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Switzerland & United States are the world’s most corrupt nations – report

February 5, 2018 7:59 am

https://twitter.com/TaxJusticeNet/status/959371471343771648/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rt.com%2Fbusiness%2F417874-switzerland-us-most-corrupt%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbrowser%26utm_medium%3Daplication_chrome%26utm_campaign%3Dchrome A new study from advocacy group Tax Justice Network reveals that Switzerland is the world’s most-corrupt country, with a “high secrecy score of 76.” It’s followed by the US and the Cayman Islands. “Switzerland is the grandfather of the …

Can the Stocks & Bonds Crash & Only Gold Rises?

February 5, 2018 7:56 am

by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; I use to listen to the Goldbug analysts but they never change. Now the pitch is you have to protect your wealth from stock and bond market crash. They say that with the current equity bull …

Schools Closing Due To Widespread Flu

February 5, 2018 7:55 am

Ever see this before? I’m visiting Knoxville and saw on the news they’re closing schools due to the flu. Seemed odd, did a search and it is happening. https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/health/2018/02/02/knox-county-schools-closed-monday-tuesday-illness/302793002/ Happening a bit around the country too. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5340933/Flu-mayhem-drives-school-closings-disinfect-rooms.html Schools in at …

Remember that time Adam Schiff went on RUSSIAN TV to push for more FISA transparency? I guess he was for it before he was against it!

February 5, 2018 7:52 am

Trump should just start tweeting all of the hypocritical things said on media so the whole world can see the cucks he is dealing with. https://youtu.be/49FcGGUx-Z8 Published on Jul 31, 2013 Adam Schiff Implies That An Oklahoma City-Style Bombing …

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Threatens to Leave NAFTA: “We Won’t Be Pushed Around”…

February 5, 2018 7:47 am

by sundance Oh dear, Prime Minister Rainbow Sparkle-Socks is issuing threats now. “We aren’t going to take any old deal,” Trudeau said Friday at a town hall in Nanaimo, British Columbia. “Canada is willing to walk away from Nafta if the …

Adam Schiffty: Steele dossier's political motivation WAS disclosed in FISA application

February 5, 2018 7:47 am

Schiff disputed the GOP memo’s assertion as “not accurate,” saying the court was aware that there was a “likely political motivation” behind the Steele dossier. The California Democrat also said it is normal in FISA applications not to name individuals …

Possible evidence tampering of Amtrak 91 crash caught on camera

February 5, 2018 7:42 am

Tampering with evidence can be any action that destroys, alters, conceals, or falsifies any sort of evidence. While looking at all the photos of the crash I came across this one. There are several photos taken from this angle through …

Buckle up for a wild Monday – Stark Market Futures…? Crash or No-Crash…?

February 5, 2018 7:39 am

Shave your shelves…! Buckle up for a wild Monday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dived as much as 250 points Sunday evening following Friday’s 666 point drubbing, according to Bloomberg data. Futures on stock indices for Japan, Australia and Hong Kong also …

Did FBI violate Woods Procedures? The difference Title I & Title VII surveillance

February 5, 2018 7:36 am

by sundance The biggest of all BIGGER story aspects to the HPSCI Memo, in all coverage, has been overlooked by all Main Stream Media. The Department of Justice FBI FISA request was for “Title I” surveillance authority. This is not some innocuous request for metadata …

Best super bowl commercials for 2018?

February 5, 2018 7:35 am

https://youtu.be/thB7K4mNd4A over 100 Million watching!! https://youtu.be/m3iTXTHc8u8 well, groan, that was the top one RANT! here are the funniest http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2018-how-much-do-super-bowl-commercials-cost-nbc-coca-cola-hyundai/1qap05f9qd6hd1kn2i9lahwlk3 the income they make from their commercial ads?? [How much does a commercial cost during the Super Bowl? NBC …

Illegals protesting a government agency enforcing law on its territory

February 5, 2018 7:33 am

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/think-california-politics-is-on-the-far-left-fringe-just-wait-for-the-next-elections/2018/02/04/80e679c2-05e5-11e8-8777-2a059f168dd2_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_calipolitics-8pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.1ebf46c166a5 The prescription here for Democrats in a state where few — if any — will need to moderate their positions for the general election is simple. “You go left,” said Karen Skelton, a Democratic consultant here. That means …

I’M SO OLD, I REMEMBER WHEN SPORTS WERE SIMPLY ABOUT…SPORTS

February 5, 2018 5:15 am

New York Daily News Prefers Socially Woke Eagles to ‘Team Trump’ in Super Bowl. I miss the old days, when we were simply rooting for laundry. Rooting for Laundry from Melel Media on Vimeo. The more they bring this political crap into the conversation the …

Nunes Memo Details Weaponization of FISA Court for Political Advantage

February 4, 2018 9:30 pm

by Disobedient Media On Friday, the much anticipated “Nunes Memo” was finally released to the general public. Disobedient Mediapreviously reported on the push to prevent the memo from being released. While there is much contained in the four pages, the most glaring issue contained …

JW's Fitton: The Memo is Devastating Blow to Mueller. No Dossier, No Russia Collusion Fakery, No Special Counsel

February 4, 2018 9:29 pm

by TFittonJW This Fox News interview (and related tweeting) has sent the Establishment scrambling: Our JW update is also hard-hitting… .@TomFitton on GOP FISA memo: "There is no Russia collusion story without the dossier. And we now know and have confirmed …

Reminder: Nancy Pelosi bought stocks in at least 8 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), with insider knowledge. This prompted the passing of the “Pelosi Provision”.

