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What do you have for the lower back.

GuyKeith comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I'm assuming you're talking about the one in my profile. I didn't realize it was broken and has been fixed. I have noticed that sometimes agnostic has a habit of eliminating letters or entire words. The original post has been pinned. Anything else?

William_Mary replies on Jun 27, 2018:

Na, you got it all covered now :-)

UK Conservative government proposes tax increases on workers to fund National Health Service ...

Residualspirit comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Let's be honest they love screwing the poor man and increasing profits for their rich mates and big corporate companies. We already saw into the pensions they are now taking away and the health service which sorry but the first person who paid for private dentist or glasses or prescription were ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 26, 2018:

How much more do they need!?! How far above us do they need to be to find empathy for those who in a large degree got them to their status? All that money is like an apply on the ground rotting. A rot that could give so much live and enable such more towards the world society for advancement. They are not only holding us back, but also themselves.

Unmasking the GOP as the Party of Negligent Homicide [truthout.

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 24, 2018:

It's a lot of financial thisthats that I can't even pretend to understand. I'm one of those people with pre-existing conditions who wouldn't have insurance at all if not for the ACA and probably won't again, soon.

William_Mary replies on Jun 25, 2018:

Lets hope that isn't the case! If so, exhaust every local and government entity trying to find help.

Unmasking the GOP as the Party of Negligent Homicide [truthout.

Outlier comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Whew! How do you feel about Single Payer?

William_Mary replies on Jun 24, 2018:

I'm leary. If it comes with taking the present healthcare industry out of the medical field and based on our taxes, I'm all for it. If it involves the same ritual of the healthcare industries helping to write the laws and dictate prices, it will just be another redistribution of wealth onto other groups of society again. We need to be able to be allowed to go out of country for cheaper medications! We are literally paying for the worlds medicines right here in the US.

Unmasking the GOP as the Party of Negligent Homicide [truthout.

MichaelSpinler comments on Jun 24, 2018:

sad and true. i cant fully blame obama. turtle boy and his cronies, blocked anything the man wanted to get done, then turn around and blame him for not getting it done. obama care is a fail. its legal extortion at this point, as soon as they made it, they jacked the prices up. i have had to switch ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 24, 2018:

I will argue your not going to find any sense of progressive in the democratic party anytime soon. They will fight it for the sake of their corporate owners. The Green Party has made a noticeable stride in this present primary cycle. Yes, that is a hint. I feel your pain.

Unmasking the GOP as the Party of Negligent Homicide [truthout.

DenoPenno comments on Jun 24, 2018:

I'm not sure how much of my medical care is coming out of the ACA (Obamacare) but I chose to leave everything alone. I retired and the government pushed us all to let private companies do our medical care. I chose Coventry which is now under the Aetna umbrella. Off and on there have been small ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 24, 2018:

Thank you. The 3rd year I went into Mary's company program saving me close to 250 a month. Our employer did reinstall our program this year. It's still high but that's because the premiums have been going up an average of 20 to 25 % a year. I do hope you realize though the democrats are just as guilty in this also. But they are as corporate bought as the republicans. If they really wanted to do something about healthcare other than preach to the chore they'd be protesting on the floors of congress for us until something was done.

Unmasking the GOP as the Party of Negligent Homicide [truthout.

nicknotes comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Does anyone remember the Republican Primary Debate when they were talking about a poor man who was sick and didn't have healthcare and the audience began chanting...LET HIM DIE?

William_Mary replies on Jun 24, 2018:

Yes! How profoundly sick have we become?

US Navy planning to build military camps to jail 120,000 immigrants [wsws.

SKH78 comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Man, we are going somewhere in a handbasket. I do what I can. I sign petitions, donate money, write letters and sometimes protest in the streets. We should do whatever is possible to mitigate some of the damage done by Mr. Cheeto.

William_Mary replies on Jun 24, 2018:

Although I highly appreciate the effort you put into fighting Trump, please do take notice to the articles mention of the democrats lack of action also! They are every bit of responsible for what is going on today too. I strongly encourage anyone who wants to help make a real difference to change their party affiliation to the green party as the only real progressive party supporting the people peace and planet. During this present primary cycle the green party in Ohio has almost doubled. This is from a facehack post. ( In Ohio Green Party voter affiliations sit at 7,353, up from 4,200 prior to May Primary. During the primary election, 1,297 previously Democratic Party affiliated voters, 896 previously Republican Party affiliated voters, 1,747 previously unaffiliated voters, and 143 first-time voters all requested and cast a Green Party ballot.) I was one of the unaffiliated voters. I know it doesn't seem like much, but look at the diversity of those switching parties! I saw the diversity during the 2016 primary as far as republicans go. I was on facehack trying to get support for Sanders before and all through 2016, helping many republicans make the switch to either join the democratic party or independent party if allowed in their area to vote as such as an independent. I was honestly astonished how many republicans were ready to vote for a democratic leaning socialist! Along with the higher age groups that were among them!!! People are tired of the status quo! We have to keep this ball rolling and get the word out to make a real difference. It rolled for that dam con artist Sanders and I know it can roll for the green party. 2016 was the year we said enough and we almost got to the top. But the corruption beat us from within our own movement. Now its time to take both these dam corrupt parties out.

Paul Jay on Trump’s Iran War Agenda and Liberals’ Korea Peace Panic [therealnews.

Robecology comments on Jun 18, 2018:

KJU/north Korea has an agenda, that SK's Moon Jae-in explained to him (not his words, I'm only being logical here); "Let America be your daddy. It worked for us (South Korea - SK) and Japan. Play along. The nukes are costly, and you had a major earthquake from testing...time to let "big Daddy" DJT ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

I'm letting this one play out for a while. There's way to much room for another illogical move by either of these 2 jokers that could be made.

Trump’s Military Drops a Bomb Every 12 Minutes, and No One Is Talking About It ...

JayTea comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Obama's average was probably even higher - the war record of the Bushes, Obama and Trump is pretty damned horrific. Even worse, the ratio of civilian (non-combatant) to combatant casualties just keeps going up. One cannot help but believe there is an ongoing war against civilians ... just horrific ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

All one needs to do is look at this immigration issue. Threats of going into Venezuela will do what? We already have this issue from our interference in Latin America since the 50s. Turning Venezuela upside down will send more here! Even if you managed to get the right wing opposition back into power alone, sending that country back to the times before Chavez will essentially create more immigrants fleeing a backlash of repercussions for supporting the present government. Yet no one is examining the real cause to the issue.

Trump’s Military Drops a Bomb Every 12 Minutes, and No One Is Talking About It ...

Seeker55 comments on Jun 21, 2018:

I am hardly a Trump fan, but it seems to me it is not any particular President's Military in that, we have been bombing multiple nations in various places around the world for decades. The military machine may need a President for some things, but over all, it marches to it's own beat.

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

You hit the nail on the head Seeker! It's not any particular presidents military. The military belongs to corporations and the worlds most wealthiest ruling class serving their agenda. And the kids and family members within are paying the ultimate price at times for them. For a systematic retaining of power, resources, and to mask the failing capitalistic structure that has reached its end life. It''s either continue the status quo or move to a socialistic structure that would give more power to the middle class again. And they'll run the gantlet to its dying end before admitting they've been wrong all this centuries. Or give up any degree of their wealth.

