From the Trenches World Report

The Tap

So what exactly is this magic ingredient that will be appearing in a new version of Pepsi, and how is it made? Unfortunately, those questions are hard to answer. Senomyx… refers to them only as ‘enhancers’ or ‘ingredients’… The products work by triggering receptors on the tongue and tricking your taste buds into sensing sweetness — or saltiness or coolness, in the case of the company’s other programs…

So are Senomyx’s covert ingredients safe? That, too, is anyone’s guess… many of its enhancers have ‘been granted ‘GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, but all that means is that the company did its own assessment and then concluded everything was fine. We don’t know whether Senomyx did any testing since the company isn’t required to submit anything to the FDA.¹⁴          Continue reading “Pepsi replaces sugar with mystery ingredient”

The Tenth Amendment Center – by Bob Greenslade

While observing the proceedings in a federal District Court, I was taken-back by the blatant arrogance of the judge masquerading as a constitutional officer. The case involved a civil dispute between two corporations. After setting a briefing schedule and reading the opposing attorneys the riot act concerning the conduct of his courtroom, the judge did something that illustrates the extent of the usurpation of power being perpetrated by the federal government.   Continue reading “Is the Federal Government Supreme?”

The Liberty Beacon – by Ken LaRive

“Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they’re in the game.” Paul Rodriguez, and I tend to believe that too.

What hunting is, is practice. Hunting is learning your own heart. It is an education gleaned from experience and knowledge where we can gauge both strengths and limitations, with that of our quarry. The need to hunt is ingrained, hard wired into the minds of all men by eons of survival. It is a complex endurance technique instilled by both hungry woman, children, and your own, and is the place where love and responsibility are born.   Continue reading “The Well-Dressed AR-15 for Green-Light Critter Hunting”

SHTF Plan – by Mac Slavo

What happened in Europe today is yet further proof that nothing they’ve done has fixed the underlying fundamental issues surrounding the events that led to the crash of 2008.

For those who don’t believe the government is prepared to take extreme measures that may include the seizing of retirement accounts, cash savings or even gold, look no further than Cyprus, the latest recipient of bank bailouts.   Continue reading “CONFISCATION: Panicked Europeans Rush ATMs as Leaders Move To Seize Funds Directly From Bank Account Holders”

Trend

The Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the country’s commanders have been given authorization to respond immediately to enemy attacks, Press TV reports.

“Our commanders have received authorization to immediately respond to any hostile action by the enemy without allowing enemy to think twice [about its act of aggression],” Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri said on Saturday.   Continue reading “Iranian commanders authorized to launch immediate counterattack”

Independent Media Review Analysis

Iranian navy to be present in Atlantic Ocean soon: Commander
News Code: 80585260 (3208893) Publish Date :
26/12/1391 – 08:54

Tehran, March 16, IRNA – Navy aims to be present in the Atlantic Ocean in
the next Iranian year (starts March 21), Navy Commander Rear Admiral
Habibollah Sayyari said on Friday.   Continue reading “Iranian navy to be present in Atlantic Ocean soon: Commander”

Occupy Corporatism – by Susanne Posel

In 1963, the Communist Goals were introduced into the Congressional Record under Appendix, pp. A34-A35.
Albert Herlong, House Representative from Florida, brought the “Current Communist Goals” that are outlined by Cleon Skousen in the book entitled “The Naked Communist”.

The 45 goals that were supposed in Congressional presentation by Herlong have either come to pass or in the process of being implemented. Without the knowledge of the American public, these ideals were introduced to our US government to alter the perspective of our Constitutional Republic to incrementally turn the tide from freedom to Communism.   Continue reading “How Communist Ideology Has Shaped American Perspective on Gun Ownership”

Occupy Corporatism – by Susanne Posel

The recent advent of demonization of patriots, constitutionalists and “conspiracy theorists” would not be complete without an all-out attack on the founding document that defines our Constitutional Republic – the US Constitution.

Earlier this year, Louis Michael Seidman, professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, suggested that Americans give on adhering to the US Constitution because the document is largely outdated.   Continue reading “MSM Propaganda Wants Americans to Think US Constitution is Outdated”

Politico – by DONOVAN SLACK

President Obama has said he wants to speak directly with the Israeli people and reinforce his support for Israel during his trip there next week.

He may have some serious talking to do. A new poll of Israelis conducted by Maagar Mohot Institute and Israeli daily Maariv found that 38 percent believe he is hostile to Israel and 14 percent believe he is indifferent. Only a third think he is supportive.   Continue reading “Poll: Only 10 percent of Israelis view Obama favorably”

CBS New York

A New York City police officer was arrested this week and charged with unlawful surveillance.

Officer Miguel Gomez, 41, was arrested around 8:30 a.m. Friday in the 49th Precinct, which includes the Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens and Pelham Gardens sections of the Bronx.   Continue reading “NYPD Officer Accused Of Unlawful Surveillance”

Huffington Post – by Jay Pinho

For gun control advocates, Robin Kelly’s Democraticprimary victory in Illinois on February 26 represented yet another incremental step forward in the fierce battle for stricter gun legislation in the United States. And momentum appears to be strengthening: a recent NBC/WSJ poll measured 61 percent support for tighter gun laws, up five percentage points from January. This is an unusual trajectory for a once hot-button issue months after the underlying spark, the Newtown shootings, has faded from the news.   Continue reading “Michael Bloomberg Wants to Buy Your Vote”

The Organic Prepper

If you are a prepper, chances are that you have friends and family who consider you anywhere on the “nuts” scale from a bit eccentric to downright certifiable.

This viewpoint, of course, makes it very difficult for you to talk with these loved ones and bring them over to the “dark side” of preparedness with you.  It’s painful to see people about whom you care, blithely going along, spending money frivolously, buying their groceries a couple of days at a time, and living in places that are totally unsustainable should disaster strike.   Continue reading “The Persuasive Prepper: Convincing Loved Ones to Prepare”

Hang the Bankers 

Breathless predictions that the Islamic Republic will soon be at the brink of nuclear capability, or – worse – acquire an actual nuclear bomb, are not new.

For more than quarter of a century Western officials have claimed repeatedly that Iran is close to joining the nuclear club. Such a result is always declared “unacceptable” and a possible reason for military action, with “all options on the table” to prevent upsetting the Mideast strategic balance dominated by the US and Israel.   Continue reading “Propaganda against Iran: for 33 years they have been telling us that Iran almost has a nuke”

US News – by JASON KOEBLER

China’s fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, could be technologically superior to those in the American arsenal and might have the ability to “swarm” in attacking an American aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of the country’s program.

China first started publicly flying drones in October, 2009, during its National Day parade. Since then, it had stockpiled at least 280 UAVs as of 2011 that could be used for “intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, precision strike missions and electronic warfare missions,” according to the report, released by the Project 2049 Institute, an Arlington, Va.-based think tank. Since then, the country has likely manufactured many more, lead author Ian Easton says.   Continue reading “Report: Chinese Drone ‘Swarms’ Designed to Attack American Aircraft Carriers”