... read more
Hitler Had Many Fears, France Not Capitulating Was One of Them
*Robert Farley* *World War II, Europe* Even without foreknowledge of the German disaster in Russia, however, the French had meaningful means to resist Germany and to continue to put pressure on the Nazi regime. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Nevertheless, the eventual course of World War II put an especially bad light on the decision of the French military and political hierarchy to cease resistance against Germany. France surrendered to the Nazis in 1940 for complex reasons. The proximate cause, of course, was the success of the German invasion, which left metropolitan France ... read more
Is It Possible to End Friendly Fire? U.S. SOCOM is Working On It
*Michael Peck* *U.S. Special Operations Command, * U.S. Special Operations Command wants to make friendly fire a thing of the past. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Note the emphasis on technological simplicity, which suggests that the device is destined for armies such as the Afghans, Kurds, Syrian rebels and African troops. Nothing says “I don't love you” like shooting your partner. That particularly applies to the numerous places around the world where American special forces are working with local troops, who naturally frown on being blown up by their mentors. As it is, n... read more
COVID Vaccines for Teenagers: Conversations and Consent
Health professionals in the school immunization service and primary care must have protected time and resources to facilitate informed conversations about COVID vaccines with young people and their parents, and they should respect the final opinion of teens and their parents. The post COVID Vaccines for Teenagers: Conversations and Consent appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Jobcentre tells claimant with bowel condition to ‘use bucket we keep behind the building’
A jobcentre security guard told a disabled man with a chronic bowel condition that he was not allowed to use the staff toilets, but that there was a bucket that was kept behind the building “for claimants to use”. AJ* had asked […] read more
S1 Spike Protein Lung Injury & Long Covid / Long Vaccination Symptoms
The S1 Spike Protein alone causes lung injury and Long Covid. How to fix it? Continue reading → read more
US Envoy To Haiti Resigns
Exactly two months after his appointment, Dan Foote has submitted his resignation as United States Special Envoy to Haiti, citing a “deeply flawed” US policy toward the nation that includes continued political intervention and the administration’s recent decision to ramp up deportations. “I will not be associated with the United States inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport thousands of Haitian refugees,” Foote wrote in his resignation letter, which was sent to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on September 22. The resignation comes as the Biden administration pushes forwa... read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
IRR: What is happening to equalities in the UK?
What is happening to equalities in the UK? After a former employee of the statutory body, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, accused the EHRC of ‘colluding in the denial of institutional racism’, IRR News reminds readers of a series of its pieces which over the past year have warned how this government appears set on disappearing the matter of structural racism whilst reversing hard-won civil rights in the name of ‘freedom of speech’ and ‘viewpoint diversity’. read more
Indigenous People Of Brazil Fight For Their Future
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has given new license to the killing of Indigenous people in Brazil. Before he came to power in 2019, it wasn’t clear what he wanted to build, but he knew exactly who and what he wanted to destroy: the Indigenous people and the Amazon rainforest, respectively. “Bolsonaro attacked a woman first, the land, our mother,” the Indigenous leader Célia Xakriabá told me. “We have no choice but to fight back.” Since becoming president, the former Army captain, who served under the country’s last military dictator, has led an unprecedented war against the e... read more
Eric Schmidt Cashes In On Artificial Intelligence Arms Race
Mountain View, California - The United States is leading a new artificial intelligence arms race that could spell the end of humanity. Back in 2014, a few years before he died, Stephen Hawking warned us about artificial intelligence: The primitive forms of artificial intelligence we already have, have proved very useful. But I think the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. Once humans develop artificial intelligence, it would take off on its own and redesign itself at an ever-increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological ... read more
Colleges And Policymakers Can Help Keep Students From Going Hungry
The pandemic has created extraordinary need for millions of people across the U.S. This is particularly acute, though often hidden, on college campuses, where students are sometimes left to choose between paying rent and having enough to eat. During their college careers, far too many students lack reliable access to nutritious food, hampering their efforts to advance their education and skills. Even before the pandemic, 43 percent of students at two- and four-year colleges reported facing food insecurity — defined as limited or uncertain access to adequate food — in the previous... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
How your masturbation habits are impacting your sex life.
How your masturbation habits are impacting your sex life – Big Think https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/female-masturbation/#Echobox=1632300864 read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
Google’s Sycamore beats top supercomputer to achieve ‘quantum supremacy’ – Big Think
Google’s Sycamore beats top supercomputer to achieve ‘quantum supremacy’ – Big Think https://bigthink.com/hard-science/google-quantum-computer/#Echobox=1632300859 read more
Human whistled languages may offer model for how to study dolphin communication
Human whistled languages may offer model for how to study dolphin communication https://phys.org/news/2021-09-human-languages-dolphin.html read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
The new era of private companies begins in Cuba
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the same patience with which she has been weaving vegetable fiber furniture for 25 years, Mirna Rivera studies the requirements that the Cuban government applies since Monday to those seeking to set up private companies, weighing whether it is in her best interest to transform her hitherto prosperous family […] The post The new era of private companies begins in Cuba appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Peru sees ‘potential’ in Pacific Alliance and ratifies its commitment to the bloc
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "As a new government, we reaffirm the commitment and will of the Peruvian government to actively participate in this Pacific Alliance, which has been so important in the last decade and in which we see so much potential." With these words, Peruvian Economy Minister Pedro Francke began his speech at […] The post Peru sees ‘potential’ in Pacific Alliance and ratifies its commitment to the bloc appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Ex-guerrilla extradited for murder of senator arrives in Chile from Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Chilean ex-guerrilla Raúl Escobar Poblete, accused of the murder of the ultra-right-wing senator Jaime Guzmán in 1991, was extradited from Mexico and arrived in Santiago early Thursday morning to face his trial before Justice. “This is due to Chile’s bilateral treaties with Mexico, and both the Foreign Ministry and […] The post Ex-guerrilla extradited for murder of senator arrives in Chile from Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire10 hours ago
WHO Published Guidelines for Governments to Implement Vaccine Passports
*21WIRE* | WHO has its own globalist agenda run in concert with a cadre of billionaire elites and non-state actor, WEF. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Ecuador wants to produce more oil in its Amazon region to balance its books
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador was one of the smallest members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries but decided to leave the association two years ago. It did not want to abide by oil production cuts agreed upon when the treasury needed more revenue. The urgency for new resources remains, and new President […] The post Ecuador wants to produce more oil in its Amazon region to balance its books appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Concern as Tomlinson grants Disability Rights UK control over ministerial access
The minister for disabled people’s final public words before he was sacked in a reshuffle have raised fresh concerns about the government’s failure to engage with the disabled people’s movement. Justin Tomlinson told MPs last week that he would be asking Disability […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did a University Ban Capital Letters To Avoid Scaring Students?
