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New York Times journalist rage quits Substack over inability to censor everything he deems 'hate speech' and 'extremism'

2214 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Media Free speech First Amendment Ideology
  1. A New York Times journalist quit Substack because he couldn't censor what he considered 'hate speech' and 'extremism'.
  2. Substack stayed true to its mission by refusing to engage in censorship, even under pressure from major publications.
  3. The situation highlights the importance of free speech and the dangers of censorship in shaping narratives and promoting government control.

All major Covid vaccines worldwide were once declared 100% effective, but zero actually worked

490 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Pharmaceuticals Government Deception Statistics
  1. 40 Covid vaccine candidates worldwide were claimed to be highly effective, but none of them actually worked.
  2. Pharmaceutical companies and governments globally falsely advertised Covid vaccines as the ultimate protection.
  3. The Covid-19 vaccine situation highlights the importance of scrutinizing statistics and not letting a crisis be exploited.

Western societies are being replaced by people who hate Western civilization

372 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Population
  1. Western societies are facing a threat as their foundations are crumbling due to low birthrates and values mismatch with incoming populations.
  2. France and Western Europe are experiencing significant demographic shifts, potentially becoming Muslim majorities in the future.
  3. The decline in birthrates and import of people with differing values are major challenges that overshadow other political and ideological disputes in the West.

The Real Victoria Nuland: US foreign policy official retires after decades of fomenting conflict and destruction

497 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics US Foreign Policy Government Officials Conflict Global Influence
  1. Victoria Nuland has had a significant role in shaping and executing American foreign policy over the past few decades.
  2. Nuland's career has been marked with controversial actions, including involvement in conflicts like Iraq and Ukraine.
  3. After retiring from her government role, Nuland has entered the private sector, sparking speculation about her future impact.

Four Years To Slow The Spread: As America goes, so goes the world

251 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Freedom
  1. Four years ago, the Trump Administration initiated the '15 Days To Slow The Spread' policy guideline, which marked a significant turning point in the course of events.
  2. Americans hold a crucial role in preserving freedom globally, as their actions often set the tone for the rest of the world.
  3. The Covid era, despite its challenges, has led to an increased awareness and resistance to tyranny among liberty-loving individuals.
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Fired by Pfizer: Former Harvard prof reveals he was dismissed from CDC committee for promoting a non-mRNA vaccine

290 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Pharma CDC Mandates Academia
  1. Martin Kulldorff was fired from the CDC committee for promoting a non-mRNA vaccine and disagreeing with the decision to pause the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine.
  2. Kulldorff's experience highlights the powerful influence of the Pharma-Government Health system in America.
  3. Kulldorff's stance against vaccine mandates and his opposition to Pharma influence showcases his courage and bravery in the scientific community.

Biden to deploy American boots on the ground in Gaza, in accommodating the demands of a fanatical voting base

284 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Military Election Congress National Security
  1. President Biden plans to deploy American troops to Gaza to build a port, risking their safety in a dangerous war zone.
  2. The decision to involve the military in Gaza construction raises concerns over the misuse of resources and lack of Congressional oversight.
  3. Political motives, such as appealing to voters in crucial swing states, may be a driving force behind the deployment of troops in Gaza.

Dose number NINE: CDC panel green lights yet another Covid mRNA shot

367 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Public Health Pharmaceuticals CDC Preventive Care
  1. The CDC has green-lighted a ninth Covid mRNA shot for those following the official vaccination schedule, totaling nine doses within three years.
  2. The latest shot targets a variant that no longer exists, raising questions about continued vaccinations against obsolete threats.
  3. Pharmaceutical companies may be promoting additional shots under the guise of protection against new variants, despite the variants not being present during the shot's creation.

Under the fog of war, Ukraine cancels its 2024 presidential elections

477 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Government Elections Totalitarianism Dictatorship
  1. Ukraine canceled its 2024 presidential elections under the cover of war and extended Martial Law, transforming into a totalitarian dictatorship.
  2. The Ukrainian government's actions have led to the removal of opposition parties, the ban of non-state media, and increased centralized power, eroding democratic principles.
  3. An adviser critical of Zelensky faced a criminal investigation, and all dissent from the pro-war narrative leads to scrutiny or worse, showing the severe restrictions on freedom of speech and political opposition in Ukraine.

What we learned at Davos 2024: global aristocracy intends on 'Rebuilding Trust' through censorship and surveillance

903 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Surveillance Censorship International relations Leadership
  1. The conference theme was 'Rebuilding Trust' but no one acknowledged any wrongdoing.
  2. There was no real debate at Davos, just a gathering for the global ruling class to unite behind shared agendas.
  3. China took the spotlight at Davos, while the event faced low American representation and criticism from outside sources.

Washington's $300 billion dilemma

303 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Sanctions Economic Policy Global Economy International Law
  1. Western powers imposed sanctions on Russia by freezing $300 billion of Russian assets in the US and Europe, aiming to weaken the Russian economy, but the impact on the Russian war effort has been limited.
  2. The idea of seizing Russia's frozen $300 billion stash is being considered by the Biden Administration and Congress as a punitive measure, but legalizing such action through Congress is required.
  3. Seizing the $300 billion would be an unprecedented event with potential far-reaching consequences, including implications on the U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency and market signals about its stability.

Ukraine "foreign aid" bills are taxpayer-funded stimulus packages for the parasites of the D.C. Beltway

354 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Aid Congress Government funding
  1. American 'foreign aid' to Ukraine is mostly spent in the United States, benefiting Beltway corporations
  2. Government spending on defense does not create real jobs or value, but adds to the national debt and inflation
  3. These 'foreign aid' bills serve as stimulus for the Beltway elite rather than enhancing national security

Clickbait merchants on X advance a baseless Tucker Carlson assassination attempt narrative

211 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics News Government Election
  1. Social media is rife with sensationalized, unverified claims about a supposed Tucker Carlson assassination attempt in Moscow.
  2. The clickbait culture on social media platforms leads to the spread of baseless narratives for the sake of increasing traffic and monetization.
  3. It is crucial to scrutinize sources and facts in a world where sensationalism often overshadows truth and critical perspectives.