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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.

Sunday, November 7, 2021

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11:12 pm MST

Virtual Mirage21 hours ago
Sermonette
St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City Over a week ago LSP had a blog post that reminded me that love of God is measured by our personal purity. No unclean thing can dwell in the presence of God. The litmus test for this is, of course, the example set by Jesus Christ. […] The post Sermonette appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Vaccinating refugees in Indonesia, for the benefit of all
Refugees in Indonesia, many of whom have fled Afghanistan’s mounting crises, have lagged far behind the rest of the population when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. The UN is helping to reverse this trend. Read the full story, “Vaccinating refugees in Indonesia, for the benefit of all”, on globalissues.org → read more
Sunday morning music
A comparison this morning between a dearly loved folk-rock original, released 52 years ago, and a bluegrass reinterpretation of it released some 38 years later. Simon and Garfunkel were legends in the American music industry back in the 1960's. Their final album together, "Bridge Over Troubled Water", was released in 1970. According to Wikipedia, "It was the best-selling album in 1970, 1971 and 1972 and was at that time the best-selling album of all time." One of my favorite tracks from it, which was released as a single the year before the album, is "The Boxer". In 2007... read more
We are just a stone’s throw from martial law
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Learn how the American Banking Cartel has you & your respective (once sovereign) nations by the short and curlies. Observations here in these videos by Joe Imbriano from Fullerton California who is warning folk of imminent martial law & police state enforced restriction of your freedoms. There has… read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, November 7, 2021
LIVESTREAM: Tribute to Wilson Moreira (online) – This Sunday, Sesc Ao Vivo will present the show "Okolofé! Quero Sua Benção", a tribute to the late samba icon Wilson Moreira (photo). The band will honor Moreira, known for samba classics such as "Okolofé", "Goiabada Cascão", and "Deixa Clarear", at 6 PM. Tribute to Wilson Moreira – […] The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, November 7, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Taiwan: Diz-se que mais pessoas morreram de COVID desde o início da vacinação do que durante toda a pandemia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Em 29 de outubro, o Centro de Comando Central de Epidemias (“CECC”) anunciou cinco novos casos confirmados de Covid-19 em Taiwan. Os Centros de Controle de Doenças de Taiwan (“CDC”) relataram quatro mortes pós-vacinação adicionais no mesmo dia. Taiwan lançou sua campanha de vacinação da Covid em 22 de março […] The post Taiwan: Diz-se que mais pessoas morreram de COVID desde o início da vacinação do que durante toda a pandemia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
8 Immigrant Eateries to Try Out in São Paulo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Of all Brazilian metropolises, São Paulo, enables multi-cultural encounters in all dimensions. Apart from the people of African origin who have long been in São Paulo as an enslaved working force, hordes of immigrants from Europe and Japan have settled in São Paulo in the pursuit of work opportunities (primarily in […] The post 8 Immigrant Eateries to Try Out in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Taiwan: More people are said to have died from COVID since the start of vaccination than during the entire pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On October 29, the Central Epidemic Command Centre (“CECC”) announced five new confirmed cases of covid-19 in Taiwan. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) reported four additional post-vaccination deaths on the same day. Taiwan launched its Covid vaccination campaign on March 22, 2021, and since then, 982 people-418 women […] The post Taiwan: More people are said to have died from COVID since the start of vaccination than during the entire pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil Minister of Tourism: Cruise season will be a success
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During a press conference, the Minister discussed the 2021/2022 Cruise Season, which started yesterday. Alongside the Brazilian Cruise Liner Association (CLIA) chairman Marco Ferraz, MSC CEO Adrian Ursilli and Costa Cruises CEO Dario Rustico, Machado Neto highlighted the full potential of the segment in Brazil. "This season will be a […] The post Brazil Minister of Tourism: Cruise season will be a success appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Volkswagen to invest US$1.26 billion in Argentina and Brazil to manufacture new family of cars
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "The region is an important market. In the past 2 years, we achieved a very good position through our consistent restructuring program. Now, we are driving the implementation of our Accelerate plan, strengthening our competitive standing. We proved that we can be profitable despite a low overall market and challenging […] The post Volkswagen to invest US$1.26 billion in Argentina and Brazil to manufacture new family of cars appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Economy Minister: Brazil must exploit its oil before it becomes obsolete
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister said oil wealth must be exploited "before these resources become obsolete in 10, 20 years," with the world's energy matrix shifting in another direction, he said at an event promoted by a trade association. Guedes further said that the wealthiest countries are prioritizing taxation on pollution, but that it […] The post Economy Minister: Brazil must exploit its oil before it becomes obsolete appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
