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Here's how the oligarchs plan to "steal the election"

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts
Institute for Political Economy
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:40 UTC
trump speaking
© Mike Segar / Reuters
I am now convinced that the Oligarchy that rules America intends to steal the presidential election. In the past, the oligarchs have not cared which candidate won as the oligarchs owned both. But they do not own Trump.

Most likely you are unaware of what Trump is telling people as the media does not report it.

Trump Statements regarding the Oligarchs

A person who speaks like this is not endeared to the oligarchs.


Who are the oligarchs?

Comment: Killary is a known quantity, who never met a war she didn't revel in. Trump may really mean some of the things he says, but is in for a rude awakening should he actually be elected. The Deep State brooks no defiance. Just ask JFK. Trump is no JFK. In fact, it just may serve the Deep State's purposes to let him be elected. Otherwise why the sudden avalanche of damning material on Killary? A man of such massive ego can easily be steered.

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Question

Is stating that the "top five Clinton donors are Jewish" anti-semitic?

b
Moon of Alabama
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00 UTC
Clinton Saban
Killary with Haim "one-issue guy" Saban
Top five Clinton donors Are Jewish, campaign tally shows.

Something is wrong with the above statement. Isn't it anti-semitic? Did Trump say that? Readers of that statement may assume, somewhat reasonably, that there is a club of rich Jewish people controlling the Clinton campaign and, maybe, Clinton herself. That sounds like it was taken from the fake Protocols of the Elders of Zion. It clearly must be anti-semitic.

It is also true.

Facts have no bias. They can't be anti-semitic (or can they?). But while facts as such can not have a racial-religious bias, openly stating them surely can. Thus the above statement is anti-semitic. The fact itself isn't bad, reporting it publicly is bad, bad, bad.

Who but an alt-right rag would report such at all? And for what purpose if not for spreading anti-semitism?
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Attention

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov: 'Russian airstrike' against Idlib school a hoax


RT
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:14 UTC
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
© Grigoriy Sisoev / ReutersRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Western accusations against Russia concerning its reported involvement in attacking a school in the Syrian province of Idlib are fabricated and based on a hoax story, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

"Currently a story is being spun concerning the October 27 attack on Idlib school, which is directed primarily against Russia and Syria. We are accused of being the ones who carried out strikes against this school," the foreign minister said during a joint press conference with his Syrian and Iranian counterparts.

"In response to these fabrications, Russia's Defense Ministry has released factual information that refutes these statements and shows the falsity of this hoax," Lavrov stated.

Comment: See also:

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Георгиевская ленточка

Russia prepares to host 'meaningful' Israeli-Palestinian talks - Israel fears 'internationalization' of Palestinian question


RT
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:47 UTC
Israel Palestine
© Mohamad Torokman / Reuters
An Israeli-Palestinian summit in Moscow would be a "thoroughly prepared" event aimed at reviving the reconciliation process, rather than yet another meeting for the sole purpose of holding talks, the Russian Foreign Ministry says.

Moscow is continuing consultations with both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but does not "force" the events, because the revival of reconciliation talks is a "sensitive matter," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told TASS upon his return from Israel on Thursday.

"This issue is very sensitive for the both sides. That's why we're currently undergoing the process of preparations and coordination with both sides. So far it happens through diplomatic contacts," Gatilov said.

Both sides have previously expressed support of Russia's position on the matter, as well as approval of Moscow's diplomatic actions to revive talks.

"They [Palestine and Israel] approve our idea in principle. But still, we're not trying to force this event...it should be done at the right time. This meeting must be thoroughly prepared, so it won't turn out to be just a meeting for a meeting."

The Israelis "are very alarmed and do not want the Israeli-Palestine conflict internationalized," Gatilov told Russian media. Any possible "Security Council-level" actions must be cautious enough to "not undermine the possibility of a revival in bilateral talks," the Russian diplomat warned.
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Stop

Not always at the ballot box: The modern history of 'rigged' US elections

Robert Parry
Consortium News
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:43 UTC
vote rigging election
Donald Trump claims the U.S. presidential election is "rigged," drawing condemnation from the political/media establishment which accuses him of undermining faith in American democracy. But neither side understands the real problem.

The United States is so committed to the notion that its electoral process is the world's "gold standard" that there has been a bipartisan determination to maintain the fiction even when evidence is overwhelming that a U.S. presidential election has been manipulated or stolen. The "wise men" of the system simply insist otherwise.

