Each day at just after midnight Eastern, a post like this one is created for contributors and readers of this site to upload news links and video links on the issues that concern this site. Most notably, Islam and its effects on Classical Civilization, and various forms of leftism from Soviet era communism, to postmodernism and all the flavours of galloping statism and totalitarianism such as Nazism and Fascism which are increasingly snuffing out the classical liberalism which created our near, miraculous civilization the West has been building since the time of Socrates.
This document was written around the time this site was created, for those who wish to understand what this site is about. And while our understanding of the world and events has grown since then, the basic ideas remain sound and true to the purpose.
So please post all links, thoughts and ideas that you feel will benefit the readers of this site to the comments under this post each day. And thank you all for your contributions.
This is the new Samizdat. We must use it while we can.
the gateway pundit – BREAKING: Plandemic Documentary Website Hacked and Defaced
The website for the viral Plandemic documentary has been hacked and defaced by what appears to be a very outraged leftist.
The documentary has faced intense backlash from Democrats, with journalists even taking the time to write scripts for leftists to use to counter any friends or relatives who may have watched it.
Despite being censored by YouTube, the documentary has been viewed millions of times on BitChute and other platforms. It features an interview with Dr. Judy Mikovitz, a virologist who claims that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory and that wearing a mask will endanger people and cause them to be repeatedly reinfected.
On Monday afternoon, PlandemicMovie.com website, which redirects to WatchPlandemic.com, was hacked and replaced with a black screen and bullet points claiming that the film is wrong and that Dr. Mikovitz, the focus of the documentary, is “bat sh-t crazy.” The site normally features places for people to watch it, since it keeps getting censored and removed from various platforms.
“The world is scary now. Believing that this is all part of a global conspiracy is more comforting than the truth. If we give into fear and ignore *actual* science things will only get worse,” the hacker wrote.
The hacker did not provide any sources or material to refute specific claims in the documentary, simply a bullet point list of assertions.
The Gateway Pundit spoke to Plandemic producer Mikki Willis, who was not sure who was behind the hack.
Willis noted that the film has been censored from Vimeo, YouTube, GoDaddy, Facebook and the word was even banned from being sent in Apple emails. He said that when the site is back up and running, there will be an email list people can join so they receive an announcement when Part Two is released.
The documentary maker said that the second part will feature interviews with dozens of doctors, as well as whistleblowers and even a Nobel Laureate who back up Dr. Mikovitz’ claims.
He said that they have a plan to release the documentary in a way that this time it cannot be censored.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/05/breaking-plandemic-documentary-website-hacked-defaced/
Officials in Northeastern China Sacked as Locals Describe Escalating Virus Outbreak
By Nicole Hao
May 17, 2020 Updated: May 17, 2020
Print
Amid an escalating CCP virus outbreak in northeastern China, six local officials have been dismissed for failing to contain the virus.
The latest second wave outbreak first erupted in Shulan, a county-level municipality within Jilin city, Jilin Province.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/officials-in-northeastern-china-sacked-as-locals-describe-escalating-virus-outbreak_3354313.html?__sta=vhg.hhksexIJ_fmb%7CYIU&__stm_medium=email&__stm_source=smartech
Saudi debts increased 1500% during Salman’s rule
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200518-saudi-debts-increased-1500-during-salmans-rule/
“Saudi’s national debt has increased 1,500% since King Salman came to power in 2015 according to data released by the World Bank.
At the end of 2019, the kingdom’s debt reached $183.7 billion, compared to $11.8 billion in 2014; a rise of over 1,560 per cent, according to data collected by Arabi21.
Saudi Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, announced his government plans to borrow 220 billion riyals ($58 billion) this year, this will push the country’s debt to a quarter of a trillion dollars.
Plunging oil prices and the suspension of Hajj and Umrah travel have reduced the country’s income.
This, along with the high costs of the Yemen war and the interventions in Libya, Syria and other Arab states have increased the country’s expenditure and raised its debts, observers say.”
Youths clash with police in Paris suburb of Argenteuil
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-security/youths-clash-with-police-in-paris-suburb-of-argenteuil-idUSKBN22U0JG
“Youths clashed with police into the early hours of Monday in a Paris suburb after the death of a young man in a motorcycle accident, which some in the community blamed on the police, Le Parisien newspaper and residents reported.
The trouble in Argenteuil, a suburb on the northern outskirts of Paris, marks the latest outbreak of disorder as France’s strict lockdown rules to tackle the novel coronavirus have increased social tensions.
Videos posted on social media showed teams of CRS riot police moving into housing estates. Some youths let off fireworks, while bins had been set on fire and police tear gas swirled in the air.
Associates of the deceased accident victim, identified as Sabri Choubi, 18, said his death was caused by a collision with a police car.
Officials at the Paris police department did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.
Clashes broke out in various council housing estates around Paris last month.
