A senior US diplomat told me recently that if Russia were to occupy all of Ukraine and even neighboring Belarus that there would be zero impact on US national interests. The diplomat wasn’t advocating that, of course, but was noting the curious reality that Official Washington’s current war hysteria over Ukraine doesn’t connect to genuine security concerns.
So why has so much of the Washington Establishment – from prominent government officials to all the major media pundits – devoted so much time this past year to pounding their chests over the need to confront Russia regarding Ukraine? Who is benefiting from this eminently avoidable – yet extremely dangerous – crisis? What’s driving the madness?
Of course, Washington’s conventional wisdom is that America only wants “democracy” for the people of Ukraine and that Russian President Vladimir Putin provoked this confrontation as part of an imperialist design to reclaim Russian territory lost during the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. But that “group think” doesn’t withstand examination. [See Consortiumnews.com’s “Who’s Telling the Big Lie on Ukraine?”]
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Friday, September 05, 2014
Shirt worn by Navy SEAL who shot Osama bin Laden dead to be displayed at 9/11 museum
The shirt worn by the Navy SEAL soldier who shot dead Osama bin Laden will be put on public display this Sunday at New York City's 9/11 Memorial Museum in time for the 13th anniversary.
It was secured by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and will be become the latest exhibit at the $700 million museum dedicated to the memory of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day.
While the identity of the man who put three bullets into Osama bin Laden inside his secret Pakistan hideaway on May 2, 2011 has not been revealed, the simple brown shirt will be the most overt relic of the terror masterminds death at the memorial.
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It was secured by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and will be become the latest exhibit at the $700 million museum dedicated to the memory of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day.
While the identity of the man who put three bullets into Osama bin Laden inside his secret Pakistan hideaway on May 2, 2011 has not been revealed, the simple brown shirt will be the most overt relic of the terror masterminds death at the memorial.
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KIDS DIG EVENT
This SATURDAY is our 'KIDS DIG EVENT'!
Rain or Shine... Sat. Sept. 6th from 1:00-4:00pm...
Bring the kids for a fun day of activities and adventure. They'll dig for treasures that they can keep...
And learn about the science of ARCHAEOLOGY!
Reservations are required and space is limited.
Cost is $12 for kids 12 years and under.
Call for reservations ~ 410.873.2244
Pocomoke River, Assateague, and other waterways key to summer fun
Baltimore, MD - Every summer, Marylanders and other visitors flock to our waterways to seek relief from the summer heat and this summer was no different. Maryland saw more than 8 million visitors in our national parks with waterways, according to Environment Maryland’s new Summer Fun Index. The new fact sheet comes as summer draws to close, and as officials consider a new rule to restore protections for 59% of the state’s rivers and streams.
“We all know clean water means summer fun. There’s nothing quite like tubing near Gunpowder Falls every summer,” said Joanna Diamond, Director of Environment Maryland. “Our Summer Fun Index shows how important it is to protect our waters.”
According to the index, fishing and boating are popular activities for Marylanders, in addition to enjoying waterways in our state parks.
Despite their popularity, more than 10,000 miles of Maryland’s streams are not guaranteed protection under the nation’s Clean Water Act, thanks to a loophole in the law secured by developers and other polluters nearly a decade ago.
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule to restore protections for the headwaters, streams, and wetlands left in limbo by the loophole; but agribusinesses, oil companies, and others are campaigning heavily against it.
EPA is taking public comments on the measure through the fall. Environment Maryland has already gathered more than 10,000 public comments in favor of restoring Clean Water Act protections to all of Maryland’s waterways.
“Whether we enjoy them for fishing, boating, or swimming, we all have a stake in the health of the Pocomoke River, Assateague, and the rest of our waterways,” said Diamond. “We should be doing everything we can to protect all of our rivers, lakes and streams.”
“We all know clean water means summer fun. There’s nothing quite like tubing near Gunpowder Falls every summer,” said Joanna Diamond, Director of Environment Maryland. “Our Summer Fun Index shows how important it is to protect our waters.”
According to the index, fishing and boating are popular activities for Marylanders, in addition to enjoying waterways in our state parks.
Despite their popularity, more than 10,000 miles of Maryland’s streams are not guaranteed protection under the nation’s Clean Water Act, thanks to a loophole in the law secured by developers and other polluters nearly a decade ago.
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule to restore protections for the headwaters, streams, and wetlands left in limbo by the loophole; but agribusinesses, oil companies, and others are campaigning heavily against it.
