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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Monday, December 13, 2021

13 December - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

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Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Merry Christmas From Islam
A story you won’t find at the CBC. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Analysis: The reasons why Argentina could be the country most adversely affected by the issuance of digital currencies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is not a question of if, but when. The intense work of a large number of central banks around the world makes it almost a certainty that in the coming years, several of them will issue a digital version of their currency. In addition to a significant challenge for […] The post Analysis: The reasons why Argentina could be the country most adversely affected by the issuance of digital currencies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Nazis Running Rampant In Justin’s Military
The media never tires of ranting about Nazis in the military. Grand Marshall Trudeau had better ramp up recruitment of transgender, black, muslims in wheelchairs, who identify as Indians. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Welcome to the party, pal!
Maybe I’m being too snarky. I generally like the good doctor here, but today’s Diehard award goes to…. Dr. Julie Ponesse- 21st century academia is just another form of tribalism. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Analysis: Is Peronism still the dominant political force in Argentina?
By Rosendo Fraga RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The legislative election in Argentina on November 14 is the fourth consecutive such election lost by Peronism in the province of Buenos Aires since 2009. Half of these defeats have also coincided with those at the national level. As Peronism won two of the last three presidential […] The post Analysis: Is Peronism still the dominant political force in Argentina? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Chile and China advance in work to face desertification and climate change
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Advancing in desertification control and ecological conservation and rehabilitation as measures to combat climate change are part of the agreement between the governments of Chile and China that the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) is currently working on with its counterpart in the Asian nation, the China Forest and Grassland Service. […] The post Chile and China advance in work to face desertification and climate change appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com11 hours ago
iOS update: Apple will notify kids (but not their parents) if they receive nude photos
Are you worried about your kids accessing adult content? Apple has a new feature to try and protect them from it. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Just Imagine, Conservatives Acting Like conservatives!
Hey Erin O’Toole, Rob Ford, Jason Kenney, and a legion of squishy CINOs, if we, the peasants, were to collectively donate our Loonies & Toonies in sufficient volume, would that help you obtain the medical procedure to regain a spine? Directly related: Toby Young Brendan O’Neill Dr. Ros Jones read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
Your Android might be blocked from calling 911 if you have this app
Microsoft Teams is blocking 911 calls from being made on Android devices. Here's how to fix the problem. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
He Hadn’t Had Breakfast Yet
Breitbart- German Court: Remote Worker Who Fell Between Bed and Desk Was Injured While ‘Commuting’ A man who slipped and broke his back while working from home was “commuting” to work during his walk from his bed to his desk, a German court has ruled. According to the court, “the first morning journey from bed… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Inexperienced Drivers Wanted
Real Agriculture- Thousands of truckers prepared to walk due to vaccine mandates, warn Canadian trucking groups The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it estimates that up to 22 thousand Canadian drivers will decide to leave the Canada-U.S. market when the Canadian government’s planned cross-border vaccination mandate takes effect on January 15, 2022. Based on a… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
American airlines reduces flights to Argentina, Brazil and Chile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - American Airlines announced a few days ago that it would reduce its operations on several routes as of March 2022, affected by the lack of aircraft to cover the destinations. Boeing's flagship product, the 787 Dreamliner, has stalled deliveries for nearly a year following production problems with the model. "Without […] The post American airlines reduces flights to Argentina, Brazil and Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
President Biden Continues To Defend His Afghanistan Withdrawal Decision
*Daily Mail:* *Biden defends his disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal AGAIN: President insists 'no one' came up with a plan to pull out 'without anyone getting hurt' and was always against the invasion* * President briefly brought up the military operation in his wife's CBS interview * As a Senator he voted to allow George W. Bush to invade Iraq, Afghanistan * However he opposed deploying additional troops as vice president in 2009 * Biden's oversimplification of the criticism he received on his military withdrawal leaves out national security concerns and accusations he riske... read more
CFACT10 hours ago
Why Governor-elect Youngkin is right to pull Virginia out of RGGI
“RGGI describes itself as a regional market for carbon, but it is really a carbon tax that is fully passed on to ratepayers. It’s a bad deal for Virginians. It’s a bad deal for Virginia businesses. I promised to lower the cost of living in Virginia and this is just the beginning.” — Virginia Governor-elect [...] The post Why Governor-elect Youngkin is right to pull Virginia out of RGGI appeared first on CFACT. read more
Moscow Claims Debris From Soviet Satellite Not a Problem
*Peter Suciu* *Russia, Eurasia* Earth’s orbit has become akin to a cosmic junkyard. Space may be the final frontier, but immediate space around the Earth is full of space debris. This problem became far worse after Russia conducted an anti-satellite weapon test that left a cloud of debris in orbit that could threaten vital satellites and even the International Space Station (ISS). In fact, on November 15, astronauts on the ISS were warned to seek shelter in their docked spacecraft in case of a catastrophic collision as the station passed through the freshly created cloud of debr... read more
naked capitalism11 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/13/2021