Trump’s Military Drops a Bomb Every 12 Minutes, and No One Is Talking About It ...

EllenDale comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Wow! Just mind-blowing.

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

I know, right. It's insane!

Brand Marketing a Political Party: Inside the Democrats’ Fake Opposition [extranewsfeed.

Lop-Eared-Mule comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Absolute bullshit, Chump and the deplorables OWN all of this.

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

Can you be more specific? Just what is "all of this?" If you have insight to a certain reference of information within the article, we would all be grateful if you were to find it in yourself to better educate us! Hell, even to just point out what it is that you think is bullshit and I'll do the fact checking myself. But there's nothing in this article that independent journalist haven't been putting together for a few years now. The relationship between product selling using manipulation to manage perception and its relevance to political managed perception has been a discovered analogy for sometime now. And both party's playing within a joint effort to continuing the same policies from administration to administration is clearly not mistaken. I can see where one might get a little hazy from the Clinton administration into the Bush administration, but clearly we have been working on the same policy agenda from Bush up to the very present Trump. When most people manage to step out of that illusion of managed perception, filtering in from the Reagan era tends to start clicking in most peoples minds. Then working your way back though the decades of Latin America come into play. That step does entitle moving from main stream media as an only source of news though. If that's your only source of news this might be a hard adventure for you. Finding out the world isn't what you actually thought it was, or your country, is a rather rude awakening. I see you have "free thinker" in your profile. Please become one! Step out of the Matrix!

Welcome to Out Of The Illusion.

JK666 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

You are not God. It is not your job to "Lecture" us. Who do you think you are? I find your smugness reprehensible!

William_Mary replies on Jun 23, 2018:

And what is it that your attempting to do to me right now? Or is this you speaking into a mirror giving your own ego a sample of your great worldly wisdom that just miraculously ended up typing itself out on my groups forum.

Ann Coulter.

Hitchens comments on Jun 19, 2018:

Is Coulter the homeland security chief I saw on CNN?

William_Mary replies on Jun 19, 2018:

Imagine a female Steve Bannon. A far right wing nut often found on far right wing news shows spewing out lies and rewriting history.

Brazil: Police in Rio Are Killing More People Than Ever as Lawmakers Turn A Blind Eye ...

EdEarl comments on Jun 17, 2018:

I hope this story alarms city officials everywhere, rather than this story being an omen.

William_Mary replies on Jun 17, 2018:

Looks like it's back to normal after the games. If it was Venezuela it would be non stop MSM with a touch of twisted facts.

White House Press Secretary: It’s ‘Biblical’ to Rip Children from Immigrant Parents ...

Science-guy comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Wow who are these pathetic excuses for humans?

William_Mary replies on Jun 14, 2018:

It's quite scary to me!

Cheri Honkala arrested by Homeland Security [gp.org]

JayTea comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Is this now the face of America? Homeland Security used to shut political activists down!! WTF!!

William_Mary replies on Jun 13, 2018:

SO it seems. They conned them with an agreement to get them inside and then arrested her. Then held the rest inside to quell the protest while dispersing those outside. Our rights are being taken away more and more each day!

Update on Ohio's voter purging law.

Norie comments on Jun 13, 2018:

Hmm. What if you move but you’re in the same district and don’t get it. Shit out of luck I guess. Guess you just have to be more informed...

William_Mary replies on Jun 13, 2018:

Any time you move you are required to go to the board of elections and submit a change of address. I would suggest looking to see if you can do that online, but I have heard of way to many people with stories of that not working out well! When it comes to a change of address or changing party affiliation, I would strongly suggest going to the board of elections and do it in person! And making sure of the time line to get either done before the next election. And, hi Norie. It's very nice to see you here! Thank you for joining.

This is what scares me

William_Mary comments on Jun 11, 2018:

When John Oliver devotes an entire episode of his show to deliver ridicule towards another country and their president, in a means to support our governments lies, who then is the worst of the 2? I will argue they are one in the same serving the same establishment agenda. ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Norie the guy doing the debunking works for Abby Martin. Some of the video above is from their time spent in Venezuela covering the most recent riots, false reports of all news in Venezuela being government owned, markets being empty with hoards of people starving, currency on the black market effecting the economy. There are many reasons why Venezuela is in the way it is today, and none of it is as our main stream media tells us. They didn't mention Kimberly-Clark. Also a corporation involved in the known toilet paper issue. The government actually had to go into the company and take it over. The company was claiming they didn't have material to produce. When the government went in the warehouse was well stocked for production. It's a nationwide problem with private corporations adding fuel to the economy woes wanting to go back to their hoarding before the Chavez revolution. You might also find that video of interest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUYWrPiUeWY If you're finding Abby's work interesting you can find it here at her Empire Files site. http://theempirefiles.tv/ You can also join me in my quest to get actual real independent news out to us here in my group. Out of the Illusion "Out Of The Illusion Group"

This is what scares me

William_Mary comments on Jun 11, 2018:

When John Oliver devotes an entire episode of his show to deliver ridicule towards another country and their president, in a means to support our governments lies, who then is the worst of the 2? I will argue they are one in the same serving the same establishment agenda. ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Condor5 the evidence before you is still not enough! Remarkable!

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

Kuhndawg comments on Jun 11, 2018:

As a navy vet, I think people should do what they want. And I am a firm believer in exercising freedom of speech. I'm not a fan of this forced patriotism we have nowadays. If things keep going this way, freedom of speech will dissolve in to freedom to do what you want as long as it is in agreement ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 12, 2018:

@Mb_Man I'd say I'm sorry the truth hurts, but I like knowing when governments are acting without morals, lying to us, taking our rights away, conducting corrupt elections,and interfering in sovereign country's. You know, the things our main stream media is suppose to do as the 4th estate. Rather than help the governments and most wealthy plunder and rape us. http://theantimedia.com/mysterious-silence-julian-assange/

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 11, 2018:

It is my right, yes my Duty, to protest injustice and support others doing so peacefully as well! Still America last I looked....

William_Mary replies on Jun 11, 2018:

When you need a love button!

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

Kuhndawg comments on Jun 11, 2018:

As a navy vet, I think people should do what they want. And I am a firm believer in exercising freedom of speech. I'm not a fan of this forced patriotism we have nowadays. If things keep going this way, freedom of speech will dissolve in to freedom to do what you want as long as it is in agreement ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 11, 2018:

Freedom of speech? Ask our independent journalist how that works. And especially Julian Assange! And thank you! I think it should go as a no brainer. All of us Americans love the thought of what we want our country to be and those that protect it. I just don't presently like the falsehood of today's idea of protection from our politicians.

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

vaporwave comments on Jun 11, 2018:

As a veteran I have no issue at all...I kneel with them...and I no longer watch NFL...in fact I don't believe they should be playing the National anthem or have any of those military displays at all...It's all fake patriotism and a form of mind control...and judging from the response kneeling has ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 11, 2018:

How did you feel when they started making all the coaching staff wear army jackets!?!

