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The president-elect praised the former Democratic congresswomen and said she'll bring a 'fearless spirit' to the intelligence community as a member of his cabinet.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

Gabbard, a former Army lieutenant colonel and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, is known for her staunch non-interventionist foreign policy. After leaving the Democratic Party in 2022 over its “warmongering” and “woke” positions, she joined the Republican Party and endorsed Trump’s presidential bid earlier this year.

“As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!” the statement added. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” Trump said in a statement.

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Paul Craig Roberts

There’s many a slip between cup and lip

I have been speaking with MAGA Americans and, as I suspected, there is little comprehension of the vast impediments to renewal. The swamp that Trump is to drain is entrenched and institutionalized, but Trump supporters think that with Trump elected and the Senate and House in Republican hands the job is done.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The majority of Republicans in the Senate and House are RINOs, not Trump supporters. They are part of the establishment and comfortable in it. Mitch McConnell is forever as he is in the process of demonstrating. This Wednesday McConnell is holding the election of the Senate Majority Leader. His two candidates, chosen without any input from Trump, are John Thune and John Cornyn, neither being MAGAs. Senator Rick Scott, more likely to be helpful to Trump, is running against the establishment’s candidates. If the establishment prevails, Trump’s strong appointments are likely to be blocked or to languish unconfirmed. The prospect of being blocked can discourage an appointee from accepting the appointment.

The establishment can also hamstring Trump by rushing through many unfriendly judicial appointments. Trump Americans need to understand that the enemy has not folded its tents and left the field.

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PDF's for Einstein, Dr. Rosaly M. C. Lopes, Darwin, Lorenzo Langstroth, Marie Curie, Shakespeare & Many More!

by Tracy Turner

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Dr. Rosaly Lopes

Director of the Planetary Science Directorate, NASA

Dr. Rosaly Lopes is an internationally renowned Director of the Planetary Science Directorate at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As an inspiration in the field of volcanology and planetary science, her contributions have significantly enhanced our understanding of volcanic activities in space.

Major Contributions:

• Io Volcanism: Dr. Lopes has played a leading role in discovering the intense volcanic activity on Io, a moon of Jupiter, demonstrating that it is the most volcanically active body in the solar system. Her groundbreaking research has reshaped current views on geological processes beyond Earth.
• Titan Studies: She has conducted pioneering studies on Saturn's moon Titan, exploring the possibility of cryovolcanism and its implications for Titan's geology and atmosphere. These studies open new avenues for investigating conditions that might be favorable for extraterrestrial life.
• Education and Outreach: Dr. Lopes is a strong advocate for science education and public outreach, inspiring young scientists, particularly women and underrepresented minorities, to pursue careers in STEM fields.
• Awards and Honors: She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to science, including being a fellow of the American Geophysical Union and the Geological Society of America. Her work is highly cited, reflecting her significant impact in the field of planetary volcanology.
• Interdisciplinary Impact: Dr. Lopes has woven geology and physics into planetary science, providing comprehensive insights into other planetary bodies and their potential for sustaining life.

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RT.com

Speaking just one day after the Republican candidate's US election victory, the Russian president explained Moscow's position on a range of global issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed pressing global issues at Sochi's annual Valdai Club forum on Thursday. Interviewed by renowned foreign affairs expert and RT contributor Fyodor Lukyanov, Putin delved into topics ranging from NATO and international security to the ideological roots of current global tensions, openly challenging Western policies and proposing a multipolar vision for the future. Here are the major takeaways from Putin's remarks.

Putin addressed Donald Trump's sensational US election victory, calling him a "courageous" politician who has shown resilience despite apparent assassination attempts and legal challenges. Putin said he is "ready to talk" with the American president-elect.

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump and expresses willingness to engage with him

"We see him as a capable leader," Putin said, praising Trump for continuing his political career under what he characterized as "unfair scrutiny." He added that Trump's foreign policy might offer a chance to reset US-Russia relations, though he did not specify any specific agenda items that a future dialogue might tackle. The president has previously noted his opposition to the "anti-Russian" stance he perceives from the current US administration and hopes Trump might pursue a "more constructive" path.

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Early Work, Demos, Remasters, Deep Cuts, Concerts, Clubs and Rare, Hidden Gems of The Pretenders Rock History!

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THE PRETENDERS Back On the Chain Gang (Live in London, 1995) [HQ] - Original, Familiar Friend, Forgiveness Thematic.

Pretenders - Human on the inside - Live Cannes Film Festival 1999 - Very Reflective and Personal Glimpse of Chrissie

The Pretenders - Thin Line Between Love And Hate - Must see and hear., Hynde Belts Out the Blues, One of the Deepest Cuts of All

The Pretenders Human - On Letterman - The Intersectionof Dreams and Reality

The Pretenders - The English Roses - It is metaphorically a woman being put in a mold of the "Perfect English Rose," ergo, a Plastic Flower that looks good from any angle, crushing the woman's identity. Many men seek airbrushed women, idealized and stylized by suffocating restraints. The antithesis of men who are attracted to raw beauty.

