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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, August 28, 2022

28 August - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 4

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Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 28 August 2022 – Plus Weekly Update
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
The Last Refuge47 minutes ago
Monday August 29th – 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 Monday August 29th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Vox - All55 minutes ago
Is it safe to toss a Targaryen dragon egg? An eggspert weighs in.
Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) plays toss with a dragon egg in episode two of *House of the Dragon*, “The Rogue Prince.” | Ollie Upton/HBO Don’t toss a dragon egg, even if you’re Daemon Targaryen. Won’t someone think of the dragons? *Note: This article contains spoilers for **House of the Dragon**, “The Rogue Prince.”* *House of the Dragon*’s second episode, “The Rogue Prince,” sees the rogue in question, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), borrowing an egg from the King’s Landing dragon pit. In an act of sheer trolling, he brings the egg back to Dragonstone, where he’s been living wit... read more
NY Times Cheers Friendly Neighborhood IRS; Frets Over Conservative Violence
By Clay Waters ~ More liberal turnabout in the New York Times, as economics editor Deborah B. Solomon appeared in Wednesday’s Business section to defend yet another government agency from conservative “conspiracy theories,” this time the intrusive Internal Revenue Service: “I.R.S. to Conduct Security Review Amid Threats Agency and Staff.” The Internal Revenue Service, which has […] read more
HOME Efficiency Rebate Roulette Under “Inflation Reduction” Act
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ When it comes to energy, the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act is mostly about tax credits, but there are a few programs that actually spend taxpayer money. A truly wild one is the $4.3 billion dollar HOMES Rebate Program. The Program’s full title is “HOME ENERGY PERFORMANCE-BASED, WHOLE-HOUSE REBATES.” Sorry to […] read more
Canada Crippled By Superstition
The Canadian government’s superstitions about natural gas are hurting Canadians and Europeans, while helping Russia and Iran. read more
Chinese Communist Party Elders Say The Party Is Too Powerful In Open Letter
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2022. Reuters *Radio Free Asia:* *Letter says Chinese Communist Party is too powerful, warns against personality cult* While CCP leader Xi Jinping isn't named, the letter appears as he gears up to seek a third term in office. As ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping prepares to seek an unprecedented third term in office, three veteran party members have spoken out against the ongoing centralization of power and si... read more
The Terrorists Eat Their Own
Stallone with Afghan mujahideen In Rambo III In the last three decades, three-fifths of the high-casualty terrorist attacks have been orchestrated by Muslim groups—ironically, Muslims were the biggest victims of terrorism in this period. The United States government organization, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has declared in its 2012 report that, in the first decade of the twenty-first century, the jihadists have killed more Muslims than non-Muslims. The report notes: “In cases where the religious affiliation of terrorism casualties could be determined, Muslims suf... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Three Off-Duty Dutch Commandos On Urban Conflict Training Wounded In Shooting Outside Hotel
*BBC*:* Three off-duty Dutch commandos shot outside hotel in Indianapolis* Three Dutch commandos, who were in the US for training, have been shot and wounded outside a hotel in the city of Indianapolis while off duty. The incident occurred at around 03:30 on Saturday local time in the city's entertainment district. Indianapolis police say officers found the three men with gunshot wounds and they were taken to nearby hospitals. The Dutch defence ministry said one of the men was in a critical condition and that the other two were conscious. *Read more* .... *Three Off-Du... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Two US Warships Sail Through The Disputed Taiwan Strait For The First Time Since Controversial Pelosi Visit
USS Antietam Wikicommons, US Navy © Wikicommons, US Navy USS Chancellorsville Wikicommons, US navy © Wikicommons, US Navy *Business Insider:* *US warships sail through the disputed Taiwan Strait for the first time since controversial Pelosi visit* * The US Navy has confirmed two US missile cruisers passed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. * It comes just weeks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her controversial visit to Taiwan. * China said it was monitoring US naval movements and was ready to "thwart any provocation." Two US warships sailed through the disputed Taiw... read more