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

Ckeeperga comments on Jun 11, 2018:

No, do you stand what you are in you home? This is all nothing more them a distraction from real issues.

William_Mary replies on Jun 11, 2018:

It's been a joke in the house. I stand and announce for anyone else around to do also. Then say, fuck that, and sit back down.

Do you have an issue with people taking a knee?

Gareth comments on Jun 11, 2018:

It's a fancy bit of cloth on a stick, and there's a tune to go with it. Anyone who can see through the God myth should be able to see through this.

William_Mary replies on Jun 11, 2018:

wowl.......when you need a love button.

This is your infotainment media at its best.

paul1967 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

This guy sounds knowledgeable but I have no idea whether he's just talking out of his ass

William_Mary replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Which guy? Oliver or Prysner? Who would you believe? A guy on HBO spewing known propaganda, Oliver, or a guy who's actually been in Venezuela during last years protest and spoke with the people, Prysner . Some of the scenes in the video are from his time there with Abby Martin who also debunks the false propaganda our MSM is feeding us for our government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUYWrPiUeWY <<<< You can find the other story. The protest, Maduro's popularity, the hunger, empty stores, the news is all government owned, currency issues, all lies. No, it's not perfect there. But the reason it's not perfect there is not what you're being told! What you can find there you can also find in other major developed countries, that don't have those countries interfering within.

This is your infotainment media at its best.

whiskywoman comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Love him I never miss a broadcast

William_Mary replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Really!?! huh!?! Right. Way to get it! oye!

Would it screw up gerrymandering if some (perhaps many) people registered for the party that is the ...

William_Mary comments on Jun 7, 2018:

If you want to screw gerrymandering vote outside of the 2 party system. Most independents don't participate in the election cycles because their interest aren't addressed or they refuse to be a part of a rigged system. Give them a party worth voting for and gerrymandering will not be an issue.

William_Mary replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@EdEarl gerrymandering only works within the 2 party system. When you have nearly half the population registered, and or claiming to be independents, who most of don't vote,along with all others that feel their vote is useless, overwhelming the 2 party system with a collective vote if given a reason to get out and vote, you basically eradicate gerrymandering. If their system is based on registered republicans and democrats, which was at 26% each during the last election cycle, don't you have 48% of the population out of the system? I would imagine when broken down by state you'll get close to the same percentages? I know here in Ohio our supreme court just ruled they have to redraw the lines to a fairer manor. What ever that fucking can be LOL. I can't find any information stating whether registered independents or non affiliated voters are or are not a part of drawing lines though.

From Obama to Trump: the Grand Deception of Cyclical Change YesTheyCon [ghionjournal.

Lydiaeli comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I like the point about not finding identity through politics. A temptation for all people, regardless of politics. So, where do you find your identity?

William_Mary replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@lonniebjackson was that directed at me or the writer? Both? Either way I don't think it's a matter of being against political structures, especially in my case. I'm against political structures that only serve for the most part a few while the majority are left to feeding and serving the few. Imagine what a purgatory we would have had during the last election cycle if humans were left with no governing!

From Obama to Trump: the Grand Deception of Cyclical Change YesTheyCon [ghionjournal.

Lydiaeli comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I like the point about not finding identity through politics. A temptation for all people, regardless of politics. So, where do you find your identity?

William_Mary replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Political identity? I would suggest the first thing to do is to weigh your position on what you see and hear that's going on around you, the world. I'm in the same boat as the writer of this article, Teodrose Fikre, with Obama even. I voted for change. 2 years with all 3 houses under his belt and the democrats sat on their hands. Imagine what they could have done if they used the same trickery the republicans use while in power. Change rules on the floor while voting, force a majority vote in the senate, for gods sake, create an investigation into suspicious actions. You never hear of the democrats forcing an investigation into anything anymore!?! All we got was, I'm willing to work with the republicans. How many times did we hear that even though as Obama was being sworn in they were already supposedly working against him. He followed foot lock in step with the agenda Bush left him. They are as they say, 2 wings on the same bird. Sanders con was my last straw. Quite frankly, if anyone came out of the last election cycle without realizing we are being hood winked by the entire system, they're totally ignorant to the realm of reality of what's being perpetrated onto mankind. It takes a lot of work to start getting that picture of reality. And the most important thing to do is to get yourself better news sources! Outside of the main stream media from independent sources that aren't being bought by the 6 billionaires that own over 90% of the news most Americans get. Once you start weighing in what you learn from those sources compared to the MSM, you can start to develop a new identity that fits your, dare I say soul, here. So to speak, if I may. I think that's what he means when he says, (For God’s sake, learn to think for yourself and be independent!) We already have our identity. But within politics many of us are letting the MSM and the establishment dictate what they want us to think and know. When there's a totally different reality out there being hidden from us.

Whoever Controls The Narrative Controls The World [caitlinjohnstone.com]

Lancer comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Is that the CNN or BBC motto?

William_Mary replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Sorry, I'm a bit slow sometimes. It so could be!

Whoever Controls The Narrative Controls The World [caitlinjohnstone.com]

Silver1wun comments on Jun 4, 2018:

The Internet is already smashing some icons and severely cracking others, without being compromised. It is admittedly taking awhile, but information that is verifiable and conflicting with many sacrosanct 'narratives' is available. Some of the best of it is on youtube. I like youtube because one ...

William_Mary replies on Jun 4, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZaR3op1qw

Whoever Controls The Narrative Controls The World [caitlinjohnstone.com]

Lancer comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Is that the CNN or BBC motto?

William_Mary replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I think you're confused. Those 2 news companies are in the mix of MSM spewing the present narrative capturing most of the Population with fake news which manages their perception keeping them in an illusion.

The Real Venezuela Is Not What You Think [venezuelanalysis.com]

NorthStar comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Good article. Thanks for sharing.

William_Mary replies on Jun 3, 2018:

You're welcome. And thank you.

The Real Venezuela Is Not What You Think [venezuelanalysis.com]

OldGoat43 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Yes, it is interesting but it sounds slanted in one direction without any corroboration or opposing views.

William_Mary replies on Jun 2, 2018:

The article starts out with a relative statement in favor of one of our own past presidents statements, Jimmy Carter, claiming he witnessed an election favoring Carter's statement. In which he then goes into a litany of many aspects of claims and oppressive tactics used by governments and the opposition party there, giving a measured opinion why one would find reason to pause to each. (But you never hear the voices of these poor people in the U.S. press. You never hear their side of the story, how they have benefitted from the Bolivarian Revolution and how desperately they do not want to go back to how things were before.) As you stated, we also do not get both sides to the story from our MSM, as he made clear towards the end of the article. At least he added what they, the MSM, do give you with a rebuttal of reasoning to give you a chance to develop an opinion for yourself to find a plausible reason to pause. We don't get that from our MSM. We only get what they want you to think. And then he finishes off with the ultimate reasoning why you only get that from our MSM and government. In which our history has much evidence of, and still growing! (While they have been given a voice in Venezuela, it remains muzzled in this country, and by a press which passes off pro-intervention and pro-war propaganda as journalism. It is no wonder the United States continues to careen into one disastrous military adventure after another.)