Bad reporting from 2018 has caused CONFUSION for YEARS! read more
DPOs tells new minister: ‘Disability poverty failure is shocking and unacceptable’
The new minister for disabled people has been told by many of the country’s leading user-led organisations that the failure to address disability poverty in her government’s new green paper is “shocking and unacceptable”. Chloe Smith (pictured) was appointed to the post […] read more
The Duran11 hours ago
AUKUS Debacle: US Apologies to France in Biden-Macron Call, Greenlights EU Army, Johnson Frozen Out
AUKUS Debacle: US Apologies to France in Biden-Macron Call, Greenlights EU Army, Johnson Frozen Out News Topic 290 Joint Statement on the Phone Call between President Biden and President Macron Joint Statement on the Phone Call between President Biden and President Macron | The White House President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and President […] read more
Judges reject claim that systemic DWP failings led to death, despite years of evidence
Three judges have rejected a mother’s bid to secure a second inquest into the death of her disabled daughter – who killed herself after her benefits were wrongly stopped – despite one of the judges criticising the “shocking” failures in the case. […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Famed Cathedral Names Artist to Replace Confederate Windows
Washington National Cathedral has chosen contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall to design new stained-glass windows with themes of racial justice. read more
Expansion of air pollution scheme ‘could have drastic impact on disabled people’
The mayor of London’s plans for a huge expansion of the capital’s low emission zone for cars could have a drastic and discriminatory impact on disabled people, say campaigners. They fear that the current, limited exemptions for disabled people will leave many […] read more
ALEX BRUMMER: Why are we facing an energy crisis when we’re sitting on a gold mine?
By Paul Homewood Fortunately there’s at least one journalist on the ball: The crisis in the nation’s energy supplies has reached a level unseen for two generations. Nine firms have gone bust this year amid soaring wholesale gas prices, while companies supplying some six million homes are said to be at […] read more
Watchdog says government has made zero progress on social security and rights
The UK government has made no progress in improving the way its social security system protects the rights of disabled people and other groups, according to a new assessment by the equality and human rights watchdog. In its assessment of progress across […] read more
Pioneering council praised for ground-breaking co-production on housing strategy
A local authority has been praised for once again breaking new ground on co-producing policy with disabled people, after publishing a new disabled people’s housing strategy. Hammersmith and Fulham council, in London, has produced the housing strategy in co-production with disabled residents. […] read more
Documentary provides ‘remarkable’ insight into pandemic lives
A new documentary film has provided an insight into the lives of individual disabled people in Wales during the coronavirus pandemic. The 35-minute Unlocked Lives film was produced by Disability Wales, and features a series of disabled people sharing their views on […] read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Boris takes questions from US media, Biden does not
Boris takes questions from US media, Biden does not ****News Topic 565***** White House Reporters Have Launched ‘Formal Objection’ About Biden Refusing To Answer Questions White House Reporters Have Launched ‘Formal Objection’ About Biden Refusing To Answer Questions CBS News reported Tuesday that the press pool of White House reporters have launched a formal objection […] read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Tucker Carlson reveals US Army slide with ‘Satanism’ tenets
Tucker Carlson reveals US Army slide with ‘Satanism’ tenets ****News Topic 564***** WTH Is This? Tucker Carlson Reveals ‘Satanism’ Powerpoint Slide Presented To Army To Promote Vaccination WTH Is This? Tucker Carlson Reveals ‘Satanism’ Powerpoint Slide Presented To Army To Promote Vaccination A bombshell report has concluded that scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology […] read more
Is NATO Good for Asia, or Is Asia Good for NATO?
Over the past six months or so, I’ve gotten a lot of pings about NATO and the “Big 3” (UK, France, and Germany) taking on a role in Asia — and specifically a bigger military presence in the region. The issue has come up a few times on my podcast. I got an early preview […] read more
Melbourne Protesters are a Disgrace to Freedom! | Satire
It's safe to say, after media coverage of protests at the Shrine of Remembrance, the propaganda machine is now firmly in overdrive - and the reaction of the masses almost unbelievable. Condemnation of a peaceful assembly against medical coercion, at a place representing diggers that fought for the right to peacefully assemble and have body autonomy. Try and make sense of that. read more
Banks Oppose Biden’s New Proposal on IRS Reporting
Epoch Times – by Emel Akan WASHINGTON—Opposition is growing to a new proposal aimed at curbing tax evasion that would be part of the $3.5... The post Banks Oppose Biden’s New Proposal on IRS Reporting appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
"The End of the World As We Have Known It"
*"The End of the World As We Have Known It"* By Bill Bonner "He who takes what isn’t his’n Pays it back or goes to prison..." – 19th century American businessman Daniel Drew BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "What we were looking for in the Evergrande story was a hint… a clue… an advance warning of things to come. What happens when you can’t pay your debts? How does it end? With a bang of inflation? Or a whimper of deflation? Our prediction: Both. Every bubble blows up. Every excess has to be resolved. And every debt gets settled – one way or another. Typically, a bubble brings on a case of “... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Colombia says 25 pre-Columbian pieces to be auctioned in Germany are cultural heritage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Colombian Government assured that 25 of the more than 320 pre-Columbian art objects are expected to be sold at the Gerhard Hirsch auction house in the German city of Munich are theirs, the reason why it asked for the auction to be stopped. The Chancellery detailed in a statement […] The post Colombia says 25 pre-Columbian pieces to be auctioned in Germany are cultural heritage appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Afghan evacuee, 20, is charged with sexually assaulting minors at US Air Force base and another, 32, is indicted for ‘choking his wife’
Daily Mail An Afghan refugee being housed at a United States Air Force base is being federally charged with sexually assaulting minors, while another faces... The post Afghan evacuee, 20, is charged with sexually assaulting minors at US Air Force base and another, 32, is indicted for ‘choking his wife’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Biden Of Treason, Calls For His Impeachment
Forbes Breaking News Sep 20, 2021 On the House floor, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) promoted her articles of impeachment against President Biden. The post Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Biden Of Treason, Calls For His Impeachment appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Hawaii Turning Heated Arguments into ‘Justification’ for Taking Your Guns
Ammoland – by David Codrea U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- Have you ever gotten into an argument with someone? Did you raise your voice? Did things get loud? Did... The post Hawaii Turning Heated Arguments into ‘Justification’ for Taking Your Guns appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden To Stick Haitian Immigrants In Gitmo, Seeks Contractor With ‘Creole-Speaking Guards’
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden The Biden administration is looking for a private contractor to operate a migrant detention facility at the US naval... The post Biden To Stick Haitian Immigrants In Gitmo, Seeks Contractor With ‘Creole-Speaking Guards’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mom condemns school board for “SUFFOCATING CHILDREN”
NoMask Info WOW 😳- this woman mildly, politely but sternly presents facts about how harmful masks are for children, and admonishes the school board for... The post Mom condemns school board for “SUFFOCATING CHILDREN” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen, "Anthem"
*Full screen recommended.* *Leonard Cohen, "Anthem"* *"Anthem"*by Leonard Cohen "The birds they sang at the break of day. Start again, I heard them say. Don't dwell on what has passed away, or what is yet to be. Ah the wars they will be fought again. The holy dove She will be caught again, bought and sold, and bought again, the dove is never free. Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in. We asked for signs, the signs were sent: the birth betrayed, the marriage spent. Yeah the widowhood of every g... read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million
Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as Cure Pennsylvania, and its three medical cannabis dispensaries. Cresco did not specify how much of the acquisition would be paid for with cash and how much would be paid for with stock. The transaction, which is subject […] Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
España: segundo arbitraje por renovables en CIADI en lo que va del año
23-Sep-2021 TS Villalba y otros presentaron la demanda de arbitraje el 16 de septiembre de 2021 para reclamar al Estado español una indemnización por el recorte de las primas a las energías renovables. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Visita de Europarlamentarios: Pretender amarrar el TLC UE-Chile durante el proceso constituyente es un alarde de colonialismo inaceptable
23-Sep-2021 Con la Modernización de este acuerdo comercial los Países europeos van a tener electromovilidad a costa de que en Chile, invisibilizado como su colonia, tendríamos que las comunidades atacameñas serían expulsadas de sus territorios por el despojo del agua y los ecosistemas van a ser destruidos, comentó la vocera de Chile Mejor sin TLC. read more
UN chief: Window to avert devasting climate impacts ‘rapidly closing’
No region is immune to climate disasters the UN chief told the Security Council on Thursday, warning that “our window of opportunity” to prevent the worst climate impacts is “rapidly closing”. Read the full story, “UN chief: Window to avert devasting climate impacts ‘rapidly closing’”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
CAF loan to Paraguay approved to address health contingencies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday passed the bill approving a US$150 million loan from the Andean Development Corporation (CAF) to tackle the health emergency caused by the pandemic, which has killed over 16,000 people in the country. Government legislator Tadeo Rojas, president of the Budget Committee, said that […] The post CAF loan to Paraguay approved to address health contingencies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
7 things you didn’t know your Android could do
You could be missing out on some of the best Android features out there. For example, did you know you can get Google to stay on hold for you? Check it out! read more
Baby Poop Contains 10 Times More Microplastic Than Adult Poop, Study Finds
Research published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters suggests infants are exposed to higher levels of microplastics than adults, possibly as a result of exposure to plastic bottles, teethers and other everyday objects. The post Baby Poop Contains 10 Times More Microplastic Than Adult Poop, Study Finds appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Emperor Has No Clothes: COVID Math Simply Doesn’t Add Up
Eighteen months of COVID-related health data show the numbers promulgated by public health officials and mainstream media vastly overstate the risk of COVID and downplay the risk of vaccines. The post The Emperor Has No Clothes: COVID Math Simply Doesn’t Add Up appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Did Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Promote Bic Lighters Together?