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The critter’s owner has said he was confident the test result would come back negative. Tests have shown that social media star Peanut the Squirrel, who was euthanized by the authorities in New York State, did not have rabies, the authorities in Chemung County have announced. The animal, which had a following of over 900,000 on Instagram, and a raccoon named Fred, were seized from the home of their owner, Mark Longo, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in late October. The agency said it acted after receiving complaints that wild animals were being kept illegally and were potentially unsafe at Longo’s farm in Pine City.

Matt Gaetz has previously voiced concern over the supply of US military aid to Kiev. US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general. The Republican representative has criticized the supply of US military aid to Kiev in the past. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump highlighted the need to address what he called the “partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.” “Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” he wrote. Gaetz expressed his appreciation on X, saying it would be “an honor to serve” in the important role.

The ongoing situation between Israel and Iran is extremely dangerous, because it could pull in the three most powerful, nuclear-armed nations on this planet. The government of Iran has reportedly issued another Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) clearing its air space on certain dates for "rocket launches." According to the information I received last night, Iran has ordered the clearing of its air space beginning November 18 and continuing through November 20. This is significant for several reasons:

The employee said it is FEMA policy to skip 'politically hostile' homes. The FEMA supervisor who was fired after The Daily Wire revealed she directed disaster relief workers in Florida to “avoid homes” with signs advertising Donald Trump said on Tuesday that this was not an “isolated” incident, and is likely happening in disaster areas across the country. Marn’i Washington said that FEMA has a widespread policy of avoiding “politically hostile” homes during an interview with Roland Martin. She said that FEMA’s suggestion that she made an independent decision to avoid certain homes is a mischaracterization, stating that it is agency policy.

A mother-of-four was surprised to learn her 10-year-old son had been picked up by police after he walked to a town less than a mile away, but she was even more shocked when police returned to arrest her later that night. Georgia mother Brittany Patterson’s ordeal began last month on Oct. 30, when her son Soren stayed home while she went to a doctor’s appointment and later decided to walk to the nearby town of Mineral Bluff, less than a mile away. Evidently, a busybody motorist saw Soren walking along the roadside. When asked if he was okay, the boy replied, ‘Yes;’ however, the motorist still went on to call police.

Defense lawyer Norman A. Pattis sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, requesting he pardon January 6th political prisoner Joseph Biggs once he’s officially back in the White House. After congratulating Trump on his re-election, Pattis said he is “now in a position to close a painful chapter in American history involving the prosecution and imprisonment of protesters at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.” “On behalf of Joseph Biggs, I am urging you to do so by granting Mr. Biggs’ request for a complete pardon for his actions on that day,” the attorney added before describing how the establishment is making an example out of Biggs for being associated with the group Proud Boys.

Prominent cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough on Thursday called on president-elect Donald Trump to pull the COVID-19 vaccine from the marketplace. "The COVID-19 vaccine should be pulled from the market," he said. "They have not had the safety track record America wanted to see." He added that many who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine have suffered injuries from the vaccine, got disabilities or even died. Numerous lawmakers and doctors have expressed concern about the safety of the vaccine and whether the federal government and vaccine makers fully disclosed the risks.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has vowed he will use all the power necessary under the new Trump administration to jail Bill Gates, Dr. Antony Fauci, and Big Pharma executives who worked with media to censor the truth behind the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. The pharmaceutical elite, who thought that election fraud would carry Kamala Harris over the finish line, are now facing being exposed for perpetrating the biggest lie in U.S. history following Donald Trump’s landslide presidential victory on Tuesday. According to Trump insiders, the new administration is already preparing to send the Pharma cartel to jail for destroying the lives of millions of Americans. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discovered undeniable evidence that the COVID-19 virus and the mRNA vaccine rollout were nothing more than a bioweapon used to create more Big Pharma customers and reduce the population.

Be extra careful in the work environment with those who like to maintain their position through charm and being political, rather than getting things done. They are very prone to envying and hating those who work hard and get results. They will slander and sabotage you without any warning. —Robert Greene, author A false friend is more dangerous than an open enemy. —Francis Bacon, British philosopher and statesman That people on the political left have a certain set of opinions, just as people do in other parts of the ideological spectrum, is not surprising. What is surprising, however, is how often the opinions of those on the left are accompanied by hostility and even hatred. —Thomas Sowell

President Donald Trump’s transition team has issued a stern warning to bureaucrats at the Department of Justice (DOJ) that they will face swift “disciplinary measures” if they are planning to oppose the “lawful agenda” of the incoming 47th POTUS. “Career DOJ employees” were put on notice by Attorney Mark Paoletta. The top Trump lawyer warned DOJ employees that they needed to be ready to help the president-elect implement his lawful agenda come January 20, 2025. Those who fail to get on board will be immediately fired and should consider leaving now. Paoletta served as General Counsel for the Office of Management and Budget during the first Trump administration.

