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Trump the Chump goes for Regime Change In Iran
The cat is outta the bag, to coin a phrase. It’s semi-official. El Presidente is going for regime change in Iran. Just like his nincompoop predecessor, G.W. Bush, who enforced regime change in Iraq utilizing the WMD cover story. Essentially the same formula. And why would the MAGA “Peace President” go off in this direction? Simple. That is what PM Netanyahu told Trump he wants. This is what America’s Israel Lobby wants. You see, the nuclear issue was a hoax.
America and the British Empire
My big-picture outlook is that America with its quasi world empire has been following in the footsteps of the warmongering British Empire. That road is leading to America’s premature downfall. I suppose others have noticed the striking similarity between the two “Anglo-Saxon” great powers in their approach to the outside world. On the American side, some have pointed to the Great War and Woodrow Wilson as pivotal.
The Election... - LewRockwell
Don’t mean to bombard you with the obvious, but here goes. Re the American Prez election tomorrow. The voters for Harris and her goofy running-mate will not actually be voting for them. They will be voting for the Democrat establishment, for the status quo. It will be a continuation of the maladministration of Joe Biden and Barack Obama. In domestic affairs, a Harris win will mean more “woke” propaganda and open borders, obsession with abortion and “democracy” etcetera. Bromides and platitudes.
Condoleezza Rice and Herbert Hoover...
A good friend asked me to read “The Perils of Isolationism” which is the lead article in the current issue of Foreign Affairs. The author is Condoleezza Rice, who was Secretary of State for G.W. Bush and also his national security advisor. My friend was evidently impressed with the article. Someone at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University had emailed him an online copy. I was able to read the hard copy from the issue which had just arrived in my mailbox.
Frequencies of house fly proto-Y chromosomes across populations are predicted by temperature heterogeneity within populations
Abstract Sex chromosomes often differ between closely related species and can even be polymorphic within populations. Species with polygenic sex determination segregate for multiple different sex determining loci within populations, making them uniquely informative of the selection pressures that drive the evolution of sex chromosomes.
To What End? To What Good?
There has been an avalanche of informative articles written in the off-ramp press and broadcasted on non-establishment outlets since the Hamas attack of October 7th. They provide context and history. The question arrises: to what good? Does it matter? It has not stopped the genocidal response of Tel Aviv. Nor changed in any meaningful way the material and propaganda support from Washington, or from Washington’s European puppet states, for Bibi Netanyahu.
The Folly of American Intervention
There are a handful of basic facts and some water-under-the-bridge history that should be reviewed before Washington runs the world into a ditch. The crack-up may be sooner than expected. Not that revisiting the record will change anything or prevent the crack-up. Après nous, le déluge. NATO is a military alliance. It is not the EU, the European Union—which is to say, not an enlarged, updated Hanseatic League, an economic organization created by Europeans.
Opinion: California park rangers should be entitled to workers' compensation for skin cancer Original
Foy represents the California Fish and Game Wardens Supervisors and Managers Association. He lives in Sacramento. California’s parks and wildlife are some of our state’s greatest treasures. Each year millions of people enjoy our beaches, parks and forests. Fish and game wardens and park rangers are on the front lines every day protecting our precious natural resources and keeping visitors safe. It is our privilege to protect California’s beautiful lands and animals, but our job carries risk.
Biden is Toast...
On the 25th ultimo, I predicted, “For health and scandal reasons…Papa Joe Biden will resign the Presidency before the Democrat convention, thereby leaving the pathetic Kamala Harris as the cherry on top, his going-away gift to the country.” Some time in 2022 I made an even-money $50 bet with an intelligent but uninformed anti-Trump friend. The bet was that, one way or another—indictment, demise, resignation, impeachment, whatever—Biden would not finish his term in office.
The FT and the Big Stretch...
Instead of watching the Republican debate tonight among the “also rans”, I’m jotting down this quick note about an editorial in the Financial Times which I received early this morning. The Title is: THE HUNT FOR HUNTER BIDEN…he should be investigated but the allegations are dwarfed by the charges against Donald Trump.
The Churchill Legend
–February 2nd, 2011– Last week a Palm Beach friend, a country club Republican, gave me a copy of the Weekly Standard. She urged me to read “A World in Crisis, what the thirties tell us about today” by its opinion editor, Matthew Continetti. The predicate of this overly long article seems to be that the fate of the universe hinged upon a little-known traffic accident involving Winston Churchill on the upper east side of Manhattan in the early 1930’s.
