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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 30, 2021

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

 10 pm MDT

CFACT11 hours ago
EV buyers beware – fires, scarce charging times, and parking restrictions
The darker sides of EV ownership may not bode well for sales projections. The post EV buyers beware – fires, scarce charging times, and parking restrictions appeared first on CFACT. read more
Charles Frith11 hours ago
Australian Straight Talking
Every corporate slave understands this is a career killer. Straight talking Aussies know it's reality not fiction. Who we choose to side with, will be the defining trajectory for most. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more
“Wind turbine collapses hours before official launch in Germany”
Wind turbine collapses hours before official launch in Germany read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
We’re From the British Government
And we’re here to help you. How to look after yourself at home if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) Most people with coronavirus (COVID-19) feel better within a few weeks. You may be able to look after yourself at home while you recover. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
And They Keep On Coming
Old Joe will soon be welcoming another group of Haitians currently travelling through Panama, and his buddy Justin wants to bring in forty thousand Afghans. All part of their plan to build back better here on Turtle Island. read more
The Chinese Navy Has Nightmares About the U.S. Navy's Missiles
*Caleb Larson* *Naval Strike Missile, * The Naval Strike Missile is hard to defend against — and the Chinese Navy has noticed. *Here's What you Need to Remember:* The PLAN has its own qualms about the United States Navy, long the world’s premier naval force. One of the Chinese Navy’s biggest concerns? The United States Navy's potent Naval Strike Missile. The Naval Strike Missile is hard to defend against — and the Chinese Navy has noticed. Much ink has been spilled about the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Chinese military’s naval branch, and the significant modernization t... read more
Is America Making the Right Decisions on Hypersonic Missiles?
*Charlie Gao* *Hypersonic Missiles, * The 2021 military budget brought some pivotal choices in terms of missile design. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The U.S. Air Force’s cancellation of HCSW suggests that early, or relatively conventional hypersonic tech doesn’t fit their vision of how hypersonic weapons should perform to be truly useful on the battlefield. The Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2021 budget request resulted in a lot of reshuffling among next-generation procurement projects. One of the highest profile cancellations is the US Air Force’s cancellation of the... read more
Is Russia Ready for Hypersonics Warfare?
*Kris Osborn* *Hypersonic Missiles, Euraisa* The actual parameters of the threat equation are likely to be more nuanced, complicated and subject to rapid changes as new weapons emerge. Russia has completed flight tests of its advanced Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile, with launches from an *Admiral Gorshkov*-class frigate, a source close to the Russian defense ministry told the TASS news agency. Russia has ship-fired its new Tsirkon hypersonic missile, which is reportedly capable of traveling at nine times the speed of sound against coastal, inland or maritime targets from gr... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/30/2021
~ Today's Water Cooler: Big Doings up on Capitol Hill! ~ read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Nightlife in Chile resumes this Thursday as curfew finally ends
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - 556 days after it ended, Chile will officially resume its nightlife. This Thursday, September 30, the State of Catastrophe will end in the country, so that measures for the control of the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the curfew, are no longer permitted. The State of Catastrophe began on March 22, […] The post Nightlife in Chile resumes this Thursday as curfew finally ends appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Volkswagen starts new electric mobility strategy in Argentina and Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Volkswagen started its electromobility strategy in Latin America. The German automaker, which will invest US$84 billion globally in the next few years for the development of new technologies, announced the arrival in Brazil and Argentina of the two most modern 100% electric models in its global portfolio: the ID.3 (passenger […] The post Volkswagen starts new electric mobility strategy in Argentina and Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Unemployment in Chile falls to 8.5%, lowest figure since the pandemic arrived
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate in Chile dropped to 8.5% last August, which means a decrease of 4.4 percentage points compared to the same period of the previous year and the lowest figure since March 2020, when the pandemic arrived in the country, informed this Thursday (30) the National Institute of Statistics […] The post Unemployment in Chile falls to 8.5%, lowest figure since the pandemic arrived appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Aviationist10 hours ago
Let’s Focus On The Aerobatic Teams That Took Part In The Frecce Tricolori’s 60th Anniversary Airshow In Rivolto
Although some had to cancel their participation at the last minute, Rivolto airshow featured teams from all over Europe, As we reported few days ago, an international airshow was held at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, [...] The post Let’s Focus On The Aerobatic Teams That Took Part In The Frecce Tricolori’s 60th Anniversary Airshow In Rivolto appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Is There A Suicide Epidemic At Fort Drum Army Base?