~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more
US Prepping For Libya-Style Intervention In Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Amid a bloody civil conflict and increasing great-power competition between the United States and China, there are a number of alarming signs that Ethiopia will become the next Libya – an African nation where the U.S. intervenes militarily under the pretext of stopping an impending genocide. A considerable military buildup is now underway. Last week, the U.S. military announced it was sending over 1,000 National Guard members to nearby Djibouti. This is on top of the special operations forces already sent in November. Perhaps most notably, a government offi... read more
Columbia University Strikers Raise Hell
New York City - Thousands of striking Columbia University graduate student workers are vowing to “shut down” the campus Wednesday with a major picket line aimed at highlighting the university’s threat to fire those who are still on strike by December 10. In a year marked by labor strikes, one of the largest and most contentious is happening at one of the most elite bastions of American higher education. The 3,000 members of the Student Workers of Columbia, members of UAW Local 2110, have been on strike since early November, seeking a livable wage, improved health and dental benefi... read more
South Korea Declares Multilateral Agreement To End Korean War
In a major development in the Korean peace process, South Korea, North Korea, China and the United States have agreed to declare an end to the Korean War. The announcement was made by South Korean president Moon Jae-in on Monday, December 13, who said the four parties to the Korean War agreed “in-principle” to formally declare its end, 71 years after it broke out in 1950. Speaking from Canberra, Australia, during his four-day visit to the country, president Moon Jae-in also pointed out that US hostility towards North Korea was among the reasons why peace talks were held back. Nort... read more
China And Nicaragua To Collaborate On New Multipolar World
China and Nicaragua have resumed diplomatic relations in what Nicaragua’s Presidential Advisor Laureano Ortega Murillo called “a historic date.” The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua announced it had broken diplomatic relations with Taiwan, ceasing to have any contact or official relationship, in a statement by Foreign Minister Denis Moncada before Nicaraguan diplomats and press, on Thursday and effective immediately. Kawsachun News attended the meeting virtually. Foreign Minister Moncada stated: “The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua declares that it recognizes that i... read more
Iran Threatens Sanctions Against US Over Treatment Of Black Americans
The Iranian government vowed today to impose sanctions on the United States over racial and policing issues. Secretary-General of Iran's Human Rights Office Kazem Gharibabadi said the Islamic Republic will publish a list of American entities and individuals involved in human rights abuses. They will then be subject to sanctions from Iran, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported. Gharibabadi did not offer specifics on what the sanctions will entail, but said the move relates to policing issues in the United States, particularly in regard to Black Americans. “Human right... read more
21st Century Wire11 hours ago
New Zealand Man Gets 10 Vaccines for COVID-19
*21WIRE* | Creative plot to evade the country's authoritarian vaccine passport regime. read more
Mining Awareness +11 hours ago
England-Wales: Excess Deaths Were Higher in 1950/51 than 2020/2021
This is winter deaths. However, as will be seen, below, any way that you look at it, the excess deaths … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +11 hours ago
Rep Rashida Tlaib Attended High Priced Private Law school & Wants More Student Debt Paid Off By Taxpayers; Salary is $174,000 Plus Benefits
There were already too many lawyers, before Tlaib finished her undergraduate degree, and she apparently wasn’t law school material, either. … Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier11 hours ago
Idlib Situation – 13 December 2021
Well, pilgrims, the neo-Ottomans (as opposed to good Kemalists) are dug in along Route 5 like ticks on a hound dog’s back. IMO it was a grave error for the R+6 forces not to have made an all-out effort to … Continue reading → read more
"Follow-home robberies" - a new security threat
It seems that big-city criminals have a new technique that's causing problems to police and residents. Los Angeles police are ... warning residents of the continuing trend of follow-home robberies. Suspects in follow-home robberies target victims in affluent areas of Los Angeles, follow them until they are in a remote area and rob them. The Los Angeles Police Department announced a "Follow Home Task Force" on Nov. 23 in response to the crimes. Police are investigating a video of one such alleged incident, where a group of reported thieves wearing "police-type" gear attacked a... read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Wrong again Biden: Tornadoes are weather, not climate
These tornadoes were tragic, but were natural weather, not climate. The post Wrong again Biden: Tornadoes are weather, not climate appeared first on CFACT. read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
5 MEPs Hit Back Against Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Mandatory Vaccination Edict
*21WIRE* | Rebel MEPs hit back against Brussels new totalitarian medical apartheid and bio-surveillance regime. read more
IER12 hours ago
Tom Pyle on Schweitzer Drive
Historically, electric utilities independently determined their generation portfolio based on customer demand, local resources, available technologies, agreements with neighboring utilities,… The post Tom Pyle on Schweitzer Drive appeared first on IER. read more
IER13 hours ago
The Department of Energy Does Not Want to Follow the Law
One of the President’s most important jobs is to “take Care that the Laws are faithfully executed” as it says… The post The Department of Energy Does Not Want to Follow the Law appeared first on IER. read more
AltHealthWorks.com13 hours ago
Bizarre Fruit Found in the Midwest is the Strongest Against Cancer Cells on Two Continents, Study Finds
Tropical fruits provide some of the best nutrition and disease-fighting power of any foods on Earth, but if you live in the Midwestern part of the United States or other less-than-tropical areas, you probably have only eaten them through shipments from out-of-state. But there’s at least one lesser known tropical-style fruit that may be growing in your backyard right now, even if you live in a traditionally colder climate. The Paw Paw fruit is not very well known among the mainstream, but people have enjoyed it, and the myriad health benefits it provides, for many decades. Also calle... read more
Adrienne's Corner11 hours ago
It's time to start living again...
