Protesters arrested in Chicago, Seattle as civil unrest over police brutality continues

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More than two dozen protesters were arrested over clashes with cops in Chicago and Seattle Saturday as civil unrest over police brutality continued across the country. Heated protests were reported in Chicago, where 24 demonstrators were arrested, according to WGN9. Youth activist groups organized in downtown Chicago, where they were peppered sprayed as they demanded … Read more

Kamala Harris basically accused Joe Biden of being a racist during the debates and her only defense is “it was a debate”.

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Kamala Harris basically accused Joe Biden of being a racist during the debates and her only defense is “it was a debate”. So did you never think he was racist and knowingly falsely accused him of being one or are you now just ok with being on a ticket with a racist? pic.twitter.com/0axLvxtf9Z — Benny … Read more

Chinese Military Hardware is Garbage, proof

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Thread HOLY CRAP. Chinese military hardware is GARBAGE. This is stunning. Watch.https://t.co/QnnUS6mvf4 — Carlos Osweda (@COsweda) August 15, 2020 Thread HOLY CRAP. Chinese military hardware is GARBAGE. This is stunning. Watch.https://t.co/QnnUS6mvf4 — Carlos Osweda (@COsweda) August 15, 2020 h/t NotStarvingActress

How RIOTERS in PORTLAND quickly get BAILED OUT

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Rioters have turned parts of north Portland into a war zone. Here, it takes a group of officers to make an arrest of an antifa militant. The person tries to steal a baton from police. Meanwhile, antifa legal observers get his info so they can bail him out. https://t.co/GaxrFBV5ta — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) August 15, … Read more

USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group returns to South China Sea

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#USSRonaldReagan Carrier Strike Group returns to South China Sea, honors commitment to regional allies, partners, and a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific: https://t.co/C6HR9Mvcfz #CVN76 #USNavy @US7thFleet pic.twitter.com/mt7zw0jkJv — U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) August 15, 2020 USS Ronald Reagan strike group enters South China Sea three days after B-2 stealth bombers deployed to Indian Ocean in latest message to Beijing … Read more

People Power Revolution Against Dictator Lukashenka in Belarus

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Exit poll in Moscow, at the embassy. Total Votes: 3788Tsikhanouskaya – 2972 – 78.5%Lukashenka – 229 – 6% — Franak Viačorka (@franakviacorka) August 9, 2020 #Belarus: according to media source NEXTA #Lukashenko's private jet is on stand-by at the airport, fully refueled with the crew ready to go if necessary. Someone's keeping open the option … Read more

WHEN AUTHORITY VANISHES: Chicago’s leaders have surrendered to vandals.

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via city-journal.org: The sacking of Chicago’s North Side was more than a tactical failure. For months, key officials—the state’s attorney responsible for prosecution, the mayor, and the governor—have failed to condemn criminals sufficiently or act with necessary force against such violence. They have contributed to a culture of impunity that tolerates mobs and hoodlums. Kim Foxx, … Read more

Buffett’s stock moves show he expects negative interest rates soon in the U.S. Banks will follow airlines into bankruptcy.

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Buffett’s stock moves show he expects negative interest rates soon in the U.S. Banks will follow airlines into bankruptcy The $USD is REKT Gold, #Bitcoin, Silver 🚀🚀🚀 — Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) August 15, 2020 CURRENCY DEBASEMENT CYCLES $GLD pic.twitter.com/bE5tbCRXSi — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) August 8, 2020 https://twitter.com/RetirementRight/status/1294675374945828866 Disclaimer: This information is only for educational … Read more

Trump Raises Edward Snowden Pardon Hopes 4 Years After Barack Obama Said No.

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via newsweek: President Trump has been urged to pardon Edward Snowden after reportedly indicating yesterday that he was open to the idea. The future of the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor was being debated today after Trump told The New York Post he could consider letting Snowden return to the U.S. from Russia without having to … Read more

Uber and Lyft push back on Seattle mayor’s plan to pay drivers more money

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https://www.geekwire.com/2020/uber-lyft-push-back-seattle-mayors-plan-pay-drivers-money/ Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a new proposal to increase pay for Uber and Lyft drivers and cover expenses such as gas. Durkan wants drivers to be paid at least the Seattle minimum wage, or $16.39 per hour. The plan is part of her “Fare Share” program introduced in September as a way to … Read more

Stock market momentum is flagging. The economic backdrop makes stocks vulnerable to a late summer or autumn swoon.

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Stock market momentum is flagging. The economic backdrop makes stocks vulnerable to a late summer or autumn swoon. — Scott Minerd (@ScottMinerd) August 15, 2020 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DISSOLVES SHARE STAKE IN GOLDMAN SACHS – SEC FILING BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CUTS SHARE STAKE IN JPMORGAN BY 61.5% TO 22.2 MLN SHARES$GS $JPM — *Walter Bloomberg … Read more