We have seen this behavior when there are serious questions of vote tampering (as in Election 1960) or when a challenger apparently exploits a foreign crisis to create an advantage over the incumbent (as in Elections 1968 and 1980) or when the citizens' judgment is overturned by judges (as in Election 2000).

Strangely, in such cases, it is not only the party that benefited which refuses to accept the evidence of wrongdoing, but the losing party and the establishment news media as well. Protecting the perceived integrity of the U.S. democratic process is paramount. Americans must continue to believe in the integrity of the system even when that integrity has been violated.

The harsh truth is that pursuit of power often trumps the principle of an informed electorate choosing the nation's leaders, but that truth simply cannot be recognized.
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War Whore

War-crazy former CIA director Michael Morell wants US to intercept Iranian ships to help Saudi Arabia


RT
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:41 UTC
Michael Morell
© Jason Reed / ReutersMichael Morell
Hillary Clinton's campaign adviser, former CIA director Michael Morell - known for recommending killing Russians in Syria, and opposing the Iran nuclear agreement - has emerged with a new idea: forcibly boarding Iranian ships to help Saudi forces.

The idea to escalate support for the Saudis by engaging in such open aggression against Iran was voiced by the Democrat during a speech given to Clinton campaign manager John Podesta's liberal think-tank, Center for American Progress (CAP), on Tuesday.

"Ships leave Iran on a regular basis carrying arms to the Houthis in Yemen," he said, speaking on the Iran-aligned Shia rebels fighting the government there. "I would have no problem from a policy perspective of having the US Navy boarding their ships, and if there are weapons on them, to turn those ships around."

These ideas, as well as the former CIA director's supportive stance on waterboarding, may sound like something out of the Republican camp, but Morell is indeed with Clinton, and in the event of Clinton winning the election, he is poised to become a driving force in American foreign policy.

Comment: War-crazy former CIA director who supports Killary wants to kill Russians and Iranians and threaten Assad

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Cardboard Box

Conflicts of interests & the extent of Bill Clinton's 'for profit' activities revealed by Podesta emails


RT
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:31 UTC
Clintons
© Jim Bourg / ReutersChelsea Clinton and her father, former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Conflicts of interest between Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation, as well as the former president's "for profit" activities and acceptance of "expensive gifts" have been revealed in WikiLeaks' Podesta emails.

One of the emails released by the whistleblowing site from the account of Hillary Clinton's campaign chair, John Podesta, includes a November 2011 email chain between Podesta and Douglas Band, a former Foundation fundraiser and long time adviser to the Clintons.

Band attaches a 12 page document detailing the many ways Bill Clinton had conflicts of interest with the Foundation and his "for profit" activities.

Band is co-founder of global PR consulting firm Teneo and worked as Bill Clinton's personal assistant during his presidency. Teneo had raised millions for the Foundation while also working for Bill Clinton's personal interests when he was a paid adviser to the company. In 2012, Clinton's position changed to "friend and unpaid adviser" to Teneo as well as being a client of the company.
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Quenelle

Philippines' Duterte turns back on meddling US and pivots to Asia


RT
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:28 UTC
Duterte Abe
© David Mareuil / ReutersPhilippines President Rodrigo Duterte (L) toasts with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a banquet at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 26, 2016
The Philippines is looking east for investment rather than traditional ally the US. Both Tokyo and Beijing are interested in investing in Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, according to Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez.

Mindanao is known for its copper, gold, iron, aluminum, as well as natural gas and oil deposits. According to WikiLeaks, the island's untapped mineral resources may be worth up to $1 trillion.

From food to minerals, "the entire gamut of resources is open to development," Dominguez said during a CNBC interview on Thursday.

His comments follow President Rodrigo Duterte's visits to Japan and China to bolster Manila's ties with its Asian neighbors and shift away from the United States.

Dominguez said an alliance with Asian countries is similar to ones like the European Union, NAFTA and Mercosur.

"Of course, there are political implications, but they will merely foster more cooperation and friendlier ties," he told the media.

Comment: A little more on Duterte's attitude towards the U.S. Given that the Philippines has been under the U.S. heel formally and informally since 1898, it's no wonder there's more than a little resentment.

RE/RFL
After arriving in Japan on Tuesday for an official visit, President Rodrigo Duterte continued his tirades against the United States, saying Americans are nothing but bullies.

"Tarantado itong mga Amerikano. The Americans really are a bully," Duterte told the Filipino community in Tokyo, where he is slated to stay for a three-day visit.

