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Oh, the Irony
Today, in the Louisville, Kentucky Courier Journal newspaper and USA Today , a story describing the new Coal Museum in Benham, a small (population 500) town in eastern Kentucky sent me into a laughing spasm. The museum, the pride of … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Energy Policy, Technology
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U.S.M.C. Facing a Readiness Crisis
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils” departs the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2017. US Marine Corps photo. Pilots need practice to maintain proficiency. Pilots flying … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Aviation, Economic Policy, Government, USMC
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Customs and Border Patrol Warrantless Searches
Dating back to at least 2009, Customs and Border Patrol has detained pilots of general aviation aircraft and have conducted warrantless searches. In a typical scenario, after a routine flight, you land at your destination, taxi to the ramp—and then … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Big Brother, Constitutional Law, DHS, Nazis, Terrorism, United States, War on "Terror", War on Drugs
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A Beginner’s Guide to The Utah Data Center
The Utah Data Center is also known as the Intelligence Community Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative Data Center. The data center is alleged to be able to process “all forms of communication, including the complete contents of private emails, cell phone … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Big Brother, Congress, FBI, information Technology, NSA, Politics, Russia, Technology, United States
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US Naval Institute Publishes Report on Russia/US Interests
There is a 43 page report to Congress on U.S. interests in Russia dated March 1, 2017 from the Congressional Research Service. The report has the sub-title “Russia: Background and U.S. Interests” this report has the names and other information … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Politics, Russia, United States
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Dereliction of Duty
On February 20, 2017, Lt. General Herbert Raymond “H. R.” McMaster was named as National Security Advisor following the February 13 forced resignation of Michael T. Flynn. McMaster is a combat veteran of the first Gulf War. His most notable … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Heroism, History, Politics, US Army, US Military, War, World History
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The Steel is Here!
First import of Russian steel arrives at new Paulsboro, New Jersey port. The Paulsboro Marine Terminal is open for business after the first ship, Doric Warrior, docked bringing steel and economic hope for Paulsboro. (Caitlyn Stulpin | For NJ.com) PAULSBORO … Continue reading
Posted in Hypocrisy, New Jersey, Politics, Russia, United States
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Presidential TFR Trouble
by Terry Welshans Palm Beach, Florida is bracing for long-term economic loss and disruption due to the presidential Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) covering President Trump’s visits to his Mar-a-Lago resort. For the three weekend in a row, the presidential TFR … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Florida, Government, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Presidents, United States
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Caterpillar Busted on Taxes
Forbes is reporting: Caterpillar Inc. is about as American as you can get, except that these days it’s not, having been partially shuffled off to Switzerland. But it still must deal with the IRS, and the IRS isn’t happy with the heavy … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, FBI, Illinois, IRS, Stock Market, United States
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Email trouble, again
by Terry Welshans Published today in the Indianapolis Star, by Fatima Hussein. Vice President Mike Pence continues his fight to keep an email that he received as Governor of Indiana out of the public eye. A FOIA request dating to … Continue reading
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