pardoned pig louisiana Daily Independent (Fergy)
Helium discovery in northern Minnesota could be the biggest discovery in North American history CBS
#COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection)
Unmitigated coronavirus overwhelms hospital systems around the world The Gauntlet (Randy K)
New research shows special iodine formulation kills not only Covid but also other airborne viruses such as MERS and influenza in minutes
New nasal sprays and air purifying tools in the fight against the virus…now available. pic.twitter.com/0f82ryvalr
— Chris Turnbull (@EnemyInAState) February 29, 2024
New coronavirus 'pandemic infants' exhibit two 'interesting' biological changes, study finds daily mail
Climate/Environment
Texas wildfires: Officials warn the largest wildfire in state history could get worse over the weekend BBC. Kevin W.: „Meanwhile, in California, 'a monster blizzard is predicted to dump 10 feet of snow on the California and Nevada mountains.'“ https://apnews.com/article/california-nevada-pacific-storm-blizzard-warning-7f8892b9f253848b47fa15b8a135b569
Chinese scientists create powerful lithium batteries that are resistant to winter South China Morning Post
The Zombie Climate Myth That Refuses to Die (feat. Bob Henson) Yale University's Climate Connection
China?
Titanic deck chairs moved to Taiwan side asia times
Biden calls China's electric cars a national security threat New York Times (Kevin W)
old blighty
Oh my gosh, look at all of them.
This is how you talk to mainstream journalists.pic.twitter.com/q2HAGDjDlo
— Philip Proudfoot (@PhilipProudfoot) March 1, 2024
Gaza
US vetoes UN resolution condemning Israel for flour massacre Antiwar.com (Kevin W)
United Nations says many injured in Gaza flotilla have gunshot wounds BBC
„Hunger as a weapon of war.“ flutist
Israeli minister calls for 'eradication' of Ramadan anadolu agency
Latest updates on Israel's war in Gaza: Biden says US will airlift aid to enclave Al Jazeera (fur). Therefore, the United States needs to bypass Israel's heavy-handed approach and allow aid trucks into the country.
The story behind the New York Times October 7 expose Intercept (Fergy)
When I was in the West Bank, settlers attacked olive pickers, saying they were Hamas agents. IDF soldiers also used the same pretext to halt the harvest. One soldier told me that olive picking was a „political act.“ A thread about what I saw while reporting for The New Yorker: pic.twitter.com/9EANd8CKdR
— Shane Bauer (@shane_bauer) February 29, 2024
Neocon Iraq war planners want a do-over in Gaza Responsible statecraft. Don D: „This is the first time it's been described in such detail. It's absolutely amazing that this cabal would think this pig could fly.“
syrakistan
Hardliners lead in Iranian parliamentary elections arab news
A new war that's not so cold war
Bundeswehr eavesdropping bomb – German general’s Kerch strike plan revealed thinker simplicius
Transcript of purported German discussion on Crimean bridge attack released RT. Kevin W: “The transcription is as follows. https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/full-transcript-of-german-top-military-officials-leaked-plot-to-attack-crimean-bridge-1117078481.html”
When Putin talks about the West, you better listen. Larry Johnson (Fergie)
State Duma to reconsider discussion on attack on Crimean bridge by German officers – Chairman TASS
China resumes shuttle diplomacy as Ukraine's war drums grow louder Indian punch line. The West is hostile to China, but not as hostile as Russia, and in any case will not consider a neutral Ukraine, the most important condition for Putin. So what's the point other than persuading Macron et al to correct their stupidity?
* * * Presidential Address to Congress president of russia
President Vladimir Putin's State of the Union address today: Overview gilbert doctorow
President Putin's speech to the Bundestag Alabama Moon (Chuck L)
* * * What is the endgame for Ukraine? Andrei Marcyanov, Mark Sleboda
* * * CIA in Ukraine — NY Times conducts guided tour Share post (Chuck L)
I hope you all understand what this means. The CIA released highly classified information to carefully selected journalists to fight a PR war with Congressional Republicans seeking to reduce the cost of fighting Ukraine.
