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Thomas Paine

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

Thursday, October 20, 2022

20 October - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

 11pm MDT

The Rio Times19 hours ago
Petro’s disapproval rating doubles in just two months in office
Approval of the government of leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro fell 10 percentage points (to 46%), while disapproval doubled to 40%, an Invamer poll showed Wednesday. In an initial poll conducted by the same company in late August, Petro received 56 percent approval and 20 percent disapproval. Sixty-four percent of respondents said the country’s situation […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
EU pressures Serbia to sanction Russia but 80% of Serbs are opposed
By Magyar Nemzet Serbia is under increasing pressure from the European Union due to its lack of sanctions against Russia, President Aleksandar Vučić said. However, Vučić believes that if Serbia were to join the sanctions, it would only result in a five- or six-day period of pats on the back, and then Brussels would come […] read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
The Global Warming Scam
Justin will ban this article from the internet. read more
Doofus Of The Day #1,096
This tweet speaks for itself. Clickit to biggit. And when it does, *what will you eat?* Verily, the mind doth boggle . . . Peter read more
Small Dead Animals20 hours ago
It’s Thursday On Turtle Island
Biden’s America: The January 6th show trial. More evidence against the Big Guy. Woke California puts pigs over people. Apparently abortions can solve the problem of inflation. Trudeau’s Canada: The most wanted criminal. Ottawa is so boring. Today Climate Justin burns jet fuel to British Columbia. There he will talk to school children and Iranian… Continue reading → read more
When The FBI Does It, That Means That It’s Not Illegal
He hasn’t been seen since April. ABC Journalist Missing Since FBI Raided His Home And Allegedly Seized Classified Info read more
October 20, 2022: Reader Tips
This evening we get to join a lovely Italian woman named Maria, as she visits Neapolitan Pizza joints in NYC. Your pizza tips and news tips are much appreciated! read more
Pandoras Cabinets, my Self-employment Journey
I would like to say it was some extraordinary event that gave the idea for Pandora’s Cabinets. I can make up stuff, examples, stories, sure. But the truth is that the three of us were planning World Domination that afternoon in Steve, the grift bloggers, den. Back then, the den was all sofas and bass… Continue reading → read more
Doug Ford’s Ontario
Attention residents of Waterloo Region. An election is coming. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Bolsonaro has an advantage in four regions; Lula da Silva in one -IDEIA poll
In the dispute for the Presidency of the Republic, the battle for regions shows an advantage for President Jair Bolsonaro (Liberal Party - PL, right) in four of them and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Workers' Party - PT, left) in one. According to the IDEIA Institute survey released on Thursday, the candidate […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazilian national team star gets injured on the eve of the World Cup
Brazilian fans are already thinking about the World Cup. There is only a little more than a month until the start of the World Cup, which will be held in Qatar. In a few weeks, Tite will announce the final list of 26 players who will defend Brazil in this tournament. However, one piece of […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
President of Brazil’s electoral authority calls for “tougher measures” to combat fake news
The president of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Alexandre de Moraes, yesterday warned of an increase in fake news on social networks during the second-round election campaign and called for "tougher measures" to combat it. Moraes met Wednesday with representatives of several social networks used in Brazil, such as Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Castillo asks OAS to activate Inter-American Democratic Charter to resolve political crisis in Peru
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced Wednesday that he had asked the Organization of American States (OAS) to activate and apply the Inter-American Democratic Charter to find a way out of the political crisis in his country. “My government has asked the OAS to activate and apply the Inter-American Democratic Charter to initiate a process of […] read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Banxico deputy governor: Mexico will feel the impact of the U.S. economic slowdown
The deputy governor of Mexico’s central bank (Banxico), Gerardo Esquivel, said Wednesday that the decisions of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will have an impact on economic activity as it needs to “cool down.” In his participation in the podcast Norte Económico of Grupo Financiero Banorte, Esquivel stressed that the Fed had adjusted its interest […] read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Panama plays US off against China in FTA talks, but has limited hand
20-Oct-2022 Panama's decision to restart negotiations towards a free trade agreement with China appear to be an attempt to pressure the US' own trade agenda. read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Canadian beef sector marks five years of CETA
20-Oct-2022 The Canadian Cattle Association representatives visited Brussels to discuss solutions to address the regulatory obstacles. read more
Accelerating Post-Pandemic SDG 6 Achievements on Water & Sanitation
HAMILTON, Canada, Oct 20 (IPS) - Global progress has been staggeringly inadequate against Sustainable Development Goal 6, “clean water and sanitation for all.” According to the latest SDGs progress assessment, 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, 3.6 billion lack sanitation services, and 3 billion lack basic hygiene services. Read the full story, “Accelerating Post-Pandemic SDG 6 Achievements on Water & Sanitation”, on globalissues.org → read more
CFACT20 hours ago
Newsom dodges the tough energy questions
Newsom refuses to explain why he will not allow drilling of oil and building of new refineries—though the cost of California gas is $2.55 more than the national average. The post Newsom dodges the tough energy questions appeared first on CFACT. read more
Virtual Mirage21 hours ago
Commentary
Did you think that Ice Hockey was “safe” for white men? The NHL released a “diversity & inclusion” report on Monday declaring its commitment to implement hiring practices related to “racial demographics,” “gender identity,” and “sexual orientation.” I wonder if it would be cool if the white men on the team just self-identified as Brittney Griner? Listen to […] The post Commentary appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE21 hours ago
Intermittent fasting: The positive news continues.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156?utm_content=buffer54072&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=hhp read more
Dennis Prager on Deuteronomy.