EPA is taking public comments on the measure through the fall. Environment Maryland has already gathered more than 10,000 public comments in favor of restoring Clean Water Act protections to all of Maryland’s waterways.
“Whether we enjoy them for fishing, boating, or swimming, we all have a stake in the health of the Pocomoke River, Assateague, and the rest of our waterways,” said Diamond. “We should be doing everything we can to protect all of our rivers, lakes and streams.”
Peace & Praise Event Offers International Day of Peace at the WY&CC
Salisbury, MD – Peace & Praise invites the community to come together for a day of worship to celebrate across cultures, languages and denominations during an International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 20 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will include song, dance drama, live praise and worship music, gospel and other forms of spiritual expression.
Tickets for the event are $15. Parties of eight or more may reserve seating, group rates are available for 20 or more. For tickets and more information, please visit www.amasterspeace.com, call 410.657.2674 or email amp@clark-shawconsulting.com.
The evening will include song, dance drama, live praise and worship music, gospel and other forms of spiritual expression.
Tickets for the event are $15. Parties of eight or more may reserve seating, group rates are available for 20 or more. For tickets and more information, please visit www.amasterspeace.com, call 410.657.2674 or email amp@clark-shawconsulting.com.
NRA's Wayne LaPierre: Midterms Critical to Preserving Freedoms
The NRA's CEO and executive vice president Wayne LaPierre believes a Republican sweep in November's midterm elections is essential to help restore the vanishing freedoms Americans are guaranteed under the Constitution.
"They're critical," LaPierre said Wednesday on "The Steve Malzberg Show" on Newsmax TV's "The Steve Malzberg Show."
"If all of our freedoms — whether it's our freedom of speech or religion — get sucked under, the Second Amendment won't survive for long," he said.
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"They're critical," LaPierre said Wednesday on "The Steve Malzberg Show" on Newsmax TV's "The Steve Malzberg Show."
"If all of our freedoms — whether it's our freedom of speech or religion — get sucked under, the Second Amendment won't survive for long," he said.
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Thursday, September 04, 2014
Somali-American who died fighting for ISIS cleaned planes for Delta Airlines at Minneapolis airport before he joined terrorist group
Abdirahmaan Muhumed, 29, had security clearances that granted him special access to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in his job with Delta Global Services, KMSP-TV reports.
Muhumed left Minneapolis and his nine children late last year to fight for ISIS, which is responsible for beheading two American journalists and slaughtering thousands of innocent civilians as its brutal fighters took control of large swaths of Syria and northern Iraq.
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Ebola Outbreak is "Spiraling Out of Control"
As the largest Ebola outbreak in world history rages on, more questions and concerns about containing the virus are being raised.
During a briefing yesterday, Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that the outbreak in West Africa is “spiraling out of control”. He said that the international community “can control it, if we act now, but the window of opportunity is closing.”
As of August 28, Ebola has infected 3,069 people and caused 1,552 deaths, according to the CDC.
Last Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that nearly 40% of those cases occurred within the last three weeks.
The WHO also warned that this outbreak could eventually infect more than 20,000 people.
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During a briefing yesterday, Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that the outbreak in West Africa is “spiraling out of control”. He said that the international community “can control it, if we act now, but the window of opportunity is closing.”
As of August 28, Ebola has infected 3,069 people and caused 1,552 deaths, according to the CDC.
Last Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that nearly 40% of those cases occurred within the last three weeks.
The WHO also warned that this outbreak could eventually infect more than 20,000 people.
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Cost Of Educating New Class Of Illegal Immigrant Minors Estimated At Over $760M
The estimate comes from the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), which issued a report on the 37,000 “unaccompanied minors” – who mainly are from Central America – after analyzing data from the Department of Health and Human Services and education funding formulas in all 50 states.
The numbers underscore the concerns critics have raised for months about the burden the surge is putting on local school systems and governments.
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Gallup poll shows support for right-to-work laws — even from Democrats
Vice President Joe Biden may have delivered a fiery speech in support of unions at a Labor Day appearance in Detroit, but a Gallup poll released just days before painted a sobering picture for union backers.
When asked if they would vote for right-to-work laws, 71 percent of Americans in the national survey said they would. That number included 65 percent of Democrats.
What’s more, the national figure is 9 percent higher than in 1957, when the U.S. economy was riding a post-war wave that saw union participation at record numbers:
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When asked if they would vote for right-to-work laws, 71 percent of Americans in the national survey said they would. That number included 65 percent of Democrats.