VW Gol model to be discontinued after being manufactured in Brazil for 41 years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The model produced in Brazil for 41 years in different versions will be replaced by the Polo Track as of 2023, a different version of the current Polo which will become the brand's starter car (the cheapest). In its trajectory, it was the sales leader for almost 30 years and […] The post VW Gol model to be discontinued after being manufactured in Brazil for 41 years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil singer Marília Mendonça dies at 26 in plane crash
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Infraero, the plane carrying the performer had taken off at 1:05 PM (Brasília time) from Santa Genoveva airport, in Goiânia. "On Friday, a small aircraft, Beech Aircraft model, crashed in the rural area of Piedade de Caratinga. The BMMG confirms that the aircraft was carrying singer Marília Mendonça […] The post Brazil singer Marília Mendonça dies at 26 in plane crash appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Uruguay appeals to the “need to modernize and sincerify” Mercosur
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay appealed this Friday (5) to the "need for modernity and sincerity" in the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) after learning of Brazil's unilateral decision, announced hours earlier, to lower its import tariffs and, therefore, to adopt an alteration that is still being discussed within the bloc. The Ministry of Foreign […] The post Uruguay appeals to the “need to modernize and sincerify” Mercosur appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com22 hours ago
Cool trick to get your iPhone to warn you right before it rains
Want to get alerts on your iPhone when it's about to rain? Here's how. read more
Gangsters Out Blog23 hours ago
Federal Court Freezes Biden's Vaccine Mandate
BREAKING: Federal Court Freezes Biden Vaccine Mandate Over Possible ‘Grave Statutory And Constitutional’ Issues https://t.co/HtJNsvNRac pic.twitter.com/MPwnP1dWtO — The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) November 6, 2021 The Daily Wire is reporting that "A U.S. federal appeals court issued a stay on Saturday temporarily halting Democrat President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate that would have required companies with at least 100 employees to get vaccinated for the coronavirus or be tested weekly.The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stated the following:" "Before ... read more
GREENIE WATCH23 hours ago
Untitled
* Tesla car breaks down at the worst possible time trapping 10 other cars* * If it had been a conventional car, someone would only have to empty a jerrycan of fuel into it and the problem would have been over immediately* A hi-tech electric car has broken down at the worst possible time trapping motorists for hours inside a shopping centre carpark. Motorists were stuck at the exit of the five-storey Westfield car park in London after the vehicle ran out of charge while trying to exit the building. The story went viral on Reddit after a user, called Henry, posted about the lengthy... read more
Is the BBC biased?23 hours ago
Her Majesty
Here's Jeremy Clarkson, in today's *The Sunday Times*: Greta Thunberg is now kayaking back to the Swedish port where she left her bicycle, having spent the week outside a conference centre in Glasgow, swearing a lot and being interviewed by BBC journalists who fawned like they were soap stars being introduced to the Queen. They didn’t call the annoying little bucket of ego, “Your majesty”, but you could see they were thinking it. Meanwhile, here's what you've been missing this week if you don't watch BBC drama. This comes from the BBC's *Holby City. *[I spotted it via TVEyes]:. *... read more
The NZDF have practiced with international troops as far back as 2015 to ‘quell civil unrest’
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: As far back as 2015 the NZDF has run exercises based on quelling ‘civil unrest’. They practiced with troops from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Pacific and elsewhere. Bit familiar isn’t it? The practice runs, like Event 201. The appearance of the military in the streets of… read more
US Court of Appeals for 5th Circuit Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate Pending Further Action By Court (Nov. 6, 2021)
“Petition for Review of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency Temporary Standard Before Jones, Duncan, and Engelhardt, Circuit Judges. Per … Continue reading → read more
Loss of a fellow doctor due to covid-19: a case of disenfranchised grief? – The BMJ
Loss of a fellow doctor due to covid-19: a case of disenfranchised grief? – The BMJ https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/07/06/loss-of-a-fellow-doctor-due-to-covid-19-a-case-of-disenfranchised-grief/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork read more
Cairns News1 day ago
AGENDA: Grinding America Down, full movie
This video is 1hr 30 min long ……….. ‘Stalin said if I could control Hollywood I could bring down the world’ – former Whitehouse economist Jim Simpson This would be one of the best documentaries we have published and is compulsory viewing for those who are seeking the truth about how the world has ended […] read more
Charles Frith1 day ago
Long Overdue
This has been in draft for so long (2016) that one of the digital clippings had to be removed, and one needed some masking as the person is internationally well known. It took nearly five years to... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more
Using water wisely, Barnaby? Or another dicey deal in the pipeline?