An item here by Dennis Prager that draws our attention to Deuteronomy. what astonishes is that the founders of the USA were deeply informed by it, yet it is generally ignored. In my own personal experience, i always overlooked it and much of the law component of the first five books. I am as guilty as anyone but this tells me that deep contemplation and access to commentary is strongly indicated. it all came from somewhere and this is a good point to start. did anyone else in the same time and place create a comparable body of law, and just how well does the corpus of both ... read more
The Duran22 hours ago
Martial law in new regions, Russia will defend Kherson. Lavrov leaves West. Bring Boris back? U/2
Martial law in new regions, Russia will defend Kherson. Lavrov leaves West. Bring Boris back? U/2 Topic 741 read more
Michael West22 hours ago
Tax cuts to cost $11b more than estimate
The stage three tax cuts will cost much more than expected and carve upwards of one-quarter of a trillion dollars from the budget over ten years. Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed estimates have shown the tax cuts would cost $254 billion over 10 years, $11b more than the $243.5b previously forecasted by the budget office. The government had come […] read more
Y2Kyoto: That’s Just Weather
@RyanMaue – Springfield, Missouri just set a “super record low” 🏆🌡️ coldest/earliest of the season at 21°F. Records back to 1888! read more
Temporarily Unexpected
Everything old is new again: Grocery store item prices grew by 11.4% in September, rising at the fastest pace since 1981. read more
Your Moral And Intellectual Superiors
Reaping what they’ve sown: The media outranks Trump, Biden, Supreme Court as ‘threats’ to democracy, according to NYT/Siena poll read more
When The Democrats Do It, That Means That It’s Not Illegal
Breitbart; The federal judge presiding over the case of the extortion scheme targeting Rep. Matt Gaetz’s father raised questions as to why an intelligence operative involved in the crime hasn’t been charged, according to court transcripts. In the sentencing hearing for long-time con man Stephen Alford, who was charged in the Gaetz extortion case and… Continue reading → read more
CENSORED NEWS14 hours ago
ARIZONA BORDER -- Lawsuit Launched: Shipping Containers will Block Jaguar Migration
Lawsuit Launched Against Arizona Plan to Block Jaguar Migration With Shipping ContainersBy Center for Biological DiversityCensored NewsTUCSON, Arizona — The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a notice of intent to sue Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration to challenge plans to obstruct a critical jaguar and ocelot migration corridor with shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico read more
Ghislaine Maxwell Breaks Silence On Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Bill Clinton
Sociopaths assiduously cultivate their cultists and she may well have lost it. Still ugly for her and she was never a foundin. however she has begun the process of distancing herself from her horrendus past and she does not appear to be a driver like Epstein. How she can ever spin her story escapes me. Perhaps it starts with a special freindship or two. *Ghislaine Maxwell Breaks Silence On Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Bill Clinton* * October 16, 2022* *OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.* https://conservativebrief.com/ghis... read more
GREENIE WATCH21 hours ago
Untitled
* How more green space could narrow lifespan gap between rich and poor (?)* * This study is an all-round joke. I have critiqued many others like it over the years so I will just make the most obvious comment here. How do we know that the causal arrow is not reversed? Could healthier people be better able to move into leafy areas? Healthy people presumably earn more than sickly people so can afford accomodation in more desirable areas.Controls for income could have been attempted to rule out that possibilty but no controls of any sort appear to have been attempted. It's amazing t... read more
12 Mind-Bending Perceptual Illusions
These are always fun to experience. the collection has steadily improved over the years. some are downright unbelievable, but htere they are. I do want to see these emerge in the Holodec as 3D illusions. quick way to get dizzy. They are also hard to create as we have so few available. *12 Mind-Bending Perceptual IllusionsThey show us in a clear and unambiguous way that we don’t directly experience the world.BY STEVE STEWART-WILLIAMSOctober 24, 2018Everyone loves a good optical illusion. ... read more
Why Are Student Test Scores Plunging? Look At Politicized Education