The pair's "odd couple" on-screen chemistry, and real-life friendship, has seen them collaborate on a series of projects in recent years. read more
ClimateRealism12 hours ago
World Economic Forum Asserts Climate Change Pasta Crisis – As Production Sets Records
An article published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) today, titled “Bad news for pasta lovers: the effect of climate change on food staples,” claims climate change is threatening the supply of staple crops, including coffee beans and crops that are ingredients for pasta. Data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), however, […] The post World Economic Forum Asserts Climate Change Pasta Crisis – As Production Sets Records appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Biden Pushing For Dishonourable Discharges, Court Martials For Troops Who Refuse Vaccines
Summit News – by Steve Watson The Biden administration is pushing for dishonourable discharges and even court martialing for troops who disobey orders to get... The post Biden Pushing For Dishonourable Discharges, Court Martials For Troops Who Refuse Vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
Censored News: Voicing Truth as Major Media Collapses into Deception and Public Relations Spin
Klee Benally, Dine'Klee Benally speaks out as a truth teller. Meanwhile, secrets are exposed about non-profits in Indian country; virus relief spending on the Navajo Nation; and unanswered questions about Johns Hopkins medical researchers on the Navajo Nation. U.S. Thousands of U.S. Border Patrol agents test positive for coronavirus, fail to inform those exposed.By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsOn read more
"We Just Witnessed The Largest One Year Increase In Murder In The History Of The United States"
*"We Just Witnessed The Largest One Year Increase * *In Murder In The History Of The United States"* by Michael Snyder "Our violent, blood-soaked culture has produced a violent, blood-soaked reality in our streets. The final numbers for 2020 have finally been released by the FBI, and they are stunning. Prior to last year, the largest one year increase in the murder rate in the United States was 12.7 percent, and that came all the way back in 1968. Needless to say, many of you that are reading this article were not even alive in 1968. Well, we didn’t just break the old record last ye... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Taiwan’s Civilians Train To Resist A Chinese Invasion
Members of the public take part in resilience training in Taiwan. Photograph: Forward Alliance/American Institute *The Guardian:* *Second line of defence: Taiwan’s civilians train to resist invasion* *Workshops teach public first aid and prepare them to assist armed forces in event of attack by China* On a quiet workday morning last week, air raid sirens rang out across Taiwan. The eerie wailing horn would be the first warning to the island’s 23.5 million residents of an incoming attack by their neighbour across the Taiwan Strait, the People’s Republic of China. On the str... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Radisson intends to invest in Argentina: what properties it is looking for and where
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 8 hotel brands and over 1,500 units in operation or under development in 120 countries, the company is in talks with local entrepreneurs to introduce its brand under the franchise system in several cities in Argentina. It is looking to expand from 65 to 250 hotels in Latin America […] The post Radisson intends to invest in Argentina: what properties it is looking for and where appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - The Institut economique Molinari studies how COVID Zero strategies have not only kept populations healthier, but helped to preserve higher levels of freedom than plans which instead allow for avoidable community transmission. And Andrew Conway-Harris et al. find (PDF) that air filtration is extremely effective at removing COVID-19 and other airborne diseases from hospital wards. - Which is to say that responsible governments should be able to minimize the continued spread of COVID. But instead, Jason Warick reports on the repurposing of... read more
Gregory Mannarino, "The Big Secret You Are Not Supposed To Know: The US Economy Is Collapsing Faster"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 9/23/21: *"The Big Secret You Are Not Supposed To Know:* *The US Economy Is Collapsing Faster"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
CENSORED NEWS12 hours ago
Zapatistas Support Resistance to Mega Highway in Austria
Zapatistas find and exchange with resistance to a mega highway project in AustriaPosted by: BERNARDO September 21, 2021 in Affected Environmental , Covergencia Free Media , International Vienna, September 21, 2021.On the morning of Saturday, September 18, a Zapatista delegation had for the first time a public meeting with a resistance that, below and to the left, is facing the bad government in read more
Eliminating Crude Oil Is Like Jumping Out Of A Plane Without A Chute
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Ronald Stein ~ The world, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are proposing banishment of fossil fuels and are focused on reducing emissions from fossil fuels at any costs, but a safety net of having a viable replacement should be in place before we jump… read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
IACHR requests Bolivia to guarantee that journalists may perform their work
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Special Rapporteurship for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on Wednesday urged the Bolivian government to grant journalists in the country "guarantees" to be able to perform their work, in reaction to the recent attacks on reporters. The Rapporteurship of the IACHR, based in […] The post IACHR requests Bolivia to guarantee that journalists may perform their work appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Veterans To President Biden: Just Say No To Nuclear War!
To mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, September 26, Veterans For Peace is publishing an Open Letter to President Biden: Just Say NO to Nuclear War! The letter calls on President Biden to step back from the brink of nuclear war by declaring and implementing a policy of No First Use and by taking nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert. VFP also urges President Biden to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and to provide global leadership for the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The full letter will be published on the VFP w... read more
Lessons From 50 Years Covering Foreign Policy
For over 50 years I have been writing about foreign policy — mostly America’s, but those of other nations as well. I think I have a pretty good grasp of places like Turkey, China, India, Russia, and the European Union. I regret that I am less than sure-footed in Africa and Latin America. During this time I have also learned a fair amount about military matters and various weapons systems, because they cost enormous amounts of money that could be put to much better use than killing and maiming people. But also because it’s hard to resist the absurd: the high performance US F-35 fig... read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
One to Charge Them All: EU Demands Single Plug for Phones
The European Union unveiled plans to require smartphone makers to adopt a single charging method for mobile devices. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
24 Chinese Warplanes Enter Taiwan's Air Space
China has flown 19 aircraft into Taiwan's air space, including 14 fighters and two nuclear-capable bombers in one of the largest sorties in months *Daily Mail:* *China flies 19 aircraft including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's airspace as tensions build in wake of AUKUS pact* * 19 Chinese aircraft flew into Taiwan's air space Thursday morning, Taipei said * That included 12 J-16 fighter jets and two J-11s, according to defence ministry * Two H-6 bombers, which can carry nuclear warheads, were also included * Tensions in the region have ramped up in the... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Chile to restart migrant deportation flights after upsurge in crossings from Bolivia border area
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Minister of the Interior, Rodrigo Delgado, announced the resumption of the expulsion flights, after having carried out four between February and August of this year, in which 547 people were deported, while during 2020 1,365 migrants were expelled. The last deportation flight carried out by the government was last […] The post Chile to restart migrant deportation flights after upsurge in crossings from Bolivia border area appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
How New Zealand’s Maori Are Reclaiming Land With Occupations
Two years ago, a small pocket of land three kilometres from Auckland’s international airport became the most prominent site of a struggle by Māori, New Zealand’s indigenous people, to reclaim land confiscated by the crown more than 150 years ago. Ihumātao contains evidence of New Zealand’s first commercial gardens, where thousands of hectares were planted with kumara, a tropical sweet potato which thrived in the warm and nutritious soil. The adjacent stonefields, today a category one Unesco heritage site, are rich with ancient nurseries and storage pits. When William Hobson, then-... read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
UK: Why is Owen Jones defending a Nazi collaborator?
Guardian columnist Owen Jones markets himself as a leading leftist voice. His profile on Twitter, where he has more than one million followers, emphasizes his “anti-fascist” credentials. Why, then, did he just publish a defense of a Nazi collaborator? An Israeli judge once ruled that Zionist leader Rezső Kasztner was Holocaust architect Adolf Eichmann’s “catspaw,” but Jones seems to disagree. read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Where Flowers Find No Peace Enough to Grow: The Thirty-Eighth Newsletter (2021)
23 September 2021 — Tricontinental Milwa Mnyaluza ‘George’ Pemba (South Africa), New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 1977. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute of Social Research. On 13 July 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopteda landmark resolution on the prevalence of racism and for the creation of an independent mechanism made … Continue reading Where Flowers Find No Peace Enough to Grow: The Thirty-Eighth Newsletter (2021) read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Clear Away the AUKUS Hype: The US and Australia Signed a Nuclear Arms Deal
The AUKUS despite being coined a security partnership, is a nuclear arms deal aimed at increasing pressure against China and should be cause for concern read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Indian state with 240 million people completely eradicated Covid with Ivermectin
How did an Indian state with more than 240 million residents beat the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19)? Simple. Its people took ivermectin. Uttar Pradesh, located in northern India, has officially declared that all 33 of its districts are now “covid-free” thanks to a benevolent effort by the leaders there to provide everyone with “horse dewormer.” read more
Viable Opposition14 hours ago
The Relationship Between Preexisting Medical Conditions and COVID-19 in the United States
A recent peer reviewed analysis that appeared on the Centers for Disease Control looked at underlying medical conditions and severe illness (aka comorbidities/preexisting medical conditions) that were found in American adults aged 18 and over who were hospitalized with COVID-19 between March 2020 and March 2021. The study used health records from more than 800 U.S. hospitals for 4,899,447 adults, 540,677 who were patients with COVID-19. Let's look at the analysis Here is the title page of the research showing the names of the authors: Let's open this posting with a quot... read more
BWorld 506, Vaccination plateau and rising cases
* My article in BusinessWorld, Sept. 20, 2021. Vaccination plateau — rapid rise in vaccination rates as percent of population followed by a quick slowdown with the curve nearly flatlining. That is my simple and personal definition as I have not seen other definitions yet when I checked the various search engines. The term has similar connotations to “vaccine ceiling” and “vaccine burnout.” The best example of a country experiencing a vaccine plateau would be Israel. From the Our World in Data (OWID) excel file, Israel’s vaccination rate as percent of population was 0.1% on Jan. 10... read more
Northrop Grumman Moving Forward with Testing the Navy's MQ-4C Triton
*Kris Osborn* *MQ-4C Triton, United States* The Navy is moving ahead with technologies that will help the Triton analyze information, identify targets, and communicate to human decisionmakers. The U.S. Navy is taking rapid action to add a new generation of targeting technology to its MQ-4C Triton drone, a step intended to refine and prepare the drone for combat in the Pacific region against a peer adversary. Newer technologies are required in order for the Navy to obtain long-range, high-altitude sensing and targeting necessary to expand the ability of its weapons. These innovat... read more
Russia's Nuclear Submarines Keep Coming
*Peter Suciu* *Alula-class Submarine, Europe* Russia is building 21st Century Nuclear Submarines *Here's What You Need to Remember: *According to the reports, the contract for the construction of the two submarines was signed in the last year, and the respective boats are scheduled to be delivered to the Russian Navy in 2026 and 2027. Each of those submarines will carry sixteen Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The Russian Navy currently operates approximately seventy submarines, which is on par with the United States Navy’s sixty-eight boats. However, a concer... read more
Is Russia’s S-400 a True Fighter Jet Killer? Sweden Says No.
*Charlie Gao* *S-400, Europe* That's according to a March 2019 report. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Not everyone is afraid of Russia's S-400 air defense system. In March 2019, the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI) published a report that alleges that Russia’s vaunted Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Baltic region are overrated. It presents a technical and doctrinal argument for why Russian long-range missile capabilities, in the anti-air, anti-ship, and anti-land realms, may have been overstated in the media and in professional analysis. One of the key... read more
More Ice In The Western Arctic Than Forty Years Ago
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the daily howler13 hours ago
WE CALL IT READING A BOOK: The logicians probably couldn't have helped!
*THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021* *The transparent Dumbness, it burns:* Robert Woodward's new book, co-written with Robert Costa, bears a one-word title: *Peril* Following its 72 chapters, its epilogue ends with a two-word paragraph: "Peril remains." The authors refer to the peril facing our democracy in these (ongoing) days of Trump. More expansively, the epilogue ends as shown: *Could Trump work his will again?* Were [sic] there any limits to what he and his supporters might do to being him back to power? *Peril remains*. Even in fuller context, the word "were" doesn't make sen... read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
The Liberal Canadian Mounted Police
They always get their man. The corporate entities of SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc., as well as two former senior executives of the Quebec-based firms have been charged with a series of fraud and forgery offenses by the RCMP. Sorry — elected. They always get their man elected. read more
IER13 hours ago
European Energy Folly Could Become U.S. Energy Disaster with Democrats’ Reconciliation Bill
The budget reconciliation bill that the Democrats are writing is not only very costly to taxpayers at $3.5 trillion dollars,… The post European Energy Folly Could Become U.S. Energy Disaster with Democrats’ Reconciliation Bill appeared first on IER. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Paraguay River dawns with its lowest level in history
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Less than a year later, one of the country's main water resources is once again experiencing the worst drop in its history. In October 2020 it reached -0.54 meters, a mark that surpassed the record of 51 years ago. Luis María Jara, head of the Navigation Unit of the Paraná […] The post Paraguay River dawns with its lowest level in history appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Why is Macron pushing so hard for an EU ARMY?