Pfc. Tyler Thomas, 21, Spc. Sika Tapueluelu, 26, and Staff Sgt. Angel Green, 24, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, all died within two days of each other in mid-September at Fort Drum army base in New York (Pictured: soldiers returning to Fort Drum on Sep. 6 following their exit of Afghanistan) *Daily Mail:* *Soldier, 24, who was among last to leave Afghanistan during catastrophic US withdrawal is one of three suspected suicides in two days being investigated at Fort Drum army base* * Pfc. Tyler Thomas, 21, Spc. Sika Tapueluelu, 26, and Staff Sgt. Angel Green, 24, are al... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
70 percent of young people in Argentina would prefer to emigrate – UADE survey
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pessimism seems to have taken root in Argentina's youth. At least, that is what emerges from a survey conducted by the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) and the consulting firm Voices! "to understand opinions, habits, attitudes, and perceptions of Argentines regarding the labor system in the country and their […] The post 70 percent of young people in Argentina would prefer to emigrate – UADE survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Learning situational awareness - the experts teach us
I've written often in these pages about the need for situational awareness - to be aware of one's surroundings, the people in them, potential threats, potential avenues of escape, and so on. It's something that becomes second nature to those who've learned - whether through instruction, or the hard way - the need to be constantly aware of what's going on around us. However, for those who haven't been exposed to that sort of conditioning, it's not so easy. Here are three short videos that encapsulate the main lessons of situational awareness. Yes, it'll take time for you to w... read more
How Bill Gates’ ‘Generosity’ Benefits … Bill Gates
Bill Gates rebranded himself when he launched the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, but what Gates promotes as “philanthropy” is really a scheme to further enrich himself. The post How Bill Gates’ ‘Generosity’ Benefits … Bill Gates appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
ClimateRealism11 hours ago
New Buzzphrase: ‘Intergenerational inequities in exposure to climate extremes’ doesn’t agree with reality
[image: comparison of drought and green]There is a lot of press being generated this week over a new paper titled “Intergenerational inequities in exposure to climate extremes” (paywalled). Real-world data suggests this is a completely false prediction. Today’s youths are in fact likely to face less hunger, have higher standards of living, be healthier and live longer, with fewer environmental […] The post New Buzzphrase: ‘Intergenerational inequities in exposure to climate extremes’ doesn’t agree with reality appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Japan’s choice of Fumio Kishida for PM suggests Tokyo seeks easing of tensions with China
Japan’s choice of Fumio Kishida for PM suggests Tokyo seeks easing of tensions with China News Topic 297 It is hoped Kishida won’t push China-Japan relations toward hostility: Global Times editorial It is hoped Kishida won’t push China-Japan relations toward hostility: Global Times editorial It is hoped that no matter what rhetoric he made during […] read more
Allow Humanitarian Aid To Reach Venezuela
We are writing to you to urge Novo Banco to execute the transfer of a modest portion of the now technically unfrozen assets belonging to Bandes, the Venezuelan economic and social development bank, so they may be transferred directly to the Brazil-based Pan-American Health Organisation to pay for vaccines and medicines for infants in Venezuela. Bandes informed us that they submitted this request to Novo Banco on 22nd July and have yet to receive a response. At this point in time there is no legal or extralegal obstacle that would preclude a Portuguese bank from making a transfer o... read more
IER12 hours ago
Carbon Tax Recap, September 2021
Two hits await you below in this September carbon tax recap. The first pertains to the Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion… The post Carbon Tax Recap, September 2021 appeared first on IER. read more
Abolish The Debt Ceiling Before It Commits Austerity Again
The U.S. Treasury draws on banking accounts at the Federal Reserve to fund federal governmental activities—remitting paychecks to federal government employees, sending Social Security checks, reimbursing doctors for treating Medicare-covered patients, paying defense contractors and interest to bondholders, and so on. These accounts are fed on an ongoing basis by both tax revenues and the proceeds from selling bonds (debt). But, because the United States has a statutorily imposed limit of how much outstanding debt is allowed, once this limit is reached on issuing new debt, Treasury ... read more
AUKUS – Australia, Stop Militarizing Our Home And Our Ocean
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have come together to sign an agreement called AUKUS. According to the creators of this agreement, it is a pact to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Through the unveiling last week of the new Australia-UK U.S. trilateral military alliance, Australia will enter into an undefined arrangement with the USA and the United Kingdom for "regional security" in the Indo-Pacific Region. The pact binds Australia decisively to the United States and Great Britain for generations. It involves Australia purchasing nuclea... read more
On Contact: Anti-Capitalist Chronicles, Part 2
On the show, the second of a two-part interview, Chris Hedges discusses with Professor David Harvey the social, political, and economic consequences of neoliberalism and globalization, exploring alienation, the rise of authoritarianism, the significance of China in the world economy, the geopolitics of capitalism, carbon dioxide emissions and climate change, and our collective response. In our previous show, we discussed central themes raised in ‘The Anti-Capitalist Chronicles’ by Professor David Harvey, who is distinguished professor of anthropology at the Graduate Center of the ... read more
Water Protectors Vow To Keep Fighting As Line 3 Completed