There are a lot of options available for improving student performance and general experience in our schools. What is not ever negotiable is maintaining basic skill levels. I would like to insist on grade 12 calculas and english for colledge entry. this would guarantee a training in logical thinking at least. after that the rest is useful content and that can include trade training as well. In fact, non trade content is available in the library for the active student. what they need is a proper introduction for bassic skill development. *Why Are Student Test Scores Plungi... read more
MUST VIEW! Canadian Prepper, "Martial Law Declared! Nuclear Readiness Alert!"
Canadian Prepper, 10/19/22: *"Martial Law Declared! Nuclear Readiness Alert!"* "Things are spiraling out of control." *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ ○ *Related:* An absolutely must read: "What Comes Next In The Ukraine War" read more
Washington Post Opinion: America's Problem is Whites Back the Republican Party
How does the Extreme Left discredit the ideas of the Republican Party without once mentioning what those ideas are? Perry Bacon Jr. in his opinion piece in the Sunday Washington Post of 16 October 2022 demonstrates the method. He simply notes that the majority of so-called White Americans back a particular political party, namely the Republican Party. One is supposed to see clearly that the Republican Party is awful. All of its purposes and aims must clearly be evil and destructive of American democracy. Yet, he never actually says that so-called White Americans are inherently... read more
Ancient Assyrian Carvings Discovered At Iraq Monument Bulldozed By ISIS
An Iraqi worker excavates a rock-carving relief recently found at the Mashki Gate, one of the monumental gates to the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, on the outskirts of what is today the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, Oct. read more
The Aviationist23 hours ago
USAF F-35A Crashes at Hill AFB, Utah. Pilot Ejected.
[image: F-35 crash Hill] Pilot of F-35 that crashed at Hill AFB ejected and taken to a hospital for observation. The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II is hospitalized after ejecting from their aircraft before it [...] The post USAF F-35A Crashes at Hill AFB, Utah. Pilot Ejected. appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
OrientalReview.org23 hours ago
U.S. Regime Now Applies Maximum Brutality To The Ukrainian People
The lowest of the low in warfare is to send to the battlefront poorly trained troops and to have trailing behind them troops whose function is to shoot to kill any of those frontline poorly trained troops who try to retreat. That is what the United States command (the “NATO […] read more
Modern Tokyo Times23 hours ago
Armenia must look beyond Russia: France, Greece, Iran, and realpolitik
Armenia must look beyond Russia: France, Greece, Iran, and realpolitik Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation and President Recep Tayyip… read more
Michael West23 hours ago
SA eases some retail trading hours
Laws to relax Sunday retail trading hours have been passed by South Australia’s parliament, allowing shops to open earlier. Doors can open from 9am under the new provisions, instead of the current 11am. The changes also permit shops across metropolitan Adelaide to trade on Boxing Day instead of just those in the CBD. “These new shop […] read more
The Grayzone1 day ago
How the pro-Ukraine NAFO troll operation crowd-funds war criminals
Celebrated in mainstream US media for its anti-Russian trolling, the Twitter operation known as NAFO was founded by a Polish antisemite to raise money for a militia that has hosted war criminals, white nationalists and wanted murderers. Whether they know it or not, anyone who has checked Twitter for recent coverage of the Ukraine proxy war has likely encountered at least one of the thousands of trolls that comprise NAFO, or the “North Atlantic Fellas Organization.” Thanks to the efforts […] The post How the pro-Ukraine NAFO troll operation crowd-funds war criminals appeared first ... read more
Climate COVID? The Guardian Insists ‘Next Pandemic’ May Come From … ‘Melting Glaciers’
By Joseph Vazquez ~ It’s happened. The eco-crazies in the liberal media are trying to mesh climate change and the pandemic into one big fear porn monstrosity. The Guardian released a nutty story Oct. 18 propagandizing how “[t]he next pandemic may come not from bats or birds but from matter in melting ice, according to […] read more
New Mandala1 day ago
Buddhism and peace-building in Samlot District’s Kampong Lapov
Through Buddhist ceremonies, relations between perpetrators and victims from different places have been reconnected and restructured. The post Buddhism and peace-building in Samlot District’s Kampong Lapov appeared first on New Mandala. read more
The Real “Existential Threat” To People And Planet
From the team at CFACT ~ By Don Ritter ~ It’s ironic. The very Biden Administration and European Government policies that are supposed to address the asserted “existential threat” of climate change are themselves the true existential threat to modern civilization. As someone trained in science and engineering, a lifelong hiker, gardener and lover of […] read more
