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Oct 20, 2016

If we'd been born where they were born and taught what they were taught, we would believe what they believe."-- A sign inside a church in Northern Ireland, explaining the origin of intolerance and hate.

"Only reason can convince us of those three fundamental truths: without a recognition of which there can be no effective liberty:  That what we believe is not necessarily true; that what we like is not necessarily good; and that all questions are open." - -- Clive Bell - (1881-1964) - Source: Civilization, 1928
 
"Hope...is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles. " - Samuel Smiles
 

"Groundless hope, like unconditional love, is the only kind worth having."  - John Perry Barlow
 

"Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the window which hope has opened."  - Charles Spurgeon



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Op-Ed

 
Duterte Aligns Philippines With China, Says U.S. has Lost
By Ben Blanchard
"Both in military, not maybe social, but economics also. America has lost."  -  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45706.htm
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Turkey and US Consolidate Terror Assets from Iraq to Syria
By Finian Cunningham
Moscow must make sure that there is no influx of jihadists from Mosul into Syria.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45715.htm
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The Aleppo / Mosul Riddle
By Pepe Escobar
The number one priority is to ensure the phony Caliphate survives, somewhere in eastern Syria.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45717.htm
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Why is the Truth on Syria Difficult to Decipher?
By Ramzy Baroud
The American 'truth' on Syria - is largely centered around demonizing Russia - never about saving lives.  - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45707.htm
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Syria's First Lady Interview With Russia-24
Video
Syria's First Lady, Mrs Asma al-Assad delivers her first public interview with foreign media in 8 years.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45712.htm
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How Israel Seeks to Erase the Region's History
By Jonathan Cook
It is Jews - not Palestinians - who squat in someone else's home.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45710.htm
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How War Dehumanises Everyone It Touches
By Paul Tritschler
All acts of mass murder are crimes against humanity, and require a gross debasing of other people.  - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45709.htm
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Clinton Emails Reveal Direct US Sabotage Of Venezuela
By Telesur
"Let the fun begin-and let's keep going w(ith) our plans," responded Clinton..   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45711.htm
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Washington Moves to Silence WikiLeaks
By Bill Van Auken
By abetting the US government's suppression of WikiLeaks, Quito has intervened in the US elections on the side of the ruling establishment.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45714.htm
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The Ruling Elite Has Lost the Consent of the Governed
By Charles Hugh Smith
The machinery of oppression, looting and propaganda is now visible to everyone who isn't being paid to cover their eyes.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45716.htm
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Hillary is Running Against Locker Room Talk and the Russians
By Paul Craig Roberts
Are the American women really going to elect Hillary as a rebuff to Trump's lewd talk?  - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45708.htm
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This Election Circus Is A Disservice To The People
By Moon Of Alabama
They are both east coast elite and don't give a fu***** sh** what real people care about.   - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45713.htm
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Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton - Final Presidential Debate 2016
Video and Transcript
Trump vs Clinton Last Presidential Debate - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (10/19/2016).  - http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article45705.htm
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Hard News          
 
 Turkey: Army kills up to 200 YPG fighters in Aleppo:
 A Syrian-Kurdish forces leader, however, said that while Turkish jets and artillery were attacking, no more than 10 fighters had been killed so far.
 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/10/turkey-army-kills-200-ypg-fighters-aleppo-161020070457309.html
 
 
 Radar data proves Belgian F-16s attacked village near Aleppo, killing 6 - Russia:
 Russia insists two Belgium warplanes flying from an Air Force base in Jordan attacked a village in Syria, citing radar data. Belgium denies conducting any airstrikes.
 https://www.rt.com/news/363493-belgium-f16-aleppo-airstrike/
 
 
 Hundreds of rebels leave Syrian town of Mouadamiya: witnesses:
 Under an amnesty deal with the government, 1,800 people including 700 rebels left Mouadamiya for Idlib, the largest area under control of the myriad insurgent groups seeking to oust President Bashar al-Assad
 https://www.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-rebels-leave-syrian-town-mouadamiya-witnesses-165610561.html
 
