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America May Not Care About Africa But Iran Does
In 2013, American Enterprise Institute scholar Mark Rubin wrote, “With successive US administrations and European governments effectively ignoring Africa, Tehran sees many of Africa’s 54 countries as diplomatic easy picking in a zero-sum game for influence.” The United States now has a fourth successive administration ignoring Africa, save the engagement from the Department of Defense.
Sorry, President Macron Is Not The "Trump Whisperer"
Unfortunately, for many in Western Civilization, French President Emmanuel Macron is not the fix-all the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) needs. Macron, much like Barack Obama, is something to be projected upon, not something that projects upon time or history. He is an ether-soaked rag over the mouths of the resistance and Iran’s longshot for keeping the United States in the Iran deal, but nothing more.
The Facebook Effect: New Media Shaping The Old World
In 2016, America was forced to comprehend the possibility that their media could be hijacked and their elections could be rendered meaningless. It was a hard moment, a moment some have not yet gotten over. But it wasn’t quite the invasion it was made out to be, and there has been a concerted, albeit inconsistent, effort within the media industry since to not propagate misleading news and propaganda.
Iran Ordered To Pay Billions To Families Of 9/11 Victims
Back in 2004, families of those lost in the September 11 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center — parents, spouses, siblings, and children — filed a lawsuit against Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the deaths of more than a 1,000 people of the nearly 3,000 lost that day.
No, a Typo Did Not Almost Start a War
It seems that Rachel Maddow is somewhat a grammar nazi. This is how she teased her audience about her show last night. “Boy howdy, is that one robust clerical error.
Iran's Foreign Minister Just Confirmed The Israelis Have Their Documents With A Joke
Credible people give credit where credit is due and we must tip our caps to the Iranians for a clever response to having half a ton of documents stolen from a facility in Tehran. Their response was to announce the relocation of their embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Twin Suicide Bombs Rock Northern Nigeria
Last week, a church in Benue, Nigeria was attacked when 2 gunmen opened fire on a Mass Service killing 19 including 2 priests. CNN reported the Nigerian government saying this was a dispute over cattle which is a major export for Nigeria. Stealing those cattle, or cattle rustling as it was known in the American West, is a steady source of income for the Nigerian ISIS affiliate, Boko Haram. It’s worth noting, that that revenue source predates any ISIS affiliation and has nothing to do with ideology.
The 7th Anniversary of the Death of Usama Bin Laden
Writing in the first person is something I try to avoid as it was something beat into my head by writing mentors early on, but when it comes to Usama bin Laden it always felt very personal for people my age. We were just out of high school and entering college when bin Laden’s cowardly plan was set in motion.
Iran Is a Lying Bunch Of Liars
So, Israel dropped a bombshell on the global media today after dropping actual bombs on Iranian installations in Syria last night. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed that Mossad was able to acquire half a ton of Iranian documents on their nuclear program. The size of what was stolen is truly staggering, but it didn’t quite reveal what many were hoping to see: a smoking gun that proved Iran was still working to get its nuclear weapon after it had pledged to stop in 2015.
Out Of The Gate: Mike Pompeo Clarifies What He Expects From North Korea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has gone hard out of the gate. He was sworn in by Justice Alito and immediately got on a plane headed to Brussels to meet with NATO allies. While he was in the air North and South Korea had an historical photo op of crossing the Demilitarized Zone. But as RedState’s Joe Cunningham pointed out the Korean War can’t end without the President of the United States, in this case Donald Trump, signing off on any armistice.
Breaking: Pompeo Confirmed As Secretary of State
Trump’s (now former) CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been confirmed as the next Secretary of State. #BREAKING: Pompeo clears key Senate hurdle to be secretary of state https://t.co/P78Dia3Qed pic.twitter.com/D2lQf41zjU — POLITICO (@politico) April 26, 2018 Pompeo faced strong opposition from both Democrats and Republicans while in committee, but was ultimately cleared by a flip on Sen.
