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A war of words has broken out over police force in California getting a new armored vehicle built more for a state of war than patrolling in the Golden State.

The Salinas Police Department recently issued a news release proudly announcing the arrival of the armored truck built to survive minefield explosions, which it got compliments of federal taxpayers as part of a program to convert military equipment to law-enforcement use.   Continue reading “New armored tank for town police sparks fear, war of words”

CNN – by Marie-Louise Gumuchian. Barbara Starr and Antonia Mortensen

(CNN) — About 150 U.S. Marines are poised to enter turbulent South Sudan to help evacuate Americans and provide security for the U.S. Embassy, two U.S. military officials said Monday.

The troops are moving from Spain to Africa, probably to the nation of Djibouti, the officials told CNN’s Barbara Starr on Monday.   Continue reading “U.S. Marines poised to enter South Sudan”

Ben Swann

Lawmaker backs down on “worst Homeschool bill in history”.  State Sen. Capri Cafaro released this statement Friday:

“SB 248 was never meant to be a policy debate about educating children in the home. It was meant to address weaknesses in the law pertaining to child protection. Unfortunately, the true intent of the bill to curtail child abuse has been eclipsed the by the issue of homeschooling.   Continue reading “Lawmaker Withdraws “Worst Homeschool Bill in U.S. History””

The Daily Sheeple – by Lily Dane

A registered nurse in Pennsylvania was fired for refusing to get a flu shot.

Dreonna Breton made the decision to refuse the shot because she’s pregnant and has a history of miscarriage.   Continue reading “Pregnant Nurse Fired For Refusing Toxic Flu Shot”

RT News

The inventor of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov, has died at the age of 94. His ingenuity earned him widespread admiration, but his legacy became more controversial when his weapons were used in some of the world’s bloodiest conflicts.

“Mikhail Kalashnikov’s entire life is a shining example of dedication to serving your country,” said a statement from Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.   Continue reading “Inventor of AK-47 rifle Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94”

In considering that these united States of the Americas represent a Republic with an emphasis on the rights of the individual, the very idea of uniting becomes a difficult concept to move forward with, as any collectivism for the purpose of forced change is repugnant to the ideals of independent freedoms and liberties.

Our socialist enemies have infiltrated our country and seek to divide us in applying collectivism.  Race based groups, gender based groups, religious based groups, and age based groups are putting forth the notion that an individual can gain power by joining with other individuals and creating a collective will.  However, if you are an American national of the American race who asserts as absolute your rights under the people’s Bill of Rights, no collective can trump your individual will as no person or collection of any size thereof has superior rights to any one individual.   Continue reading “The Standard for an American National Patriot”

The Hill – by Jeremy Herb

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticized U.S. spying on Israel; he’s the latest world leader to take aim at the National Security Agency’s surveillance activities.

Documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden to The Guardian and others on Friday showed that the NSA and Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters had targeted an email address for then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in 2009, as well as the Israeli defense minister.   Continue reading “Netanyahu: NSA spying on Israel ‘not acceptable’”

Daily Herald – by Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is traveling to China to promote trade with Chicago and city tourism.

He’s set deliver remarks at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday morning and later at a Choose Chicago luncheon. He’s also scheduled to address the minister of commerce, vice mayors and leaders of several major Chinese cities to sign an agreement related to trade with Chicago.   Continue reading “Emanuel Travels To China To Promote Chicago”

Opposing Views – by Sarah Fruchtnicht

A recent college graduate in Washington says he wants an apology after deputies in Spokane County mistakenly raided his home, with guns drawn, giving him the scare of his life.

Conner Guerrero says he noticed somebody sneaking around his yard at night and assumed it was burglars.

“Just trying to enjoy my evening. All the sudden, I see a flashlight shining through my doors…” said Guerrero. “I’m thinking this could be a dangerous situation for me.”   Continue reading “Cop Who Raided The Wrong House Tells Homeowner ‘You’re Lucky I Didn’t F–King Shoot You’”

Bizz Pac Review – by Janeen Capizola

For the first time since his controversial comments on homosexuality landed him an indefinite suspension on the hit show “Duck Dynasty,” Phil Robertsonspoke out and defended his statements and religious beliefs, according to a report from the MailOnline who was granted exclusive access to Robertson on Sunday.

“I will not give or back off from my path because you conquered death, Father, so we are not worried about all the repercussions,” Robertson said as he led a “defiant prayer” at a Bible study class in his hometown church in Louisiana Sunday.    Continue reading “‘Duck Dynasty’ star breaks silence, defends statements: ‘I will not give or back off’”

RT News

On Monday, the Russian Navy’s second Borey-class nuclear-powered submarine, the Aleksandr Nevsky, has entered service. The sub is part of a next-generation class that will be the backbone of Russia’s sea-based nuclear deterrent for decades to come.

The ceremony marking the submarine’s entry into service was initially scheduled for Dec. 21, but was postponed by two days. Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu was the highest-ranking government official present at a navy shipyard in the northern city of Severodvinsk, for the ceremony of the Aleksandr Nevsky raising her new flag.   Continue reading “Russia’s second next-gen nuclear sub enters service”

Web of Debt – by Ellen Brown

December 23rd, 2013, marks the 100^th anniversary of the Federal Reserve, warranting a review of its performance.  Has it achieved the purposes for which it was designed?

The answer depends on whose purposes we are talking about.  For the banks, the Fed has served quite well.  For the laboring masses whose populist movement prompted it, not much has changed in a century.   Continue reading “100 Years Is Enough: Time to Make the Fed a Public Utility”

Reason – by Scott Shackford

It’s not you, Oregonians, it’s them. It was clear from the start that the relationship wasn’t exactly working out. Now Oregon’s health exchange is warning its customers that it may be over and they should look elsewhere for love and support from a health insurance provider.

From The Oregonian:   Continue reading “Oregon Health Exchange Sends Customers Potential ‘Dear John’ Letter”

New York Post – by Laura Italiano and Kerry Murtha

Navy sailor Lindsay Cooper knew something was wrong when billows of metallic-tasting snow began drifting over USS Ronald Reagan.

“I was standing on the flight deck, and we felt this warm gust of air, and, suddenly, it was snowing,” Cooper recalled of the day in March 2011 when she and scores of crewmates watched a sudden storm blow toward them from the tsunami-torn coast of Fukushima, Japan.   Continue reading “Navy sailors have radiation sickness after Japan rescue”