The Messianic Syndrome
Some of you no doubt have been waiting anxiously for my diatribe focusing upon Tom Friedman’s latest column in the NY Times. Tom is the self-important, know-it-all NYT opinion writer who irritates me the most. Well here it is… I’m on another “research” trip in Europe, to soak up as much western civilization as I can before it further self-destructs into quasi-oblivion under the baleful influence of America—or more precisely, in thrall to the crusading crackpots who have hijacked America.
The Big Cons and the Vassalization of Europe
Seeing what’s in front of your nose demands a constant struggle.—George Orwell I’m in Munich, my favorite European city, if I throw out Venice. Is Venice actually a city? At one time it was the center of a vast Mediterranean empire. It strikes me as more of a sprawling, open-air museum frozen in time. I just left there. It was, as always, wonderful. There is a serious problem with Munich. It is under constant construction and reorganization.
Coronation Fiasco?
Anywhere you can dream is good, providing the place is obscure, and the horizon is vast.—Victor Hugo Herewith a brief, speculative note about the coronation of King Charles of England, taking place on Saturday. I have the feeling it could be an eye-opener and therefore a fiasco. Some time ago I happened to come across, I forget why, the video of the last English coronation in 1953.
George Kennan and the Wolfowitz Doctrine
What are they trying to do, what do they want to accomplish, and why? With reference to the entrenched cabal that has been running Washington for decades, in particular since the end of the Cold War (1990), these basic questions have been racking my brain in recent weeks. We’ve got to step back and look at the big picture, a larger context.
How to Lose Body Fat Without Going to the Gym
Five tips to help you lose fat without lifting a dumbbell or hitting the treadmill.. "How to Lose Body Fat Without Going to the Gym" is published by Patrick Foy, BA in ILLUMINATION.
Inflation by the Numbers (2021-2023)
Rising Grocery Prices: Inflation by the Numbers (2021-2023). A detailed look at exactly how much all these products have increased in price..
Chocolate Banana Collagen & Protein Coffee Smoothie
Stuck deciding between coffee or a nutritious smoothie? Why not both? Do you enjoy coffee as much as I do? Do you sometimes say to yourself, "I could really go for a coffee right now, but maybe I should have a smoothie for some nutrition instead..."
Starbucks Reward Stars: Not Shining as Bright as They Once Did
That free cup of coffee is going to cost you much more now. Not even loyalty programs are being spared from corporate greed and rising inflation these days.
My Conversation with a Chatbot: A Few Questions for ChatGPT
I was very impressed with the responses it gave me. A story recently went public that BuzzFeed, an American Internet media, news and entertainment company with a focus on digital media, would be laying off 180 of its employees, or roughly 12% of its workforce, in favour of using artificial intelligence to create content.
Nimrods of Berlin
I’ve just read on Bloomberg that Berlin is sending a hundred-plus advanced, German-built Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine. On closer reading, it appears that most of the Leopard-2’s will be transported from other NATO countries, not directly from Germany. That is one hundred too many tanks, in my view.
Child in California mountain lion attack leaves hospital
Dispatchist News from around the globe in real time Client login Child in California mountain lion attack leaves hospital A 5-year-old boy who was attacked by a mountain lion while hiking in rural Northern California with his mother and grandfather has been released from a hospital. Capt. Patrick Foy,
One of the Worst Things to Do if You’re Awake During the Night
This could make it much harder to fall asleep. We’ve all been there before. It’s the middle of the night and you’re having trouble sleeping, so you decide to get up and do something, or maybe you were actually sound asleep already, but you woke up because something startled you or you had to use the washroom. For many people, getting up during the middle of the night and falling asleep again is no problem.
How Being a Victim of Theft Changed My Perception of Materialism
A couple weeks had passed. I was having trouble sleeping every single night. As the idiom goes, I was sleeping with one eye open now. Nightmares stemming from the trauma kept me in a half-conscious state at all hours of the day. But as I was sitting around my apartment before bed one night, I decided to open one of the boxes that the thieves left behind. There was a sturdy cardboard box labelled “B.C. Apples” that my mom kept for storage from decades ago now sitting on my living room floor.
THC: Does It Help or Hinder Sleep?