Why is Macron pushing so hard for an EU ARMY? The Duran: Episode 1095 France to return ambassador to Washington after Biden’s call to Macron in wake of major military contract snub France to return ambassador to Washington after Biden’s call to Macron in wake of major military contract snub The French ambassador to the […] read more
US Sheriff: No charges after twin boys die from heat in car
Press TV A sheriff said no charges will be filed against a South Carolina father whose 20-month-old boys died from heat after he forgot to... The post US Sheriff: No charges after twin boys die from heat in car appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Cuba vaccinates children as young as 2 in strategy to reopen schools, economy
CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN)The Cuban children sat in a Havana hospital watching a brightly painted clown perform his earsplitting act. They were not there for... The post Cuba vaccinates children as young as 2 in strategy to reopen schools, economy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
“No Soul, No Free Will.” – The End of Humanity?
Ice Age Farmer Sep 23, 2021 “The idea that humans have free will, or a soul — these are over!” Technocrats have not just declared... The post “No Soul, No Free Will.” – The End of Humanity? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Heavy Horses – Murder Ballads & Other Love Songs
The post The Heavy Horses – Murder Ballads & Other Love Songs appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
PART 2: FDA Official ‘Blow Dart African Americans’ & Wants ‘Nazi Germany Registry’ for Unvaccinated
Project Veritas Sep 22, 2021 The post PART 2: FDA Official ‘Blow Dart African Americans’ & Wants ‘Nazi Germany Registry’ for Unvaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
“Just how bad could things get this winter?”
It was only a matter of time, really. In a globalized world, energy crunches can hardly remain regionally contained for very long, especially in a context of damaged supply chains and a rush to cut investment in fossil fuels. The energy crunch that began in Europe earlier this month may now be on its way… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Stoners Wanted
Companies are Getting Rid of Drug Tests Because They Can’t Find Enough Workers In the midst of a global labour shortage, employers around the world are doing away with drug tests in a desperate bid to attract more job applicants, fill more roles and retain more workers. A survey, conducted by staffing firm ManpowerGroup and… Continue reading → read more
Econlib14 hours ago
Introduction to the Czech Edition of Open Borders
The Czech translation of Open Borders is now available for sale. And for those of you who don’t speak Czech, here’s the English version of my all-new Introduction to the Czech Edition. Special thanks to Martin Pánek, Director of the Liberální institut, for making this all possible. Enjoy! Introduction to the Czech Edition During the Cold […] The post Introduction to the Czech Edition of Open Borders appeared first on Econlib. read more
Econlib15 hours ago
Toward a Constitutional Theory of Property Rights
Prior to and since the death of Harold Demsetz, there have been a series of wonderful posts here on Econlib that have highlighted the importance of his work, in particular his article, “Toward a Theory of Property Rights” (1967). What makes it such a great article is not only that it was a seminal contribution […] The post Toward a Constitutional Theory of Property Rights appeared first on Econlib. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Review Weapons of Mass Persuasion, Marketing the War Against Iraq
*Rutherford, Paul, **Weapons of Mass Persuasion, Marketing the War Against Iraq**, Toronto, Buffalo, London: University of Toronto Press, 2004* *Weapons of Mass Persuasion, Marketing the War Against Iraq* by Professor Paul Rutherford of the University of Toronto is a very uneven and unsatisfactory read. The author attempts to explain how the 2003 invasion of Iraq was sold by the Bush administration. He argues that the state has been able to adopt modern methods of marketing to sell its policies and shape public opinion which is a threat to democracy but then says the governmen... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 23
1955 Iran joined Iraq, England Turkey security agreement Would become anti-Communist Baghdad Pact 1961 KDP banned by Gen Qasim and several leaders arrested due to Mustafa Barzani’s Kurdish revolt (Musings On Iraq review *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Hope*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Kurdish Revolt 1961-1970*) (Musings On Iraq review *Journey Among Brave Men, Travels in Kurdistan*) 1965 PM Bazzaz announced 16 officers arrested 29 fled country 29 civilians arrested for Razzaq coup plot 1980 All Iranian air bases bo... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Taiwan Formally Applies To Join The Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Just Days After China Applied
*ABC News Australia: **Taiwan want to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership but China isn't keen* There is a "risk" to Taiwan's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) if China joins first, Taiwan's government says, flagging a potential political roadblock. The remarks come as Taiwan formally applied to join on Wednesday, less than a week after China, the world's second-largest economy. Taiwan has been excluded from many international bodies because of China's insistence th... read more
WATCH: ‘Blow-dart it into them!’ – FDA Employee Says Minorities Should Be Vaccinated Against Their Will
[image: fda employee]An FDA employee was caught on camera advocating forced vaccination for minorities and a Nazi-style register of the unvaccinated, “like the Jewish star.” read more
Is the BBC biased?13 hours ago
Selective checking?
I see that the BBC's rather selective Reality Check unit has fact-checked Boris Johnson's UN speech. Boris, therefore, joins Brazil's President Bolsonaro in being fact-checked so far. It will be interesting to see which other world leaders the BBC chooses to fact-check. Will they fact-check President Biden, for instance? [They would certainly have fact-checked his predecessor.] read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Global eVTOL leader Bristow orders up to 100 units, partners with Brazil’s Embraer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Houston-based Bristow Group, a global leader in vertical flight solutions, has ordered up to 100 eVTOLs from Embraer (EMBR3). Also known as "flying electric cars" because they have vertical landing and take-off, the aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2026. Through its subsidiary Eve Urban Air Mobility, Embraer also announced […] The post Global eVTOL leader Bristow orders up to 100 units, partners with Brazil’s Embraer appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Bolivia: Áñez urges Bolivians not to fall for Arce government’s “provocations”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former interim president Áñez, whose defense counsel has in recent weeks been trying to secure an injunction to release her from prison due to her poor health condition, has accused president Arce's government of "polarizing" and dividing Bolivian society. "The polarization encouraged by the Arce Government in the country is […] The post Bolivia: Áñez urges Bolivians not to fall for Arce government’s “provocations” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Canadian retail marijuana sales hit record CA$338.9 million in July
Canadian sales of legal adult-use cannabis continued their monthslong growth trend in July, increasing 6.2% over June to a new record of 338.9 million Canadian dollars ($267.8 million). June’s sales total was adjusted upward slightly to CA$319.2 million, according to seasonally unadjusted retail sales figures released Thursday by federal data bureau Statistics Canada. July’s sales […] Canadian retail marijuana sales hit record CA$338.9 million in July is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
From Major Jordans Diaries George Racey Jordan
Alona Suzann Mar 5, 2018 Speech from the 1960s. Major George Racey Jordan was responsible for facilitating the transfer of American Arms and Technology to... The post From Major Jordans Diaries George Racey Jordan appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Man Jailed on $50K Bond, Facing 7 Years for Accidentally Underpaying for a Soda by 43 Cents
[image: soda]The sodas were being sold 2 for $3.00, so he grabbed one soda, left $2.00, and thought he left a tip. read more
House Democrats urge Biden to halt deportations of Haitian migrants
Yahoo News President Biden is facing increased scrutiny from members of his own party over his administration’s treatment of Haitian migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border.... The post House Democrats urge Biden to halt deportations of Haitian migrants appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s Ibovespa performs well as investors digest Fed decision
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ibovespa rises on Thursday, 23, following the rise of international stock markets, with investors still digesting the decision of the Federal Reserve (Fed). The day before, the U.S. central bank signaled that the withdrawal of monthly stimulus of US$120 billion, the tapering, should begin only "soon", although internal pressures […] The post Brazil’s Ibovespa performs well as investors digest Fed decision appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Biden admin missed red flags before Haitian migrant surge
Yahoo News Months before the Haitian migrant surge at the southern border, Border Patrol agents on the front lines in Texas sounded alarms that Del... The post Biden admin missed red flags before Haitian migrant surge appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Unions and left-wing demand decent wages and an end to corruption in Panama
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Unions and left-wing militants protested this Wednesday in front of the Parliament of Panama, in the capital, in repudiation of electoral reform and demanded decent wages in the country, hard hit by unemployment and informality amid the crisis derived from the pandemic. About 2,000 people, according to preliminary data from […] The post Unions and left-wing demand decent wages and an end to corruption in Panama appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Biden Sets Precedent: Kill Children with a Drone, No Discipline. Tell People About it, Go to Prison
[image: drone]The Pentagon announced that those responsible for murdering 7 children and 3 adults will face no discipline as Airman who told us the truth about drones rots in a cage. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
International LGBTQ+ tourism association asks Uruguay to lead and spread inclusion to the region
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the International LGBTQ+ Tourism Association (IGLA), Felipe Cárdenas, asked Uruguay on Wednesday to lead the transition towards inclusive tourism that is "competitive" at a global level and "contagious" to the rest of Latin America. This hope was expressed - during an event organized by the Colorado Party […] The post International LGBTQ+ tourism association asks Uruguay to lead and spread inclusion to the region appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
How Much Will It Cost To Enlarge NATO?