Japan art and Kano Soshu: 16th-century church before persecution
Japan art Kanō Sōshū: 16th-century church before persecution Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The art schools of Kano and Tosa provide a wealth of detail concerning various angles of… The post Japan art and Kano Soshu: 16th-century church before persecution first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
“dubious Biden laptop story”
“Facebook moves to limit spread of dubious Biden laptop story” Facebook moves to limit spread of dubious Hunter Biden laptop story | Fortune “This is part of our standard process to reduce the spread of misinformation.” 11:00 AM · Oct … Continue reading → read more
Michael West3 hours ago
‘Historic’ deal to modernise workplaces
The peak body for unions and small business representatives have struck a landmark deal on workplace reform ahead of the federal government’s jobs and skills summit. The Australian Council of Trade Unions and Council of Small Businesses Australia (COSBOA) have agreed in principle to work together to simplify and reduce complexities within the current industrial relations system. This […] read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
HMS Prince of Wales Breaks Down One Day After Leaving Portsmouth On A ‘Landmark Mission’ To US
HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth on Saturday. Pic: Royal Navy *SKY News*: *UK's biggest warship, HMS Prince of Wales, breaks down off south coast shortly after setting sail for US* *The 65,000-tonne vessel is said to have suffered a "significant technical fault" - with unconfirmed reports about damage to the starboard propeller shaft.* The UK's biggest warship has broken down off the south coast shortly after setting sail on what had been billed as a "landmark mission" to the United States. HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy's two aircraft carrier... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Russia - Ukraine War: Military Summary And Analysis For 28.08.2022
*WNU Editor:* Another must see report form the Military Summary channel. read more
Bannon on Collapse of Civilization: Great Reset ‘So Destructive You’re Not Going To Be Able to Turn This Around’
Bannon on Collapse of Civilization: Great Reset ‘So Destructive You’re Not Going To Be Able to Turn This Around’ by Jamie White, https://www.infowars.com/ “There are decisions being made by people in power that are not just simply destructive, they’re so destructive you’re not going to be able to turn this around,” he warns. – Former … read more
Rare earths processor buys mining rights in Greenland
C&En – by Matt Blois The Canadian rare earth processor Neo Performance Materials plans to buy the rights to explore a mineral deposit in Greenland... The post Rare earths processor buys mining rights in Greenland appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The mRNA Injection Culling
EarthNewspaper.com August 25th, 2022. The post The mRNA Injection Culling appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Michael West4 hours ago
New recruits offered generous salaries
Employers are offering higher pay packets to entice workers into vacant jobs but the boost in advertised salaries is still falling short of inflation. Salaries listed on job ads have surged 4.1 per cent over the year to June, although growth is no longer accelerating. In July, advertised salaries for new hires grew another 0.4 […] read more
Lines to the Food Bank in Italy’s Richest City Milan Are Getting Very Long…
Lines to the food bank in Italy’s richest city Milan are getting very long… Food price inflation is pushing families to the edge. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/KXsgQ3D2Yh — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) August 28, 2022 read more
US Afraid of Making Public Evidence of Azov Militants’ Atrocities — Russian Embassy
US Afraid of Making Public Evidence of Azov Militants’ Atrocities — Russian Embassy by https://tass.com/ The United States’ accusations in Russia’s address concerning a tribunal of Ukrainian war criminals in Mariupol are groundless, the Russian embassy to the United States said – WASHINGTON, August 25. /TASS/. The United States’ accusations in Russia’s address concerning a … read more
WATCH: WEF Says All People Will Soon Wear ‘Biometric Sensors’ Tracked By Big Tech And Chinese Government In Scary Video
Yuval Noah Harari… pic.twitter.com/Tj7MJvT1vJ — Wittgenstein (@backtolife_2023) August 18, 2022 WATCH: WEF Says All People Will Soon Wear ‘Biometric Sensors’ Tracked By Big Tech And Chinese Government In Scary Video by https://en-volve.com/ A top advisor to the World Economic Forum says that humans will soon wear “biometric sensors” so that their every move and bodily function … read more
The End is Nearing: A World Slowly/Openly Turning Away from the USD