White House Releases Photo's of Mike Pompeo And Kim Jong Un's Meeting
The United States Senate has confirmed CIA Director Mike Pompeo as the next Secretary of State by a vote of 57-42. Pompeo’s itinerary for the next few days was released to the press a few hours before his confirmation was made official. A few hours later, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders shared pictures of, now former, CIA Director Pompeo and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un meeting on the Korean Peninsula.
Kanye West Isn't Crazy, He's Just Tired of the BS
All of America is asking, “What in the world is Kanye West doing?” He has been tweeting understanding, if not support, for President Donald Trump. This has the American political left lighting their hair on fire. It is as if God has forsaken them and put on a MAGA hat. Well, what actually is happening is that he is acting on what, in December of 2016, was thought to be a nervous breakdown or mental exhaustion.
Kanye Goes MAGA and Donald Trump Tweets His Approval
Just now Kanye West, one of the most famous rappers in the world, tweeted out a picture of him wearing a MAGA hat. MAGA hats have been accused of being a part of the uniform for the growing white nationalist movement that has somewhat fizzled out. One of the gentlemen in the photo with West is clearly holding up an “OK” symbol. Which was considered a secret sign being flashed by white nationalists wearing MAGA hats in 2017.
Jordan Cancels Palestinian President's Citizenship
It is being reported that the Government of Jordan has revoked the citizenship of the President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and 30 other Palestinian officials. This is a very significant development in the region and is a clear indication that Israel’s neighbors do not want to see a larger war to be born out of the Syrian Civil war. If that sounds a bit odd it’s understandable, but the bottom line is Iran funds conflicts in multiple places in the region.
Macron Addresses Congress and Reminds Us of Our Shared Love of Liberty
Today French President Emmanuel Macron addressed a Joint Session of The United States Congress and delivered a fiery and rousing speech on liberty, France’s long and “special relationship” with the United States, and the “common struggle of dignity and respect.” Here is a link to the full speech via CSPAN.
BREAKING: Rand Paul Flips, Will Vote to Confirm Pompeo
RedState has been covering the controversy around the confirmation process of CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. The only Republican who did not vote to confirm Pompeo last year for CIA director was Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. As of this morning, he was a holdout for Secretary of State confirmation as well. However, with the last hour Sen. Paul has changed his mind and will now vote to confirm. Pragmatism has won the day and this all but seals the deal for Senator Paul, wisely.
BREAKING: Reports Of Saudis King Under Fire
It now appears a drone of some sort of got too close to the palace and was shot down. That was lot ammo flying for a “toy.” There are several videos floating around the internet of heavy gunfire happening in the middle of Riyadh. The Saudis have denied that any clashes are even occurring. But other reports contradict those claims. It is well known that Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made many enemies in his crackdown on “corruption” and terrorism. This region as a whole is on edge.
Wow, Even the MSM Is Calling BS on the DNC's Russia Lawsuit [WATCH]
Yesterday, the Democratic National Committee announced that they were filing a suit against any and all meanie-heads who cost them the 2016 Presidential election. Yesterday, Senator Claire McCaskill called it a “silly distraction” and now today CNN Chief Political analyst, Gloria Borger, says the lawsuit is “100 percent stunt” to raise campaign funding, on CNN no less.
Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill Calls DNC Lawsuit A "Sill Distracton"
Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch via her spokesman that the lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee is a “silly distraction”. The lawsuit is against Russia, Russians, GRU, Wikileaks, Guccifer 2.0, President Trump, Paul Manafort, Jared Kushner, and more. Smart move by the senator from Missouri who is up for a tough reelection race. She is also a former prosecutor and knows there is no way to spin this as a credible strategy for the Democratic Party.
Wait...Only Gay Men Take Care of Their Children?