Michael West1 day ago
Losses rise from WA container scam
Losses to a shipping container scam in Western Australia have climbed to $375,000 this year with 79 reports to consumer protection officials. WA ScamNet says numerous fake websites have been offering containers at low prices, with victims often lured by posts on social media. The containers are currently in high demand for storage or transport, […] read more
Fake Greenland Melting
The surface mass balance of Greenland is above average for the fifth year out of the last seven. Surface Conditions: Polar Portal But DMI has this fake graph showing Greenland losing mass, based on gravity measurements. They state that the … Continue reading → read more
Michael West1 day ago
Greens’ Thorpe quits role over bikie boss
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has resigned as deputy party leader in the Senate following revelations she failed to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss while on a powerful parliamentary committee. The ABC revealed Senator Thorpe had not disclosed she was in a relationship with former Rebels president Dean Martin while serving on the […] read more
Michael West1 day ago
Cyber security warning after Medibank hack
Following a hacking incident at Medibank, Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil says Australian companies must do more to protect customer data. The health insurer on Wednesday revealed it had received messages from the alleged hackers claiming they had removed customer data, less than a week after it was hit by a cyber attack. The alleged […] read more
3 Weeks to a National Election: What Could the MSM Hiding This Time?
It's a little less than three weeks to the mid-terms. I can't help thinking what the Mainstream Media might be hiding from us this time? What story are they not covering, which story is buried, what is happening that they are straight out lying about? We will find out in three or four months or so, but for now, we can only wonder. But I have some guesses: A number of Americans have already died in the Ukraine war. Inflation is much worse than admitted in government figures. All of the trouble with the Saudis is blowback from the oil price-fixing scheme the US was trying to organize... read more
CENSORED NEWS22 hours ago
Justice Department files lawsuit against Rapid City hotel for banning Native Americans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSEwqlVpW0sOn May 27, 2022 in Rapid City, during a boycott protest, Connie Uhre, owner of Grand Gateway Hotel, sprayed Sunny Red Bear, director of racial equity at NDN Collective, with a cleaning product. Video by NDN Collective.Justice Department files lawsuit against Rapid City hotel for banning Native AmericansBy Brenda NorrellCensored NewsRAPID CITY, South read more
October 20th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 639
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 October 20th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 639 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Thursday October 20th – 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 Thursday October 20th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The ABC’s Stan Grant says ‘the Chinese Communist Party mirrors whiteness’
The ABC MUST be defunded…and the number one reason why is their International Affairs Analyst Stan Grant. read more
Senate could confirm Esteban for USDA post as early as today
If the U.S. Senate can stay focused for long enough today, Jose Emilio Esteban will likely be confirmed as the nation’s sixth undersecretary for food safety. He’s been waiting for 340 days With a Senate confirmation vote, Esteban will move up from being the chief scientist at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to... Continue Reading read more
Smoked salmon behind Norwegian Listeria outbreak
Smoked salmon has been linked to a Listeria outbreak in Norway that has sickened four people. Patient samples were taken between February and August this year and all ill people were hospitalized. Those affected are aged between 50 and 90 years old. The patients are two women and two men who live in Nordland, Trøndelag,... Continue Reading read more
FDA food safety needs 21st century management
— OPINION — By Jim O’Hara For the first time in many years, the Food Program at the Food and Drug Administration is under serious scrutiny by Congress and the press, most visibly regarding the Abbott infant formula safety and shortage controversy. In April, however, a broad coalition of food industry trade associations, consumer... Continue Reading read more
FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing
The FDA has begun traceback and sample collection in an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores in 36 states. At least 20 people had been confirmed sick as of Oct. 7, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Sick people have been confirmed in Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,... Continue Reading read more
