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After years of repeatedly condemning America’s involvement in Afghanistan, President Trump announced his intention this week to ramp up military operations there.
Though Barack Obama adopted the exact same policy shortly after taking office in 2009, imposing a 30,000 troop surge to no avail, Trump is following the same failed path. Continue reading “Military-Industrial Complex Stock Prices Surge After Trump’s Afghan War Speech”
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist
Las Vegas, NV — Earlier this year, body camera video from Las Vegas police showed the horrifying and fatal confrontation between Tashi Brown and multiple cops with the LVPD. One of those cops, Kenneth Lopera was just arraigned this week on charges of manslaughter and oppression under color of office.
Brown had committed no crime. In fact, it was later reported by the department that had the unarmed man survived this encounter, police would’ve had nothing to charge him with. Continue reading “First Vegas Cop Charged Since 1990 as Video Shows Him Choke, Taser Innocent Man to Death”
A contract to supply S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Turkey is in the final stages, but has not yet been signed or entered into force, the head of Russian defense giant Rosoboronexport said, retracting his previous statement reported by RIA Novosti.
“The contract to supply Turkey with S-400s is ready, but has not been signed or entered into force,” Rosoboronexport Director General Aleksey Mikheev told reporters on Tuesday, adding that “the work is still ongoing, technical issues remain.” Continue reading “Deal to supply Russian S-400 missile systems to Turkey in final stages – exporter”
On the same day millions of Americans were thrilled to witness — and equally distracted by — a total solar eclipse, Donald Trump decided it was time to announce a “dramatically different” foreign policy plan for the U.S. military in Afghanistan.
Just how “different” is Trump’s new plan? In reality, the ‘new’ plan is simply more of the same failed policy of the past, one Trump promised to put an end to numerous times over the years prior to moving into the White House. The only difference is the childish language Trump used to justify the decision, repeatedly vowing to “win” the same conflict James Mattis told Congress “we are not winning” back in June. Continue reading “14 Times Trump Warned Against Doing What He Just Did in Afghanistan”
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Archive: ITTBF 8-22-17
Democrat and Chronicle – by James Goodman, Brian Sharp
Among the 893 people who were arrested during the Rochester riots of 1964, according to the city’s statistics, the vast majority were either unemployed or unskilled workers.
Those 804 people gave a sense of the Rochester that was below the radar screen of community leaders when the riots broke out.
“It was a great shock to people who were very confident in the benevolent nature of the community. Clearly, generous benevolence was not sufficient to deal with the problems,” said Chris Lindley, who was then teaching history at the University of Rochester and later served as deputy mayor. Continue reading “1964 Rochester riots spawned FIGHT, other community efforts”
South China Morning Post – by Raymond Yeung
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has found 38 out of 60 shampoo samples it tested contained a harmful solvent used in manufacturing, with seven exceeding the limit recommended by the European Union.
The Consumer Council also found 20 per cent of the shampoos contained allergy-causing preservatives, and one even tested positive for a heavy metal.
But the agency insisted none of the samples constituted an “immediate” health risk, and only urged those with sensitive skin to be extra cautious when making their choices.
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Archive: TWFTT 8-22-17
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CUFI (Christians United For Israel) & AIPAC have avoided being required to register as foreign agents for Israel. Craig Hanson looks behind the scenes in this eyeopening, 22 min. expose. Recently, CUFI held their annual conference in Washington, DC. Craig reveals in his analysis what should be obvious: AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and CUFI should fall under the US government’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Continue reading “Exposing AIPAC & John Hagee’s CUFI As Unregistered Agents For Israel”
Moscow made the final payment on the remaining foreign debt inherited from the Soviet Union. Russia took on the debt after the other former Soviet republics refused to pay.
“The debt to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the amount of $125.2 million has been settled in accordance with the agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” the Russian Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. Continue reading “Russia pays off balance of Soviet Union’s foreign debt”
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has rejected a coal industry push to win a rarely used emergency order protecting coal-fired power plants, a decision contrary to what one coal executive said the president personally promised him.
The Energy Department says it considered issuing the order sought by companies seeking relief for plants it says are overburdened by environmental regulations and market stresses. But the department ultimately ruled it was unnecessary, and the White House agreed, a spokeswoman said. Continue reading “Coal CEO expected Trump help, but administration said no”
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs. But Denver’s elaborate hurdles for potential weed-friendly coffee shops and gathering places may mean the city gets few takers for the new licenses.
Denver voters approved bring-your-own-pot clubs in a ballot measure last year after city officials’ dragged their feet on calls to give legal pot smokers a place to use the drug. The city plans to start accepting applications by the end of the month. Continue reading “Denver soon to license pot clubs, but few may open”
Demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia, interrupted and blasted City Council members during their first meeting since violent clashes between white supremacists and counterprotesters.
Attendees at the packed meeting said they were upset that an August 12 “Unite the Right” rally was allowed to happen.
Demonstrators stood on the dais and unfurled a large banner that read, “BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS.” The meeting was briefly suspended. Continue reading “Protests erupt at Charlottesville city council meeting”