*and that includes taking care of yourself and spreading good information to others.* By others, I mean those who are willing to listen. It's a waste of time to spend energy on *those who are hypnotized.* I'm aware it may be painful, since many of those hypnotized may be members of your family or close friends. Hopefully, the article I will be linking will give you enough ammunition and may act as a wakeup call for the people mired in disinformation. I'm not a fan of re-inventing the wheel, so please carefully read this important article. *Ron DeSantis’ Newly Appointed Surgeon ... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Taliban Pleads With Washington To Show 'Mercy And Compassion' And Release $10bn In Funds Frozen
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (pictured in September) has made a plea to the US and the West to show 'mercy and compassion' by releasing $10billion in funds frozen when the group seized Afghanistan to help the country's citizens in dire need of aid *Daily Mail:* *Taliban pleads with Washington to show 'mercy and compassion' and release $10bn in funds frozen when it seized control of Afghanistan* * Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has spoken in a rare interview * He made the plea to the West amid dire economic circumstances in Afghanistan * The country w... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Thousands Without Heat, Water After Tornadoes Kill Dozens
Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed several dozen people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer. read more
UK system is whitewashing another murder of a Czech national
In 1940, Czechoslovak and Polish pilots were providing the U.K. with vital help needed to prevail in the Battle of Britain. Many of these very skillful young men sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Britain. By 2016, the U.K. was considered a soulmate, as the first EU member that actually left the non-democratic organization that is crippling Europe as we have known it for over 1,000 years. Milions of Czechs (members of the most Euroskeptical nation in the EU) thought that "je suis Britons". There were other moments of sympathy... Which was never mutual, as we should have learn... read more
The SR-91 Aurora Was a Real Plane, Just Not the One We Thought
*Trevor Filseth* *U.S. Military, Global* [image: SR-91] A lesson in how rumors about a real project can go in a entirely different direction. *Here's What You Need to Know: *In *Skunk Works*, a 1994 book written by Ben Rich, the legendary Lockheed department’s former director, he indicated that “Aurora” had been a codename for the B-2 Spirit, which took its first flight in the late 1980s and entered service in 1997. The SR-71 Blackbird, which first took to the skies in 1964, was for decades the world’s fastest plane, setting an official record of 2,193 miles per hour—more than t... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
World Health Organization Says Omicron Poses 'Very High' Risk But Data On Severity Limited (Update)
*Reuter:* *Omicron Poses 'Very High' Risk but Data on Severity Limited* GENEVA (Reuters) - The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a "very high" global risk, with some evidence that it evades vaccine protection but clinical data on its severity is limited, the World Health Organization says. Considerable uncertainties surround Omicron, first detected last month in southern Africa and Hong Kong, whose mutations may lead to higher transmissibility and more cases of COVID-19 disease, the WHO said in a technical brief issued on Sunday. "The ov... read more
“It’s Lies Built on Top of Lies… All of These Tyrannical Measures are Nonsensical… We’re Not in a Pandemic Emergency Anymore” – Dr. Naomi Wolf
Gateway Pundit – by Joe Hoft The below video was pointed out by Citizen Free Press which recommends focussing on the last 3 minutes. Dr. Naomi Wolf,... The post “It’s Lies Built on Top of Lies… All of These Tyrannical Measures are Nonsensical… We’re Not in a Pandemic Emergency Anymore” – Dr. Naomi Wolf appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
ClimateRealism12 hours ago
Sorry, President Joe, Your Claim That Climate Change Is Making Tornadoes Worse Is False
In the aftermath of the terrible, deadly multiple tornado strikes across Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee on December 10, President Joe Biden wasted no time in linking the recent tornado disaster in Kentucky to climate change. During his Saturday morning media briefing discussing the tragedy, Biden responded to a question asking if the time […] The post Sorry, President Joe, Your Claim That Climate Change Is Making Tornadoes Worse Is False appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
New Jersey government, destroying childhood
Criminal New Jersey government, United States, destroying childhood. IT IS REVOLTING!!! "Dear Santa Claus, I don't want games or toys. Just give me the Covid... The post New Jersey government, destroying childhood appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
160,000 Side Effects From Pfizer COVID Vaccine Recorded In Initial Months Of Rollout Reveals FDA Documents
Great Game India Documents released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveal that drugmaker Pfizer recorded nearly 160,000 adverse reactions to its Covid-19 vaccine in the... The post 160,000 Side Effects From Pfizer COVID Vaccine Recorded In Initial Months Of Rollout Reveals FDA Documents appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
The only way to deal effectively with a pandemic is socialistic.