Food safety finds a place in One Health Plan
Food safety has been included in a One Health action plan published by four international agencies. The document comes from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE). The first One Health Joint Plan... Continue Reading read more
Researchers study dry surface risks in packinghouses
The Center for Produce Safety has awarded funding to researcher Paul Dawson, Ph.D., with Clemson University, to examine the potential pathogen contamination risks from dry surfaces in packinghouses, something few studies have looked at. Dawson chose to examine the survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on dry surfaces in lab-simulated peach packinghouses. These two pathogens have been... Continue Reading read more
CDC Holds Meeting on Whether or Not to Include COVID-19 Vaccinations in Their Recommended Pediatric Immunization Schedule
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to decide Thursday whether or not to include COVID-19 vaccinations in their pediatric immunization schedule. For most parents this quietly organized committee meeting is coming as a surprise. [ACIP Agenda Here] Many states require following the CDC guidance as part of their school vaccine requirements. […] The post CDC Holds Meeting on Whether or Not to Include COVID-19 Vaccinations in Their Recommended Pediatric Immunization Schedule appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
BoM’s REBRAND BOMBS: As if fiddling with temperature records wasn’t enough…
With rain and flooding hitting Australia’s east coast right now you’d think there’s plenty to keep the Bureau of Meteorology occupied. read more
Zionist Organization of America: Trump “Best Friend Israel ever had in the White House”
The Zionist Organization of America, which works to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and combat anti-Israel bias, announced last Friday that it will award the “rarely given” Theodor Herzl Medallion to former U.S. President Donald Trump. In an email sent to its members, the ZOA said it was honoring the former president “for being the best friend Israel ever had in the White House.” Dr. Miriam Adelson, physician and billionaire, will present Trump’s award on Nov. 13 at the Zionist Organization’s national awards dinner in New York City. The post Zionist Organization of America: Tr... read more
The Duran1 day ago
DURHAM The Incorruptible
In 2002, John Durham secured the conviction of John J. Connolly, a corrupt FBI agent who had thrown in his lot with organised crime in New England. It was Durham’s stellar record that led William Barr to appoint him Special Counsel to investigate the conspiracy to subvert and then to overthrow the Presidency of Donald […] read more
The Duran1 day ago
The Nephilim Anthropology Conference – October 2022
This much delayed conference will be held over the last weekend in the month beginning at 9pm (London time) on Saturday, October 29 and midday on Sunday. The Saturday session runs for a full 12 hours and the Sunday session until 5pm. There are still a few tickets left for those attending in person, […] read more
Zionist Organization of America: Trump “Best Friend Israel ever had in the White House”
The Zionist Organization of America, which works to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and combat anti-Israel bias, announced last Friday that it will award the “rarely given” Theodor Herzl Medallion to former U.S. President Donald Trump. In an email sent to its members, the ZOA said it was honoring the former president “for being the best friend Israel ever had in the White House.” Dr. Miriam Adelson, physician and billionaire, will present Trump’s award on Nov. 13 at the Zionist Organization’s national awards dinner in New York City. The post Zionist Organization of America: Tr... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Chipotle Denies Rumor that Digital Orders Receive ‘Half Scoops’ of Ingredients
A TikTok video claimed that Chipotle has a policy that says online orders should receive less food compared to orders placed inside the restaurant. read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Belarus mobilizes 350,000 soldiers as threat increases in west
By Cossack Colonel YURI KOMONYISKI BELARUS is mobilizing more than 350,000 men because of the Polish/NATO threat growing in the West. The RF (Russian) military will complement the Belarus forces. The Belarus force is well equipped and provisioned with both munitions and armaments as Lukashenko has been able to keep his manufacturing plants in tack […] read more
Japan art and Hashimoto Gaho (1835-1908)
Japan art and Hashimoto Gaho (1835-1908) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Hashimoto Gahō (1835-1908) witnessed the highs and lows of the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). Initially, the… read more

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