The Real Venezuela Is Not What You Think [venezuelanalysis.com]

NotConvinced comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Interesting, but who funds this media?

William_Mary replies on Jun 2, 2018:

Venezuelanalysis.com is a left-leaning, pro-Bolivarian Revolution news website.[1] Its founder Gregory Wilpert said in 2007 that the site had received funding from the Venezuelan government along with grassroots donations, and had mutual support agreements with other groups, such as Green Left Weekly.[2] According to the website (2014), it relies entirely on reader donations.[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuelanalysis Gregory Wilpert is also currently a producer for The Real News Network in Quito, Ecuador. Which is, not primarily Ecuador's, one of my most trusted news sources. Founded by Paul Jay, a Canadian and American source with branches globally. Also self funding and out of reach of the establishment agenda.

A Memorial Day Reflection: How Long Will Injustice Flourish?

EdEarl comments on May 27, 2018:

Injustice will occur till the end of humanity.

William_Mary replies on May 28, 2018:

Yes, but it's way out of control right now by our governments and law enforcement.

When the Establishment questions the Establishment on the existence of the Deep State, you get this.

EdEarl comments on May 26, 2018:

I think it is more criminal elements and multi-nationals running the politicians with PAC money. There are people in the CIA and NSA who are convinced war is imminent, and they may act like a deep state.

William_Mary replies on May 28, 2018:

@EdEarl thank you.

Google Employees Resign In Protest Of Pentagon AI Project ...

Seeker55 comments on May 27, 2018:

If the whole AI concept and its possible uses for less than scrupulous ends doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will. I applaud anyone who speaks out against just speeding down the road to having them in all parts of every day life- ESPECIALLY THE MILITARY, which has been a major player behind...

William_Mary replies on May 27, 2018:

We can't even come close to relatively precise technology in many aspects as it is. When they can get the internet and computer systems to function properly without about every Monday and Friday being down and or bugged in some manor, maybe that is a sign we're actually getting somewhere. But now isn't the time to be putting machines out there to drive us around and make decisions on where to drop bombs!

The Coming Collapse [commondreams.org]

Theskeptic comments on May 26, 2018:

Peace is a thing only the dead have found. Human nature is to war and destroy what is perceived to be enemies. Enemies are any who differ from the norm of the group! Therefore until we are homogenized we shall war on each other. Our only hope is to become one tribe! ?

William_Mary replies on May 27, 2018:

@Theskeptic well said!

The Coming Collapse [commondreams.org]

Theskeptic comments on May 26, 2018:

Peace is a thing only the dead have found. Human nature is to war and destroy what is perceived to be enemies. Enemies are any who differ from the norm of the group! Therefore until we are homogenized we shall war on each other. Our only hope is to become one tribe! ?

William_Mary replies on May 27, 2018:

Why would we not as an intelligent species surrender to the knowledge and understanding of tribalism, taming it. Rather than reduce cultural diversity which is our greatest strength as shown with the induction of migrants to our country. Who is to say many cultures can't meld together to make one tribe?

When the Establishment questions the Establishment on the existence of the Deep State, you get this.

EdEarl comments on May 26, 2018:

I think it is more criminal elements and multi-nationals running the politicians with PAC money. There are people in the CIA and NSA who are convinced war is imminent, and they may act like a deep state.

William_Mary replies on May 26, 2018:

The PAC money is to ensure the status quo keep power by drowning out any real progressives from being able to gain any ground. And the MSM is their tool to reduce the chances of the population from knowing they have other choices. I would argue Sanders was a major blow back for them! A fixed shrill put out as a fake candidate against Clinton they had no idea we socialist and left leaning progressives would so strongly stand behind and donate our money to. The grass within the grass roots movement became so high they had to criminally, visually, steal that primary with all the nation watching. Outing themselves to a point of the circus still being waged today within fake accusations and investigations. Even drawing Britain in as a measure of justifying it with another falsity along with their Russian narrative. As I mentioned in another post this morning, all roads lead directly to the Clinton's in all aspects of the entire election cycle, yet she and Bill's actions during it have not been touched by any entity of our checks and balance system. One would think with the way the republicans over the years have seemingly been at war with the Clinton's all these years, they would use the gold mine of occurrences during that election cycle to wage a number of investigations. Nota, silche, crickets. Sanders is a democrat still spewing his con we all know now, Trump let Hillieary off, as did the republicans, and there's a fake war between our intelligence agencies and Trump. And the majority of the population is still stuck in the illusion that the MSM keeps alive. We are slowly making progress, to slowly?

The Coming Collapse [commondreams.org]

EdEarl comments on May 26, 2018:

That may be a common dream, but it isn't mine. We can resist peacefully, as India did with Gandhi leading, and as MLK did here in the US. Neither was bloodless, but many more could have died.

William_Mary replies on May 26, 2018:

I don't think Hedges has any intent for a violent revolution, as he is quite religious, a Presbyterian Minister. Very out spoken towards war and it's effects, especially on the population such as ours today. Within his book, War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, he writes, " that war seduces entire societies, creating fictions that the public believes and relies on to continue to support conflicts. He also describes how those who experience war may find it exhilarating and addictive". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_a_Force_That_Gives_Us_Meaning

CEO declines her own raise to give workers nearly $1 million [msn.com]

Bakunin comments on May 26, 2018:

That's the way it's supposed to be.

William_Mary replies on May 26, 2018:

They are out there! And these are the people we need to get out in front of a party like the Green Party to beat back those systematically killing us.

To Survive the Trumpocalypse, We Need Wild Disability Justice Dreams ...

Theskeptic comments on May 20, 2018:

True words, but to create a political party takes money and a message the mob will adopt as their own. We Americans are a lazy bunch and we tend to let others do our work and our thinking for us. We are most happy when we have someone to blame other than ourselves for the condition we are in! ?

William_Mary replies on May 24, 2018:

@Theskeptic Visibility? Is that because they don't get the amount of money from entities such as wall street and corporations selling their fake ideology to force on us? In which then our MSM would cover them more. For me to get visibility I have added as many of their local and national people and groups to my facehack page to keep up with them. If I didn't, I wouldn't even know they exist. For example, during this primary cycle I haven't heard of the MSM mention even 1 Green Party member being on a ballot across the nation as of today. That's by design! That's the whole problem with our voters today. They are going into the system totally managed by the establishment and MSM without having done any necessary research to vote for their best interest. They are in fact voting for what they are told to vote for by their selected party. Because I have these groups and people on my facehack page, I know they have a number of meetings and social activities in my area on pretty much a monthly basis, to talk about issues and other activities that I'm not going to find on MSM or any local news paper. I know Jill Stein holds a video talk session about once a month also. If we want change we have to work for it. Because the establishment and deep state aren't going to announce or promote it for us. They like us being managed just the way most are.

To Survive the Trumpocalypse, We Need Wild Disability Justice Dreams ...