The president will call on the US Congress and Donald Trump not to walk away from the Ukraine conflict, the White House has said. US President Joe Biden will appeal for continued funding for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia in his remaining months in office, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CBS News on Sunday. The Biden administration intends to use all the money appropriated by Congress for Ukraine-related spending before Donald Trump takes office in January. The Republican president-elect is expected to drastically reduce assistance to Kiev, either forcing European members of NATO to shoulder the burden or nudging the Ukrainian government to seek peace with Russia through concessions. “President Biden will have the opportunity over the next 70 days to make the case to the Congress and to the incoming administration that the United States should not walk away from Ukraine, that walking away from Ukraine means more instability in Europe,” Sullivan said in an interview on ‘Face the Nation’.

The US, Canada, Germany and Ukraine have voted against the Russia-initiated resolution. A total of 54 countries, mostly Western states, have rejected a Russia-initiated resolution condemning Nazism in a vote at the UN on Monday. The US, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, Austria, Greece, Italy, Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic and Ukraine were among the nations that rejected the motion. However, their opposition did not prevent the Third Committee of the General Assembly from accepting the resolution, titled “Combating the Glorification of Nazism, Neo-Nazism, and Other Practices That Contribute to Fueling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance.”

Given the enormity of the task at hand, Trump might be unable to execute his reported plan for organizing a Western/NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine unless he announces the US’ direct involvement in this scheme, which he’s not predicted to do. It was recently assessed that “The Clock Is Ticking For Russia To Achieve Its Maximum Goals In The Ukrainian Conflict” after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump plans to organize a Western/NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine without the US’ participation to freeze the conflict. This is obviously a lot easier said than done. Here’s what can offset this scenario by either delaying it long enough for Russia to end the conflict on its own terms or capsizing Trump’s plan completely

Here’s what the establishment has in store for us—and it isn’t pretty. On September 12, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the upper chamber’s floor to praise the work of the bipartisan Commission on the National Defense Strategy, a congressionally appointed panel run out of the RAND Corporation. McConnell, summarizing the report’s findings, said, Any of our colleagues who haven’t yet taken a close look at this report should. But I’d like to reiterate a few of its conclusions that I discussed last month as the Appropriations Committee finalized defense spending legislation for the coming year. This ought to grab our attention:

Don’t Cry, Cryo! Need a Break from Trump’s Term? Freeze Yourself for 4 Years! #Trump #ElonMusk #meltdowns pic.twitter.com/pEZXc0Hdqw

— newzy.com (@realnewzy) November 13, 2024

There was a time in our country when something like this would be produced by Saturday Night Live or one of the late night shows. Unfortunately, those outlets have been taken over by the left and have become utterly humorless.

Just now -- acclaimed British surgeon testifies to #UK Parliament, detailing how #IDF "quadcopters" would arrive at the scene of airstrikes in #Gaza & "pick-off" / "shoot" the injured, including children. pic.twitter.com/onpyNnpjhp

— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) November 12, 2024

Acclaimed British surgeon testifies to #UK Parliament, detailing how #IDF "quadcopters" would arrive at the scene of airstrikes in #Gaza & "pick-off" / "shoot" the injured, including children.

NY AG Letitia James calls for more lawfare in response to President Trump’s monumental win:

“We did not expect this result, but we are prepared to respond to this result. We are prepared to fight back once again.” pic.twitter.com/w9rBKwF6Yj

— Real Mac Report (@RealMacReport) November 6, 2024

NY AG Letitia James calls for more lawfare in response to President Trump’s monumental win: “We did not expect this result, but we are prepared to respond to this result. We are prepared to fight back once again.”

“Trump Campaign Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said this morning that Trump will launch the "largest mass deportation operation" of undocumented immigrants on Day 1.”

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— Juan Diego Ramírez (@juandr47) November 6, 2024

“Trump Campaign Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said this morning that Trump will launch the "largest mass deportation operation" of undocumented immigrants on Day 1.”

CARVILLE FUMING: "What you've done ain’t worth a shit. Get your head around that... We’re going to say we told you so... We told you this identity shit was a disaster. We told you to get out in front of public safety issues. You didn't." pic.twitter.com/AFfYgoKW27

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 12, 2024

'Go work on a 2026 campaign and do penance to make up for your goddamn arrogance and stupidity,' ranted the 'Ragin Cajun.' Longtime Democrat strategist James Carville angrily ranted against the party’s disastrous 2024 election results during his “Political War Room” podcast this week. The triggered Louisianian responded to Democrats who suggest they act as “an opposition party,” saying, “We have no power. You understand that? None! We have no legislative power, we have no executive power, we have no judicial power.”