The End is Nearing: A World Slowly/Openly Turning Away from the USD by Matthew Piepenburg, https://goldswitzerland.com/ With the USD losing influence, it would be the understatement of the year to say that we live in interesting times, for we certainly do. But despite the inevitable attacks of appearing sensational, un-American or just plain cynical, I … read more
The “Great Reset”: A Blueprint for Destroying Freedom, Innovation, and Prosperity
The “Great Reset”: A Blueprint for Destroying Freedom, Innovation, and Prosperity by J.B. Shurk, https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/ * Notice that no nation has managed merely to print money and tax its citizens on the path to prosperity. Real wealth cannot simply be conjured from thin air. There must be recognized value in what a nation and its … read more
This is Not a “Recession” – This is a Total Collapse of the Financial System to Bail Out the Globalists Who Want to Enslave Us
This is Not a “Recession” – This is a Total Collapse of the Financial System to Bail Out the Globalists Who Want to Enslave Us by Brian Shilhavy, Editor, Health Impact News The severity of the economic disaster facing the United States continues to be minimized if not altogether ignored by the corporate media, as … read more
BC Government ramping up free Rapid Tests
Speaking of the Agenda, I was at the store today, I think Walmart, and they announced they had free rapid tests available in the pharmacy as prescribed by the BC Provincial Government. What a freaking farce. Those are our tax dollars they are throwing away. The tests don't work and flooding the field with more rapid tests reveal their agenda. You test more you have more cases, only cases without symptoms are not cases. This is so completely ridiculous it is absolutely astounding. The said Omicron was going to be worse than Covid but they were wrong. It wasn't it was less than the ... read more
Nigeria and malnutrition crisis: Islamists and natural resources
Nigeria and malnutrition crisis: Islamists and natural resources Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Natural resources are in abundance in Nigeria. However, instead of developing the nation,… The post Nigeria and malnutrition crisis: Islamists and natural resources first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Facebook Fact Checkers
Facebook “fact checkers” censor factual information – while promoting disinformation. read more
Balkinization3 hours ago
The Abortion Emergency in the Federal Courts
It is now notorious that the criminalization of abortion, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s overruling of *Roe v. Wade*, doesn’t do much to lower the abortion rate but has had devastating effects on the ability of doctors to treat pregnancies that go wrong. Horror stories accumulate. Opponents of abortion have claimed that the press has exaggerated the danger. Yet two recent lawsuits have made clear that this harm is very real. Efforts to preserve women’s health are being resisted, with some success, even in cases where the fetus is doomed. The Supreme Court indicated in *Dob... read more
The Last Refuge3 hours ago
A New Transmission of Intellectual Froglegs Breaks Through
Comrades, the dissident messenger known as Joe Dan Gorman has surfaced again, just long enough to transmit another Tokyo Rose’ broadcast in a coded frequency only receivable by patriots with a funny bone. This natural coded messaging ensures communists and leftists are incapable of receiving it. The August edition comes from deep in the underground […] The post A New Transmission of Intellectual Froglegs Breaks Through appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Pottersville Digest
------------------------------ With Donald Trump, who needs spies and saboteurs? ------------------------------ The left has lost their minds, huh? OK, let's take stock: Who's urging the FBI to revolt against their Director and who'd appointed that Director? Who still thinks he won both elections when he really won neither? And who's using multiple exclamation points like a 15 year-old on Ecstasy? Take your time. I'll be here. ------------------------------ So much for NASA's reputation for hiring only smart people. ------------------------------ Why is this bald-h... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Tweets On The Russia - Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 28 August 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/WfWw8IS4aT 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/Y9UN7RpEbL — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) August 28, 2022 Russia and Ukraine have traded claims of rocket and artillery strikes at or near Europe's largest nuclear power plant, intensifying fears that the fighting could cause a massive radiation leak. https://t.co/KR2MBsy0gz — The Associated Press (@AP) August 28, 2022 International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors are expected t... read more
Econlib4 hours ago
Prospects for a soft landing?