He reiterated his resentment against calls from the international community, especially the United States and European Union, for him to follow the rule of law in the country's war against illegal drugs.

But he said he wasn't afraid of threats that he could end up in jail for alleged human rights violations and crimes against humanity in his anti-narcotics campaign.

"Tatakutin pa akong ipakulong...ikaw putulan ko ng ulo (You're trying to scare me with jail time? What if I behead you?)," he said.

He added that he is not ashamed of his actions as a President.

"Sabi nila 'Duterte is not a statesman, he behaves like a hoodlum.' Tama ka. Ulol ka pala, ngayon mo lang nalaman?" he said.

(They say Duterte is not a statesman, he behaves like a hoodlum. You're right. You only realized that now?)

Duterte's statements came just a few hours after he said the US can forget about the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) it signed with the Philippines under the previous administration, if he gets to stay in power long enough.

This also follows his state visit to China last week, wherein he forged several agreements with the Asian superpower.

"Mas komportable ako dito sa Japan and even China...baka mamura ko lang the other side of the world," he said on Tuesday.

[I'm more comfortable with Japan and even China...I may just end up cursing that one country on the other side of the world]


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Black Magic

FBI's Comey reveals new Clinton emails discovered - investigation reopened

Ben Jacobs, Sabrina Siddiqui, Spencer Ackerman
Guardian
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:00 UTC
Hilary Clinton
© Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
The FBI is investigating newly discovered emails related to Hillary Clinton's personal server, its director has announced.

The FBI had announced in July that its investigation into the Democratic presidential candidate's private email server had concluded with a recommendation of no criminal charges in the matter, although James Comey, the FBI's director, criticised Clinton as "careless".

But in a letter sent to members of Congress on Friday, Comey said new emails had been discovered in an "unrelated" case.

"In connection with an unrelated case, the FBI has learned of the existence of emails that appear to be pertinent to the investigation," Comey wrote. "I am writing to inform you that the investigative team briefed me on this yesterday, and I agreed that the FBI should take appropriate investigative steps designed to allow investigators to review these emails to determine whether they contain classified information as well as to assess their importance to our investigation."


Comment: Interesting. Aside from Comey's backpeddle, this could be devastating for Killary.


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Bad Guys

Years after NATO's destruction of Libya, British parliament report reveals there was no evidence of Gaddafi attacking civilians

Salman Rafi Sheikh
New Eastern Outlook
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:29 UTC
Destruction in Sirte, Libya
© Associated Press / Manu BraboAftermath of NATO bombing raids, Sirte, Libya
Three years ago, NATO declared that the mission in Libya had been "one of the most successful in NATO history." Today, this statement is a proven lie that was fed to the public at large in the West. A recently published report of British parliament's foreign affairs committee has categorically acknowledged that the Western intervention in Libya in 2011 was not only based upon flawed intelligence but also directly paved the way for the resurgence of Islamist terror groups in the country. What had initially been propagated as a sort of "humanitarian intervention" to "protect" civilians from the "tyranny of Gaddafi" soon exacerbated into the notorious game of regime change and led to the subsequent disaster, proliferation of Islamist groups and Libya's downfall from a reasonably stable state to a fragmented one. The report's findings are, as such, highly critical in terms of the way the West, particularly the US, has been projecting the utmost necessity of NATO's intervention.

Even if we were to agree to the Western proposition that Gaddafi regime was inflicting atrocities on its people and that the real goal, as a recent article published by the corporate-funded Brookings Institute argues, was to protect people, the report finds it to be wrong. It unambiguously states:
"Many Western policymakers genuinely believed that Muammar Gaddafi would have ordered his troops to massacre civilians in Benghazi, if those forces had been able to enter the city. However, while Muammar Gaddafi certainly threatened violence against those who took up arms against his rule, this did not necessarily translate into a threat to everyone in Benghazi. In short, the scale of the threat to civilians was presented with unjustified certainty. US intelligence officials reportedly described the intervention as "an intelligence-light decision."

Comment: In 2010 Libya was one of the most advanced human civilizations of the modern world. It's tremendous resources were used for the people, which under Gaddafi's leadership helped to transform Libya into a beautiful and prosperous nation. Anyone who has looked at the programs available to the people of Libya at the time of NATO's mission to destroy the country would know the falseness of the West's claims. Now that the many lies have been exposed about the past you would think that people would be able to apply them to the present. Unfortunately, there are too few who are willing to do such uncomfortable thinking.

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