Theskeptic comments on May 20, 2018:

True words, but to create a political party takes money and a message the mob will adopt as their own. We Americans are a lazy bunch and we tend to let others do our work and our thinking for us. We are most happy when we have someone to blame other than ourselves for the condition we are in! ?

William_Mary replies on May 21, 2018:

We have the party in my opinion. The Green Party. All it needs is the same grass roots support we gave Sanders. It has the roots and the floor mate most Americans want and is ripe for development to our discretion. I believe there are a lot of people, especially main street business, that are waiting for us to finally get serious about change before they put their head out there. No one wants to be the next Eugene Debs in this atmosphere unless they see some serious want for change.

Wikipedia Is An Establishment Psyop ...

SpikeTalon comments on May 20, 2018:

Good post.

William_Mary replies on May 21, 2018:

Thank you....

Judge: Ballots In Wasserman Schultz Race Illegally Destroyed [ivn.us]

gigihein comments on May 19, 2018:

This doesn't surprise me. I lived in S. Florida for 30 years and it was like the Banana Republic when it came to fraudulent elections. In 2000 election an area in Broward ended up voting for Pat Buchanan in a county that was predominantly Jewish.. and the famous butterfly ballot was blamed. A few ...

William_Mary replies on May 20, 2018:

I've never seen a ballot made up like that. I can see where that can be confusing, especially in areas where you had to wait in line a while. Rushing to vote, to get back to life, older tired eyes. Who ever brought that idea to the table should have been shot in the head within 5 seconds of looking at it.

Canadian Miners Do in Mexico What They Aren't Allowed at Home [telesurtv.

gigihein comments on May 19, 2018:

We do similar things.Pharmaceutical companies were in Puerto Rico where either OSHA didnt apply or wasnt monitored. Male workers were growing breasts where north control pills were made.i read several articles when I frequently vacationed there in then80s and 90s.

William_Mary replies on May 20, 2018:

This is a price the people pay when their governments become puppets to the corporate interest of the Deep State. Our oil companies have also left a devastating mark on the region. Chevron vs. the Amazon - Full Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MssnB31PmZI

Fifteen Thoughts About Israel [caitlinjohnstone.com]

Seeker55 comments on May 15, 2018:

Israel has been the source of controversy from the very first day it was brought into being. I wonder what the region would be like if England, France, Russia, The US and others had kept their grubby hands to themselves. It seems to me that where we are now HAS to have been influenced by many ...

William_Mary replies on May 19, 2018:

The Untold History of Palestine & Israel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZaR3op1qw Mind you we have no resentment towards Jewish people. But the Zionist that now rule that people and country. Many Jewish people are against what that government have been doing for decades.

Socialists and Progressives Just Trounced the Democratic Establishment [commondreams.org]

Novelty comments on May 18, 2018:

This could be a good thing. Each issue should be evaluated on a case by case basis. History shows that progressive policies are good for people as individuals and economically good for the state. Still, we can’t make the GOP mistake of just supporting any idiot because they self-identify as a ...

William_Mary replies on May 19, 2018:

Yes, we have to have the right mixture of all governing means. It can't be all one way! And it can't be for the present agenda these people have on the table now. Peace People Planet

Socialists and Progressives Just Trounced the Democratic Establishment [commondreams.org]

EdEarl comments on May 18, 2018:

These wins are great, but there are many more corrupt incumbents who must be dethroned.

William_Mary replies on May 19, 2018:

Yes, we all need to try and help. Do your research and vote for the best people to give them that!

We lost the guy from Iran already.

gigihein comments on May 18, 2018:

That is too bad.diverse views and experiences are preferable to me.

William_Mary replies on May 19, 2018:

I'm wondering if it had something to do to the fear of retaliation from his government for being caught on a site like this.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO RELEASE: Glenn wald, Jill Stein & Abby Martin Event – Global issues in Context ...

gigihein comments on May 18, 2018:

It said page can't be found...would like to see it..

William_Mary replies on May 19, 2018:

Sorry, they must have moved it. Or it might be it is so long, 2:40:09 that they broke it down to shorter segments. Here's the page for all 3 or the entire video. http://www.actvism.org/en/events/event-glenn-greenwald-stein-martin/

Is anyone on here also on fetlife? Just curious

William_Mary comments on Feb 17, 2018:

We are on it. Unfortunately, it doesn't serve its purpose well at all. It's basically just another site for good photos and videos to voyeur.

William_Mary replies on May 17, 2018:

@Marcie1974 That's quite interesting. The difference between your reply and the one above it, that is. For her I would argue, women almost, wait, did I say almost, always do better on a dating site as far as contacts. She's on a marvelous roll in the respect column! I rarely see us men giving out good vibes in that regard. Hence my initial comment. And they, you women, are out numbered something like 10 to 1. It's a no brainer women are going to get more contact. Which leads to your statement on the poly issue. Dudes have to have something to keep a harem happy. I wonder what that is. Good luck here Marcie!

It's referred to as the largest open air prison on the planet.

DinnerandaMovie comments on May 16, 2018:

There are a multitude of problems in that area. One that’s not often mentioned is the fact that Hamas pays cash money in perpetuity to families of martyrs. Children are encourage to place themselves in situations where they are likely to be killed so the family can be paid. I wish the US ...

William_Mary replies on May 16, 2018:

I'm not getting a hit on any of my sites for that accusation, I got a ton of hits from right wing sites, and a few from MSM sites. And the 2 or 3 MSM sites even cautiously used the word "alleged" in their opening lines. And knowing how any organization that in the past has tried to help the Palestinians in any manor have been branded as a terrorist organization, I reserve to back that claim. I do agree there is a power structure from both sides using the Palestinians as a means to keep their own agenda going though. Which I argue needs to be addressed by the world community and the international court.

“What cause have we to complain about their fierce hatred to us?

Oscar1whisky comments on May 16, 2018:

Let's review the evidence: For centuries, while the Jews were dispersed across the globe, the Arabs did nothing constructive with the land. A bit of subshistence farming, a few villages. Post WW2 many sold land to Jewish settlers, gleefully ridding themselves of bits of desert and swamp, ...

William_Mary replies on May 16, 2018:

I feel so sad for you! To be so lost in the illusion of a managed perception of false manipulation and brainwashing. On a place some decades ago was self abstaining consisting of some of the best doctors and professors and decent societies of the world. A place where many abroad use to go to attend collage because of those professors and doctors. A place I remember reading about in the 80s when both these people struggled to understand what and why the winds of change was going on with their neighbors they had live beside and shared life with for decades. Obviously with that generation gone, so is the truth of its history. Your attempt to replace that history with what it's like there today is disgusting. Your attempt to ignore and justify the slaughter of a people with your ignorant or purposeful analysis is horrific and down right frightening to a civilized society. While you are incorrectly able of placing a murderous agenda onto the victims while at the same time find justice for the oppressors committing the murders.

(It also had major political ramifications; Jimmy Carter lost the election because of his handling ...