[image: Arm End Golf Course, Barnaby Joyce] Barnaby Joyce has dipped into a water infrastructure fund to grant $5 million to a company well-connected with Tasmania’s Liberal Party elite so they can build a 7km pipeline under Hobart’s Derwent River to water a newly planned, privately owned golf course, reports Callum Foote. read more
COP 26: Methane Madness
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The grandly aspirational announcements getting all the COP 26 press actually have nothing to do with the COP, which is basically a business meeting. Most of these big news events are in reality trivial, such as India saying it will try to hit… read more
IPCC Data: Rising CO2 is 75% Natural
Originally posted on Science Matters: A previous post reprinted later below raised the question Who to Blame for Rising CO? It provided synopses of three studies challenging the IPCC orthodox explanation that humans are the cause by burning fossil fuels. This post brings the research up to date with a 2021 publication by Edwin Berry.… read more
Climate Lobby Crushed Debate
Originally posted on Science Matters: Tim Black writes at Spiked How the climate lobby crushed debate. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Anyone who dissents from stringent climate policies will be branded an enemy of The Science. COP26 is an extravaganza of ideological conformity. From the 30,000 delegates and heads of state… read more
Untitled
* Bigot teacher abuses conservative students* A California high school teacher has been suspended after berating her students during a Zoom class for their parents’ complaints about the school’s distance learning plans. Alissa Piro, who teaches English at San Marcos High School, was caught on video shouting at students and even telling one student that “whites get everything” in response to a question about a white student union. Jace asks before being shouted down by his teacher, “My question is, in this case, where is the white student union, because we need all races for equa... read more
"Warning: Infrastructure Bill Guarantees More Inflation; Minimum Wage Jobs And Inflation A Bad Combo"
*Full screen recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, PM 11/6/21: *"Warning: Infrastructure Bill Guarantees More Inflation; * *Minimum Wage Jobs And Inflation A Bad Combo"* read more
"You Can’t Make This Stuff Up - Crazy Economic News"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, PM 11/6/21: *"You Can’t Make This Stuff Up - Crazy Economic News"* read more
Climatism1 day ago
EYE ROLL: NY Times Hypes Children’s Climate Crusade To Dismantle Racism, Sexism
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Clay Waters ~ The United Nations “climate summit” in Glasgow, known as COP26, continued to draw promotional coverage in the New York Times. Saturday’s story focused on the youth movement: “Unmoved by Climate Promises, Activists Hit Glasgow’s Streets.” Reporters Megan Specia and Stephen Castle committed 1,400 words… read more
November 7th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 292
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post November 7th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 292 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
November 7th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post November 7th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 06 November 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Are Biden & Co. Deliberately Not Fixing the Supply Chain Crisis?