Eric Zuesse PRELIMINARY, TO DEFINE “SOCIALISM”: The two extremes of ideology are libertarianism (anarchy) versus government (socialism). (Pure embodiments of either are rare if not non-existent.) A democratic government represents the public; an aristocratic government represents the wealthiest 0.1% as its actual dictators and beneficiaries. The two types of libertarianism are: the pure form, in […] read more
History Dies In Junk Science
Severe winter tornadoes have been declining for 70 years. But facts never interfere with Washington Post Junk Science read more
Norway’s Power Surplus Disappearing Rapidly
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood This small note appeared on the Energy Market Price website today: Norway’s power production surplus is expected to fall significantly by 2026, with the south of the country moving into deficit owing to rapidly increasing demand, power grid operator Statnett said… read more
BBC Uphold My Complaint About Wind Farm Subsidies
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The BBC have censured Justin Rowlatt following my complaint: ? ? The BBC‘s climate editor has been censured for giving viewers an ‘inaccurate impression’ of wind farm subsidies. A viewer complained after Justin Rowlatt reported in June that the offshore wind… read more
As Historical Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Unfolds, The Atlantic Publishes Article Calling Child Sex Trafficking “FAKE”
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist After four victims and multiple other witnesses laid out the case against alleged child sex trafficking mogul Ghislaine... The post As Historical Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Unfolds, The Atlantic Publishes Article Calling Child Sex Trafficking “FAKE” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
DeSantis budget plan contains $8 million to remove illegal immigrants from Florida
Fox News Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a program to contract with private companies to transport and remove illegal immigrants from the state.... The post DeSantis budget plan contains $8 million to remove illegal immigrants from Florida appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Chris Wallace leaves Fox News for CNN+, CNN’s, soon to launch, streaming service
Chris Wallace leaves Fox News for CNN+, CNN’s, soon to launch, streaming service ***News Topic 657*** ‘Sooo when does he start at CNN’? Reactions to Chris Wallace announcing he’s leaving Fox News are ALL across the board ‘Sooo when does he start at CNN’? Reactions to Chris Wallace announcing he’s leaving Fox News are ALL […] read more
ClimateRealism13 hours ago
Thank Global Warming for Record Lack of Tornadoes – But Some Still Occur
The Biden administration and climate activists are blaming global warming for the tragic and deadly tornado outbreak this weekend. In reality, objective scientific data show tornadoes – and especially violent and deadly tornadoes – are becoming much less frequent and severe as the Earth modestly warms. Global warming won’t make all strong tornadoes disappear, but […] The post Thank Global Warming for Record Lack of Tornadoes – But Some Still Occur appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The Aviationist13 hours ago
Let’s Talk About The Secretive RQ-170 Sentinel Photographed In Flight Over California Desert Recently
[image: RQ-170] The drone, apparently in a test configuration, was spotted over the desert south of Edwards Air Force Base. The secretive RQ-170 Sentinel low-observable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, also known as the “Beast of Kandahar” (from where [...] The post Let’s Talk About The Secretive RQ-170 Sentinel Photographed In Flight Over California Desert Recently appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Lawfare14 hours ago
Securing U.S. Democracy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken participates in a virtual discussion as part of the Summit for Democracy on Dec. 8. (State Department photo by Freddie Everett) With President Biden’s first democracy summit completed last week, the next steps will be continuing the dialogue the convening has generated and turning sights on implementing initiatives announced at and prompted by the conference. Given the national and international state of affairs, the summit performed a useful function by providing a high-level platform for devoting attention to the global implications of democrati... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Omicron Variant Quickly Spreading Throughout The U.S. -- News Updates December 13, 2021
*Daily Mail: **US Omicron cases TRIPLE to 159 with new COVID variant now in 30 states as UK records first death, US deaths near 800,000 and one in 100 Americans aged 65 and up is confirmed to have died of virus* * The Omicron variant has now been detected in 30 U.S. states, with over 150 confirmed cases * Initial data shows the Covid vaccine are not as effective against the new strain, and officials urge Americans to get booster shots The Omicron variant is continuing its spread across the U.S., now being confirmed over 150 times in 30 U.S. states. Over the weekend, five U.S.... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Paraguay’s economic challenges analyzed by former Finance Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Lea Giménez was the first woman to hold the position of Paraguay's Finance Minister and in the ABC TV show "Líderes," she talked about the economic challenges the government that will take office in 2023 will be facing and her projections for the economy in 2022. Giménez said that when […] The post Paraguay’s economic challenges analyzed by former Finance Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
California cannabis business Glass House borrowing up to $100 million
Vertically integrated California cannabis company Glass House Brands is borrowing up to $100 million to retrofit its recently acquired California greenhouse and more. California cannabis business Glass House borrowing up to $100 million is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Britain Battles Omicron 'Tidal Wave' As Infections Double Every Two To Three Days
