The Pentagon inspector general found the arms Washington sent to Kiev did not undergo the required inspections. A report from the inspector general found weapons the US sent to Ukraine in the hands of criminals and on the black market. The Arms Control Act requires...
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Lockheed Martin Predicts Strong Profits as Global Instability Rises
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2023 | News
Lockheed Martin believes global instability is driving demand and sees an increase in annual profits. Washington’s proxy war in Ukraine has caused an increase in arms spending among NATO members, boosting weapons makers’ stock prices. On Tuesday, Lockheed raised its...
US General Says Weapons Stockpiles ‘Dangerously Low,’ Calls for Production Boost
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2023 | News
As Washington ships billions of dollars in arms to Kiev, a General is warning that American weapons stockpiles are becoming dangerously low. The Defense Department official called for the weapons industry to increase production. General James Hecker issued the stark...
US Approves Massive $15 Billion Arms Sale to Poland
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2023 | News
The State Department announced it authorized selling $15 billion in advanced air defense systems to Poland. The deal comes as Washington wants to increase NATO’s military presence in Eastern Europe. A press release distributed by the State Department on Wednesday...
Pentagon Says ‘Accounting Error’ Provides Extra $6.2 Billion in Ukraine Military Aid
by Dave DeCamp | Jun 21, 2023 | News
The Pentagon on Tuesday claimed that an “accounting error” has freed up an additional $6.2 billion to spend on military aid for Ukraine.
Support for Arming Ukraine Remains Strong in Congress, But Some Fractures Emerge
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2023 | News
Congress is likely to pass another emergency funding bill for Ukraine, but it would probably receive less support, according to the New York Times. A growing number of progressive Democrats and freedom-oriented Republicans may oppose future aid as the White House burns through funds previously authorized by lawmakers.
War in Ukraine, Abraham Accords Are Massive Boon for Israeli Weapon Sales
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2023 | News
A spike in demand for weapons from Europe and the Abraham Accords made 2022 a banner year for the Israeli arms industry. Tel Aviv’s weapons exports reached a record $12.5 billion last year.
CFR President Richard Haass Admits the UniParty is Real
by Keith Knight | Jun 13, 2023 | Blog
It used to be—think about it, until recently it didn’t really matter all that much who won an election at the presidential level. Don’t get me wrong, obviously there were differences between the parties. But if I can use a sports metaphor, the differences between...
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This Superpower Will Give You An Advantage Over Almost Everyone
In 1987, a columnist at a small New Mexico newspaper discovered a story that would win her the 1994 Pulitzer Prize. How did she do this? She had a superpower. She actually read things. But, Patrick, you're thinking to yourself, almost everyone can read. Yes, but do...
This HORRIFYING Film is Exactly What the World Needs To See Right Now
Last night, I finally got around to watching the terrifying 1984 film "Threads" by Barry Hines and Mick Jackson. The film was a straight-to-TV production that punches way beyond its £400,000 budget. In short, this British film is an ultra-realistic depiction of what...
Max Blumenthal: The Ultimate Refutation of RFK’s Israel-Palestine Position
https://youtu.be/eCcVvp0eBaQ Terms to search: Nakba Day Law of Return Israel Demolition of Palestinian Property First Intifada Broken Bone Policy Shin Bet Irgun Stern aka Lehi Haganah Israeli torture in occupied territories Marriage in Israel Absentee...
New Review Essay on Questioning the COVID Company Line
Brad Pearce (@thewaywardrabbler at Substack) has written a substantial (~4K word) and pensive essay on Questioning the COVID Company Line: Critical Thinking in Hysterical Times. Opening Excerpt: Questioning the COVID Company Line: Critical Thinking in Hysterical...
What People Are Saying About “The Truth About Oppenheimer”
People are REALLY liking my new documentary "The Truth About Oppenheimer." This is what they're saying about it: An absolutely riveting start to a documentary series and I can't wait for the next part. --@erosmangr74 This was more enlightening than I ever expected....
#1 New Release in Public Affairs: Questioning the COVID Company Line!
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