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Holy Shit Mr. Fish In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we’re doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. Trump’s portrayal of himself as Jesus, or anointed by Jesus, is typical of cult leaders. Chris Hedges ScheerPost During the two years I spent writing “American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America,” I encountered numerous mini-Trumps. These self-proclaimed pastors — very few had any formal religious training — preyed on the despair…
The Persian Gulf at night from the ISS. Photograph Source: NASA – Public Domain When the Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, defied the U.S. blockade April 14 by going through the Strait of Hormuz, it redefined the blockade. This easy transit may have had something to do with a statement, the day before, by China’s defense minister, Admiral Dong Jun, at the beginning of the U.S. blockade: “Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agreements with Iran. We will respect and honor them and expect others not to…
The senator bets his career on an independent streak and working with Republicans. Source link
From Friday’s decision by Judge Nina Wang (D. Colo.) in Hessert v. Street Dog Coalition: Plaintiff asks the Court to “[v]acate the reference to the standing order on AI as … not applicable and unconstitutional.” Plaintiff argues that the Court’s Standing Order improperly compels speech in violation of the First Amendment, violates his due process and equal protection rights, “encroaches upon” work product, and amounts to legislating from the bench. These arguments are without merit. This request is DENIED. The challenged standing order on AI appears to be this one; it requires that, Every filing shall contain an AI Certification…
In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we’re doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. As ceasefire talks hang by a thread, rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz reveal a stark reality: escalation could trigger a global economic catastrophe—and the United States may have far less control than it claims. Joshua Scheer The illusion of control is collapsing. The story being told to the public is one of control—measured escalation, strategic pressure, and…
Thanks to Fred A. and Michelle for your support of the Grail! Egyptian archaeologists find perfectly circular temple tied to an ancient water cult. Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the Sun. One dead and six injured after a man opened fire on tourists from the top of one of Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids. Stephen Hawking’s black hole information paradox could be solved – if the Universe has 7 dimensions. “Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief.” ‘AI shamans‘ tell the fortunes of curious…
Just How Many Tehran Allies Are Living In LA & U.S.? Source link
The Reasons for Chicagoland's Rent Surge Aren't Mysterious Source link
Armored D9 Caterpillars used by the IDF. Screengrab from video posted to YouTube. Like many people in the U.S. Left, I closely watched the U.S. Senate vote to block the transfer of 1,000 pound bombs and military equipment to Israel last Wednesday. Spearheaded by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders the joint resolution “provid[ed] for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.” The vote was split into two parts: the first focused on the D9 military bulldozers and the second on 1,000 pound bombs. Though the resolution on the D9 bulldozers failed…
The Senate Banking Committee must probe as deeply as they can to determine what lengths Kevin Warsh will go to in order to please the president. Source link