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Welcome Back to Pottersville16 hours ago

Is Steve Bannon a Sacrificial Lamb?

It may sound like a ridiculous question, given Bannon's criminal history and one only need look back at his role in the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal, the We Build the Wall scam (which got him arrested summer last year on a superyacht worth $28,000,000 and owned by a shady Chinese billionaire), all the way down to his obvious involvement in last January's failed sacking of the Capitol. Now Bannon's in hot water again for having defied a Congressional subpoena and, after months, resulting in the DOJ having a warrant sworn out for his arrest on Friday. In one of thos... read more

musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago

Nice boys don’t ask questions like that said the minister (a repeat post)

The following post was written about seven years ago, but remains relevant today. As a person of faith, we should not shy away from askng questions. I truly love the encouraged dialogue in the Brown family. Earlier this week, Dan … Continue reading → read more

Bayou Renaissance Man16 hours ago

Sunday morning music

Last week we heard the sad news that Graeme Edge, co-founder of and drummer for the fabled rock band The Moody Blues, had died at the age of 80. Edge was the "poet laureate" of the group, composing a number of "songs" that were really poetry set to a musical background. I hesitate to describe any music as "mystical", because mysticism is not about music at all, but something much deeper. Nevertheless, in terms of the modern misuse of that term, you could call Edge the "mystic" of the Moody Blues. His influence can be seen and heard not only in the music and poetry he compose... read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

These American Military Victories Top the History Books

*Robert Farley* *U.S. Military History, * From the Battle of Yorktown to Operation Overlord *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Since the Revolutionary War, the greatest American military successes have depended on careful, long-range planning, the organization of assets and the commitment to overwhelming the enemy. The American genius for war, to the extent that it exists, lies in the ability to build advantage so that genius, heroism and chance on the battlefield don’t need to play decisive roles. Is there an American way of war? The question evokes deep controversy, not least... read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

America Reactivated Its Iowa-Class Battleships to Bombard Korea’s Shores

*Robert Farley* *Korean War, Asia-Pacific* However, the overall impact of their presence is difficult to assess. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *By 1958, all four Iowas had returned to the reserve fleet. Although they performed their shore bombardment role effectively, but not really any more effectively than the smaller, cheaper heavy cruisers. The manning requirements were significant, however, making them very expensive ships to operate for extended periods of time. The navy would only reactivate one of the four (USS *New Jersey*) for the Vietnam War, and only in partial s... read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

Innovation: The Us Navy Needs It Now More than Ever

*James Holmes* *US Navy, World* Two cents on military innovation from philosophy’s odd couple: change needn’t be an ordeal. *Here's What You Need to Remember:*In short, top leaders need to shape a venturesome culture within the U.S. Navy, unlocking mariners’ energy and ingenuity. And they need to do so without becoming a stern bureaucratic taskmaster—and squelching precisely the impulse they want to nurture. Where should military potentates turn for guidance? The business world furnishes insight, hence its popularity at the Pentagon. Military innovation is all the rage in U.S. ... read more

The New Dark Age17 hours ago

Reflections on Events in Afghanistan-34

The information war is so intense nowadays that unsung melodies are often more alluring that the sung ones. The lines from English poet Shelley’s famous ode To a Skylark come to mind — ‘In the broad day-light / Thou art unseen, but yet I hear thy shrill delight…’ read more

The New Dark Age17 hours ago

UK Crony Capitalism: We don’t have a written constitution

Until now, we haven’t seen the need for binding rules. We’ve relied on self-restraint. We’ve trusted politicians to behave themselves. We’ve assumed that only ‘good chaps’ – as Lord Hennessy memorably put it – will rise to high office. And those good chaps won’t need to be told how to behave. Being good chaps, they will know what the rules are and they will obey them. read more

naked capitalism17 hours ago

Links 11/14/2021

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The Rio Times17 hours ago

Legislative elections today could define the political future of Argentina

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina will hold this Sunday (14) legislative elections that are key for the ruling coalition's political future and of the Peronist president Alberto Fernández, who, after almost two years in office, is showing strong wear and tear amid a deep economic crisis. The Fernández government seeks to retain its legislative […] The post Legislative elections today could define the political future of Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago

Sunny Day Sticking Your Arms Away

1943 By Cathy Jameson Growing up, I loved Sesame Street. Blessed to receive a toy that was the actual Sesame Street street, it was a perfect Fisher Price toy that sparked playtime fun. When I became a parent, my children... Related Stories - New Anti-Vaxxer - Be Not Afraid - Access Not Denied read more

naked capitalism17 hours ago

Naked Capitalism: A Personal Legacy

Long-standing reader ChiGal describes how Naked Capitalism demonstrates that there is yet a flicker of humanity in the land. read more

Climate Collections17 hours ago

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 316 – 2021

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Real Climate Science18 hours ago

Steam Is The New Smoke

Western politicians are too corrupt, ignorant and weak to stand up for their own countries, and we now rely on developing nations like India to protect us from our own leaders. “Smoke billows from the cooling towers of a coal-fired … Continue reading → read more

Socio-Economics History Blog18 hours ago

China THREATENS Australia With a ‘Heavy Attack’ And Warns Allied Forces ‘Better Be Prepared to Sacrifice’ in Defence of Taiwan After Peter Dutton Confirmed We Would Join the US in Protecting the Island

China THREATENS Australia With a ‘Heavy Attack’ And Warns Allied Forces ‘Better Be Prepared to Sacrifice’ in Defence of Taiwan After Peter Dutton Confirmed We Would Join the US in Protecting the Island by ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * China ominously declared it will attack Australia if they come to the aid … read more

Socio-Economics History Blog18 hours ago

Australia Says It’s ‘Inconceivable’ That It Won’t Join the US to Defend Taiwan

Australia Says It’s ‘Inconceivable’ That It Won’t Join the US to Defend Taiwan by Dave DeCamp, https://news.antiwar.com/ Blinken said Wednesday that the US would take ‘action’ if China invaded Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said Saturday that it would be “inconceivable” for Australia not to join the US if it takes action to defend Taiwan in … read more

Next Grand Minimum Profit18 hours ago

The Untold Story on Accounting Consultant Next That You Must Read or Be Left Out

There is a better solution to brand your small business. The one factor is, you will have to do some work. You will have a choice though. You’ll be able to put work into the corporate that you created- the company that’s truly part of your life. Alternatively, you may depart it alone and hope for one of the best. In many ways, working as an worker for an enormous company tends to provde the feeling that you’re simply one other piece to the puzzle. Jobs working for an additional man could make you’re feeling that what you do is … read more

Komando.com21 hours ago

Microsoft is emailing out gift cards (No, it’s not a scam)

Don't delete that email from Microsoft offering a gift card. It's not a scam. read more

naked capitalism18 hours ago

Nurses Don’t Want to Be Hailed as ‘Heroes’ During a Pandemic – They Want More Resources and Support

The public and health care organizations can help nurses now by increasing access to mental health support and providing adequate resources, safe working conditions and organizational transparency. read more

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago

COP26 Ends In Humiliating Failure

By Paul Homewood The UN’s climate agenda has finally hit the buffers in Glasgow. It almost happened in Copenhagen 12 years ago, when developing nations refused to limit their economic growth to satisfy the West. It was only the promise of hundreds of billions of dollars that persuaded them to come along for […] read more

The National Interest18 hours ago

The 'Cold Start' Doctrine Is How India Plans to Take on Pakistan

*Kyle Mizokami* *Indian Military, South Asia* India won't risk letting Pakistan launch the first strike. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For its part, the Indian army plans to immediately take the offensive under a doctrine called “Cold Start*.*” Cold Start envisions rapid mobilization followed by a major offensive into Pakistan before the country can respond with tactical nuclear weapons. The Indian subcontinent is home to two of the largest armies on Earth. Not only are the armies of India and Pakistan both larger in personnel than the U.S. Army, but they have stood at ale... read more