February 4, 2018 9:28 pm

House insider trading bill takes dig at Pelosi (FEBRUARY 7, 2012) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the House of Representatives will take an election-year dig at top Democrat Nancy Pelosi in changes added to a fast-moving ethics bill, adding new …

Top Secret military bases worldwide uncovered!

February 4, 2018 9:21 pm

Strava’s online exercise-tracking map unwittingly reveals remote military outposts — and even the identities of soldiers based there. The situation shows how data collection can lead to unintended consequences Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/2DNE5su https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg6IuuY3Ylw Recently a fitness application by …

The absolute 100% truth about the FISA memo with no fluff just facts. If you can't handle the truth don't watch this.

February 4, 2018 9:17 pm

The absolute 100% truth about the FISA memo with no fluff just facts. If you can’t handle the truth don’t watch this. If you prefer fake news with a political agenda then watch mainstream media and you’ll get your heavy …

CONGRESSMAN CALLS OUT COMEY: Come Back and Testify Because You Lied Under Oath Before [Video]

February 4, 2018 9:13 pm

Remember that in September of last year Comey lied while under oath to Rep. Ratcliffe during testimony to Congress: Rep. Ratcliffe to Comey: “Director, did you make the decision not to recommend criminal charges relating to classified information before or …

FISA Judge that Issued Warrant for Spying on Trump Revealed was Appointed by Obama!

February 4, 2018 9:12 pm

and has now recused himself from the investigation Judge Contreras also oversaw the case in which Michael Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI. On December 7th Judge Contreras recused himself from the Michael Flynn Case. A spokeswoman for …

JUST THINK OF THE MEDIA AS DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVES WITH BYLINES, AND IT ALL MAKES SENSE:

February 4, 2018 9:11 pm

Journalism is Dead. Journalists weren’t interested in that, or anything else associated with the memo. They, like McMullin, couldn’t care less about government abusing its power as long as it does it against people they don’t like. We saw this …

FAKE NEWS: Hillary’s shock memo intervention, Justin Trudeau goes mad in public, and UK Treasury’s Zen tax strategy revealed.

February 4, 2018 9:08 pm

by John Ward It may be fake news today, but try to be patient: as ever, The Slog brings you tomorrow’s Real News now, as yesterday’s surreal news comes true today, and today’s fake news is made flesh tomorrow. It’s all …

False Flag Alert! Schiff Suggests Memo Release Will Lead to More Domestic Terrorist Bombings

February 4, 2018 9:07 pm

Rep. Adam Schiff of California, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee issued a frightening warning during an appearance on Friday’s ‘Rachel Maddow Show.’ Schiff said that the release of a memo alleging abuses of the FISA surveillance powers during …

The safest country for women in continental Europe is Poland

February 4, 2018 9:05 pm

A study on migration and global wealth says, Poland is the safest country for women in continental Europe. The study, cited by the Australian edition of Business Insider, shows some interesting results. Australia ranks first and the tiny European island …

Which Country Has the Most Overcrowded Prisons-Prisoners

February 4, 2018 9:04 pm

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AI poses a serious potential threat to humanity, and we need to take that threat seriously before it's too late.

February 4, 2018 9:01 pm

Robots gone wild: Scientists have duty to protect mankind from artificial intelligence The clock is ticking for the world of science to take the necessary steps to protect mankind from the deleterious effects of artificial intelligence, which is increasing by …

How does Twitter stay in business considering it has NEVER turned a profit in 12 years

February 4, 2018 9:00 pm

by evilhillary Most people don’t realize this and I often hear complaints when people talk about “if you hate censorship, just make your own Twitter.” Well, that would be easy if you had people funding you to the tune of hundreds …

10% of Amazon workers in Ohio are on food stamps

February 4, 2018 8:56 pm

by Dr. Eowyn On January 9, 2018, CNBC reports that Jeff Bezos (né Jorgensen) — founder/chairman/CEO of Amazon and the owner of Washington Post — surpassed Microsoft mogul Bill Gates to become the world’s richest man, with $105.1 billion in wealth. Gates, once the world’s richest man, is …

Pew Research report: Migrants residing in the U.S. sent a staggering $138,165,000,000 (USD) to family members in their home countries in 2016 alone.

February 4, 2018 8:48 pm

According to a recent Pew Research report, records from The World Bank show that migrants residing in the U.S. sent a staggering $138,165,000,000 (USD) to family members in their home countries in 2016 alone. To name the top three countries that received the …

Edward Snowden warned us about FISA, NSA, and the implications for the future of Americans under Elite Police State

February 4, 2018 8:46 pm

Published on Jun 9, 2013 By Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald For the past week, the Guardian and Washington Post have been reporting on some extraordinary revelations about previously secret massive NSA surveillance programs that invade the privacy of both …

DEM FISA MEMO REVEALED. SCHIFF RELEASE WILL CITE DRUNKEN TALKS AND TABLOID GOSSIP

February 4, 2018 8:42 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d-knZkn0DM How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/30/us… The memo admits, crucially, that the Trump-Russia investigation was based in part on Papadopoulos’s misbehavior, not Page’s. https://www.vox.com/world/2018/2/2/16… Venafi: First three months of Clinton …