Indigenous and environmental activists on Wednesday vowed to keep up the fight against Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline expansion after the Canadian company announced the completion of the multi-billion-dollar tar sands project. Calgary-based Enbridge on Wednesday announced the "substantial completion" of the 1,097-mile Line 3 expansion, which will enable the flow of up to 760,000 barrels of crude tar sands oil—the world's dirtiest fuel—from Alberta to the port of Superior, Wisconsin. The post Water Protectors Vow To Keep Fighting As Line 3 Completed appeared first on PopularResistance.... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Border Tensions Grow Between Iran And Azerbaijan
*Jerusalem Post:* *Tensions grow with Azerbaijan as Iran moves forces to border* Tensions spiked between Azerbaijan and Iran recently surrounding trade with Armenia and military exercises in the region. Tensions spiked between Azerbaijan and Iran in recent weeks after Azerbaijan began targeting Iranian trucks with fines and arrests, and Iran moved military forces to its border with Azerbaijan and warned against Israeli influence near its borders. In August, the Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry invited the Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, due to "undesirable facts" concerning what ... read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Marijuana real estate lender Pelorus closes $42.3 million notes offering
Pelorus Equity Group, a commercial real estate lender to marijuana companies, closed a $42.3 million private placement of senior unsecured notes from its real estate investment trust, Pelorus Fund. The notes bear a 7% interest rate and are due in 2026. The Pelorus Fund will use net proceeds from the offering to offer “a new […] Marijuana real estate lender Pelorus closes $42.3 million notes offering is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
How the Baltic States Would Throw Back a Russian Invasion
*Michael Peck* *Russia, Europe* The answer lies in mobilizing the people of Baltic states to fight back against a foreign incursion. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the end, no clever strategy can change the fact that Russia is big and the Baltic states are small. Nonetheless, as in any situation where there is bullying, simply declaring your readiness to stand up to a bigger aggressor just might deter attack—or at least not leave you feeling so helpless. The Baltic states have a plan to defend themselves against Russian invasion: mobilize their societies for the struggl... read more
Missile Mayhem: Kim Jong Un Tests New Missile Technology
*Mark Episkopos* *Missiles, North Korea, Asia* North Korea’s hypersonic ambitions have been years in the making. North Korea said on Wednesday that it launched a hypersonic missile, potentially putting the Hermit Kingdom a hair’s breadth from fielding one of the world’s most advanced categories of strike weapons. The new missile, dubbed the Hwasong-8, is a top priority under the country’s five-year military development program, state media outlet KCNA reported. North Korean sources used the term “strategic” to describe the new weapon, suggesting that the Hwasong-8 offers nuclear ... read more
Qatar and Pakistan’s Battle for Afghan Influence Has Only Just Begun
*Baktash Siawash* *Afghanistan, Middle East* In the wake of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Qatar are fighting for influence over the future of the country. The departure of the United States and its allies from Afghanistan has significantly altered Afghanistan’s political landscape. Existing regional players, following their old playbook, have returned to the political scene in Afghanistan while new players have emerged amid the Taliban takeover. Previously, in the 1990s, the Taliban were supported and recognized by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... read more
"An Idiot’s Tale"
*"An Idiot’s Tale"* by Bill Bonner "It is a tale, told by an idiot, Full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing." – William Shakespeare BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Yes, Dear Reader, them vs. us… left vs. right… Democrat vs. Republican – it’s all a fraud. It diverts the masses, while the elite pick their pockets and kick their butts. Stagey… fake… full of sound and fury – the battle over the debt ceiling is just the most recent example. It’s another “emergency,” says the elite press. Here, sounding the alarm… loud, clear, and phony… is The Hill: "A government default on credit is worse... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
School Board Group Asks US for Help Policing Threats
Parents and community members have been disrupting meetings and threatening board members in person, online and through the mail. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Ecuador Declares Prison Emergency After 116 Killed In Fighting Between rival Drug Gangs
*Daily Mail:* *Death toll from Ecuador's worst ever prison massacre jumps to 116 as police reveal drug gangs fought using guns and GRENADES with at least six people beheaded* * At least 116 people have died and 80 have been injured in Ecuador's worst-ever prison riot, president says * Fighting broke out between rival drugs gangs on Tuesday morning and was still ongoing Wednesday night * Gangsters fought with grenades, guns and knives and death toll may rise further, president announced * He blamed Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel - two of the coun... read more
Covert Geopolitics11 hours ago
The Living Dead Pax Americana
Pax Americana was always a minor character in a zombie apocalypse flick. Pax Americana is actually The Eternal Return of the Living Dead. “Pax” was never in order; War Inc. rules. The end of WWII led directly to the Cold War. The unipolar moment was an arc from the First Gulf War to the bombing … Continue reading The Living Dead Pax Americana → read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Paraguay reports favorable health and economic outlook
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister Carmen Marín stated that the South American country is positively addressing the economic, employment and poverty crisis resulting from the pandemic. "Paraguay is striving to improve the business environment, which is key to attracting investment. There is an agenda to promote business through digital platforms, the simplified companies law, […] The post Paraguay reports favorable health and economic outlook appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
How to turn your Android into a mobile hotspot