 
 Aleppo humanitarian pause extended by 24 hours - Russian Defense Ministry :
 The goal is to allow people wishing to leave the city to do so, including both civilians and militants, who were offered separate corridors to leave Aleppo with their arms.
 https://www.rt.com/news/363513-aleppo-humanitarian-pause-24-hours/
 
 
 Syrian government forces prepare corridors out of Aleppo: Russia's military has promised two corridors will be opened for militants to flee to the neighboring rebel-held province of Idlib, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m, while other corridors will allow civilians to move to government-held areas.
 http://www.wsoctv.com/news/russia-accuses-usled-coalition-strike-of-killing-6-in-syria/458614996
 
 
 Reports: 3 Russian officers wounded in Aleppo:
 Russian state-run media say three Russian officers are reported to have been wounded by gunfire along one of the humanitarian corridors leading out of the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo.
 http://www.kswo.com/story/33433138/the-latest-kurds-say-turkey-attacks-hurt-is-fight-in-syria
 
 
 'Kill all Isil fighters to stop influx into Syria' - Russia:
 "It's essential not to chase the terrorists from one country to another, but to destroy them on the spot," Valery Gerasimov said.
 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/kill-all-isil-fighters-to-stop-influx-into-syria-russia-35145689.html
 
 
 'Don't chase terrorists to other countries, kill them on sight' - Russia on Mosul offensive:
 The Russian military says it hopes the US-led coalition will not allow Islamic State terrorists holding Mosul to flee the city and go to Syria. It warned the operation is still being monitored.
 https://www.rt.com/news/363464-mosul-terrorists-kill-sight/
 
 
 ISIS reassures its fighters after failed coup attempt against Baghdadi:
 "ISIS media began a campaign to assure its fighters and supporters that Baghdadi would not leave Mosul, and denied any news regarding his escape to the Syrian city of Raqqa,"
 http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-reassures-fighters-failed-coup-attempt-baghdadi/
 
 
 ISIS forces Mosul residents to donate money to support the Caliphate:
 Iraqi media outlets announced on Thursday, that ISIS launched a large fundraising campaign to support its "Caliphate State" in the battles of Mosul and forced Mosul residents to donate their money to support this cause.
 http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-forces-mosul-people-donate-money-support-caliphate-state/
 
 
 Mosul offensive going faster than planned, Iraqi PM says;
 Howitzer and mortar fire started at dawn, hitting a group of villages held by ISIS about 10-20 km (6-12 miles) from Mosul, while helicopters flew overhead, according to Reuters reporters at two frontline locations north and east of Mosul.
 http://tinyurl.com/j6krkal
 
 
 U.S. service member killed in northern Iraq:
 
A U.S. service member died Thursday from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device blast in northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.
 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/10/20/united-states-servicemember-killed-iraq/92465598/
 
 
 Yemeni forces kill 30 Houthi militants in Haja province:
 Yemeni pro-government Armed Forces declared the killing of 30 militants from among the Houthi fighters and their allies, who are loyal to the former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.
 https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20161020-yemeni-forces-kill-30-houthi-militants-in-haja-province/
 
 
 Army kills dozens enemy Saudi soldiers, bombs military sites in Jizan, Najran:
 Among the dozens killed, two Saudi soldiers were killed by the army`s snipers in al-Karn and al-Dawd military site in Jizan.
 http://www.saba.ye/en/news444193.htm
 
 
 Saudi Arabia borrows $17.5B in first international bond offering: HSBC;
 The world's largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia is seeking financing as it moves to diversify its economy following the global collapse in crude prices.
 http://tinyurl.com/hu82e6e
 
 
 US Air Force Chief Sees Decades of More War Operations:
 "We've been deploying now for 15 years," Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said. "We've probably got 15, 20 years to go."
 http://tinyurl.com/zg98had
 
 
 UK sends warships to watch Russian ship in English Channel:
 Britain is sending warships to monitor a Russian aircraft carrier group and other vessels as they sail through the North Sea and the English Channel.
 http://tinyurl.com/jqx43u9
 
 
 Afghanistan: US Kills 8 in drone strike:
 At least eight alledged, Taliban fighters including one of their senior commanders were killed in a US drone strike in northern Parwan province, local officials said on Thursday.
 http://nation.com.pk/national/20-Oct-2016/taliban-commander-7-others-killed-in-drone-strike
 