On 8 September, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, one of America’s leading security and foreign policy think tanks, published a study on NATO enlargement. Its main emphasis was on the requirements of NATO’s armed forces and the costs involved. The very publication of the study is fairly symptomatic. […] read more
Evergrande Rocked By WSJ Report China “Making Preparations For Its Demise”; EV Unit Stops Paying Staff, Suppliers
Evergrande Rocked By WSJ Report China “Making Preparations For Its Demise”; EV Unit Stops Paying Staff, Suppliers by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update (0810ET): Piling on to the chaotic swings in Evergrande, Bloomberg reports that the embattled property developer’s electric-car unit has missed salary payments to some of its employees and has fallen behind on paying a number … read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
True Humility, True Forgiveness
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ Some people think humility means thinking of yourself as lowly and inferior, but that’s not right. Evangelical Christian author Rick Warren attempts to correct this misperception with the famous saying, “True humility is not thinking less of […] read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
How (Not) to Regulate the Internet: Lessons From the Indian Subcontinent
The Secretariat Building in New Delhi where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed. (Laurie Jones, https://tinyurl.com/4kaxszew; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en) In February, the Indian government enacted the highly anticipated amendments to its intermediary liability regime. Titled the “Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021,” which we refer to as “the 2021 rules,” these regulations supersede a decade-old set of rules on the same subject, ostensibly coming on the heels of a series of disinformatio... read more
The Legacy of Isabella I and Ferdinand II
Queen Isabella I of Castile died in November 1504. Immediately after her death, her fifty-two year old husband King Ferdinand II of Aragon was looking for a second wife. He married eighteen year old Germaine of Foix in July 1505. Germaine was obsessed with having a male child who could inherit the throne. She used to feed Ferdinand love potions made from bull testicles to increase his virility. A male child John was born to them in May 1509, but he died within hours. They did not have a second child. The bull testicle medicine was clearly a failure—it probably damaged Ferdinand’s he... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
French Senators To Visit Taiwan In October
*Taiwan News: **French senators to visit Taiwan in October* TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A group of French senators is expected to visit Taiwan in early October, French outlet La Lettre A reported on Monday (Sept. 20). The delegation will be led by Alain Richard, who chairs the French Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group, in addition to the vice chairs of the group, André Vallini and Max Brinsson, as well as the group's secretary Olivier Cadic, according to the report. The trip is currently slated to take place from Oct. 4-11, La Lettre A said. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MO... read more
Is the BBC biased?13 hours ago
A Tale of Two Takes
The OECD's predictions for the world economy received some contrasting coverage this week. *City AM* headlined their take *OECD: UK muscles out G7 to top economic growth rankings, *and began: The UK economy will grow the fastest among the group of the world’s richest countries, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD thinks the UK economy will expand 6.7 per cent in 2021, the highest rate of growth among the G7.” That sounds positive, but *the BBC* found a negative angle for their take. Their headline is *Inflation to remain highe... read more
MY request for Greek prosecutors, including Vasilos Pliotwas implicated in covering up the evidence of a covid plot since 2015 to be investigated
First, let me apologize for writing iparts n English with a Greek translation of each paragraph. If you have trouble understanding the Greek, please refer to the original English. Supreme Court prosecutor Vasilos Pilotas and other prosecutors in Athens, Larisa and Thessaloniki have been acting in concert with each other and with others, unlawfully, willfully, and knowingly participated as leaders, organizers, instigators, and accomplices in the formulation and executing of a plot, conspiracy, plans to commit crimes to suppress the evidence of a plot to engineer a virus, relea... read more
COVID and the world balance of power - an unholy relationship?