*Daily Mail: **UK Omicron cases jump 50% in 24 hours to almost 5,000 but overall daily Covid infections rise by just 6% to 54,661 as hospitalisations creep upwards, Boris confirms first death from mutant strain and first day of booster drive descends into chaos* * The Prime Minister revealed the death on a visit to a vaccination clinic in Paddington, west London * Extra NHS staff and the army will be called to help deliver booster jabs to those eligible across the nation * Boris Johnson said that every adult in the UK will be able to book a booster before the end of this year ... read more
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Umair Haque reminds us that the COVID pandemic is far from over, while Julie Bosman, Amy Harmon and Albert Sun discuss the escalating U.S. death toll which now includes one of every hundred Americans over 65. Will Stone, Jesse Bloom and Sarah Cobey, and Carl Zimmer and Andrew Jacobs each offer summaries of the current state of knowledge surrounding the Omicron COVID variant. Bruce Arthur writes that booster vaccinations are a necessary but not sufficient response to a variant that spreads far more quickly and easily, while Holly McKenzi... read more
The XB-70 Valkyrie: The Strategic Bomber That Never Was
*Trevor Filseth* *Military Affairs, United States* Changes in technology can sometimes render an entire plane obsolete before its even ready for flight. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Through the 1950s, Soviet air defenses pivoted from interceptor fighters to *missiles—*and, particularly after the Soviets’ successful downing of a U-2 spy plane on May 1, 1960, it became clear that it would be much harder for the Valkyrie to outrun these. During the 1950s, as the Cold War loomed large, both the United States and the Soviet Union made plans to deliver nuclear warheads toward o... read more
A Guide to the People’s Liberation Army’s Diverse Nuclear Forces
*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Asia* Satellite imagery and missile tests reveal that Beijing is undertaking a massive quantitative expansion of the PLA nuclear forces, following longer-running efforts to improve and diversify said forces. China’s nuclear forces have attracted increasing concern in Washington despite its vastly smaller size than those of the U.S. military. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was long estimated to dispose of nuclear warheads in the low hundreds, compared to the over 1,500 actively deployed nuclear weapons of the U.S. military, which has many more held i... read more
The Ghost of Ukraine’s Future
*Douglas Macgregor, George Beebe* *Ukraine, Europe* Vladimir Putin would probably prefer to find an alternative way to derail a U.S. alliance with Ukraine if Biden is prepared to bargain. But if Washington refuses to recognize that Russian redline, he may well be prepared to fight—and there is not much the United States could do to stop him. What happens if Washington attempts to force Russia into concessions over Ukraine through a Reaganesque display of strength, when in fact the United States has a comparatively weak hand to play? That is the unenviable situation that Presiden... read more
China’s Nuclear Arsenal Is At Least Doubling in Size—But Under What Circumstances Would Beijing Actually Use It?
*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Asia* Beijing could greatly expand its deterrence plan in the coming decade. China has long maintained a much smaller nuclear arsenal than Russia or the United States for ‘minimum deterrence,’ meaning it had just enough nuclear firepower to assure Beijing’s retaliatory strike could still inflict unacceptable devastation. The United States for example actively deploys 1,550 nuclear warheads and has many more in reserve. Meanwhile, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) inventory is estimated to count in the low hundreds. China’s stance was underlined by ... read more
Will Great Power Competition Sideline America’s Most Agile Surgical Teams?
*Jenna Biter* *Great Power Competition, Eurasia* As the United States looks to Asia, ARSC teams should be a planned option within the U.S. military’s spectrum of medical capabilities that are utilized when the mission requires their agility rather than as an ad hoc stopgap. The 9/11 terrorist attacks kicked off the United States’ Middle Eastern wars and diverted its attention from China’s burgeoning restlessness. But events of the past decade—Xi Jinping’s ascension and Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Crimea—reanimated the great power narrative. With the recent withdrawal from Afg... read more
Econlib13 hours ago
Ancient Wisdom on Climate and Society, Part 2
Physiologist Jared Diamond’s 1997 Guns, Germs, and Steel. The Fates of Human Societies is a rare publishing phenomenon. An ambitious yet accessible study on the development of human civilization, it won a Pulitzer Prize, sold over a million copies, was translated into 36 languages, turned up on college reading lists everywhere, and was eventually made […] The post Ancient Wisdom on Climate and Society, Part 2 appeared first on Econlib. read more
MintPress News13 hours ago
Chris Hedges: The Execution of Julian Assange
He committed empire’s greatest sin. He exposed it as a criminal enterprise. He documented its lies, callous disregard for human life, rampant corruption and innumerable war crimes. And empires always kill those who inflict deep and serious wounds. The post Chris Hedges: The Execution of Julian Assange appeared first on MintPress News. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
The mindless media should do their job when Biden weaponizes natural tornadoes
"All I know is that the intensity of the weather across the board has some impacts as a consequence of the warming of the planet and climate change," Biden said. "The fact is that we all know everything is more intense when the climate is warming. Everything. And obviously, it has some impact here.” The post The mindless media should do their job when Biden weaponizes natural tornadoes appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Hostage’s family delivers food to Paraguayan EPP guerrillas seeking exchange
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Reimer, 24, was kidnapped in the town of Santa Rosa del Aguaray, in the department of San Pedro, along with three other people who were released a few hours later. To release the last hostage, the guerrillas demanded the distribution of food in 20 communities within a week. The family […] The post Hostage’s family delivers food to Paraguayan EPP guerrillas seeking exchange appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
When will Israel stop torturing Palestinian prisoners?