During WW2, if George S. Patton was facing anything resembling today’s supply chain crisis, I’m confident he would have it fixed pretty darn quickly. So why have Biden and Mayor Pete not seemingly done anything to help resolve it? Some have suggested that the crisis is a very deliberate effort to destroy the free market… Continue reading → read more
22 arrested in Spain after unfit food findings
Spanish authorities have arrested more than 20 people as part of an investigation into the discovery of food that could pose a risk to public health. La Guardia Civil arrested 22 people from eight establishments for their roles in the potential sale of 253 tons of food judged not suitable for human consumption in Las... Continue Reading read more
The Devil’s In The Details
By Burt Prelutsky ~ How is it that a state that provided Trump with a 30% margin of victory in 2020 can’t do better than Joe Manchin? Why does Joe Manchin keep getting elected in West Virginia? It’s not that I hate him. I reserve that for senators like Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren […] read more
EYE ROLL: NY Times Hypes Children’s Climate Crusade To Dismantle Racism, Sexism
By Clay Waters ~ The United Nations “climate summit” in Glasgow, known as COP26, continued to draw promotional coverage in the New York Times. Saturday’s story focused on the youth movement: “Unmoved by Climate Promises, Activists Hit Glasgow’s Streets.” Reporters Megan Specia and Stephen Castle committed 1,400 words to the Times’ latest climate change children’s […] read more
November 7, 2021: Reader Tips
I’m more of a dog person but this is pretty hilarious. Your meow-centric or other tips are much appreciated! I have a special request of B A Deplorable Rupertslander, who seems to be a personal treasure trove of old movies, particularly sci-fi ones. In the late 60’s or early 70’s, when I was a little… Continue reading → read more
balance101 day ago
Caesr and his monopoly game
America is more unequal than it has been in a century. The richest 0.1 percent of American families own as much wealth as the lower 90 percent of all American families combined. Between 1979 and 2007, the richest one percent took in 53.9 percent of all income growth. And wealth inequality grew even more dramati c in the wake of the great recession. The richest 7 percent expanded their average neat worth by more than 25 percent between 2009 and 2011, and whites claimed an even larger proportion of American wealth relative to Blacks and Hispanics. Americans have responded wit... read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Bill Gates wants a new billion dollar WHO
from CLG News Heads up: Bill Gates warns of smallpox bioterror attacks and urges world leaders to use ‘germ games’ to prepare –Gates said that the US and the UK will have to spend “tens of billions” on research and development (R&D) to prepare for the next pandemic. [Notice how Bill Gates never asks China to spend […] read more
Iraq assassination attempt against PM al-Kadhimi fails
Iraq assassination attempt against PM al-Kadhimi fails Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, survived a sophisticated assassination attack. It is known that an armed drone laden with explosives tried to kill him. Seven security guards protecting al-Kadhimi were injured in this brazen assassination attempt. Immediately, […] The post Iraq assassination attempt against PM al-Kadhimi fails first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, November 7, 2021
LIVESTREAM: Tribute to Wilson Moreira (online) – This Sunday, Sesc Ao Vivo will present the show "Okolofé! Quero Sua Benção", a tribute to the late samba icon Wilson Moreira (photo). The band will honor Moreira, known for samba classics such as "Okolofé", "Goiabada Cascão", and "Deixa Clarear", at 6 PM. Tribute to Wilson Moreira – […] The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, November 7, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Want a TV that lasts? This brand promises 4 more years of updates (even for older models)
Have one of these streaming devices? Amazon promises at least 4 more years of security updates. read more
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Injunction Blocking OSHA Vaccination Mandate, Administration Must Respond by 5pm Monday November 8th
A three judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Louisiana has temporarily blocked the Biden administration OSHA vaccination mandate [Court Ruling Available Here]. A group of states including Louisiana and Texas along with businesses, religious groups and organizations filed their petition on Friday with the court. The Biden administration […] The post U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Injunction Blocking OSHA Vaccination Mandate, Administration Must Respond by 5pm Monday November 8th appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Mysterious Honey Discovered That Kills All Bacteria Scientists Throw At It
The health benefits of raw, unprocessed honey are well known, but in Australia, scientists recently made a startling discovery – that one particular, obscure type of honey is capable of killing just about everything scientists throw at it, including some of the worst bacteria known to man. The findings were published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (June 2009 edition), and could hold special significance at a time when many of the world’s top antibiotics are failing, especially against resistant “superbugs.” The honey in question is known... read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Most dangerous thing you can do if you’re new to crypto
Are you ready to invest in cryptocurrency? Here are some dangers to avoid. read more