The National Interest18 hours ago

The Royal Navy’s HMS Vanguard Is a Truly Strange Warship

*Robert Farley* *HMS Vanguard, Europe* It played an important ceremonial role. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Although not comparable to its contemporaries of modern design and armament, it was a beautiful ship, and well worthy of service to the royal family. In an effort to take advantage of the superiority of the Royal Navy in World War I, First Sea Lord John “Jackie” Fisher developed a scheme to land British troops in Pomerania, thus directly threatening Berlin and forcing the Germans to withdraw troops from the Western Front. To this end, Fisher authorized the design of... read more

The National Interest18 hours ago

Does the M1 Abrams Tank Have an Edge Against Russia's Armata?

*Charlie Gao* *Tank Warfare, Russia, Europe, United States* Crew survivability doesn't necessarily mean victory. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite its superior APS, the thin armor on the Armata’s turret could be its undoing. An autocannon could potentially knock out the sights of the Armata by shooting through lightly armored cover. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a constant competition to develop better tanks and anti-tank technology. While this was disrupted by the breakup of the Soviet Union and the resulting cuts in defense bu... read more

American Empire Exposed19 hours ago

Named Names of the Covid-19 Bioweapon Genocidal Killers

In lieu of Covid-19 killer vaccines, Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, MD, the acclaimed treating family physician for heads of state, has successfully cured over 6,000Covid-19 patients with a combo of hydroxychloroquine, zinc, quercetin, Vitamin C and Vitamin D as an alternative treatment resulting in a 99% survival rate. While his notable accomplishments have garnered nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom, speaking out publicly against the dangers of the so-called vaccines has caused him to endure daily death threats, character and career assassination a... read more

OrientalReview.org19 hours ago

All Governments Have The Obligation To Defend Their People From Illegal Immigration

The Polish government has an obligation to defend its people from illegal immigration, just as all governments across the world do. People shouldn’t be collectively punished and their suffering become the subject of schadenfreude for others simply because one might dislike the policies that their government carries out in their […] read more

The National Interest19 hours ago

Could an American Great Wall Hold Back the PLA Navy?

*James Holmes* *US Navy, Pacific* Build the wall—and educate the sentries destined to guard it. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: It’s far easier and cheaper to plug a strait, preventing a Chinese ship from exiting the China seas or returning from beyond, than it is to detect, track, and target a U.S. warship traversing the trackless plain that is the Pacific Ocean. Advantage: America. Suppose the United States and its allies erect a “Great Wall in reverse,” deploying anti-ship, anti-aircraft, and anti-submarine armaments on and around the islands constituting the first island... read more

The National Interest19 hours ago

What Could the Nazis Have Done with an Atomic Weapon?

*Robert Farley* *World War II, Europe* Even if the Germans had managed to develop an atomic weapon, delivery would have been a problem. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Nazi Germany could have developed nuclear weapons if it had won the war. It could not develop them as war-winning weapons, both because of the demands of the project and the limitations of early atomic devices. Only the United States could combine the economic resources and the long-time horizon necessary to develop the bomb, while at the same time developing a fleet of bombers capable of delivering it. In th... read more

Virtual Mirage20 hours ago

16 Tons

You load sixteen tons and what do you get? Mitsubishi built “Gunkanjima” (or “Battleship Island” because of its shape). It is formally Hashima Island an abandoned mining community, 9 miles from the city of Nagasaki (where the second bomb fell), in southern Japan. It was featured as a backdrop for the 007 film, Skyfall. […] The post 16 Tons appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

The Duran20 hours ago

Putin Takes Unyielding Stance on Crises in Belarus and Ukraine, Blames Western Policies for Both