 
 Two Americans Killed by Afghan Service Member in Attack Near Kabul:
 An Afghan soldier killed a U.S. military service member and an American civilian in an attack near a coalition base close to Kabul on Wednesday in which the assailant was also killed
 http://www.wsj.com/articles/two-americans-killed-in-attack-near-afghan-capital-1476894868
 
 
 Afghan troops causing more civilian casualties, U.N. says;
 Afghan civilians are paying the price for increased fighting in populated areas around the country, the United Nations reported on Wednesday, with government troops responsible for a growing share of civilian casualties.
 http://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-casualties-idUSKCN12J10A
 
 
 Anti-U.S. protest in Philippines turns violent:
 Protesters had gathered to demand an end to the presence of U.S. troops in the country and to support a call by President Rodrigo Duterte for a foreign policy not dependent on the U.S., the country's longtime ally.
 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/10/19/anti-us-protest-philippines-turns-violent/92399074/
 
 
 Secrecy over UK drone strike deaths in Syria faces legal challenge:
 Human rights group appeals against decision not to publish information following the deaths of UK nationals
 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/20/secrecy-over-british-drone-strike-deaths-in-syria-faces-legal-challenge
 
 
 The Debates Are Over, and No One Asked About Climate Change:
 It threatens the economy, national security and health, exacerbates poverty and racism, and threatens to undermine or compound virtually all other issues discussed on the stage tonight
 http://fair.org/home/the-debates-are-over-and-no-one-asked-about-climate-change/
 
 
 'She created this mess': Clinton aide reveals concerns in #PodestaEmails13:
 An email from Clinton aide Huma Abedin to Robby Mook and Podesta from January 2015 discussed Morocco donating to the Clinton Foundation's Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to get access to Clinton.
 https://www.rt.com/usa/363496-wikileaks-podesta-emails-13/
 
 
 Donna Brazile's Russia Dodge!: VIDEO -

 TYT Politics Reporter Jordan Chariton grilled interim DNC chair and former CNN contributor Donna Brazile on the email, recently released by WikiLeaks, that shows her providing the Clinton campaign with a town hall question beforehand.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JChl8w6oQ
 
 
 Chris Wallace GRILLS Hillary On Clinton Foundation Corruption [VIDEO]:
 "Emails show that donors got special access to you," - ? Why isn't it what Mr. Trump calls pay to play?"
 http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/19/address-that-chris-wallace-grills-hillary-on-clinton-foundation-corruption-video/
 
 
 Podesta Says It's OK for Illegals to Vote With Driver's License: Wikileaks:
 In the latest Wikileaks Podesta documents John Podesta actually says it is OK for illegals to vote if they have a driver's license.
 http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/10/wikileaks-podesta-says-ok-illegals-vote-drivers-licence/
 
 
 James O'Keefe Releases Second Video, VOTER FRAUD Uncovered:
 Project Veritas' undercover journalists uncovered evidence that operatives working for the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee are willing to engage in massive voter fraud.
 http://m.hannity.com/articles/hanpr-election-493995/breaking-james-okeefe-releases-second-video-15214373/
 
 
 Trump says he'll accept 'clear' election result, reserves right to challenge:
 Republican Donald Trump on Thursday said he would accept a "clear" election result but reserved the right to file a legal challenge, clarifying his stance a day after he refused to promise he would trust the outcome if he loses on Nov. 8.
 http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-idUSKCN12K27Q
 
 
 Donald Trump accused of sexual misconduct by 10th woman:
 
Karena Virginia appears alongside lawyer Gloria Allred to describe incident involving Trump in 1998, when she says he touched her breast
 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/oct/20/donald-trump-sexual-misconduct-tenth-woman-accuser


Cost Of War
 
Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered In US War And Occupation Of Iraq "1,455,590"


Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq:  4,883


Number Of  International Occupation Force Troops Slaughtered In Afghanistan : 3,487

Cost of War in Iraq & Afghanistan
Total Cost of Wars Since 2001

1,719,514,981,507
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