This Is Why The Taliban Will Grow Even More Extreme With Time
Afghan Minister of Refugees Khalil Haqqani speaks during an open-air rally on the outskirts of Kabul on Oct. 3. Hoshang Hashimi/AFP *Foreign Policy:* *With Haqqanis at the Helm, the Taliban Will Grow Even More Extreme* *The Haqqani network has long been the most lethal and vicious element of the Taliban. * Afghanistan’s newly appointed minister of interior and acting minister of refugees each have $5 million bounties on their head for their involvement with international terrorism. Sirajuddin Haqqani and his uncle, Khalil, are members of the Haqqani network, an Afghan Sunni Is... read more
Bloody 2022-2023
I am amazed at the deer-in-the-headlights trance that so many people are in these days. It's very revealing, it really is, both of their low intelligence level and their soul discernment, assuming that they still have souls, recognizing that many of them may have effectively sold their souls long ago for a bowl of porridge, or 30 shekels of silver, just to feel like they were part of something important and were getting ahead in their profession. You know, the little-big man syndrome that leads first to selling out, and then eventually ending up in a spiritual, No Man's wasteland, w... read more
Covid Vaccines Are Losing Significantly Their Effectiveness With Time
*L.A. Times: **Study shows dramatic decline in effectiveness of all three COVID-19 vaccines over time* As the Delta variant became the dominant strain of the coronavirus across the United States, all three COVID-19 vaccines available to Americans lost some of their protective power, with vaccine efficacy among a large group of veterans dropping between 35% and 85%, according to a new study. Researchers who scoured the records of nearly 800,000 U.S. veterans found that in early March, just as the Delta variant was gaining a toehold across American communities, the three vaccines ... read more
Iraqi Prime Minister Survives Drone Assassination Attempt At His Home In Baghdad's Green Zone
FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi casts his vote at the polling station at the Green Zone in Baghdad, as Iraqis go to the polls to vote in the parliamentary election, in Iraq, October 10, 2021. © REUTERS/Ahmed Saad *BBC:* *Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives Baghdad 'assassination attempt'* Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has said he escaped unhurt after an attack on his home in the capital Baghdad. Officials said his residence in the capital's Green Zone was targeted by a drone laden with explosives, in an alleged assassination attempt. Earlier media repo... read more
Alec Baldwin's accidental murder
There has been a lot more talk about the accidental discharge on the movie set of Rust where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer. Rebel News recently posted an interview with a gun specialist with movie experience and so did Real America with Dan Ball. Rebel News explained the difference between a dummy round and a blank. I had never seen a blank before so I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between a blank and a live round. Now I can. A dummy round is like a snap cap It's the same size as a real bullet but won't fire. I was going to make two comments and wil... read more
Your Weekend Open Thread
Your Beloved Blog Editrix Turns Things Over to You, the Readers. Got Something to Say? Well Say It Dammit! read more
A Note About Modern Fascism
Traditional Fascism was defined as an authoritarian government working hand-in-glove with corporations to achieve totalitarian objectives. A centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, using severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. That governmental system didn’t work in the long-term because the underlying principles driving free people rejected government authoritarianism. Fascist […] The post A Note About Modern Fascism appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Energy Secretary’s Answer on Gas Prices Leaves Us SPEECHLESS..!!
Top Viral Media Published November 5, 2021 The post Energy Secretary’s Answer on Gas Prices Leaves Us SPEECHLESS..!! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Cairns News1 day ago
193 UN member states owned as corporate assets of the financial oligarchy
by Lindsey Symonds Yes, it is important to determine the question of who are the families of the sovereign money power that established the Empire of the City of London Corporation on its Joint Stock Co. of the Bank of England 1694. ( If only because all 193 UN member nations are today owned as […] read more
Can America's Aircraft Carriers Survive An All-Out Attack From China
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Bay of Bengal as part of Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) 2021, Oct. 16, 2021. MPX 2021 is a multilateral maritime exercise between the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the Royal Navy, and U.S. maritime forces; focused on naval cooperation, interoperability, and regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas R. Carter). *Asia Times:* * Can US carriers survive an all-out attack from China?* *The PLA can now... read more
Pandemic Disruptions Give Reasons for Optimism
* No one wants to live through a pandemic. * But for those who don’t have a choice, there is a silver lining: pandemics have historically brought about periods of social disruption that have had positive outcomes for the following generations. * There are reasons to be optimistic that we will experience some of that today. read more
Is The U.S. Political, Military And Intelligence Establishment Turning Against President Biden?