OldGoat43 comments on May 12, 2018:

I always felt that Jimmy Carter had too much of his faith in religion which made him appear soft in the eyes of the public. I liked him but don't believe he had what it takes to be president.

William_Mary replies on May 13, 2018:

I think Carter fell into the gap between a time before and today's move towards colonial globalism. I often claim Carter was one of the best presidents we've had since JFK. I believe the Deep State began it's move when JFK was president, he was getting to real for the upcoming agenda. This is the era GHWB, Cheney, and Rumsfeld began making their power run and mark on society, worldwide. Carter also being to realistic to allow another 4 years. I mean, for christ sakes, what was he thinking when he put solar panels on the white house!?! When we have decades left of petroleum making material in the ground to lay waste to the planet and pockets to drain. Yea, he took the religion aspect of his life to serious for them to allow to carry on. An aspect of life they all use to propel themselves higher but really don't believe in. They knew via the bush family that the Saudi's were in the bag with the agenda. What's a little hiccup in the 70's when all you need is to get the right puppet masquerading as a leader, Reagan, you can control while aggressively starting the agenda. Carter was an obstacle for being more of what we would want today. Although he was forced to play the agenda game in the middle east to a point, which ultimately was used to set him up for failure. Yea, they did a good job of making him look bad.

The Coming War Against Iran [consortiumnews.

Ellatynemouth comments on May 12, 2018:

The United States is the biggest threat to world peace. Edit: or should I say America's RULERS are the biggest threat to world peace.

William_Mary replies on May 12, 2018:

@Seeker55 I agree. While we are given sole creator status of upsetting world peace by many, they also need to look at their own country's involvement with the US. I argue many times that we alone are not the Empire, but that other country's are also playing their part also. Country's that have been in the business of colonialism long before we were even a country.

‘Poison Papers’: US and Canadian Regulators Colluded with Manufacturers of Highly Toxic ...

Ellatynemouth comments on May 12, 2018:

'Regulators' these days, in most countries is code for 'co-conspirator'

William_Mary replies on May 12, 2018:

Quite to often!

Why the DNC Is Fighting WikiLeaks and Not Wall Street [commondreams.org]

Bakunin comments on May 8, 2018:

Look, the DNC and GOP are just the only choices allowed us as voters. There is no third party "vegetarian option", and when there is it's another fucking billionaire like Ross Perot. (Yeah, that was a while ago). There is no real choice given to us. The dems just represent a different wing of the ...

William_Mary replies on May 12, 2018:

I argue that the Libertarian and Green Party's are viable 3rd party's. At the present time I am supporting only the Green Party candidates, since Sanders betrayal. My hope was Sanders would be able to start a reform of the democratic party within an 8 year period. Lets face it, you're not going to change that party in a short period after decades of it being bought out. State, local and national, it's bought. And after how the 2016 election cycle went down, it's here to stay the way it is. That leaves only 2 ways to go now. By way of the Libertarian Party, which is basically another conservative Tea Party who wants to privatize as much as possible, leading to destruction of social programs, less middle class, and more poverty. And quite frankly, when a party puts out a candidate so totally ignorant on foreign affairs and leaders, it scares the fuck out of me! Or the Green Party, which has the ability to be built by community leaders, activist, and main street business. It's the only party that doesn't have a hoard of big money corporations drooling for power. All it would take to get the Green Party to the top is the same grass roots support we gave to take Sanders to the top. Get them in and we have the ability with the help of those I mention to reform politics in this country.

G:297 is a group now! Feel free to join.

Gareth comments on May 8, 2018:

You can count me in. I have my Master's in philosophy and would be happy to try to maintain some sort of standard within the group. See how it goes.

William_Mary replies on May 12, 2018:

@Gareth yea, I'm not going to spend more time beating a dead horse over this. All you're doing, it seems to me, is going in circles in which you keep making my case. For the discovery of finding solutions to any matter there can be no "well defined discipline". I give you, Albert Einstein. As you refer to standards again, supposedly agreed to by the field. If Einstein had inhered to a discipline and standards of the scientific community in his time, in which they criticized his theory of relativity, it could have become impossible for him to further the knowledge of that same scientific community. Maybe they should have imprisoned him or put him under house arrest for the remainder of his years as was the case for Galileo. How dare he go against the standards of the churches beliefs! He should be more disciplined!?! "Philosophical inquiry ought not to be subjected to pre-conditions or rules". Exactly. If your main goal is to advance knowledge it can't have restraints.

Plight of the Rohingya: Ethnic Cleansing, Mass Rape and Monsoons on the Way [consortiumnews.

Ellatynemouth comments on May 10, 2018:

This rape thing really disturbs me. To think that some men actually become sexually aroused by brutality and violence. What is the psychological mechanism? Have sociologists and psychologists studied them I wonder.

William_Mary replies on May 12, 2018:

It's all quite disturbing. These acts being carried out in front of their children, along with many being thrown in burning homes alive. It's well beyond disturbing!

G:297 is a group now! Feel free to join.

Gareth comments on May 8, 2018:

You can count me in. I have my Master's in philosophy and would be happy to try to maintain some sort of standard within the group. See how it goes.

William_Mary replies on May 9, 2018:

@Gareth this kind of makes my case, or I should say theory. Philosophy is a study of matters. Standards would be a set of protocol to follow. That's what I see when I read your post. But to you, I'm wrong. You're already attempting to set your standards on me towards my ideal of philosophy as incorrect. This contradicts the ability of a group to toss ideas at each other if only your standard is applied. Limiting the ability to progress knowledge if one standard is enforced to the group. That is a controlled maintenance in my opinion.

We Are Being Lied To About Yet Another Middle By Yet Another US President ...

Science-guy comments on May 9, 2018:

This is all about a petty POtuS wanting to undo everything that Obama had a hand in.

William_Mary replies on May 9, 2018:

A good chance that Clinton would have acted quicker on this.

G:297 is a group now! Feel free to join.

Gareth comments on May 8, 2018:

You can count me in. I have my Master's in philosophy and would be happy to try to maintain some sort of standard within the group. See how it goes.

William_Mary replies on May 8, 2018:

Wouldn't a controlled maintenance of philosophy be contradictory to the standard of discovery and theory process we rely on to advance our knowledge?

Israel Is Trying To Manufacture Support For Iran Sanctions To Effect Regime Change ...

Ellatynemouth comments on May 6, 2018:

Goodness! Isreal is so toxic.

William_Mary replies on May 6, 2018:

And our tax dollars are helping to support them!?!

Atlantic Council Explains We Need To Be Propagandized For Our Own Good ...

paul1967 comments on May 6, 2018:

I got an error 404. I want to read this can you check the link again?

William_Mary replies on May 6, 2018:

Sorry, somehow the address ended up with : in front of it. Thanks for the heads up!

Atlantic Council Explains We Need To Be Propagandized For Our Own Good ...

paul1967 comments on May 6, 2018:

I got an error 404. I want to read this can you check the link again?

William_Mary replies on May 6, 2018:

https://caitlinjohnstone.com/2018/05/04/atlantic-council-explains-why-we-need-to-be-propagandized-for-our-own-good/

Colombia: 9,000 Paramilitary Victims Exhumed from Mass Graves [telesurtv.