If you're in desperate need of an internet connection for your computer, all hope is not lost. Use this trick to turn your Android into a mobile hotspot. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Paraguay president inaugurates new section of Bioceanic Road linking his country to Brazil and Chile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Head of State visited several Chaco localities on Wednesday and later traveled to Cruce Centinela, in the department of Alto Paraguay, to inaugurate another 13.5 km of paved road corresponding to subsection 9 of the Bioceanic Road Corridor. The mega project now has 216.6 km of paved and signposted […] The post Paraguay president inaugurates new section of Bioceanic Road linking his country to Brazil and Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
WHO Reports A Decline In COVID Cases & Deaths, But The Push For “Vaccines” Continues
SHTF Plan – by Mac Slavo The desperate ruling classes of the world are continuing their push for every single human to take the “vaccine,”... The post WHO Reports A Decline In COVID Cases & Deaths, But The Push For “Vaccines” Continues appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Why Climate Change is Making It Harder to Chase Fall Foliage
For a cheery autumnal activity, leaf peeping is facing some serious threats from the era of climate change. read more
CDC implements gun violence study after naming it a ‘public health threat’
Post Millennial – by Hannah Nightingale CDC Director Rochelle Walensky unilaterally extended an eviction moratorium and now she’s targeting gun owners. “I swore to the... The post CDC implements gun violence study after naming it a ‘public health threat’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
33,770,880 Americans Defended Themselves With Guns
Patriot Rising Think of the foremost applications of a firearm. Self-defense and protection have become the primary motivation for Americans’ acquisition of firearms, but the... The post 33,770,880 Americans Defended Themselves With Guns appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Here comes $90 oil
CNN New York (CNN Business)The V-shaped recovery in the oil patch continues to take even the biggest bulls on Wall Street by surprise. Goldman Sachs... The post Here comes $90 oil appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more
Modern Tokyo Times12 hours ago
Japanese Buddhism and poetry under Emperor Shōmu in 8th century Nara
Japanese Buddhism and poetry under Emperor Shōmu in 8th century Nara Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Nara Period in eighth-century Japan is the cradle of Japanese high culture. Hence, it is fitting that Emperor Shōmu bestowed great privilege to cementing the Buddhist faith to a higher level during his reign. Emperor Shōmu was […] The post Japanese Buddhism and poetry under Emperor Shōmu in 8th century Nara first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 29-30 September 2021
30 September 2021 — The New Dark Age The Military Industrial Media Complex: How the Pentagon Leaned on Hollywood to Sell the War in Afghanistan https://www.globalresearch.ca/how-pentagon-leaned-hollywood-sell-war-afghanistan/5757220 Afghanistan’s Impoverished People Live Amid Enormous Riches https://countercurrents.org/2021/09/afghanistans-impoverished-people-live-amid-enormous-riches/ On Afghanistan and Legitimate Resistance https://countercurrents.org/2021/09/on-afghanistan-and-legitimate-resistance/ 60 Hours After Publishing A Fake News Report On Afghanistan The New York Times St... read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
60 Hours After Publishing A Fake News Report On Afghanistan The New York Times Still Spreads The Story
On Tuesday I provided that the New York Times and CNN were spreading fake news about Taliban policy in Afghanistan by quoting a hoax tweet from an imposter's Twitter account. Forty-eight hours later both stories are still uncorrected despite the fact that many have have pointed out the 'error' in them. read more
Iran Has a Long-Shot Plan to Destroy U.S. Stealth Fighters
*Kris Osborn* *Iran, Middle East* Iran may purchase Russian S-400 air defense systems. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Additionally, the existence of more S-400s in the region presents additional threat possibilities for Israeli aircraft operating in the region and potentially help fortify paramilitary terrorist groups or other kinds of hybrid-guerilla forces hostile to the U.S. and Israel. Russia’s Ambassador to Iran, Levan Jagarian, told an Iranian newspaper that his country may very well sell S-400 air defense systems to Iran, despite U.S. concerns. "We are not afraid ... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
North Korea Wants To Restore Hotline With South Korea
*SKY News:** Kim Jong Un calls to restore cross-border hotlines between North and South Korea* Mr Kim's statement is an apparent effort to drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington as he wants South Korea to help him win relief from crippling economic sanctions. North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is looking to restore communication hotlines with Seoul to promote peace. However, he condemned offers of talks from the US as "cunning ways" to hide its hostility against Pyongyang. *Read more *.... *More News On North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Offers To Reopen Inter-Korean Hotlines* ... read more
Declining October Temperatures In The US
US October afternoon temperatures steadily increased until the record warm year of 1963, but have since been much lower. During October, 1963 thirty-two states recorded temperatures over 90F Twenty-three states have recorded October temperatures over 100F, and every state except … Continue reading → read more
Thursday Morning Truth and Reconciliation Day Links
A few links and reports for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. - Rose Lemay writes that reconciliation requires systemic change at the level of individual assumptions and awareness. Murray Sinclair notes that the proclamation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is just one small step in a journey which will take lifetimes to complete. And Drew Hayden Taylor observes that one day is nowhere near enough to respond to centuries of colonialism - particularly when so many provinces have refused to participate. - Meanwhile, Ross Diabo writes about the history o... read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
5 eco-friendly practices to prevent pathogens in a marijuana cultivation operation