What’s more, the national figure is 9 percent higher than in 1957, when the U.S. economy was riding a post-war wave that saw union participation at record numbers:
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The Funniest Dashcam Video You'll Ever See
Cases of road rage usually no laughing matter, but an incident captured on video over the weekend in Russia is leaving millions of people howling with delight, as four people dressed as cartoon characters are seen pummeling a man.
It took place at 2:40 a.m. Saturday morning in the Siberian city of Chelyabinsk, when a vehicle suddenly pulls in front of a minivan on a highway and then stops.
When the driver gets out and approaches the other driver, that’s when the surreal scene begins.
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ICE Released 169 Illegal Aliens Convicted of ‘Homicide-Related’ Crimes
(CNSNew.com) – In the midst of the summer recess, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a press release on Aug. 21 concerning a letter he wrote to the Department of Homeland Security seeking details about the release of 36,007 illegal aliens last year who had been convicted of a crime and were released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while awaiting deportation proceedings.
The June 9 inquiry, addressed to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, led to the revelation that of those thousands released, 169 had been convicted of “homicide-related” offenses.
“The public needs to know when a person is in the country illegally, and who has been convicted of a homicide, is released into their communities,” Grassley said in the press release.
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The June 9 inquiry, addressed to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, led to the revelation that of those thousands released, 169 had been convicted of “homicide-related” offenses.
“The public needs to know when a person is in the country illegally, and who has been convicted of a homicide, is released into their communities,” Grassley said in the press release.
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Lost Dog 9-4-14 UPDATE
Gum Point Landing Boat Ramp To Be Closed For Reconstruction
This three-month project will cost approximately $148,962 for the reconstruction of the boat ramp and finger piers at Gum Point Landing. Project funding has been made available through a combination of Waterway Improvement Grants (WIG) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County.
“We wish to thank the County Commissioners for their continued financial support, as we have made improvements to numerous facilities throughout the County in recent years,” Worcester County Public Works Director John Tustin said. “Upon completion of this project, recreational boaters will enjoy a much improved and upgraded boat ramp for convenient access to Turville Creek.”
The Gum Point Landing boat ramp provides access to the Isle of Wight Bay via Turville Creek. It contains one boat ramp, a portable restroom, and ice and bait are available at a nearby shop. This boat ramp is utilized by numerous boaters and anglers each year.
The renovation project will assure continued access to and from Maryland’s coastal bays and the Atlantic Ocean well into the future.
For more information about the project, contact Worcester County Maintenance Superintendent Kenneth Whited at (410) 632-3766.
Democratic Party chair slammed for comparing Republican governor to abuser - saying he gives women 'the back of his hand'
The Democratic National Committee chairwoman has found herself in hot water after making controversial statements, comparing the Republican governor of Wisconsin to an abuser.
At a round-table discussion on women's issues in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Debbie Wasserman Schultz ridiculed Gov Scott Walker's gender policies, saying he gives 'women the back of his hand'.
Walker is currently in the middle of heated re-election against Democratic candidate Mary Burke. It's unclear yet, whether these latest statements by Burke's party leader will impact the race significantly, in Walker's favor.
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At a round-table discussion on women's issues in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Debbie Wasserman Schultz ridiculed Gov Scott Walker's gender policies, saying he gives 'women the back of his hand'.
Walker is currently in the middle of heated re-election against Democratic candidate Mary Burke. It's unclear yet, whether these latest statements by Burke's party leader will impact the race significantly, in Walker's favor.
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Carroll Cover Crops Aid In Improving Chesapeake Bay
Carroll County farmers have enrolled more than 34,000 acres of farmland this year in the state's Cover Crop Program — a grant funding initiative aimed at improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Carroll County farmers have applied to plant 34,337 acres in cover crops this year with the assistance of state funding, according to Maryland Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Julie Oberg.
Last year, Carroll County farmers enrolled 36,321 acres in the program and planted 26,171 acres of cover crops — both the highest totals for Carroll over the last five years — according to Oberg.
The acreage planted by the farmers is typically less due to weather or other issues that prevent farmers from planting cover crops, said Matt McMahon, MDA soil conversation planner.
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Carroll County farmers have applied to plant 34,337 acres in cover crops this year with the assistance of state funding, according to Maryland Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Julie Oberg.
Last year, Carroll County farmers enrolled 36,321 acres in the program and planted 26,171 acres of cover crops — both the highest totals for Carroll over the last five years — according to Oberg.
The acreage planted by the farmers is typically less due to weather or other issues that prevent farmers from planting cover crops, said Matt McMahon, MDA soil conversation planner.
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