Two separate threads came together in my mind yesterday when reading an interesting article at Unz. It's titled "Eurasia Takes Shape: How the SCO Just Flipped the World Order". Here's how it opens. Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. The two defining moments of the historic 20th anniversary Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan had to come from the keynote speeches of – who else – the leaders of the Russia-China strategic partnership. Xi Jinping: “Today we will launch procedures to admit Iran as a full member of the SCO.” Vladimir Putin:... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
NYC Set to Pass Food Delivery App Laws Securing Workers Minimum Pay, Bathrooms and More
Gig workers, specifically deliveristas, are en route to securing important workplace protections, like minimum wages and bathroom rights. read more
Dr. Strangelove: Russia's Dead Hand Nuclear System
*Michael Peck* *Russian Nuclear Weapons, Eurasia* A "dead hand" nuclear system isn't just a crazy concept from the movies. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There have been cryptic clues over the years that Perimeter still exists. Which illustrates one of the curiosities of this system, which is that the Soviet Union kept its existence secret from the American enemy whom it was supposed to deter. Russia has a knack for developing weapons that—at least on paper—are terrifying: nuclear-powered cruise missiles, robot subs with 100-megaton warheads. Perhaps the most terrifying was... read more
These Chinese Sniper Rifles Strike Fear Across Asia
*Charlie Gao* *Sniper Rifles, Asia* The country has made significant advances in the field of precision rifles and tactics. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Washington has much to be worried about in East Asia. While the U.S. Army is concerned about next-generation Russian precision rifles and tactics, China has also been making significant advances in the field. In the 1980s, the Chinese used practically the same equipment as the Soviet Union. Nowadays, they use fairly different sets of equipment, including some rifles chambered in NATO calibers. The diverging development of Ch... read more
Pearson On The Election
I read Glen Pearson's commentary regularly. His take on the election is insightful: Many have delighted in telling whoever will listen that this country is moving steadily along a progressive path. It’s hard to argue with such statements. Everyone seems to have an opinion on Justin Trudeau, many of them unnecessarily extreme, but his record is a progressive tour de force. Though only in power for six years, he has refined the NAFTA agreement, developed a somewhat credible plan on carbon reduction, welcomed a successful share of global refugees, centred indigenous reconciliatio... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Ancient Tablet Acquired by Hobby Lobby Going Back to Iraq
The cuneiform clay tablet was found in 1853 as part of a 12-tablet collection in the rubble of the library of Assyrian King Assur Banipal. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Life on the barrens
News 1. Freedom of information: The right to “no” Hot off the digital press: Part one of Joan Baxter’s two-part series on the sorry state of Freedom of Information requests in Nova Scotia. Baxter uses one request from the Halifax Examiner — for information on an application to protect the French River watershed — to […] read more
This Quadcopter Could Keep Marines Spread Throughout the Pacific Supplied
*Caleb Larson* *US Marine Corps, * It is small enough to fit inside a shipping container but can transport hundreds of pounds of bullets, beans, and bandaids. “An army marches on its stomach.” The adage, attributed alternately to Napoleon Bonaparte or Frederick the Great, remains as accurate now as when first spoken. And though the quote references an army, the proverb is today more applicable to the United States Marine Corps of tomorrow. *Force Design 2030* The Marine Corps is currently in the throes of enormous change. In acknowledgment of the threat posed by an increasingly ... read more
Whatever Happened to America’s F-111 Aardvark?
*Charlie Gao* *F-111 Aardvark, Americas* The Aardvark was one of the earliest joint-service aircraft. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This unique fighter couldn't compete with the F-15. The F-111 Aardvark was the U.S. Air Force’s premier strike aircraft for the majority of the Cold War. It served in practically every conflict from Vietnam forwards, until it was replaced by the F-15E Strike Eagle. It also served Strategic Air Command in a limited role as a strategic bomber. But what made the F-111 great? Did the United States truly lose any capability by retiring it? The F-111 w... read more
After Renegade Province’s Fall, Panjshir Resistance Leaders Surface in Tajikistan
*Trevor Filseth* *Afghanistan, * If there is a logical next step for the Panjshir “resistance,” it appears to be a political rather than a military one. Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s Vice President prior to the U.S.-backed government’s fall to the Taliban, and Ahmad Massoud, the military leader of the “National Resistance Front” in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, have both surfaced in Tajikistan, weeks after the renegade province fell to the Taliban offensive. Massoud, son of legendary guerilla leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, had earlier pledged that he would defend Panjshir “no matte... read more
The U.S. Navy Has a Plan to Counter China’s Submarines
*Charlie Gao* *Anti-Submarine Warfare, Asia* Skillful use of the Maritime Patrol Aircraft could determine how an engagement plays out. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Navy has a wide variety of modern weapons to find and destroy enemy submarines. With things heating up in the South China Sea (SCS), much attention has been paid to the ships and submarines that could potentially square off against each other in the region. This ignores a key asset of most navies that is already on the “front lines” and shaping military interactions—Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Skillful use ... read more
Both China and America Played a Role in Building Saudi Arabia's Missile Forces
*Sebastien Roblin* *Saudi Arabia, Middle East* The little-known history of Saudi Arabia's missile arsenal. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Denied access to U.S. ballistic missiles, Riyadh instead went knocking at the door of Beijing—which had previously proven willing to export arms to Iran when Moscow and Washington refused to do so. You would be hard pressed to find two more determined foes of Iran other than Saudi Arabia and Israel. The latter country has long been perturbed by bellicose anti-Israeli rhetoric from Tehran, and has unleashed hundreds of air strikes and art... read more
Russia Wants to Know What America's Submarines are Up to
*David Axe* *Submarines, arctic* The element of surprise ought not to be underestimated. *Key Point: *There are good reasons besides a tradition of secrecy to keep some pieces of news to ourselves. *Connecticut and the brand-new Virginia-class sub New Hampshire sailed north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, for one of the Navy’s infrequent “ICEX” exercises, begun after the submarine USS Nautilus, in 1958, became the first undersea boat to reach the North Pole.* *Connecticut “worked with the U.S. Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory and the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory ... read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
The Eyes of Tammy Faye – a review
My wife, two boys and I watched “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” this week which is out in theaters. It is about the rise and fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker of the PTL Club. For those who may … Continue reading → read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Kaleb Simmonds and Andru Winter are making more than music
On Sept. 1., Black Nova Scotian R&B star Kaleb Simmonds celebrated the release of his and comrade Andru Winter’s new single No Control. Simmonds streamed the new track on his TV and streaming video of himself while interacting with his Instagram followers in the comments. Days later, Winter shared a photo on social media that […] read more
If Nothing is Read by You Else Today, Read This Report on Business Loan Next
Likewise, many of the larger businesses corresponding to large franchise organizations are submitting for a waiver for his or her explicit medical health insurance program which they’ve had for decades, because they consider their fast turnover, plus the wants of their workers do not warrant such intense payroll deductions for health care insurance coverage. Nor do their workers want to pay it out of their paycheck. Lots of their staff are simply barely getting by, and nearly on the poverty degree. They cannot afford it. Please think about all this. There are millions of folks wit... read more
Is the BBC biased?13 hours ago
Being kind
A tweet from Jeremy Vine today... ...hasn't struck people as being very kind, or classy. Here's a flavour of the reaction: - Genuinely. Is there any need for such a spiteful comment? - Anyway, sympathies today for anyone who thought Jeremy Vine was nice, whoever you are and wherever you may be. - It's an astonishingly wrong footed comment from Vine. Perfectly sums up what's wrong with the BBC: deep-seated self regard. Andrew Neil is one of their "stars". Colin comes from a different background, family man, working class and above all *normal*. - Classic B... read more
Airport Security May Soon Get Much Faster
*Stephen Silver* *Airport Security, United States* Per Axios, there’s a possibility that within the next decade, “passengers will be able to sail through a virtually invisible screening portal without stopping… that means shoes stay on, electronics stay in the bag and pockets don't have to be emptied.” Anyone who remembers the 9/11 attacks remembers that in the months and years afterward, airport security got a lot more stringent, not to mention much slower. Further restrictions, from removing shoes to limiting liquids, followed in the coming years. Now, it appears that changes ... read more