The recent Senate rule change to allow babies on the Senate floor, prompted by the recent birth of Senator Tammy Duckworth’s second child, has caused a minor stir. Duckworth herself pushed for the proposed rule change. Wednesday night, the Senate voted unanimously to implement it.
Greitens Indictment: Judge Scolds Prosecutor, But Does Not Dismiss The Case
Missouri’s Governor Eric Greitens is under indictment for allegedly taking a picture of a woman he was cheating on his wife with and sending it on a digital device, which is felony invasion of privacy. Two big developments broke on the story today First, Greitens’ lawyers filed a motion to have the case dismissed due to the fact that the prosecution failed to provide the defense with evidence during the discovery phase.
Appeals Court Stomps Trump's Attempts to Punish Sanctuary Cities
The ruling came on a suit filed by the City of Chicago after the Justice Department imposed the new conditions last July in a bid to encourage state and local governments to provide more assistance to immigration authorities The consequences of this decision could have a chilling affect on republican politics. How far do the rights of states go? Is any state allowed to violate federal and constitutional law – and the orders of a President – in any case they see fit?
Heitkamp Will Vote To Confirm Pompeo
Confirming Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State is proving to be much more theatrical than confirming him as CIA Director. Today he got a little closer to being confirmed and tackling the many, many geopolitical problems that America faced when North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp said she would vote to confirm Pompeo. Heitkamp is, so far, the only Democrat to confirm Pompeo as both CIA Director and Secretary of State.
New Polls Shows the Majority of Texans Do Not Support Building a Wall
Quinnipiac University released the results of a poll conducted in Texas that yielded some surprising results. A sizable majority, nearly 2:1, of Texans support the National Guard being used to secure a very large border with Mexico in Texas. An even larger majority, nearly 3:1, said illegal immigrants coming across the border illegally was an “important” problem. But this doesn’t mean they think a wall along the border is necessary.
White House and Russia Were Talking While Nikki Haley Was Kept In The Dark
Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya, left, speaks to American Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley before a Security Council meeting on Iran, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) There has been intense media focus on the White House undercutting Ambassador Nikki Haley after she said on Sunday that new sanctions on Russia were imminent.
"With all due respect, I don't get confused."
Since Sunday Ambassador Nikki Haley has been taking criticism from the media and distasteful pundits for what the White House called Haley being “confused” about when or if new sanctions against Russia were coming from the White House. But she responded in a statement read by Dana Perino on Fox News.
‘The Forgotten Man’ in DC’s Fake ‘Free Trade’: Millions of Unemployed Americans
Those of us who didn’t succumb to government schools – know of the horrendous days of Democrat President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his hyperactive, spastic, shotgun-style approach to government. Completely clueless on how to address the Great Depression, Roosevelt’s administration chose to spasmodically fire government money in nigh every direction.
Anne Coulter: I Prefer KGB Agents To Americans
Ambassador Nikki Haley is under fire over being “confused”, according to the White House, about when or if new sanctions on Russia are coming. Ann Coulter wasted no time in saying the most outrageously stupid thing she could muster. Worse than Putin? Whether Nikki Haley was confused or not is a fair question, but saying Russian President Vladimir Putin controlling American foreign policy would be better for America than Haley is ridiculous.
Corker And Kaine Introduce New AUMF But Fail To Address Iran Or Assad
On Monday, Republican Senator from Tennessee Bob Corker and Democratic Senator from Virginia Tim Kaine launched what is framed as a bipartisan resolution to change the authorization for use of military force (AUMF). The AUMF is the legal authority given to the President by congress to conduct War, in this case against al Qaeda and their many bastard offshoots.
Surprise! Russia Is Not Allowing Inspectors Do Their Job
After demanding the United Nation’s send inspectors to the site of the chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria the Russians are saying the Organization for the Proliferation of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) cannot go in to inspect the site. In the statement released by the OPCW, they said, “The Team has not yet deployed to Douma.