Putin Takes Unyielding Stance on Crises in Belarus and Ukraine, Blames Western Policies for Both News Topic 338 Interview with Rossiya TV channel Interview with Rossiya TV channel Pavel Zarubin: Mr President, tensions are escalating on the border between the EU and Belarus. The European Union has already deployed army troops. Moreover, they are building […] read more

The Reference Frame20 hours ago

The absurdly pathetic "result" of COP26

Another summit of the climate psychopaths and their spineless collaborationists ended in Glasgow. The format was the same one that we remembered in dozens of previous summits: 30,000 parasites arrived by private jets and have bullšited about the evil of CO2 emissions for two weeks. The content of their talks was just nonsensical irrelevant gibberish, there was no agreement about anything, the talks had to go to overtime, like always, and some "result" was announced afterwards: Nations including China and India agreed to say something about the "phaseout" of coal while all words that... read more

Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago

Glasgow Summit Ends Amidst Climate of Disappointment

GLASGOW, Nov 14 (IPS) - Developing countries will surely remember the Glasgow climate summit, the most important since 2015, as a fiasco that left them as an afterthought. Read the full story, “Glasgow Summit Ends Amidst Climate of Disappointment”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago

In post-quake Haiti, rebuilding lives and welcoming new ones

Three months after a devastating earthquake struck the south-west of Haiti, a hospital that was largely destroyed has continued to give mothers and their babies the care they need. Read the full story, “In post-quake Haiti, rebuilding lives and welcoming new ones”, on globalissues.org → read more

The Duran20 hours ago

Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald

Steve Brown on Twitter: “46 years ago… may those sailors rest in peace. They weren’t fighting wars or intending to harm others… only doing what they knew best to do. pic.twitter.com/UwTTbg5MtP / Twitter” 46 years ago… may those sailors rest in peace. They weren’t fighting wars or intending to harm others… only doing what they […] read more

The Duran20 hours ago

How Viable Is Solar Power?

The lunatics of the global warming/climate change brigade aside, the West and indeed the entire world is going to have to wean itself off fossil fuels at some point. Opponents of this powerful lobby, especially conservatives, ridicule their claims that alternatives such as wind and wave power are viable, claiming they are actually more expensive, […] read more

Mining Awareness +21 hours ago

Conclusion Revealed COP26 as India Led Coal Con Job; Enough Hot Air to Keep Us Warm this Winter Despite High Energy Costs?

“Cop out (idiomatic) To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, … Continue reading → read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch22 hours ago

A letter to our double jabbed Kiwis……from your un-jabbed fellow Kiwi whanau

By Kiwi4Justice If you are a double jabbed Kiwi, please read this plea from the heart from your un-jabbed fellow Kiwis. Our nation’s future depends on it. We are not asking you to agree with us, we are just asking you to hear us and to remember those great Kiwi traits that we have always … Continue reading A letter to our double jabbed Kiwis……from your un-jabbed fellow Kiwi whanau → read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch22 hours ago

Urgent Message to Humanity

LISTEN AT LINK: https://www.bitchute.com/video/Ex6dvBQqzf7L/?fbclid=IwAR0H5RV1_iQ6-PXrTjtGiiEXPQvmuj5b_0MVDYrETXFpjZAWT42tJW_N2r0 read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch22 hours ago

Why are US hospitals overwhelmed with infant cardiac patients?

Children’s hospitals across the United States are filling up with newborn babies that have serious cardiac issues READ AT THE LINK https://truthwatchnz.is/cv-injection-deaths-injuries/us-children-s-hospitals-now-overwhelmed-with-infant-cardiac-patients Photo: pixabay.com read more

Joe Martin's Ghost20 hours ago

John Kerry Is, Was And Always Be An Ass Hole

Yeah I've gone into rants about the paper a coal industries before but Kerry dating all coal fired plants will be shut down in less than ten years is not just stupid but arrogantly ignorant of how our economy works.These morons ars so stupid that they think power companies are the only consumers of coal. Not one of them can tell you why paper products are so expensive. Neither do they have the read more