Re: #3 - Main news thread - conflicts, terrorism, crisis from around the globe

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Al-Masdar News‏@TheArabSource · 3 min.
'#Hezbollah, Iran should not withdraw from #Syria until terrorists are defeated': Russian Ambassador https://aml.ink/QRhRz #Lebanon #Russia

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Katie Hopkins‏@KTHopkins · 10. 6.  
Russia’s Metro is all set for the #WorldCup. Unlike the British underground it feels safe, clean and historic. Brilliant!

https://twitter.com/KTHopkins/status/1005736378829869056

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Arkady Babchenko: Fake Ukrainian killer details plot

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44428078

Hohols...

[The Original Mind]

Yet another accident in the US military?

US fighter jet crashes into sea in Japan

[img]https://www.rt.com/usa/429358-f15-crash-sea-japan

I read some time ago (so no linkie) that the US budget cuts under Obama had huge impacts upon the military's equipment, and many of the planes were probably very risky.

I can't imagine that this has improved with Trump, but I could be wrong.  The number of crashes we've seen in the last 9 months make me think there has been no change.

On Fox there were reportages explaining that staff is forced to canibalize parts from comissioned jets or even from museums. With all this horendous paments for military deploxment abroad there is no chance it gonna change, Trump or not.

Here's my amateur opinion: Like the US infrastructure network, the US Armed Forces are flush with money but much of it is lost to overpriced contracts. Plus, vast sums have been spent on ammunition for active bombing campaigns. And then there's R&D. In short, maintaining existing equipment is shoved to the side - maintenance engineers aren't jazzy lobbyists.

This coincides with something N6 said on GLP a few months back regarding the sorry state of maintenance funding. Trump can change it, but he won't.

Which brings me to a related point. I've been thinking about the successes of Trump's presidency - chiefly, targeted deregulation. Are these coming from Trump? Is he really setting out the content of these executive orders? I highly doubt it. He's got a deregulation mindset, which is important, but he's not the nuts and bolts guy. Why does this matter? Because Trump's supporters believe that not only does Trump have the power to change things, but that he is. He is not. He is a saleman, like every president, and he's merely signing off what the staffers, lobbyists, and men behind the scene are handing him.

He has changed some things by his own volition, certainly. From what I see, he's behind the North Korea and Iran moves, he's behind the Jerusalem Embassy, he's behind the travel bans. Those are the big ones that come to mind. But look at how many things are within his power that he's said he'd do, could do easily, but hasn't done. For instance, ending policies of regime change; building the wall; returning the US Armed Forces to the homeland; shutting down the Department of Education; etc. He could do all of this with the swipe of a pen, but doesn't. Nor does he need much intellect to even write the executive order. This tells me that Trump isn't interested in change. He's interested in signing off on things people give him. He's a "big picture" guy - like Bush Jr, he rants and shouts and tells his subordinates what he wants, and they hand him anything, which he then signs. The danger of this is apparent in both the tax cut bill and the omnibus bill (which finally knocked me off the Trump Train).

So, in short, there does seem to be a readily fixable reason for the sorry state of the Armed Forces - but Trump won't do what's necessary to fix it. Yet another area where MAGA has proven itself to be an illusion.

Really, that red section sums it up.  Your entire post did, but in a nutshell, that's the crux of the matter.    

Yup. It's clear now that his entire campaign - the entire MAGA phenomenon - was nothing but a sales pitch. His campaign was run by the New Right - hence the quasi-libertarian message - whereas his presidency has been run by neo-cons.