Israel is a signatory to the Convention Against Torture and yet it continues to torture Palestinians – like Mohammed El-Halabi – with impunity. El-Halabi is the director of the Gaza branch of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian aid organization. He was nevertheless subjected to 52 days of interrogation and torture... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Paraguay, Puerto Rico and Venezuela among Miss Universe semifinalists
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to these three young women, among the main favorites to win the beauty pageant, participants from Panama and Colombia also qualified for the semifinals. The representatives of the United States, Bahamas, France, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, India, Philippines, Aruba, South Africa and Vietnam will be the remaining competitors. […] The post Paraguay, Puerto Rico and Venezuela among Miss Universe semifinalists appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com13 hours ago
There are 4 kinds of Live Photos on your iPhone – How to try them all
Want to learn how to use Apple's Live Photos? Here's how to try the four different options. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Awards and balance of International Film Festival of Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There were over 60 feature and several short films from countries in all continents at the 2021 Cinemateca festival, which ended on Sunday. Following a film festival is like touring a city in a limited and insufficient amount of time: the city is offered in its entirety, but each traveler […] The post Awards and balance of International Film Festival of Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Waking Times15 hours ago
The Digital Dehumanisation of Mankind
*Julian Rose* - G tuard your precious, responsive souls with your very life. Never let them be technologically enslaved. read more
Waking Times15 hours ago
CIA’s Extraordinary Role Influencing Liberal Media Outlets Daily Kos, The Daily Beast, Rolling Stone
*Dick Russell* - The liberal blogs have employed the signature trope of portraying opposition to official theology as the dangerous product of right-wing extremism. read more
Biden’s Summit for Democracies Betrayed U.S. Interests
*Mark Episkopos* *Summit for Democracy, World* The summit was billed by the Biden administration as a global rallying point for democracies united around shared values and a common vision for the future. What emerges instead is a jumbled affair, as strategically wrongheaded as it is morally dubious. The Biden administration gathered participants from over 100 countries on Thursday for a virtual “Summit for Democracy“ organized around three themes: “defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights.” In the summit’s opening speech, Pr... read more
This Tesla Model X Comes With Some Unusual Accessories—Machine Guns
*Peter Suciu* *Gun, * And it doesn't stop there. The vehicle also received a full-service coffee bar, complete with a full Marzocco GS3 espresso machine, and was fitted with room for canned coffee in the rear hatch. James Bond doesn't drive a Tesla, at least not yet. And while the electric vehicles (EVs) haven't appeared in the popular *Fast & Furious *series either, there is now a modified Tesla Model X that would be at home in either movie franchise. The folks at YouTube channel FullMag added a super cool accessory to the car, and it is one that would be ideal for a well-dress... read more
Balkinization13 hours ago
Thinking About Non-Roe
Based on the commentary so far, I’m not convinced anyone has a firm grasp on the consequences that would follow should the Supreme Court use the *Dobbs* case to overrule *Roe v. Wade*. This is not meant as a criticism, only to point out the likelihood that there could be many unexpected effects. Perhaps it is inherently difficult to think through the implications of changing a longstanding legal reality on which so many millions of people have relied for so long. (I’ll note I’m happy to learn about scholarship which has already made the points I detail below). Certainly some... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
WHO Says No Deaths Have Been Reported As A Result Of The Omicron Variant To Date
*Epcoh Times:* *WHO: No Deaths Reported as a Result of Omicron Variant to Date* The World Health Organization (WHO) says it hasn’t documented any deaths yet from the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes COVID-19. “For Omicron, we have not had any deaths reported, but it is still early in the clinical course of the disease and this may change.” the WHO told The Epoch Times. When reached for comment by The Epoch Times, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent its report on the Omicron variant in the United States for Dec. 1 t... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Vicente Fernández, Revered Mexican Singer, Dies at 81
His music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders. read more
Argentina: Further Developments in the Irma Rick Abduction Case
*Argentina: Further Developments in the Irma Rick Abduction Case* *By Luis Burgos (FAO/ICOU)* One can count - on the fingers of one's hand - the number of UFO cases in which the Justice Ministry has played a part. But when it has occurred, the cases acquire unexpected dimensions, for it is no longer up to UFOs or journalists to research - but up to a given court and a judge or prosecutor assuming the roles of actors in charge of shedding light on the matter. In it, policemen, physicians, experts, etc. will play a part, striving to gather the greatest possible amount of evidence... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did Boris Johnson Cover CCTV Cameras With Plastic Bags?
