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Romantic Republicans seeking a return to Cold War aggression are deluded – no-one values America’s tarnished values anymore

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Right-wing members of Congress have issued a report calling for the US to move to defend itself against a reimagined global threat. But it ignores the fact that, after George Floyd, America’s world standing is irreparably damaged. … Read More >Romantic Republicans seeking a return to Cold War aggression are deluded – no-one values America’s tarnished values anymore

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‘Mostly peaceful riots’? Mainstream media has given up any shred of objectivity over BLM violence. How thick do they think we are?

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Media outlets in the US and UK have been conducting mental gymnastics worthy of Cirque du Soleil to portray rioters as virtuous, non-violent freedom fighters even as they film them starting fires and ripping down statues. … Read More >‘Mostly peaceful riots’? Mainstream media has given up any shred of objectivity over BLM violence. How thick do they think we are?

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US Intel complains foreign adversaries are criticising ‘hypocritical’ America over George Floyd. Duh! So are its foreign friends!

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A Washington intelligence report says Russia, Iran and China have been critical of the US government on social media in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. Must have been a quiet day over at Homeland Security. … Read More >US Intel complains foreign adversaries are criticising ‘hypocritical’ America over George Floyd. Duh! So are its foreign friends!

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Most Americans think ‘All Lives Matter’ is a positive message. Yet why are we being told it’s as good as a hate crime?

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Despite pushback from activists against the phrase “all lives matter” amidst George Floyd protests, a poll suggests the majority of people are not offended by the words and only a small, vocal minority are behind the outrage. … Read More >Most Americans think ‘All Lives Matter’ is a positive message. Yet why are we being told it’s as good as a hate crime?

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German magazine declares Trump’s the DEVIL to be blamed for all that ails America. But he’s not the illness, just a symptom of it

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German media covering US President Donald Trump’s response to the protests, rioting and violence stemming from the police killing of George Floyd have gone to cartoonish lengths to pin all the nation’s problems on Bad Orange Man. … Read More >German magazine declares Trump’s the DEVIL to be blamed for all that ails America. But he’s not the illness, just a symptom of it

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Big Brother benefits: Covid accelerates transition to cashless society – but does it mean more safety or less freedom for us?

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Never let a good crisis go to waste, the old saying goes, and we can see that clearly with ‘Covid-19 health concerns’ being used as an excuse to stop people exercising their right to pay in cash. … Read More >Big Brother benefits: Covid accelerates transition to cashless society – but does it mean more safety or less freedom for us?

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Why wait? The 2020 Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled immediately. It has no place in a post-pandemic world

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The globe’s greatest sporting event has become a bloated colossus of wasted money. Instead of trying to hold a Covid-compromised games next year, the IOC should pull the plug and focus on changing it for the better in future. … Read More >Why wait? The 2020 Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled immediately. It has no place in a post-pandemic world