Does marijuana help you get a better night’s sleep or does it have the opposite effect? Sleep is such a vital function for the human body. It helps our minds and bodies recover from all of the mental fatigue and physical exertions of every day life. But what if you’re someone who has trouble falling and staying asleep at night? Could something like THC found in marijuana help? I used to think so, but an expert in this field, Dr. Matthew Walker, has a different opinion.
Biden Piggybacks Trump’s Middle East Madness
Biden Piggybacks Trump’s Middle East Madness From what I gather, Donald Trump feels that the Washington establishment and the American news media have not given him sufficient credit, if any at all, for advancing U.S. policy promoting Israel while he was POTUS. Trump has a point. The enterprising Mr. Trump took double-talking U.S. policies toward Israel and elevated them from de facto to de jure status.
Mind Over Masturbation: Can Too Much Be A Problem for Men?
Some research suggests that men who overindulge in porn and masturbation may experience dopamine depletion, erectile dysfunction, and other problems. Does the adage “too much of a good thing is a bad thing” hold true? Masturbation can be spontaneous or routine, occasional or obsessive. Masturbating infrequently can lead to sexual frustration or a hyperactive sex drive, but too much of it, according to some researchers, can be problematic for men in other ways.
Ukraine and Israel
I’ve been reading Raymond Chandler’s The High Window for the second time. The plot is convoluted. Somehow it got me thinking about Ukraine and Israel. Both countries are complicated crime scenes of U.S. foreign policy. They will never be objectively investigated and exposed. Like The High Window, plots and subplots embedded with events in Ukraine and Israel are confusing and loaded with smoke screens. It is difficult to navigate. Unlike The High Window, this is not fiction.
Chronic Cough From Acid Reflux? 5 Things You Can Do To Help Get It Under Control
After years of coughing and seeing multiple doctors, respiratory therapists, ear-nose-throat and lung specialists, we finally figured out the root causes. GERD, commonly known as acid reflux, happens when the acid from your stomach flows up into your esophagus. While it can manifest itself in many different ways, the range and severity of symptoms can vary greatly from person to person.
Germany To Hit the Wall? - LewRockwell
OMG. Is Germany about to hit the wall? From what I’ve been reading, outside the inner precincts of the American mainstream media, the answer to that question appears to be, “Yes, if nothing changes, the wall will be hit this winter.” Certainly, the possibility is there. It all comes down to the Washington-instigated war in Ukraine and the fact that Germany as well as the rest of Europe have been foolish enough to swallow Washington’s false narrative and follow its self-destructive lead.
Crispy Air Fried Chicken Wings in Under 20 Minutes
Save your money and eat better with these crispy, restaurant quality chicken wings. Equipment & Supplies Ingredients Fresh chicken wings Cooking oil (avocado or olive oil) Seasoning of choice Directions Take chicken wings out of refrigerator at least 20 minutes prior to cooking. Letting your chicken wings warm up a bit helps them cook more efficiently. Lightly coat air fryer with cooking oil and preheat at 390°F for approximately 3 minutes. Preheating will help with crisping up the skin.
5 Signs Your Partner Is Losing Interest
Are you worried that your partner could be losing interest in the sexual aspect of your relationship? Perhaps you're just wondering what the signs are, or maybe you do know already and just want to confirm if it's true. In any case, sexless relationships and marriages are more common than you might think. According to some experts, a relationship is considered sexless when a couple has sex less than once per month, or fewer than 10 times per year.
3 Ingredient Cinnamon Brown Sugar Coffee Syrup Recipe
There are so many delicious flavours you can add to your coffee. Cinnamon brown sugar is one of my personal favourites. After scouring the internet to find a pre-made, bottled option, I found a few ranging from $14-23 that boasted qualities such as "natural flavours", "authentic", and "clean label". However, I noticed on those same labels there were ingredients such as sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium acid sulfate, cellulose gum, and caramel color.
California Voice: Plant poachers in search of succulents threaten state’s biodiversity
International criminals rappelling down cliff sides. Game wardens dressed in camouflage to track them. Investigators confiscating contraband destined for faraway places. These scenes sound more like something from a James Bond movie than where they actually occurred: a California state park.
Uncovering occupant data to reap commercial underwriting rewards
Using sound underwriting fundamentals, and more specifically, identifying more surgical risk segmentation by applying analytics, is the way forward for insurers. (Photo: Shutterstock) You could say that commercial insurance is at an inflection point. Catastrophic losses in 2017, and again in 2018, driven by natural disasters such as hurricanes on the East Coast and destructive wildfires on the West Coast have weighed heavily on industry profitability.
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