[The Original Mind]

VARIOUS UPDATES

Treasury Department Sanctions Another 5 Russian Firms For Cyberattacks, Aiding Espionage

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-06-11/treasury-department-sanctions-another-5-russian-firms-cyberattacks-aiding-espionage?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zerohedge%2Ffeed+%28zero+hedge+-+on+a+long+enough+timeline%2C+the+survival+rate+for+everyone+drops+to+zero%29

Mattis: Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Would Be A "Strategic Blunder"

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-06-10/mattis-withdrawing-us-troops-syria-would-be-strategic-blunder?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zerohedge%2Ffeed+%28zero+hedge+-+on+a+long+enough+timeline%2C+the+survival+rate+for+everyone+drops+to+zero%29

US-LED FORCES ARE PREPARING ‘CHEMICAL WEAPONS’ PROVOCATION IN SYRIA’S DEIR EZZOR: RUSSIAN MILITARY

https://southfront.org/us-led-forces-are-preparing-chemical-weapons-provocation-in-syrias-deir-ezzor-russian-military/

US CARRIER STRIKE GROUPS LOCATIONS MAP – JUNE 11, 2018

https://southfront.org/us-carrier-strike-groups-locations-map-june-11-2018/

6 are docked in the US?!

[UK AC]

That is a 100% increase in total violence.

That's been recorded, anyway.

What with all the reductions in police officers and staff numbers along with the seemingly accelerating immigration rate, the number of unreported crimes are likely also going up.

[The Original Mind]

That is a 100% increase in total violence.

That's been recorded, anyway.

What with all the reductions in police officers and staff numbers along with the seemingly accelerating immigration rate, the number of unreported crimes are likely also going up.

Seems reasonable, given general trends across Europe regarding immigration and crime.

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SYRIAN WAR REPORT – JUNE 11, 2018: SYRIAN ARMY REPELS SERIES OF ISIS ATTACKS ON AL-BUKAMAL
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-june-11-2018-syrian-army-repels-series-of-isis-attacks-on-al-bukamal/

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PRO-KIEV FORCES PREPARE FALSE FLAG ATTACK AGAINST DELEGATION OF EU POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE IN EASTERN UKRAINE: DPR
https://southfront.org/pro-kiev-forces-prepare-false-flag-attack-against-delegation-of-eu-political-and-security-committee-in-eastern-ukraine-dpr/

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@Reuters
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U.S. embassy warns citizens to consider leaving district in north Mozambique


@ELINTNews
28m28 minutes ago

ISIS presence in this area is growing

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RUSSIA’S COAST GUARD TO RECEIVE MORE PATROL SHIPS AMID CONTINUED TENSIONS IN AZOV SEA
https://southfront.org/russias-coast-guard-to-receive-more-patrol-ships-amid-continued-tensions-in-azov-sea/

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@BNODesk
31m31 minutes ago

Trump-Kim summit schedule:

- 9 pm ET (1 am GMT): Trump and Kim meet
- 9:15 pm: Trump and Kim meet 1-on-1
- 10 pm: Trump and Kim are joined by Mike Pompeo, John Kelly, and John Bolton
- 11:30 pm: Trump and Kim have a working lunch and are joined by Sarah Sanders, Sung Kim & Matt Pottinger.

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@JeffreyGoldberg
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A senior White House official recently defined the Trump foreign policy doctrine for me: "We're America, Bitch."



Jeremy Bowen - BBC Middle East Editor

@BowenBBC
46m46 minutes ago

Glad it’s clear....

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In St. Petersburg, a local resident behind the wheel of the van made an intentional attack on a crowd of people resting near the "Motor" bar.
As a result of the incident, one person was killed, three more are in the hospital.
https://tvzvezda.ru/news/vstrane_i_mire/content/201806111946-ybj5.htm

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ANOTHER POLITICAL CRISIS MAY ERUPT IN TURKEY
https://southfront.org/another-political-crisis-may-erupt-in-turkey/

[UK AC]

The England football team should wear black armbands during the World Cup to protest against the Russian regime, an MP has said.

[img]https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44442143

[shachalnur]

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http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/06/11/Why-Salah-s-meeting-with-Chechen-leader-has-stirred-controversy.html

Salah is too clever to do this by mistake.

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[UK AC]

english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/06/11/Why-Salah-s-meeting-with-Chechen-leader-has-stirred-controversy.html

Salah is too clever to do this by mistake.

Interesting.