The CIA is literally being unleashed on Republicans in Congress. https://t.co/bt9DzmajQA
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) February 28, 2024
Independent investigator: British government officials behind Nord Stream attack Nordic Times (Chuck L)
Colonel Beau and I will be speaking today. Andrei Marcyanov (Chuck L)
* * * 🇷🇺!! ️President Putin's closest aides have revealed what awaits the US: Moscow is starting to play Washington's game!! ️
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has pledged to support Latin American countries in opposing what he claims is an American effort 👇 pic.twitter.com/qrYxhvzexq
— Jole 🇷🇸 (@onlydjole) February 28, 2024
* * * unsuccessful attempt to go to America Hal Freeman (Anthony L.)
western values
The Way: Confused resistance in the mix of genres Dennis Breaux
About Bowles, Friedman, and the Pledge of Allegiance Rajiv Sethi
big brother is watching over you
White House goes to courts instead of Congress to renew warrantless spying powers register
Police need warrant for IP address, Supreme Court of Canada rules CBC
imperial collapse watch
It's not too late to reverse America's political decline Francis Fukuyama, Financial Times. archive.ph is your friend.
Lloyd Austin questions NATO's protective value alabama moon
US Army Chief of Staff emphasizes significant improvements in Russia's defense sector military watch
playing cards
The last eight years of US history: Democrats have destroyed all norms, repeatedly used classic authoritarian and anti-democratic tactics, and embraced censorship and the weaponization of the law in the name of… To save democracy.
They are exactly what they claim to be fighting for. https://t.co/2maNhvaqVP
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) March 1, 2024
Text messages show prosecutor's former law partner provided information on efforts to remove Fani Willis from election case Associated Press (Fergy). Hey, kid.
Trump and Georgia lawyer Fani Willis clash during final disbarment argument the hill
The big question for Nikki Haley is what to do with Trump after she leaves school politiko
biden
Hunter Biden's path to Burisma wealth was paved in Moscow by efforts to court Russian oligarchs Just the News (Chuck L)
republican clown car
Republican senators face Trump civil war after McConnell resigns The Hill. They say it as if it's a bad thing.
I didn't buy it because the sequel wasn't as good as the original and the original was a huge flop despite all the hype. Moreover, many on the Blob believe that spending on Ukraine will divert money and attention from the real threat: China.
“If you think Russiagate is over, you haven’t seen anything yet. Russiagate 3.0 will be the mother of them all. If Ukraine aid is denied, there will be a mass that will consume the entire Republican Party.” I wouldn't rule out the possibility of being born and installing Nikki Haley in its ashes.“ https://t.co/wzfQbSNgRs
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) February 29, 2024
Our press is no longer free
JUST IN: Blaze Media Investigative Journalist Steve Baker (@TPC4USA) was detained by the FBI on suspicion of reporting J6.
Baker previously said he did not know what the charges against him were but was told it was a non-violent misdemeanor.
„The prosecutor… pic.twitter.com/RZ3yRzmQMn
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 1, 2024
wake watch
Ministry of Education launches investigation into Nex Benedict's death The Hill. There is no indication that they even have the power to issue fines. The only investigations that appear to have the authority to do anything are those being conducted by local police.
The impact of healthcare privatization on the quality of healthcare Lancet (Doug S). important.
Boeing plane broken into pieces
Boeing is in talks to buy aircraft maker Spirit AeroSystems after a series of quality defects. CNBC (Kevin W)
basil
California approves Waymo robotaxi service in nearby cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco Reuters
guillotine watch
Journalist Kara Swisher 'burns' Bezos, Gates and tech culture in memoir Seattle Times (Fergy)
class war
Antidote (via):
And bonus (Chuck L):
Good morning Patriots. This is a „rare“ white cardinal. My understanding is that it's only 1 in 18,000 or 1 in 1,800 people. I've never seen it. Who is there? Simply lovely. I hope everyone has a wonderful Red Friday. Prayers for everyone! 🙏🫡❤️🌹☕️🇺🇸🤗🥰 pic.twitter.com/AfeWhDKf5r
— Pamela (@Pamela_Lake55) March 1, 2024
See yesterday's link and antidote. here