Social media users attempted to add an extra layer of controversy to this news story. read more
Rising Suicides Shine Spotlight on Malawi's Mental Health Burden
Lilongwe, Malawi, Dec 13 (IPS) - When a former deputy speaker of Parliament shot himself dead within the National Assembly buildings in Lilongwe in September 2021, it shook Malawi. It also turned attention to the mental health burden in the country. Read the full story, “Rising Suicides Shine Spotlight on Malawi's Mental Health Burden”, on globalissues.org → read more
CPJ’s Census on Jailed Journalists Reveals Distressing “Intolerance of Independent Journalism”
New York, Dec 13 (IPS) - Governments are determined to control information and are prepared to imprison journalists to achieve this mission, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said following the release of their annual global census tracking journalists who were imprisoned and killed in 2021. Read the full story, “CPJ’s Census on Jailed Journalists Reveals Distressing “Intolerance of Independent Journalism””, on globalissues.org → read more
Investing $1 per person annually could save 7 million lives in low, lower-middle income nations
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that close to seven million deaths could be prevented by 2030, if low and lower-middle income countries were to make an additional investment of less than a dollar per person each year, in the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Read the full story, “Investing $1 per person annually could save 7 million lives in low, lower-middle income nations”, on globalissues.org → read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
With The Push of a Button
Reuters- Brazil health ministry website hit by hackers, vaccination data targeted The message, which included e-mail and Telegram contact info, had been removed by Friday afternoon, but the web page was still down, while user data in the ConectSUS app that provides Brazilians with vaccination certificates had disappeared. read more
As Historical Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Unfolds, The Atlantic Publishes Article Calling Child Sex Trafficking “FAKE”
[image: the atlantic]The fact is the US does have a child sex-trafficking problem and contrary to what the tone-deaf piece in The Atlantic claims, it is certainly not "FAKE." read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Hospitals Abandon Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement to Ease Staffing Shortages
Following a federal court decision blocking Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers, some hospitals have suspended their vaccine requirements. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Pandemic of the vaccinated
As we have all been reminded ad nauseum, Vaxx passports were said to be critical to ending the pandemic. For some reason, these Spanish health care workers did not get that memo. All of the professionals had been fully vaccinated—including with booster shots. Sur reported on Monday that the health workers who attended the Christmas… Continue reading → read more
Food & Water Watch14 hours ago
Environmental Groups File FOIA Request Over Interior Secretary’s Illegal Sale of Public Waters to Oil and Gas Industry
Legal Memo Proves Biden Administration Knew It Wasn’t Legally Forced to Conduct Sale Before Claiming It Was The post Environmental Groups File FOIA Request Over Interior Secretary’s Illegal Sale of Public Waters to Oil and Gas Industry appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Love on Fire
13 December 2021 When I read this poem by Dimakatso Sedite, it just blew me away, so much so that I’ve given it a page all on its own! To my mind, this is what poetry is all about. I think I’m in love with Dimakatso. B LOVE ON FIRE by Dimakatso Sedite I love … Continue reading Love on Fire read more
Researchers Claim Hospitalizations, Mortality Cut In Half After City Offered Ivermectin To Everyone Pre-Vaccine
[image: ivermectin]Early on in the pandemic, before the vaccines were available, the Southern Brazilian city of Itajai offered Ivermectin as a prophylaxis against the disease. read more
How Did LaRouche Discover the Measure of a Human Economy?
Brian Lantz takes you back to the early 1970’s as Lyndon LaRouche put his ideas of the anti-entropic development in the universe into practice. LaRouche recruited a movement to combat the economic suicide initiated by Richard Nixon, whose 1971 actions, let the Globalists take control of our nation credit. read more
LaRouche: Only a Four-Power Agreement Can Defeat the “Globalist” World Empire
During the 2007-09 depression collapse, Lyndon LaRouche understood that the power of the “globalist” world financial empire–which is today’s form of the British empire–was so great, that no single nation-state had the strength to destroy it. Even the United States, the world’s most powerful nation-state, could not by itself crush this world empire. read more
"The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia"
That's how the BBC headlines an article about Nigeria's "Black Axe" criminal fraternity, which has spread worldwide and - if the report is to be believed - rivals the Sicilian/Italian Mafia or Japan's Yakuza as an umbrella organization for crime and violence. The article is very long, and contains (in my opinion) more hype than substance, but it's worth reading. Here's a brief excerpt. For two years BBC Africa Eye has been investigating Black Axe, building a network of whistle-blowers, and uncovering several thousand secret documents - leaked from the gang's private communic... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Every Top Democrat Who Accused President Trump Of Russian Collusion Is Getting Paid By Putin
*Daniel Greenfield, FrontPage Mag:* *Schumer, Who Accused Trump of Russian Collusion, is Getting Paid by Putin* *So is every top Democrat who accused President Trump of Russian collusion. * “A single, ominous question now hangs over the White House: What could possibly cause President Trump to put the interests of Russia over those of the United States?” Senator Schumer insinuated in 2018. Why is Schumer putting Russia’s interests ahead of those of the United States by blocking Nord Stream 2 sanctions on Putin’s pet pipeline into Europe? Schumer, along with a number of othe... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 13
1916 British made diversionary attack at Sannaiyat and took Hai in offensive to retake Kut from Ottomans 1920 Churchill argued at cabinet meeting that British should withdraw to Basra province to save money in Mesopotamia (Musings On Iraq Churchill In His Own Words On Mesopotamia/Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) 1952 Army withdrawn from streets to put down protests 1994 KDP and PUK went back to war ending shortlive... read more
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From Jenna Orkin Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Spotlights Phone Ban Scientists Find Bacteria That Eat and Breathe Electricity California Vineyards Use Owls Instead of Pesticides A century of tragedy: How the car and gas industry knew about the health risks of leaded fuel but sold it for 100 years anyway Harnessing the energy of the ocean to power homes, planes and whisky distilleries Buildings Made of “Moss-Growing Concrete” Could Remove More CO2 and Air Pollution than Thousands of Trees US, Israel defense chiefs discuss Iran as nuclear talks falter 1. The next age of the in... read more
MintPress News14 hours ago
John Pilger: The Judicial Kidnapping of Julian Assange
What is at stake is both a courageous man’s life and, if we remain silent, the conquest of our intellects and sense of right and wrong: indeed our very humanity. The post John Pilger: The Judicial Kidnapping of Julian Assange appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL: A LIFE OF RADICAL AMAZEMENT, by Julian E. Zelizer
I strongly recommend this new biography of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel by Princeton historical Julian Zelizer. It is of obvious interest to anyone interested in Jewish thought and theology. It is part of the Yale University Press's notable series "Jewish Lives." But what makes it of special interest to a far broader audience is the emphasis on Heschel's involvement in central civil rights struggles of the 1960s. Most people, I suspect, have seen the iconic photograph of him with Martin Luther King, who became very close friends. But Heschel also threw himself into the m... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Bah! Humbug! Italy Bishop Tells Children Santa Doesn’t Exist
A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily publicly apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
STARTING TOMORROW: Our logic, our facts!
*MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021* *Our tribe:* We spend a pretty good chunk of the weekend watching West Side Story (1961). We tried to imagine how the movie may have seemed to the many people who saw it in real time. We were thirteen when it came out; we don't recall going to see it. But how did it seem to those who did? Also, how does it seem today? As we watched it over the weekend, it struck us as surprisingly underwhelming. Its political / sociological messaging seemed to be captured in an exchange between George Chakiris' Bernardo and Natalie Wood's Maria, after Maria has suddenl... read more
Tropical Storm "Rai" forms east of Philippines, landfall expected over Caraga or Eastern Visayas
Tropical Storm "Rai" formed on December 13, 2021 east of the Philippines as the 22nd named storm of the 2021 Pacific typhoon season. The system is expected to continue intensifying over the next 3 days before it makes landfall over Caraga or Eastern...... Read more » read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Elon Musk: Time Person Of 2021
Photograph by Mark Mahaney for TIME *Elon Musk: Time Person Of 2021 * The richest man in the world does not own a house and has recently been selling off his fortune. He tosses satellites into orbit and harnesses the sun; he drives a car he created that uses no gas and barely needs a driver. With a flick of his finger, the stock market soars or swoons. An army of devotees hangs on his every utterance. He dreams of Mars as he bestrides Earth, square-jawed and indomitable. Lately, Elon Musk also likes to live-tweet his poops. “Just dropping some friends off at the pool,” the 50-ye... read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Protests in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Norway, Israel and Australia
Protests in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Norway, Israel and Australia ***News Topic 656*** Mandates for workers met with mass protests in Australia Vaccine mandates for workers met with mass protests in Australia (VIDEO) Thousands walked out to protest against Covid vaccine mandates in cities across Australia, after the regional authorities made inoculation compulsory for a […] read more
ClimateRealism14 hours ago
Snowfall EVERY DAY Atop Kilimanjaro – Where Is Al Gore?
In his 2006 Hollywood movie “An Inconvenient Truth,” Al Gore solemnly warns that “Within the decade there will be no more snows of Kilimanjaro.” A decade and a half later, Al Gore’s glum prediction is not aging well. In fact, a look at today’s 7-day forecast for Kilimanjaro shows snow falling atop the mountain every […] The post Snowfall EVERY DAY Atop Kilimanjaro – Where Is Al Gore? appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Despite uncertainties, Brazilian tourism sector recovers thanks to rising domestic demand
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The tourism sector went into alert mode with the Omicron variant, but still shows optimism with the resumption of travel by Brazilians. In resorts, the expectation is that the suspension of New Year's Eve parties by several cities may even favor some ventures. "The cancellations of public New Year's Eve […] The post Despite uncertainties, Brazilian tourism sector recovers thanks to rising domestic demand appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
US Senator Daines Leads Colleagues in Pushing Biden to Reverse Vaccine Mandate for Truckers Crossing the Northern Border
“Daines Leads Colleagues in Push to Biden to Reverse Vaccine Mandate for Truckers Crossing the Northern Border 12.10.21 U.S. SENATE – … Continue reading → read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
The Putin-Modi Summit Was A Global Geostrategic Game-Changer
The de facto Russian-Indian hemispheric-wide “balancing” alliance that was agreed to during this week’s Putin-Modi Summit is one of the most significant diplomatic developments this century thus far. It’s truly a global geostrategic game-changer because of the irreplaceable role that it aims to play in the ongoing US-Chinese New Cold […] read more
Unelected hypocrite Governor Hochul parties maskless while implementing mask mandate for New Yorkers
The Post Millennial – by Hannah Nightingale Just one day before Friday’s announcement from New York Governor Kathy Hochul implementing a mask mandate for indoor public places,... The post Unelected hypocrite Governor Hochul parties maskless while implementing mask mandate for New Yorkers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to use Texas abortion ban tactics for gun control legislation in his state
Daily Mail Gavin Newsom wants to used the Supreme Court’s ruling on a Texas law banning abortion to allow private citizens in California to enforce... The post California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to use Texas abortion ban tactics for gun control legislation in his state appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

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