Like all plants, cannabis is often vulnerable to pathogens that can affect quality, purity and yield. As a grower, it’s important to be proactive in both the management and prevention of pathogens. 5 eco-friendly practices to prevent pathogens in a marijuana cultivation operation is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Due to water and energy crisis Argentina helps Brazil import liquid natural gas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil needs natural gas so severely that it has asked Argentina for help in securing fuel supplies from abroad. Brazil has increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to run power plants during a water crisis that reduces hydroelectric power generation. According to ship-tracking data, LNG imports from Brazil hit […] The post Due to water and energy crisis Argentina helps Brazil import liquid natural gas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Taking pictures of public buildings and monuments may violate Uruguay’s copyright law
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first tweet read: "Did you know that taking pictures of the Monumento al Gaucho or the Palacio Salvo is illegal?" The second: "Are you surprised? You're not the only one. We conducted a survey on perceptions of copyright law. Over 80% of respondents believe that taking pictures of the […] The post Taking pictures of public buildings and monuments may violate Uruguay’s copyright law appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Brazil Central Bank raises its GDP growth projection to 4.7% for 2021
[image: Brazil, Brasilia,Central Bank report shows largest public deficit in 15 years for 2016] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank raised by 0.1 percentage point, to 4.7%, its projection for the growth of Brazil's economy this year and predicted that the gross domestic product (GDP) will increase 2.1% in 2022, due to the positive evolution of the country and the expected favorable outlook, the institution informed Thursday. […] The post Brazil Central Bank raises its GDP growth projection to 4.7% for 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Uruguayan Minister appears before Parliament over purchase of aircraft from Spain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Uruguay’s Minister of National Defense, Javier Garcia, is being questioned Thursday by the opposition in the House of Representatives of the Parliament over purchasing two Hercules aircraft from Spain at the end of 2020. Garcia’s appearance began at around 10.15 local time (13.15 GMT) on Thursday and is expected to […] The post Uruguayan Minister appears before Parliament over purchase of aircraft from Spain appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
The King of Spain receives the Vice President of Bolivia at the beginning of his visit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – At the beginning of his two-day working visit, the King of Spain, Felipe VI, met Thursday in Madrid with the Vice President of Bolivia, David Choquehuanca. He also plans to meet with several ministers of the Spanish Government. Choquehuanca’s presence is part of “the agenda of cooperation” outlined by the […] The post The King of Spain receives the Vice President of Bolivia at the beginning of his visit appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Hundreds of indigenous Colombians flee Antioquia for fear of landmines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the Colombian department of Antioquia, a total of 984 indigenous people from seven villages in the community of Dabeiba have been fleeing the area for the past five days in the direction of the Pueblo Viejo sector, towards the south, for fear of falling into antipersonnel mines. This was […] The post Hundreds of indigenous Colombians flee Antioquia for fear of landmines appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
South Korea and Uruguay expedite negotiations for trade agreement with MERCOSUR
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - South Korea's chief trade negotiator Yeo Han-koo met with Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Carlos Bustillo Bonasso online on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand economic ties, the Ministry said. Yeo noted that Uruguay is one of South Korea's key partners as the two can work together to overcome the challenges […] The post South Korea and Uruguay expedite negotiations for trade agreement with MERCOSUR appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Top Dog: Greek Leader’s Pet Interrupts News Conference
Peanut has met several visiting European leaders since becoming Greece’s top dog back in April. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
ELN threatens Colombia with responding to the death of the leader of its western front, ‘Fabián’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The guerrilla of the National Liberation Army (ELN) threatened the Colombian state on Thursday with responding to the death of the leader of its western front, alias 'Fabián', criticizing its use of force "disproportionately." "The government of (the president, Iván) Duque and the minister (of Defense, Diego) Molano have authorized […] The post ELN threatens Colombia with responding to the death of the leader of its western front, ‘Fabián’ appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Scratch A Vice President
Find an anti-Semite. Those who hate America tend to hate Israel, too. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro City Hall to oppose court ruling that prohibits introduction of a two-tier society via vaccination passports
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Rio de Janeiro city hall will appeal against a court decision that suspends the judgment of Rio de Janeiro’s capital to require proof of immunization of Covid-19 – the so-called “vaccination passport” – in specific environments in the city. The information came from the Health Secretary of Rio de […] The post Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro City Hall to oppose court ruling that prohibits introduction of a two-tier society via vaccination passports appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Twenty Years Later
Twenty years after 9/11, New Yorker Magazine calls for terrorism which would destroy the fuel supply which hundreds of millions of people depend on for their day to day survival. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Rex Writes About China Virus Restrictions
Rex once again writes about how governments are taking away our freedoms. Justin’s new censorship laws will take care of him. read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Grandstanding is not governance – not even close
As someone who follows the news and used to hold most elected officials in higher esteem, I am continually frustrated with the absence of good governance in Washington and various state capitols. Rather than governance, I see grandstanding for sound … Continue reading → read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