France Claims To Be Have Convinced Trump To Stay In Syria, U. K. Acts like Grown-Ups
How the United Kingdom and France have handled the reaction from their domestic critics in the wake of Syrian airstrikes is a tale of two narratives. France made the first move, by immediately reporting after a phone call with American President Donald Trump, that they had convinced him to stay in Syria. The White House has downplayed the optics but the rumor is that the President was furious at the French claim.
The View's Meghan McCain Brings the House Down -- and Joy Behar, Too
On Thursday’s episode of The View, Meghan McCain spoke sense into the madness of cacklefest queen Joy Behar’s suggested moral equivalency between Donald Trump and dictatorial war criminals. The segment began with show mainstay Whoopi Goldberg accusing The Donald of broadcasting his military maneuvers, despite his past criticism of Obama for that very thing.
U.N. Ambassador Haley Announces New Sanctions on Russia, White House Says, NOT SO FAST
Yeah, not so fast there, Missy. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced on Sunday morning that the U.S.-led airstrike on Syria this weekend wasn’t the end of retribution for the chemical weapons attack against the rebel-held city of Douma, Syria last week. According to Haley, the administration would be levying even more sanctions on Russia, who have been complicit in supporting the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
Journalist Who Exposed Wagner Mercenary Massacre Falls Out Of His Window To His Death
Something Redstate has been covering since it broke is the story of Wagner Mercenaries who attacked United Special and Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria and were soundly humiliated. Friday CIA Director Mike Pompeo confirmed on Friday that “a couple of hundred” mercenaries had been killed in the fire fight outside Deir Ezzor, Syria along the Euphrates River.
Nikki Haley Reads Russia the Riot Act as Their UN Security Council Stunt Fails
Russia called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council today to condemn last nights airstrikes by the US, Britain, and France on Syria’s chemical weapons infrastructure. This how it went: After a heated two-hour debate, the United Nations Security Council rejected a Russian resolution on Saturday that would have condemned airstrikes carried out hours earlier by the United States, Britain and France against Syria.
No Joy in Trumpville, as Some Trump Supporters LOSE IT Over Syrian Air Strike
No one is more surprised than me to find that some of President Trump’s most ardent sycophants are perplexed, and even apoplectic over Friday night’s strike on Syria. I mean, I’m sure they’ll be right back to drinking his bath water in a few days. For now, however, the fallout in Trumpville is such that you’d think Trump launched a strike on them, personally. Of course, not all Trump supporters crumbled.
How This Is Suppose To Work: Ted Cruz Has Questions About Further Action In Syria
Committing to kinetic force is not something to be taken lightly. Sure, the television images are exciting and captivating but what is the strategy after the ratings come down? Reactions from lawmakers have been predictably partisan but Senator Ted Cruz of Texas had the most sober take on the situation, saying: “In addition to any military action that we may choose to take, we must also take action against Assad’s financiers.
Russia Goes Back To The United Nations Security Council
After the airstrikes from the French, British, and Americans in Syria Russia is calling another meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This will be the fifth UNSC meeting this week and it’s a role Russia hasn’t been accustomed to playing as it has been the US and other members usually calling the meeting to condemn or compel Russia. For the past 7 years Russia has used the Security Council to thwart any attempts to punish Bashar Al Assad.
Like Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, I Dissent on Syrian Air Strikes
Ted Cruz, September 9, 2013 on proposed air strikes by President Obama: Why I’ll vote no on Syria strike. First, Assad’s actions, however deplorable, are not a direct threat to U.S. national security. Many bad actors on the world stage have, tragically, oppressed and killed their citizens, even using chemical weapons to do so. Unilaterally avenging humanitarian disaster, however, is well outside the traditional scope of U.S. military action.
U.S. Target's Syrian Military
Tonight the United States military in coordination with France, The United Kingdom, and Arab allies have began air strikes on Bashar Al Assad and his regime. It appears that the strikes are targeting more than just Assad’s chemical weapons facilities and capabilities. The strikes seem to be targeting Assad’s overall military capabilities. Michael Weiss translated the message sent from the White House quite well.
