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Kremlin Sources Go Quiet Leaving CIA in the Dark About Putin’s Plans for Midterms
Submitted by wendy davis on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 11:21amThe title comes from another bit of satirical self-parody from the NYT.com, August 24; Alex Jones don’t got nothin’ on these dudes, Barnes and Rosenberg:
“WASHINGTON — In 2016, American intelligence agencies delivered urgent and explicit warnings about Russia’s intentions to try to tip the American presidential election — and a detailed assessment of the operation afterward — thanks in large part to informants close to President Vladimir V. Putin and in the Kremlin who provided crucial details.
Open Thread - Friday, August 31, 2018
Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 3:20amWhen I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.
- Mahatma Gandhi -
The Upcoming False Flag Event In Syria
Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 12:34amThe whole damn world knows about the upcoming false flag event that is going to happen in Syria and yet it's going to happen anyway. The question on people's minds again is what will Russia do this time if they go ahead with it?
How Russiagate makes you stupid
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 8:32pmGlenn Greenwald took CNN to task for lying about the latest Russiagate "scandal"/non-scandal.
The best part of the article is the list of Russiagate non-scandals (i.e. lies).
The Evening Blues - 8-30-18
Submitted by joe shikspack on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 2:26pmComparing DSA and OWS to the Tea Party
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 1:50pmFor the establishment media, socialism is an extremely flexible thing.
On one hand, socialism has failed and been discredited. It's followers have already abandoned it. Any poor soul who still gives it a second thought is an anachronism deserving of public humiliation.
Hot Air
Submitted by magiamma on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 5:00amGlobal 'Warning'
The Arctic is now the fastest warming place on the planet. As it heats it is melting the sea ice. The melting of Arctic sea ice decreases the amount of reflective surface. Dark water absorbs more heat which:
Resilience Discussion: "Serving the Earth, Serving One Another"
Submitted by mhagle on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 3:15amOklahoma teachers decimate public school enemies at the ballot box
Submitted by gjohnsit on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 9:44pmOf all the states to undergo a teachers strike this year, Oklahoma gave the teachers the least amount of concessions and the most disrespect.
Some of you may remember this moment from a few months ago.