Ellatynemouth comments on May 5, 2018:

Wasn't the CIA involved in drug smuggling and torture in Colombia and Honduras? I would like to know who's behind the murder of trade unionists, because the CIA is well known for not liking trade unionists either. ://www.solidaritycenter.org/guatemalan-trade-unionist-murdered/

William_Mary replies on May 5, 2018:

And this one>>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWAP8a7R5Uo

Colombia: 9,000 Paramilitary Victims Exhumed from Mass Graves [telesurtv.

Ellatynemouth comments on May 5, 2018:

Wasn't the CIA involved in drug smuggling and torture in Colombia and Honduras? I would like to know who's behind the murder of trade unionists, because the CIA is well known for not liking trade unionists either. ://www.solidaritycenter.org/guatemalan-trade-unionist-murdered/

William_Mary replies on May 5, 2018:

I would imagine you're referring to the Iran-Contra affair during the Reagan administration. Oliver North was the most major player to be convicted in that era of the "I don't recall" statement that was overly used by several on the witness stand during those trials. Reagan being the biggest user! I would argue the governments in these areas as being the guard dog for corporations there doing these crimes. You may find this video by Abby Martin of interest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QyCt5BqwP4=youtu.be

Is a democrat who is a centrist also a leftist or socialist ?

webbew1 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

A Democrat who is a centrist is also known as a Libertarian. As is a Republican who is a centrist.

William_Mary replies on Apr 30, 2018:

@ILikeToREEE "capitalism has been the greatest source of prosperity and freedom humanity has ever witnessed." Yea, for the wealthy class it has. Obviously you're missing where capitalism is running out of fuel to support itself. Which has lead us to global warring in an attempt to sustain itself at the cost of human suffering. Yea, lets talk about human suffering. "Don't get me started on the immorality of social programs... or anything else that's federally funded." Yea, lets talk about the social programs that, again, work best for the wealthy. Like bailouts for banks and corporations at tax payer expense. And subsidies at tax payer expense to multi million and billion dollar profiting companies. Which I would also add to the above as a proof capitalism can't survive on it's own without taking from those they find to be lowly. Also leading to, yea, human suffering.

Is a democrat who is a centrist also a leftist or socialist ?

webbew1 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

A Democrat who is a centrist is also known as a Libertarian. As is a Republican who is a centrist.

William_Mary replies on Apr 29, 2018:

@AnneWimsey and those that know the history know it's a lie in both cases. If you look up the people that started the libertarian party, you'd get a quick realization they'd like to hand everything over to corporations, same as republicans. Destroy as many social programs as they could get away with. Thom Hartmann gives a good rant on the history on libertarians from time to time.

Report: 2.5 Million People Murdered in Latin America Since 2000 [telesurtv.net]

Cyclepath comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I would imagine it is due to drug wars

William_Mary replies on Apr 29, 2018:

That's part of it, to various aspects. But there is also a political aspect to it also. There is presently an attempt of large scale socialist democratic leaders being pushed out by right wing politicians in bed with the westernized global force. More so is the fight against unions and activist killings. People are living in fear to speak while being suppressed to do so. It's not uncommon for night raids to happen in these counties, people disappearing or killed in the middle of the night. A lot of it is economic also from the results of our interference from decades of installing puppet governments, and or the interference the CIA runs, also again, westernized global force, in countries like Venezuela. The surrender of FARC has left communities open to attack by government forces also. They more recently attacked a farming community after backing out of an agreement to help that community switch from going from coca farming to other crops. I guess planting their dead body's to the ground was cheaper?

What are women really attracted to?

Stephanie1961 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I find many things attractive, a sense of humor, quick wit, intelligence, I have a weakness for long hair, musicians, builders, strong masculine hands, nice teeth and ambition. I have a strong personality so I prefer a man who is equally strong or stronger. I am introverted so I find extroverted ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 29, 2018:

Dam, I have short hair!

The Second Industrial Revolution is Upon Us: [patreon.com]

phxbillcee comments on Apr 20, 2018:

If we are to meet this our whole education system needs to change, & I wonder if that will happen as we're not doing to well at the level we are now!

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2018:

I actually don't see a lot of this happening all TO soon. Our entire social structure is developed on the first industrial age. And when you go to the east coast, it's even well before that time. Automatize trucking doesn't have a chance in a lot of east coast cities. Or a lot of metropolitan areas period. I think we might actually being going backwards in a lot of areas. And this middle east thing is causing that. We really need to get out of that to move forward. The powers to be are going to ride it out like it is as long as they can just like using petroleum products. It's what keeps us in check for them. And they aren't anywhere close to wanting only 2 classes of citizens yet. Take a look at what's in mind compared to what we live today. https://www.arconic.com/thefuture/

How long has it been since this investigation started?

WizardBill comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Is the investigation over? Does an investigator reveal what he finds BEFORE he files charges?

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@WizardBill via newsweek The most recent court hearing on the case was held on April 25, during which the DNC reportedly argued that the organization's neutrality among Democratic campaigns during the primaries was merely a "political promise," and therefore it had no legal obligations to remain impartial throughout the process---http://www.newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-rigged-hillary-clinton-dnc-lawsuit-donald-trump-president-609582 per The Washington Post--Bruce Spiva, representing the DNC, made the argument that would eventually carry the day: that it was impossible to determine who would have standing to claim they had been defrauded. But as he explained how the DNC worked, Spiva made a hypothetical argument that the party wasn’t really bound by the votes cast in primaries or caucuses. “The party has the freedom of association to decide how it’s gonna select its representatives to the convention and to the state party,” said Spiva. “Even to define what constitutes evenhandedness and impartiality really would already drag the court well into a political question and a question of how the party runs its own affairs. The party could have favored a candidate. I’ll put it that way.” In other words, they don't have to follow their own written rules. They (the rules) are a deception and now viewed as a promise they have the right to break. Openly admitted in court. In which the court dismissed the case because it would take to long to argue and sort out. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/when-is-a-russian-hack-not-a-hack-evidence-suggests-dnc-email-hack-was-an-inside-job/article/2631267 https://consortiumnews.com/2017/07/24/intel-vets-challenge-russia-hack-evidence/ There is more evidence to backing up an inside leak than to any hack ever provided. Everything towards a hack has all been pure accusations. And the refusal to allow access to the server speaks loudly. https://consortiumnews.com/2016/12/12/us-intel-vets-dispute-russia-hacking-claims/ Leak: When someone physically takes data out of an organization and gives it to some other person or organization, as Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning did. Hack: When someone in a remote location electronically penetrates operating systems, firewalls or any other cyber-protection system and then extracts data. All signs point to leaking, not hacking. If hacking were involved, the National Security Agency would know it – and know both sender and recipient. In short, since leaking requires physically removing data – on a thumb drive, for example – the only way such data can be copied and removed, with no electronic trace of what has left the server, is via a physical storage device. This information provided by---For the Steering Group, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for ...

How long has it been since this investigation started?

WizardBill comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Is the investigation over? Does an investigator reveal what he finds BEFORE he files charges?

