Douglas Valentine has once again added to the store of knowledge necessary for American citizens to understand how the U.S. government actually works today, in his most recent book entitled The CIA As Organized Crime. (Valentine previously wrote The Phoenix Program, which should be read with the current book.) Some of the original detainees jailed at the Guantanamo Bay prison, as put on display by the U.S. military. The U.S. “deep state” – of which the CIA is an integral part – is an open secret now and the Phoenix Program (assassinations, death squads, torture, mass detentions, exploitation of information) … Continue reading

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Nasa’s eagle-eyed asteroid hunting team have spotted 1803 potentially hazardous asteroids. A ROCK hurtling through space will make a close encounter with Earth on Saturday, according to Nasa. But don’t cancel the BBQ just yet – it’s unlikely to smash into our planet. If it did, it could potentially wipe out life as we know it. So Nasa is keeping an eye on it just in case. Instant Access to Current Spot Prices & Interactive Charts The asteroid – named 441987 (2010 NY65) – is marked as a concern because it’s 230 meters in diameter and traveling just 7.9 lunar distances … Continue reading

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Can you count how many ways the government manipulates people to be the type of citizen they can easily control? I think that would be impossible to come up with an actual number when every facet of government is dedicated to shaping the citizen in ways contrary to his or her nature. It ranges from tax credits for having kids to increased welfare for being a single mom; from subsidies for growing corn to mandates to eradicate invasive species. The government is changing citizens’ behavior with incentives and disincentives, which destroys the natural spontaneous order society would otherwise fall into. … Continue reading

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Cultural Marxism:  From show trials to no trials If the property is the proverbial nine points of the law, it is not surprising that Marxism, its frontal attack on property having stalled out (NB: ideology aside, we all like our “stuff”) would have eventually gotten around to launching a second front against law itself.  The total annihilation of law never succeeded with Communism Classic (Stalin’s version), since the Soviet state needed a judicial apparatus to highlight its superiority to “bourgeois law” …not to mention providing a half-way house on the way to the Gulag.  The nightmare of totalitarianism having been … Continue reading

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A car’s fuel indicator light warns us when it’s time to fill up, but how far can you push your luck before your car is really out of fuel—and should you? The amount of leeway you have depends on a car’s make and model, but according to Jalopnik, tempting fate this way could wear down your vehicle. Gasoline makes its way from the tank to the engine via your car’s fuel pump. When you fill up your tank, gas enters the fuel pump through a part called the strainer, and moves through another round pump before finally entering the electric … Continue reading

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This book reflects my views and style more than anything I have read that’s not my own. Hence the rating could not have been any different! Economic theories need to be de-jargonized every now and then to understand the stupidity of some of the things that policymakers do or are recommended to do. Extremely few people, with many experts excluded, tend to understand the basic meaning of some their pet economic solutions or policies. Complex theories effectively lead to equivocation, obfuscation of who bears the real costs (often future generations, or disconnected people) of things that appear like free lunches … Continue reading

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A mysterious, unseen, planetary object with a mass somewhere between that of Mars and Earth may be lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) put forward evidence that this unknown “planetary mass object” may explain why the plane of the solar system is warped in the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt. US prepares for rare coast-to-coast total solar eclipse https://t.co/TXa1GE6RDo pic.twitter.com/cILat7A7dX — RT (@RT_com) June 23, 2017 The Kuiper Belt lies beyond the orbit of Neptune and hosts a vast number of … Continue reading

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Our eyes are a precious instrument that let us see the beauty of the world and experience our life fully. Even the slightest vision problems take away from that experience and impact the quality of our daily functioning. We talk a lot about what to do to preserve our eyesight and strengthen our eyes. Eat fruits and vegetables, exercise your eye muscles, get enough sleep, protect your eyes from direct sunlight… It’s all great, but don’t forget that there are also things you may be doing that are harmful to your eyes. Here’s a quick list of things NOT TO … Continue reading

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My home assembled, $258 short barreled pistol grip shotgun. If the shooter doesn’t like the pistol grip, he can switch the gun back to a full stock. (Photo: David LaPell) In the last couple of months, the shotgun world has been taken by surprise with Mossberg’s introduction of the 590 Shockwave and on its heels Remington’s response with the 870 Tac-14. Both have redefined what a personal defense shotgun can be. They are both in 12 gauge, both have 14 inch barrels and both feature the same Shockwave Raptor pistol grip. Short barreled shotguns themselves are nothing new. Coach guns … Continue reading

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The national Democratic Party and many liberals have bet heavily on the Russia-gate investigation as a way to oust President Trump from office and to catapult Democrats to victories this year and in 2018, but the gamble appears not to be paying off.+ The Democrats’ disappointing loss in a special election to fill a congressional seat in an affluent Atlanta suburb is just the latest indication that the strategy of demonizing Trump and blaming Russia for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 defeat may not be the golden ticket that some Democrats had hoped. Though it’s still early to draw conclusive lessons from … Continue reading

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Our circulatory system supplies our entire body with oxygenated blood. The cells in the body need oxygen to function normally. The circulation of blood also allows for the delivery of nutrients, hormones, and other important factors. If blood floor were to be impeded in any way, it would compromise not only our tissues but our ability to live. The following are various ways you can maintain your blood circulation, helping improve overall health and well-being. How to improve blood circulation Eat super fruits Instant Access to Current Spot Prices & Interactive Charts One such super fruit is the orange. Citrus … Continue reading

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The city council of Houston, Texas has approved selling or swapping almost $2 million worth of city streets and utility easements in a move to close a $123 million budget shortfall. The first such sale was in the Manchester area, where the council abandoned and sold several streets and easements to the nearby Valero refinery for $1.4 million, according to the Houston Chronicle. Cash strapped Texas is resorting to selling its city streets! https://t.co/sVynYCcQ8c — CHASE METALS (@CHASE_METALS) June 13, 2017 The oil giant already owns the blocks immediately surrounding its facility. The move will allow the company to expand … Continue reading

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While gas is a normal part of the digestion process, with the average adult passing gas between 13 and 21 times a day, gas buildup in your intestines can be incredibly uncomfortable and even painful. When this happens, you may experience accompanied bloating that leaves you wondering what went wrong. From overeating or eating certain foods, to swallowing air while you eat or drink, to chewing gum or smoking cigarettes, there are various things you could be doing wrong. To eliminate bloating, you first need to understand the root of the cause, and also how to alleviate it once its … Continue reading

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