Gaza Protesters Attempt To Use a Kite To Deliver Explosive Device
While geopolitical tensions between the United States, Turkey, Russia, and Iran simmer in Syria, to the south regional tensions have reignited. The Jerusalem Post reports protesters have jury-rigged an explosive device to a kite hoping to float it over the defensive lines “protesters” have not been able to breach. These demonstrations have been going on for over a week in Israel. It was reported that activists were killed by Israeli snipers; the activists turned out to be members of Hamas.
New Poll: Do Americans Support Mueller Investigation of Russian Collusion?
Donald Trump’s firmest supporters think it’s time to end the investigation of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian agents. Do the American people agree? So this new poll came out asking just this question, and the results are conclusive: That’s right, a strong majority favor expanding the scope of the investigation. They don’t just want the President’s campaign investigated for collusion.
BREAKING: Russia Says Chemical Attack in Syria Was a British False Flag Operation
The Russian military is making the absurd claim that the chemical attack in Syria so recently and widely condemned internationally was staged by the UK, in order to frame Syria/Russia/Abbas. “We have… evidence that proves Britain was directly involved in organising this provocation,” said Gen. Igor Konashenkov.
Atheist Appointed "Head Chaplain" at NHS for Part of England
In Britain’s National Health Service (NHS), Chaplains are available for patients who would like their faith-based needs met during a health crisis. While it can be an overused trope to include a definition in a written piece, I find it necessary to do so here. Let’s check in with Merriam-Webster to see what chaplain means. What do all of those have in common? Religion. I mean, duh.
Efforts to Minimize Civilian Casualties in Syria Appear Successful
Looks like there is some additional good news from the airstrikes in Syria tonight: not only were the strikes we conducted in coordination with Britain and France successful in hitting their selected targets, early local sources are reporting no civilian casualties (disregarding of course the obvious Russian/Syrian allied propaganda outlets). In a briefing from the Pentagon earlier tonight, Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis described the avoidance of civilian casualties as a top priority.
Pompeo Confirms America Mopped The Floor With Russian Mercenaries In Eastern Syria
Today CIA Director Mike Pompeo sat before the U.S. Senate to be confirmed as the next Secretary of State. He had bipartisan support and was confirmed as CIA director last year, but there are a few grandstanding detractors, namely Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul who has vowed to filibuster his appointment. As this is all likely theater and Pompeo will be confirmed, the only real news to come from the hearing was the confirmation of the Battle of Deir ez-Zor.
Syria Rundown: Russians Call For Meeting At United Nations, Turkey Tries to Play Broker
The tension between the United States and Russia in Syria continues. There were a few developments today. First,the Russians have called a United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria for Friday. They may want to return to the table and try one last time to work something out with the United States. Russian media has been hammering this point almost as if getting the Americans to come back to the UN was a victory itself.
President Trump Warns Russia that Missile Attack on Syria 'Will Be Coming'
President Trump sent a tweet on Wednesday morning addressing Russia directly and vowing to launch a missile attack on Syria. Calling Assad a “Gas Killing Animal”, the President assured Russia that, despite Russian interference, a missile attack will be coming. It was one of several tweets the President sent early on Wednesday, and one of two (at the time of this posting) related to Russia and Syria. Russia said they would shoot down any US missiles fired at the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
Regional Recap: Houthi Rebels Fire Missile At Riyadh, Israel Vows To Destroy Assad If Iran Attacks Israel
The Middle East is as tense as it has been since the Islamic State of Syria expanded into Iraq becoming “ISIS”. Rumors of the Americans preparing for a major strike in Syria, Russians moving equipment and personnel around in Syria, and Assad hiding his equipment among the Russians are swirling but nothing is confirmed. But that’s Syria, the rest of the region is not frozen in fear of an anticipated clash of global powers.
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