President Biden at the Pentagon *Paul Ryder, Counter Punch:* *Biden Defied the Military Establishment: Is the Kennedy-Nixon Rule Still in Effect?* In a 2020 essay, “Removing a president without an election,” I described attempts to remove five presidents in the middle of a term: Franklin Roosevelt, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Kennedy and Nixon, the two presidents whose terms were cut short, had made the mistake of defying the U.S. military establishment, on Cuba and Vietnam respectively. The other eleven modern presidents subordinated themselve... read more
That Little Ol’ Band From Texas
Good documentary here. A couple of standout moments were how much Frank Beard really liked those drugs. And how much local history Texans got while growing up. Anyone know if that’s still the case? One of the problems Canadians have is that they know next to nothing about the history of their own country. It’s… Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier1 day ago
Square Sails and Dipping Lugs – TTG
I ran across an interesting video a few days ago entitled “Square Sail Tacking.” It showed the intricate actions involved in tacking a traditional Shetland Island fishing boat called a sixareen. The name refers to the six oarsman who power … Continue reading → read more
No Safety Advisory From The US Army After Two Soldiersd Die In Rigorous Diving Training Exercises
The Combat Diver Qualification Course is known for its high drop-out rate *Daily Mail:* *US Army FAILS to issue safety advisory after two soldiers die in rigorous diving training exercises at Special Ops course* * The US Army has failed to issue a safety advisory or halt trainings after two Special Forces soldiers died during a diving training exercise * Staff Sgt. Micah Walker, 31, died during the Combat Diver Qualification Course at the Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida, on July 27 * He was found unresponsive during the water-treading segment of the course * Two month... read more
This Country Helped Build North Korea's Mighty Military
*Mark Episkopos* *North Korean Military, Asia* There is an even more direct aspect of external aid to North Korea that goes largely unnoticed in contemporary defense commentary. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As discussed by *The National Interest, *even North Korea's latest Type 88 rifle is clearly modeled after the Soviet-era AK-74. By the same token, a great swathe of North Korea’s air force consists of over 200 Soviet and Russian fighters, notably including the MiG-29, Il-28, and Su-25. As North Korea continues on a missile test spree described by Pyongyang as a “solemn... read more
balance101 day ago
virus-vax-mandate laws/news; Congress created vax monopoly 1986
1) signed into law by President Ronald Reagan: health bill on November 14, 1986 https://www.abc.net.au/news 2009-07-18/govt-created-monopoly-on-swine-flu vaccine/1357990od ……………………. 2) Vaccine Injury Act of 19—Provides that no vaccine manufacturer shall be liable in a civil action for damages arising from a vaccine-related injury or death; amended 10/14/1986 https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/5546 ……………………................................ 3) Mar 07, 2019 · In 1986 the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act was passed in response to a large number of lawsuits filed ... read more
China’s Progress Toward A Nuclear Triad Raising Concerns In The Pentagon
*Defense News:** Pentagon warns of China’s progress toward nuclear triad* MELBOURNE, Australia, and WASHINGTON — China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted a year ago, highlighting a broad and accelerating buildup of military muscle designed to enable Beijing to match or surpass U.S. global power by midcentury, according to a Pentagon report released Wednesday. The Defense Department’s 2021 report, commonly referred to as the “China Military Power Report,” said that “the accelerating pace” of China’s nuclear expansion “may enable” it to have “... read more
America's National Reconnaissance Office Wants Satellite Imagery From Commercial Providers
Satellite imagery shows crowds of people gathered on the tarmac at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan as thousands of people try to exit the country. (Courtesy of Maxar Technologies) *Defense News:* *National Reconnaissance Office wants satellite imagery from commercial providers* WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office is turning to industry for more satellite imagery, issuing a Nov. 3 request for proposals that could see contracts awarded in early 2022. The NRO has long been charged with developing, building and operating the nation’s fleet of spy sat... read more
Only Socialism Can Save The Planet
All of the western media was covering the Greta conference in Glasgow today. Judging from the banners, signs, and speeches in the streets, capitalism must be eradicated and socialism must rule. And of course colonialism is once again to blame. We saw the same tactics during the Vietnam war. read more

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