China Intensifies Cryptocurrency Crackdown
The People's Bank of China Headquarters in Beijing. (Bfishadow, https://tinyurl.com/2mcz6j7j; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) On Sept. 24, China announced a blanket prohibition on all cryptocurrency transactions and mining. Citing concern for national security and “safety of people’s assets,” 10 government agencies announced the crackdown in an effort to clamp down on illicit activities and financial speculation. The action prohibits all crypto-related transactions and services provided by off-shore crypto exchanges but does not prohibit the possession of ... read more
The Plight of Haiti
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Sep 30 (IPS) - I assume channel surfing and internet browsing contribute to a decrease in people’s attention span. I am not familiar with any scientific proof, though while working as a teacher I found that some students may be exhausted when five minutes of a lesson has passed and begin fingering on their smartphones. They might also complain if a text is longer than half a page, while finding it almost impossible to read a book. Read the full story, “The Plight of Haiti”, on globalissues.org → read more
Rwandas Rainforest Conservation Wins Praise from Indigenous Community
NYABIHU, RWANDA, Sep 30 (IPS) - Laurent Hategekimana, a villager from Nyabihu, a district from Western Rwanda, recalls the terrible condition of the Gishwati natural forest a few years ago when it was overrun by illegal loggers and invading farmers. Read the full story, “Rwandas Rainforest Conservation Wins Praise from Indigenous Community”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN recognizes work of 2 million seafarers in ‘extraordinarily challenging times’
The United Nations celebrates World Maritime Day on Thursday, highlighting the role of the men and women who work at sea. Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future, is the theme for 2021. Read the full story, “UN recognizes work of 2 million seafarers in ‘extraordinarily challenging times’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Keep raising your voices, UN chief tells young climate leaders
With the climate crisis already devastating lives and incomes, young people will be critical to driving global action forward, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told participants attending the Pre-COP Youth Event in Milan, Italy, on Thursday. Read the full story, “Keep raising your voices, UN chief tells young climate leaders”, on globalissues.org → read more
Bipartisan Support for Israel Is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It
*Asaf Romirowsky* *Israel, United States* The United States and Israel need a reality check on the alliance and a better understanding of the politics and culture in both Jerusalem and Washington. The U.S.-Israeli bond is a flexible and wide bridge. Many lanes permit a variety of exchanges in both directions. At the most general are shared cultural and moral concerns; more narrowly there are security and economic issues. But while Israelis have embraced American pop culture and like to build economic and cultural connections, American history and politics are lost on most, espec... read more
Why the Su-35 Flanker May Be Russia's Best Dogfighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Su-35, Russia* The Su-35 may be the best jet-age dogfighter ever made, but whether that will suffice for an air-superiority fighter in the era of stealth technology remains to be seen. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Su-35 Flanker family of aircraft is supermaneuverable—meaning it is engineered to perform controlled maneuvers that are impossible through regular aerodynamic mechanisms. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will rema... read more
The United States Has Nothing Like China's GJ-11 Drone
*Kris Osborn* *Drones, * A stealthy armed drone such as this, able to carry and fire glide bombs, or precision-strike air-to-ground missiles may not yet have an operational U.S. equivalent, despite appearing to be modeled after several U.S. stealthy aircraft designs. China plans to unveil an underneath look at the internal weapons bay on its Gongi-11 (GJ-11) stealthy attack drone, an armed, unmanned platform that first emerged at a Chinese parade in 2019. The drone is a weapon possibly intended to rival or exceed the U.S. stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel or armed MQ-9 Reaper drones. W... read more
America's Last Diesel Attack Submarine Served into the 1990s
*Peter Suciu* *Diesel Submarines, United States* USS Blueback was commissioned in 1959 and spent more than three decades in the Navy. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* During her thirty-one years in service with the U.S. Navy, USS *Blueback* participated in Pacific Fleet operations, which included a transiting of the Panama Canal. In September 1961, she also set a record by traveling 5,340 miles from Yokosuka, Japan to San Diego entirely submerged. In 1996, actor Kelsey Grammer starred in the largely forgettable military comedy *Down Periscope*, in which a disgraced U.S. Nav... read more
Ben and Jerry’s Israel Boycott Could Come Back to Bite Them
*Fred Lucas* *Israel, United States* Investment in Ben & Jerry’s—the progressive bastion of ice cream—is beginning to melt away as red, blue, and purple states are scooping pension dollars out of the firm. Investment in Ben & Jerry’s—the progressive bastion of ice cream—is beginning to melt away as red, blue, and purple states are scooping pension dollars out of the firm. As Israel policy goes, this hardly meets the gravity of the Iron Dome vote in Congress this past week. But the ice cream chain is already on the path to lose hundreds of millions in stock buys and that could ... read more
Turkey’s Drones and Proxies are Turning the Tide of War
*Will Smith* *Turkey, Middle East* Turkey has shown that the combination of drones and proxy forces can radically alter how asymmetrical and regional conflicts are fought, just as the advent of close air support revolutionized fighting in the twentieth century. In the fall of 2020, as Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a brutal war in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, Turkish-made drones and Syrian mercenaries recruited by Turkey supported the Azerbaijani military on the front lines. While the arrival of Syrian fighters in the Caucasus may have been a shocking development, it wa... read more
Is the Pentagon's New Hypersonic Missile Enough to Keep Pace With Russia and China?