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@WizardBill What's conjecture? I've read articles on everything I mentioned. I'll be glad to dig them up if you have a certain aspect you believe I'm pulling out of my ass. I can look up the DNC court findings where their lawyers argument was that the DNC aren't held to hold a fair and impartial primary. Essentially admitting they can and did on their own go against voters choice and propelled Clinton to win in a biased manor. I can dig up articles of X Agents, one I think was McGovern, who backs the theory of leak not hack. Outside of my opinion of the DOJ being totally useless, I'm basing my opinions on that in which I have read and history of our governments past quagmires over several decades. Nothing I said above is there that a simple search on google that one can't find the very article and others that I've read over time. Personally, I use DuckDuckGo's no tracking site.

How long has it been since this investigation started?

WizardBill comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Is the investigation over? Does an investigator reveal what he finds BEFORE he files charges?

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2018:

Point 1- It's been over a year and a half with no evidence or indication the Russian government has been exposed as having done anything they are being accused of. The lie that 17 of our intelligence agencies having all concluded they hacked the DNC was debunked to only actually being 3. Top X intelligence agents and collages that work in computer technology have all confirmed that the information taken from the DNC had to be done from a download, not a hack. I repeat, NOT A HACK. A download from one of their servers on the east coast. Stating there was no way a hack could have downloaded as fast as the information was gathered from the data base. Point 2- The DNC beginning in 2016 claims the Russians have been hacking into their system from 2014 into the 2016 election cycle. It took 2 years for this information to come to light? Or it is a lie being used to manage the perception of their corruption? This was a job for the DOJ (Department of Justice) starting in 2014 if it's indeed a fact, and should still be the job of the DOJ today. Not a job after needing a reason to cover their tracks of running a corrupt primary election cycle they got caught in. The tax payers are now flipping the bill for a special investigation that will cost millions, if not billions, over an issue the DOJ should have been on top of from the very beginning no matter what god dam year it was! This isn't about Clinton losing to Trump as they are making it out to be. It's about how the DNC under the direction of Clinton DWS and the entire DNC orchestrated a rigged primary cycle against their own rules and took the Sanders campaign money we donated afterwards. It's a fucking illusion that was purposely built to avoid the real truth from going any further than it has. And both party's are working this illusion together. And the other issue never brought up that's being covered up, is if this is indeed all fact, the DOJ and our intelligence agencies are unable to do their jobs to protect us, period. Let that sink in for a moment, if you need a moment. They want me to believe that the most best equipped intelligence agencies on the planet with more than 2 years time can't handle and stop hacking into our political committees without digging up a shred of decent proof of who's doing it or from where? Then they need to quit trying to bury Wiki Leaks and hire them instead!

US: Russia Hacked The Evidence Of Chemical Attack In Syria [caitlinjohnstone.com]

phxbillcee comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I don't trust the US government, but I also don't trust Russia, either. & tho any "regime change" in Syria is not up to us, I don't trust Assad or his government in the slightest. They are all culpable of war crimes, fact manipulation & brutality.

William_Mary replies on Apr 17, 2018:

Yea I hear you. But in Assad defense, there's no real proof or evidence of any accusations of any time. Take to mind what he has on his shoulders, same as Saddom did. You can't be an angel dealing with these groups as it is sometimes. Then add on the chaos being purposefully created by outside western governments with an agenda. Extremely making matters worse. I'm on my tablet right now or I'd post an article of an X CIA agent who spent time with Hussain while he was in jail questioning him several times. We don't need another Iraq like Hussain warned. We had no problems in Syria until they were created. He was and still is liked my most of the Syrian people. And there were no real bitches until his country fell in line for the next agenda move.

When I first came here I thought I would find a place with people that had more of an open mind to ...

crazycurlz comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You portray yourself as having an 'open mind to politics'. But, I remember you quite well from that original post and your comment was antisemitic. Nothing 'open' about condemning a race/religion in totality. Before you rail against others for not meeting your standards, you need to look inward, my ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 17, 2018:

@crazycurlz nice managed perception reply. I spent my time doing that work for you to provide you a realistic view to think on, and you give me a mirrored cognitive dissonance in an attempt to degrade me. I take that as a complement. Thank you.

Saudi Arabia used chemical weapons in Yemen—who’s going to bomb them? [veteranstoday.com]

WizardBill comments on Apr 16, 2018:

We can’t bomb them! They sell us LOTS of oil!

William_Mary replies on Apr 16, 2018:

@WizardBill I know :-)

Saudi Arabia used chemical weapons in Yemen—who’s going to bomb them? [veteranstoday.com]

WizardBill comments on Apr 16, 2018:

We can’t bomb them! They sell us LOTS of oil!

William_Mary replies on Apr 16, 2018:

In which is used to suppress other countries and manipulate our market.

Who are the Helmets?

Captain_Feelgood comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Yeah,, not a fan of the production of the vid, but the point is valid, to me anyway. l've seen other reports like this and l think the white helmets are a branch of the Syrian regime .

William_Mary replies on Apr 16, 2018:

They are funded by a British foundation and the US. I underscore British.

Anyone have anything to say about our amazing prime minister Thresa May, who decided to bomb Syria ...

wordywalt comments on Apr 15, 2018:

You should be more prone to judge Assad and Putin the what they have done. The Western world had to do something, even if it was just symbolic.

William_Mary replies on Apr 15, 2018:

You have the evidence we're all waiting on!?! Please do share! The rest of the world wants to know!

What is the best single ride you have ever done?

trblemaker comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Monterey, CA to Bridgeport CA on a couple of occasions. Once you get past the slab and out of civilization, you're treated to 150 miles of high alpine scenery, and some of the best twisties that California has to offer. Add a few friends, a five-star meal, and all the shenanigans you'd expect from ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 15, 2018:

That sounds nice. Is it on the coast line? I've been over there a few times as an OTR driver, CA is quite beautiful.

When Syria invites you in for an investigation and you instead send in bombs.

DenoPenno comments on Apr 14, 2018:

When your presidency is in trouble just start a war. That might be why Bolton is on board, but this is different. You tweet and announce what you are going to do. Before it is done everybody knows just where the strikes are going to be. Does this make supporters happy or just make it look good? ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 15, 2018:

@DenoPenno I hear you Deno. But at the same time I think he knows exactly what he's doing. He's doing exactly what Clinton wanted to do. Because that's what their owners wanted done. He's in the position he's in for going against Clinton on this issue. Yet here we are, in the very issue he claimed he was against, with another broken campaign promise. He was another surprise win over Clinton just as Obama was. Clinton was suppose to be in the chair of all chairs. This not only solidifies that voting can turn the table in DC, but also solidifies that both party establishments do as their oligarchy owners want. We're just not voting in the right party to change it!

Could we spend just a little time hating on FB?

William_Mary comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I reluctantly joined facehack many years ago. Knowing full well what I was getting into. But the trap of keeping up with my family that lives out of my immediate area, and at that time, co-workers, from what seems a completely different life ago, I did so. As far as facehack goes, I'm more worried ...