I have a new piece at The Hill, discussing the prospects for a soft landing: A useful definition of a soft landing would be a period of at least three years of economic growth with low inflation even after the labor market has full recovered from recession. Surprisingly, there is no evidence that the United […] The post Prospects for a soft landing? appeared first on Econlib. read more
The Last Refuge4 hours ago
Even Paul Begala Sees a Problem with Middle Class Workers Being Forced to Pay for Student Loan Forgiveness
Even Paul Begala, the notorious spin-doctor of all things conniving and corrupt within the Democrat party, sees a problem with Joe Biden’s decision to force the working class to pay for student loan debt. WATCH: Posted in Big Government, Big Stupid Government, Cold Anger, Economy, Education, Election 2022, Joe Biden The post Even Paul Begala Sees a Problem with Middle Class Workers Being Forced to Pay for Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Floods in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people. Officials blame the devastation on human-driven climate change, saying the country is unfairly bearing the brunt of irresponsible global environmental practices — others are calling out the government's poor planning. pic.twitter.com/92JKshFUHY — DW News (@dwnews) August 28, 2022 UN calls for Libya ceasefire after deadly clashes https://t.co/y4ODLlgPyS — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 28, 2022 Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing U.S. drones to use its airspace https://t.co/LxbvTfdXwF pic.twitter.com/ABii2gBseL — Re... read more
We Need A Famine
Maybe a diet of crickets has its place after all. read more
Ukraine: Renewed shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant underlines accident risk
Recent fighting near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine has again highlighted the potential risk of a disaster, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Sunday. Read the full story, “Ukraine: Renewed shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant underlines accident risk”, on globalissues.org → read more
In meetings in Tunisia, UN deputy chief upholds relevance of SDGs, education for all
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the continued relevance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during a meeting with the President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, held on Sunday. Read the full story, “In meetings in Tunisia, UN deputy chief upholds relevance of SDGs, education for all”, on globalissues.org → read more
Michael West5 hours ago
Employment services reform on table: Burke
Australia cannot afford to lift welfare payment rates but other forms of support can be reformed to help the long-term unemployed, the employment minister says. Tony Burke said the high levels of debt facing the nation after the pandemic make it difficult to change the Jobseeker payment, currently $46 a day. The payments will be […] read more
On the Ground at London’s Western University
Further to OJ’s post this morning, SDA regular Denise wrote that she was at the protest. Here’s what she shared: Less than two weeks before classes begin, London’s Western University (formerly The University of Western Ontario) mandated three Covid shots, the ONLY university in Canada to do so. Students held an #EnoughIsEnoughWestern rally on Saturday: great… Continue reading → read more
Michael West6 hours ago
Drinks on Albo as he brings up his century on a tame wicket
[image: Lobbyland] The pressure is building on Labor to abandon the third stage of tax cuts scheduled in 2024. On the weekend Nine Newspapers reported that nine of the 18 crossbenchers in the House and Senate want this, along with the Greens. Labor has pledged to keep the tax cuts, which overwhelmingly favour the wealthy, and will cost the budget $243 billion over 10 years. read more
The Aviationist6 hours ago
Red Arrows Display Cut Short After Bird Strike
[image: Red Arrows birdstrike] The bird strike resulted in a canopy broken and emergency landing. The Red Arrows were performing at Rhyl Air Show in the afternoon on Aug. 28, 2022, when the display team was forced to cut [...] The post Red Arrows Display Cut Short After Bird Strike appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
The Duran6 hours ago
Three major attacks in Syria in 24 hours
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On August 24, the US military in Syria carried out a retaliatory airstrike on a militia that the US claims previously attacked the Al Tanf base on August 15. US F-15 and F-16 jets dropped guided bombs on nine ammunition and storage bunkers in Ayyash, near Deir al-Zour in […] read more
Michael West6 hours ago
Bargaining deal struck ahead of summit