*Mark Episkopos* *Hypersonic Missiles, * The test took place as the U.S. military works to keep pace with its Chinese and Russian rivals in hypersonic weapons development. The Pentagon announced on Monday that the United States successfully tested a new, air-launched hypersonic cruise missile. The Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) trial, held last week, “sought to test vehicle integration and release sequence, safe separation from the launch aircraft, booster ignition and boost, booster separation and engine ignition, and cruise,” according to a Defense Advanced Res... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
North Korean Leader Kom Jong Un's Sister Promoted To The Country's Top Governing Body
Ms Kim Yo Jong, a key adviser to her brother, was promoted to a position on the State Affairs Commission.PHOTO: REUTERS *Daily Mail:* *Kim Jong Un’s influential sister is promoted to North Korea’s top government body – her highest rank yet* * Kim Yo Jong, 34, was promoted to a position on the State Affairs Commission * Nine members of the commission were fired including one vice-president * Yo Jong is often seen in close proximity to her brother and is a key adviser to him North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister has been appointed to her highest rank yet at th... read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
India looks to seal trade deal after Trudeau win
30-Sep-2021 India hopes to fast-track talks for a mini trade deal with Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned to power. The last round of talks was held in July after which talks were postponed because of the elections. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Review The Greatest Threat, Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction, And The Growing Crisis Of Global Security
*Butler, Richard, **The Greatest Threat, Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction, And The Growing Crisis Of Global Security**, New York: Public Affairs, 2001* Richard Butler was the second head of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) tasked with disarming Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction after the Gulf War. He served as Iraq refused to cooperate and shut down the inspection process from 1997-99 which is the topic of *The Greatest Threat, Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction, And The Growing Crisis Of Global Security*. He characterized that time as one of growing intrans... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 30
1924 Frontier Commission appointed to determine border between new nation of Turkey and Iraq (Musings On Iraq review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Order, 1918-1930*) 1922 PM Naqib named new cabinet Were 14 govts under Mandate 1945 UK Ambassador to Iraq Sir Cornwallis said PM Said was no longer interested in his govt and might be dangerous as a result Sir Cadogan of Foreign Office asked if Said should be removed as a result 1958 Agrarian Reform Law issued by Gen Qasim in attempt to ... read more
Turcopolier13 hours ago
Not surprisingly the generals fought back to defend themselves.
“Top military officials wrapped up the second day of testimony on Capitol Hill over Joe Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal. In Wednesday’s House Armed Services Committee hearing, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin continued to contradict Biden’s … Continue reading → read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Provincial deficit smaller than forecast
Instead of a deficit of $585 million dollars predicted in the spring budget introduced by the previous Liberal government, the province is now forecasting a shortfall of $444.5 million. Finance Minister Allan MacMaster gave an update on the province’s financial position on Wednesday. The improvement comes despite $397 million in increased spending by government departments. […] read more
Shadowproof14 hours ago
Report On CIA Plans To Kidnap Or Kill Assange Show Clearest Evidence Yet Of Improper Pressure On Prosecutors
A Yahoo! News report on the CIA’s plans to kidnap or kill Assange contains some of the strongest evidence yet that Assange was only charged with crimes because of the agency's thirst for vengeance. The post Report On CIA Plans To Kidnap Or Kill Assange Show Clearest Evidence Yet Of Improper Pressure On Prosecutors appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
Turcopolier14 hours ago
Japan Space Launch
https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/epsilon-raise-2-others/?fbclid=IwAR0PYN2Vs4OpUtiZ56I9FRH9xPjCu4KCuUKruVTQNIPyqK1sHkVI61KkT8Y 92 total views, 92 views today read more
Gregory Mannarino, "AM/PM 9/30/21"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 9/30/21: *"The Economy Is Cratering Faster"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ Gregory Mannarino, PM 9/30/21: *"Yellen Warns Again And Stocks Fall"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
the daily howler13 hours ago
STOPPED MAKING SENSE: Exciting behavior by the Post!
*THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021* *What we've been talking about:* We believe we've referred, in recent weeks, to the devolving nature of the Washington Post. We've been especially struck by the strange, developing contrast between its still-traditional print edition and its increasingly tabloidized web site. That said, a report the Post is pushing today brings this devolution center stage. As we type, the report in question is the Post's MOST READ. Its exciting headline says this: *South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem dismisses conservative website’s claims of extramarital affair with fo... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Did Russian President Putin Bring An ‘Attractive’ Translator With A ‘Wonderful Figure’ To Distract President Trump At The G20?
Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson said interpreters are selected by the Foreign Ministry when requested and that the president has no role in the process. Daria Boyarskaya/east2west news *RT:* *Putin brought ‘attractive’ translator with ‘wonderful figure’ to distract Trump at G20 – bizarre claim by ex-White House aide* Russian President Vladimir Putin brought an attractive female translator to a meeting with Donald Trump at the G20 Summit in Osaka in 2019 as a way to distract his American counterpart, a former White House aide has claimed. In her not-yet-published memoirs, Stephan... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Virus Update: • Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?; • Woman who survived Spanish flu, world war succumbs to COVID; • As deaths rise, vaccine opponents find a foothold in Bosnia. https://t.co/EfJEG2EuAk — The Associated Press (@AP) September 30, 2021 Melbourne's COVID-19 cases hit a pandemic record despite two months of lockdown. Authorities blamed illegal home gatherings to watch the Australian Rules Football Grand Final for the spike https://t.co/JbAwunbHH4 pic.twitter.com/R5x7P1djz4 — Reuters (@Reuters) September 30, 2021 Ecuador prison violence leaves more ... read more
Cop Gets Life in Prison for Using ‘COVID Rules’ to Arrest Woman Before Raping, Killing Her
[image: lockdown rules]A cop used covid lockdown rules to arrest a young woman before he brutally raped her, strangled her, and burned her to death. read more
The gender insanity of the progressive left
Earlier this month Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, notorious for her birdbrained pronouncements, went particularly avian over the issue of who can menstruate, with this tweet. In a subsequent article, Yahoo News pontificated: Ocasio-Cortez isn't the only public face fighting for more trans- and nonbinary-inclusive language. In 2019, the brand Always removed the female symbol on its products to be more inclusive to non-female-identifying customers. Similarly, several trans-affirming period brands have increased their visibility online to raise awareness for non-cisgender menst... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Covid Is Killing Rural Americans at Twice the Rate of Urbanites
Covid has triggered a hospital crisis in rural American that is killing Covid and non-Covid patients. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Russia-Germany media war declared. RT late to the new media game
Russia-Germany media war declared. RT late to the new media game ****News Topic 574***** If YouTube’s block of RT’s German channels is about ‘misinformation’, when will MSNBC & CNN be banned for Russiagate conspiracies? If YouTube’s block of RT’s German channels is about ‘misinformation’, when will MSNBC & CNN be banned for Russiagate conspiracies? Russia […] read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
An F-16 "Thunderbird" with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron approaches show center during the third and final day of the Cleveland National Air Show Sept. 6 in Ohio. (Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers/Air Force) *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Frontline Photos: Sept. 19, 2021* (Military Times). read more
Vaccine Consent Checklist from Britain's National Health Service
This is a lulu! A member of Gab, "LadyWarAnon", writes: Earlier this week, the NHS sent this form out to a majority of Primary and secondary schools (this is from my brother's) in the country for vaccination and tried to retract it minutes later, after they realized an Anti-Vaxx insider at the NHS had dumped a ton of redpills on the consent form. Imagine how much fewer people would take it given everything you read here. (I'm sure their still will be some who mindlessly sign.) But God Bless the insider at NHS who attempted there to at least warn people of the true changes of ... read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Ukraine tries to stop Hungary’s energy deal with Russia
Ukraine tries to stop Hungary’s energy deal with Russia The Duran: Episode 1101 Hungary summons Ukrainian ambassador & blasts Kiev for ‘interfering’ in its internal affairs as row over Russian gas deal heats up Hungary summons Ukrainian ambassador & blasts Kiev for ‘interfering’ in its internal affairs as row over Russian gas deal heats up […] read more
Panama warns of even bigger Haitian migrant surge to come
Yahoo News – Axios Panama foreign minister Erika Mouynes expressed frustration to Axios that the Biden administration seemed caught off guard by the Haitian migrant... The post Panama warns of even bigger Haitian migrant surge to come appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Catfish Eaten Before Being Verified Can’t Qualify for Record
Connecticut Fish and Wildlife wrote in a Facebook post that because it was not able to examine the actual fish, authorities cannot confirm it was a white catfish. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
If the United Nations Charter Was Put To a Vote Today, Would It Pass?: The Thirty-Ninth Newsletter (2021)
30 September 2021 — Tricontinental Rafael Tufiño Figueroa (Puerto Rico), La plena, 1952-54. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Each year in September, the heads of governments come to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to inaugurate a new session of the General Assembly. The area surrounding the … Continue reading If the United Nations Charter Was Put To a Vote Today, Would It Pass?: The Thirty-Ninth Newsletter (2021) read more
Does Tesla Hate Cops? Police Sue as Teslas Keep Running Into Cop Cars on Autopilot
[image: tesla]Five cops in Texas are suing Tesla after being hit by the company's Model X as the federal government probes a dozen similar crashes. read more
MJBizDaily15 hours ago
Lessons from 1,200-plus Canadian retailers: Q&A with Thrive Cannabis exec Bubba Nicholson
Bubba Nicholson is on an epic cannabis adventure across the world’s second-largest country, touring hundreds of licensed recreational marijuana stores in four Canadian provinces in a quest to build brand awareness and glean retail insights. Nicholson is vice president of business development and ethos at Thrive Cannabis, a privately held cannabis grower and concentrates manufacturer […] Lessons from 1,200-plus Canadian retailers: Q&A with Thrive Cannabis exec Bubba Nicholson is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
De-Listed Anti-China Terror Group ‘Rises from the Dead’
*Brian Berletic* | As if by magic, the US de-listed a known Uyghur terrorist organization, paving the way for its legitimacy and financial support from the West. read more
Econlib15 hours ago
Privatize the CBC
Quick, What’s the Fourth Estate? Bet you didn’t know. No fair peeking at Google. Ok, ok, I’ll tell you. The fourth estate consists of newspapers, radio and television stations and other such mass media. Why pray tell are these institutions considered the Fourth Estate? Are there any other “estates?” If so, there ought to be […] The post Privatize the CBC appeared first on Econlib. read more

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