Category: Politics
Wars can be won. Permanent occupations cannot.
Why Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan was not a “defeat” or a “surrender.” August 31, 2021 | 2:00 PM A villager is searched after US Army soldiers from Task Force Panther 82nd Airborne Division found weapons and a photo of Osama bin Laden at his home on Monday, September 23, 2002,…
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Battle for the future of the German version of Camp David at a reduced price – POLITICO
MESEBERG, Germany – The French have Fort de Brégançon, a spectacular medieval citadel on a Mediterranean islet. Americans have Camp David, a sprawling retreat referred to as “Shangri-La” by past presidents for its secluded mountainous beauty. The Germans have Meseberg. Haven’t you heard of Meseberg? You’re not alone. Official retreats often serve a critical function,…
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Yes, let’s order vaccinations for eligible schoolchildren, says Fauci – Mother Jones
A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to a student during a “Vax To School” campaign event at a high school in Staten Island, New York. Jeenah Moon / Bloomberg / Getty Fight against misinformation. Get a daily summary of the facts that matter. Sign up for free Mother jones Newsletter.…
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[VIDEO] More details emerge in the clip of Joe Biden appearing to sleep while the Israeli prime minister talks to him
There is a 32-second video of what appears to be Joe Biden sleeping in the Oval Office as the new Israeli prime minister speaks directly to him. TIRED OF THE ADVERTISEMENTS? BECOME A PREMIUM USER TODAY !! In this 32 second video, it appears that he is sleeping. You can watch the video below: WATCH:…
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How Republicans Stoke Anti-Government Hate
Trump supporters attempt to break through a police barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington on January 6, 2021 (AP Photo / Julio Cortez). The January 6 uprising, instigated by then-President Donald Trump, may not seem nearly as similar to then-actor Ronald Reagan’s claim in 1961 that government-funded health care for the elderly amounted to “imposing…
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US officials provided the Taliban with the names of Americans and Afghan allies to evacuate
“Basically, they just put all those Afghans on a kill list,” said a defense official, who like others spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue. “It’s just awful and shocking and it makes you feel unclean.” When asked about POLITICO’s reports during a press conference Thursday, President Joe Biden said he was…
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Finding Relief in Tweets: Jeff Kennett’s Greatest Hits
The people of New South Wales are not the only ones to receive a gift. It may not be as good for mental health as a good picnic, but Victoria’s is almost as much fun – former prime minister and CrikeyThe estranged-grandfather-who-hates-us, Jeff Kennett’s Twitter account. Overnight he warned: They are aware of the Trolls,…
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A talk about the 2021 elections with Shannon Proudfoot, Paul Wells, Justin Ling, Fatima Syed and Andrew MacDougall
Ottawa office manager Shannon Proudfoot will be joined by Paul Wells, Justin Ling, Andrew MacDougall and Fatima Syed at 12:30 pm ET on Friday, August 27 to a chat on Twitter Space at lunchtime about the 2021 election campaign so far. Be sure to Follow us on twitter and tune in if you’re curious what…
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[VIDEO] Trump supporter just took Bill and Hillary’s beach photo and made it cool again LOL
Did you see those horrible pictures of Bill and Hillary looking pretty scary on the beach? TIRED OF THE ADVERTISEMENTS? BECOME A PREMIUM USER TODAY !! There are several of these photos floating around and they are chilling. It looks like “Dawn of the Dead, Hampton’s Style”. Scary – Bill and Hillary Clinton walking on…
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Terrorist groups and anti-aircraft missiles
Taliban fighters patrol inside the southwestern Afghan city of Kandahar, Sunday, Aug.15, 2021 (AP Photo / Sidiqullah Khan). The Taliban, their ally Al-Qaeda and renegade terror group ISIS-K may have inherited hundreds of deadly anti-aircraft missiles fired from the shoulder of fallen Afghan government weapons depots, experts say. SpyTalk. The exact number of missiles and…
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