The peak body for unions and small business representatives have struck a deal on workplace reform ahead of the federal government’s jobs and skills summit. The Australian Council of Trade Unions and Council of Small Businesses Australia (COSBOA) have agreed to work together to simplify and reduce complexities within the current industrial relations system. This includes a pledge […] read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Millennials still leaving the big smoke
Millennials are making up the bulk of Australians moving to regional areas even as migration out of big cities trends back down to pre-pandemic levels. But even as movement slows, a rise in rents and shrinking housing stock in the regions has sparked calls for a federal plan to help communities provide for growing populations. […] read more
Wasting Money on Carbon Capture
Originally posted on Science Matters: Robert Bryce explains in his Real Clear Energy article Carbon Capture Didn’t Make Sense 12 Years Ago And It Doesn’t Make Sense Now. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. It appears the reconciliation bill that includes some $370 billion in energy-related spending is going to become law.… read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Analysis: A dangerous security dilemma is rapidly developing in Pakistani-Taliban relations
One of the greatest fears of International Relations scholars is the development of a security dilemma in the relations between any particular pair of states. This concept refers to the gradual breakdown of trust that subsequently leads to one side preemptively taking action in defense of what its leadership regards as their objective national interests. […] read more
"Retail Businesses are Refusing to Pay Taxes Because of Crime"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, 8/28/22: *"Retail Businesses are Refusing **to* * Pay Taxes Because of Crime"* "This is getting so bad that businesses are wondering why they are agreeing to pay taxes in a city where crime is running rampant. Are they justified? Plus, I share some of your email and the photos that you sent me." *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com read more
"September Stock Market Crash: The 1008 Point Market Crash A Sign That Another 2008 Coming"
*Full screen recommended.* *"September Stock Market Crash: The 1008 Point * *Market Crash A Sign That Another 2008 Coming"* by Epic Economist "A nightmarish financial crisis that shook the entire globe happened in September 2008. Today, conditions are set for such an event to happen again. On Friday, the Dow Jones faced a wipeout of stunning 1,008 points as panic swept through Wall Street right after Jerome Powell’s dramatic speech in Wyoming. The Fed Chair made it crystal clear that interest rates will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, and that prospect has deeply alarme... read more
Pharma companies commit scientific fraud to rig vax clinical trials
(NaturalHealth365) Why are we supposed to “trust the science” – which sounds no better than blindly following dogma, really – when questioning science and being curious about the integrity of scientific research has always been the acceptable path? As a July 2021 article in Scientific American puts it, “Science is a process of learning and discovery, and … Continue reading Pharma companies commit scientific fraud to rig vax clinical trials → read more
Vox - All5 hours ago
Six months in, how are sanctions impacting Russia’s economy?
[image: Russian President Putin Attends Navy Day Parade] Getty Images Fuel embargoes and private sector divestment are further isolating Russia. Six months into Russia’s war in Ukraine, severe economic sanctions initiated by the US and the EU seem to be having the twofold effect of stifling Russia’s economy and encouraging divestment by large corporations, with the US-based Citibank the latest to announce its formal withdrawal from the Russian market. Citibank on Thursday issued a press release stating its intention to wind down its consumer and local commercial banking enterprise... read more
Not PC6 hours ago
"For the govt's managerial class, the primary purpose of the state is to create high income jobs and lucrative contracts for the cognitive elite..."
*"Our fire trucks are breaking down, the road toll is up and we’re desperately in need of more nurses. But rather than tackle these urgent issues, the government drops billions on consultants, comms staff and various other removed, abstract thinkers... "It’s almost as if the primary role of the administrative state is shifting from serving the people to the redistribution of wealth to the staffers, lawyers, PR companies, managers and consultancy firms that work in them, or for them. A billion dollars a year in public sector consultancy is an awful lot of money when you’re ru... read more

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