Russia’s S-400 Triumf Conducted Live Fire Exercises
*Peter Suciu* *S-400, Europe* Russia continues to demonstrate the capabilities of its S-400 Triumf. Russia’s latest long and medium-range surface-to-air missile system was put through another series of tests this week. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) was used in a live-fire exercise at the Ashuluk training range. The exercises involved teams from the Western Military District’s Leningrad Air Defense Force. “The S-400 Triumf air defense teams and command center practiced repelling a massive missile attack,” the Defen... read more
North Korea Wants You to Know That It Doesn’t Like the AUKUS Deal Either
*Trevor Filseth* *AUKUS, * On Monday, the pact gained a new opponent: North Korea, when a Foreign Ministry official warned that it could “upset the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region” and potentially bring about a nuclear arms race. The security and defense pact between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia—better known as the AUKUS deal—has ruffled feathers in Europe and Asia. The main loser in the pact has been France, which had been under a $37 billion contract to build nuclear submarines for the Australian Navy before the contract was unceremoniously... read more
Message Received: Poland's M1 Abrams are Ready for Russia
*Mark Episkopos* *M1 Abrams, * Russia should heed Poland's warning. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There is little question that their acquisition will substantially enhance the capabilities of Poland’s ground forces in a pitched conflict with Russia. Poland’s defense minister Mariusz Błaszczak has confirmed the country’s plans to buy as many as 250 M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks (MBTs). The announcement follows prior reports indicating that Warsaw is looking to refresh its aging stock T-72 and PT-91 tanks with a modernized MBT platform. The first M1A2 shipments are s... read more
Russia's T-60S has Been Bested
*Mark Episkopos* *T-60S, * [image: T-60S] The Sukhoi T-60S project grew out of the older T-4 concept, a proposed Soviet reply to the XB-70 Valkyrie that never made it past the prototype stage. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* In the end, the T-60S’ well-rounded performance and robust combat capabilities were not worth the risks stemming from its more eccentric construction choices. The Kremlin decided, not without sound reason, that the Su-34 fighter-bomber was a safer bet. The Su-34 has gone on to become a staple of Russia’s strike fighter forces, with as many as 120 models ... read more
In Bid for Legitimacy, Taliban Nominate UN Ambassador
*Trevor Filseth* *Afghanistan, * While some nations have indicated that they will pursue closer commercial relations with the Taliban, including Russia and China, others, including the United Kingdom and Canada, have pledged not to recognize the group as long as its government is not representative of all Afghans and it continues to conduct human rights abuses. Suhail Shaheen, an English-speaking Taliban spokesman and negotiator at the group’s Doha office, has been nominated as its first Ambassador to the United Nations. A letter from Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Min... read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
Beyond Comparative Constitutionalism: Abusive Legal Borrowing
For the Balkinization symposium on Rosalind Dixon and David Landau, Abusive Constitutional Borrowing: Legal globalization and the subversion of liberal democracy (Oxford University Press, 2021). Alvin Y.H. Cheung *The street finds its own uses for things.* - William Gibson, *Burning Chrome* There is broad consensus that liberal democracy is in retreat, despite the spread and apparent triumph of liberal democratic institutions and ideas in the late 20thCentury. Professors Dixon and Landau turn this proposition on its head: they argue that autocrats are increasingly adopting ide... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Virus update: • FDA OKs Pfizer boosters for seniors, high-risk. • Virus creates shortage of teachers, staff in U.S. • Florida makes quarantine optional for exposed students. • Naval officer praised for Portugal’s vaccine rollout. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/XFL0whcZvR — The Associated Press (@AP) September 23, 2021 Talks between Middle East regional rivals Tehran and Riyadh have led to "serious progress" on the issue of Gulf security, an Iranian foreign ministry official saidhttps://t.co/a7p0y7R4S9 — AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 23, 2021 The world’s focus may have shifted to... read more
"How It Really Is"
Aware and fully informed of current crises by their never-lying Government and media, alarmed Americans react accordingly... "We're so freakin' doomed!" - The Mogambo Guru read more
Waterspout outbreak at Lake Michigan, expected to spread to other portions of Great Lakes
A waterspout outbreak is in progress at Lake Michigan since September 22, 2021, and the ICWR forecast model shows it continuing and spreading to other portions of the Great Lakes through Friday, September 24. International Centre for Waterspout Research (ICWR)...... Read more » read more
Food & Water Watch14 hours ago
Ag Committee Offsets Hearing Dominated by Big Ag Voices
Sustainable farming and environmental justice advocates sidelined read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
BIW Navy gate vigil continues
Yesterday we were back at the Navy compound gate at Bath Iron Works (BIW) for another of our twice-a-month vigils during the lunch break at the shipyard. Peter Morgan (on the left) and John Morris from Maine VFP held the large banner made for one of our previous peace walks through the state. The banner was painted by Maine artist Russell Wray (Hancock). You can imagine that we got some double-takes on it. It was probably our best day for reactions from shipyard workers and the public. I was holding a sign that reads 'Are we building a sustainable future yet?' The sign wa... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Migrants are separated from others as they are prepared for transport as others await to be processed in a makeshift camp along the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas. REUTERS/Adrees Latif *WNU Editor: T*he above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters). read more
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 9/23/21"
*"Economic Market Snapshot AM 9/23/21"* "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
"Before They Were An Inconvenience, But Now The Shortages Are Really Beginning To Sting"
*"Before They Were An Inconvenience, * *But Now The Shortages Are Really Beginning To Sting"* by Michael Snyder "Have you noticed that store shelves are starting to get emptier and emptier? During the panic shopping that was sparked by the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020, there were very intense shortages of certain items, but those shortages did not last very long at all. But now there are widespread shortages in just about every sector of our economy, and they are starting to become quite painful. Unfortunately, we are being told to expect the shortages to intensify as we head... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
EPA Completes Rule to Phase out Gases Used As Refrigerants
The new rule, which follows through on a law Congress passed last year, is intended to decrease U.S. production and use of HFCs by 85% over the next 15 years. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Reflections on Events in Afghanistan-21
An Indian news website that is wired into Panjshir Valley reported this morning that Amrullah Saleh, former Afghan vice president and security tsar in the Ghani government has relocated to Tajikistan and that that he was given a safe passage by the Tajikistan government. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
A reflection on covid mania
At the beginning of this year I wrote about how the governments of the world had created a collective state of hysteria so intense that the only way they could dig themselves out of the hole they had made was with a magic bullet. That magic bullet was, of course, the vaccines. I wrote that it didn’t really matter how effective the vaccines were in the real world, or whether they prevented transmission. All that mattered was getting every single person on the planet to take the vaccine, after which the politicians would be able to declare victory. read more
Let CBO estimate before you legislate
In my recent *Times* column on the expanded social safety net, the following passage was cut in the editorial process, but it is an important point, which I am afraid is being lost in the Congressional rush to get something done: Team Biden says they won’t pass the bill onto future generations in the form of higher public debt. Whether that’s true is hard to say. The Congressional Budget Office and Joint Tax Committee have not yet scored the bill because it hasn’t been written. Let’s hope that Congressional leadership is patient enough to let the scorekeepers do their jobs before ... read more
20 years after 9/11, the men charged with responsibility are still waiting for trial – here's why
A scholar who has visited Guantanamo 11 times to observe legal proceedings in the 9/11 terrorism case explains why the conflict continues to delay the case going to trial. read more
21 million Americans say Biden is 'illegitimate' and Trump should be restored by violence, survey finds
A representative survey of American adults finds broader support for violent insurrection than many would like to think. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
City of Sorriso in Mato Grosso state continues as capital of Brazil’s agribusiness
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the state of Mato Grosso, which depends on soybeans and corn, Sorriso lived up to its nickname of “the capital of Brazilian agribusiness” and maintained its leadership position among the cities with the highest value of agricultural production in the country in 2020. The city is also the […] The post City of Sorriso in Mato Grosso state continues as capital of Brazil’s agribusiness appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

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