[Talos]

Spain's third biggest city valencia votes to boycott Israel.

https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/spain-s-third-largest-city-votes-to-boycott-israel-1.6162976

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Suicide rates are increasing in almost every US state

[img]https://www.axios.com/suicide-rates-increasing-every-state-us-aed38f67-9db3-44d8-b98d-6a6ecf2cf6b1.html

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http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/06/11/Why-Salah-s-meeting-with-Chechen-leader-has-stirred-controversy.html

Salah is too clever to do this by mistake.

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What do you think his motive was? I'm genuinely curious, not being snarky.

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Suicide rates are increasing in almost every US state

[img]https://www.axios.com/suicide-rates-increasing-every-state-us-aed38f67-9db3-44d8-b98d-6a6ecf2cf6b1.html

Wow. That's interesting. I only did a rudimentary search, but can only find comparison statistics for each country, globally, thru 2016. It will be interesting to see what is compiled globally for 2017 compared with previous years. I'd be surprised if it's not up globally. So many countries in turmoil with their economies, immigration issues, and social media having a huge influence on folks (and so many hateful people out there). I don't have time now, but I'll see if I can dig some info up later.

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http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/06/11/Why-Salah-s-meeting-with-Chechen-leader-has-stirred-controversy.html

Salah is too clever to do this by mistake.

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What do you think his motive was?  I'm genuinely curious, not being snarky.  

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There were already raised eyebrows when the Egyptian team chose Grozny as the place to stay during the World Cup,because of political sensitivities.

Football is political ,especially around the World Cup.

Argentina pulled out of the game against Israel 5 days before the game.

Argentina knew 3 months ahead the game would be played in Jerusalem.

So why not cancel earlier ,or demand it to be moved?

Argentinins(not their Zio-controlled govt) made a clear statement

Salah is a clever guy ,and a very famous player,the hero for Arabic Football

By meeting ,and walking around with Kadyrov he makes a very clear statement in name of Egyptians,supporting Russia.

It will make him popular in Russia,the Arabic streets and with anybody else who has a functioning brain.

Eurovision will not be held in Jerusalem.

Valencia voted to boycott Israel.

Podemos,3rd party in Spain ,called Israel a 'criminal country' and ' an illegal state '.

A member of the AfD in Germany will not be booted from the party for stating that Germany should stop commemorating the holohoax.

And that's just the harvest in the last few days.

The time for making statements without being afraid of being destroyed by the Cabal in London has arrived.

At least for a while.

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@BNODesk
31m31 minutes ago

Trump-Kim summit schedule:

- 9 pm ET (1 am GMT): Trump and Kim meet
- 9:15 pm: Trump and Kim meet 1-on-1
- 10 pm: Trump and Kim are joined by Mike Pompeo, John Kelly, and John Bolton
- 11:30 pm: Trump and Kim have a working lunch and are joined by Sarah Sanders, Sung Kim & Matt Pottinger.

Kim set to leave IMMEDIATELY after, prompting Trump to move forward his return to US. Hmmmm, hope Kim won't be needing a reason to run He will also invite Trump to "visit" NK, so maybe keeping it "friendly". Something scheming.

[The Original Mind]

So what time does this summit kick off on EST?

[UK AC]

Mo Salah received the 2nd highest vote in Egypt's last Presidential Election (he didn't even announce he was in the running for it ). Surely a contender for future President then whether he asks for it or not lol. He's carefully choreographing his actions as the President in waiting then, I guess .

I remember seeing a vid quite some time ago where Egyptians talked about the attention that Salah gets. They said that whenever Salah is playing football, whether it be for club or country, all Egyptians from different religions, backgrounds etc come together to watch him play, whether it be around the TV or in the stadium, and it makes them feel more united as Egyptians, forget any divisions and so on.

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@WaelAlRussi
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Warning of an imminent #Israel/i strike in #Syria

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=zrVma9kbCnM

Bilderberg and other movements.

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[UK AC]

So what time does this summit kick off on EST?

9 pm I believe.

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About to simultaneously leave respective hotels in 30 minutes. Trump and Kim about to be "in the [same] house".