France’s banlieues – high-rise, low-income neighbourhoods that encircle many of its cities – are frequently flashpoints of anger over social and economic inequality and allegations of heavy-handed policing.”
Moroccan Police Arrest 6 on Irregular Migration Charges
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/05/303019/moroccan-police-arrest-6-on-irregular-migration-charges/
“Police in northern Morocco arrested on May 17 six suspects involved in organizing irregular migration and illegal stays in Morocco.
The list of the suspects includes a Spanish citizen of Moroccan origin and five Algerians, a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has said.
The suspects will also face charges for violating the country’s state of emergency measures.
Preliminary investigations show the five Algerian citizens paid a sum of €7,000 to the Spanish-Moroccan suspect to help them reach Europe irregularly.
A dispute broke out between the two parties in the streets of Fnideq, 33.2 kilometers from the city of Tetouan, “because of the failure to keep this promised criminal activity,” DGSN explained.
Police intervened to end the dispute, which led to the suspects’ arrests.
The suspects fiercely resisted and attacked the police by “throwing kitchen utensils from the interior of the house where they resided, and were later on all arrested.”
Police put all of the suspects in custody for further investigation to determine the circumstances of the case and its domestic and international ramifications.
The operation is part of Morocco’s approach to combat undocumented migration and strengthen cooperation with its partners based on a shared responsibility approach.
The arrests followed a similar operation in which police arrested 32 would-be undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan African countries on April 3 near Dakhla, southern Morocco.
On March 10, the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie arrested 45 would-be irregular migrants in the fishing village of Idlan, north of Dakhla.
Spain recently remarked that working against undocumented migration with partners, especially Morocco, helped the country to cut irregular migrant flows by more than half last year.
Morocco foiled at least 74,000 irregular migration attempts in 2019.”
53 districts under locust attack in country
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2224337/1-53-districts-locust-attack-country/
“The survey and spray operation in the areas affected by the locust attack was under way, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday.
The spokesperson said that the hopper had attacked 53 districts of the country – 28 of Balochistan, 11 of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 12 of Punjab and 2 districts of Sindh.
In the last 24 hours, the spokesperson said, 133,000 hectares were surveyed and 6,100 hectares were sprayed in Balochistan. In Punjab, 68,000 hectares were surveyed and 2,400 hectares were sprayed.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the spokesperson added, about 68,000 hectares were surveyed and 900 hectares were treated and 92,000 hectares were surveyed and 272 hectares were treated in Sindh. According to the spokesperson, aerial spraying was done on 120 hectares of the treated area.
After making significant gains in dealing with the upsurge of desert locusts in East Africa and Yemen, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) plans to launch a revised appeal for funding in the coming weeks to generate additional resources for Pakistan and Iran, which are also facing locust infestations.
An appeal from the Rome-based UN agency was launched in January which netted $130 million. It said that the funding had been largely concentrated on locust control activities, therefore, more support for livelihoods is needed.
“Governments have been working with the FAO to design, monitor and implement control operations,” it said, adding that the agency had also been providing pesticides, bio-pesticides, equipment, aircraft and training.
Given the favourable conditions for locust reproduction, the agency called for sustained efforts and more resources for Iran and Pakistan – which are facing locust attacks – and for scaling up efforts in the Sahel region, which risked being affected.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, the FAO said, with its support an estimated 720,000 tonnes of cereal was saved from the swarms of migratory pests across 10 countries in East Africa and Yemen which was enough to feed 5 million people a year.
“However, more action is still needed to avert a food security crisis as the ongoing rainy season, which benefits farmers and pastoralists, also provides favourable conditions for locusts to breed,” agency chief Qu Dongyu stressed.”
Less food to sell to China as the Chinese crops fail because of the weather and environmental degradation.
Turkish foundation donates food to homeless in DC
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-foundation-donates-food-to-homeless-in-dc-154856
“As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in parts of the U.S., mostly hurting vulnerable residents, a Turkish sports foundation stepped out to deliver food to homeless residents in Washington, D.C.
Members of Fenerbahçe DC, the branch of Turkish Football club Fenerbahçe, came together at Franklin Square, which is packed with tens of camp tents that house homeless people amid the pandemic.
“From day one, I have been asking: who is going to help them while most people are staying at home?” Erhan Türk, the chairman of the foundation, told Anadolu Agency about his motive to deliver 200 food plates.
“There are people and other foundations who are helping homeless residents. We also want to do our part and say we are all in this together,” said Türk.
Türk said he was inspired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, who launched a massive aid campaign in Turkey, and Fenerbahçe Chairman Ali Koç, who encouraged social responsibility campaigns.
He said the foundation will launch another food donation, this time for members of the Turkish-American community, in an effort to help those in need.
“I believe the pandemic will end as did the previous ones. But what matters here is that we must unite to help each other overcome this period,” said Türk.
The donation included a plate of chicken with rice, Turkish dessert Baklava and water.
In April, two Turkish restaurant owners delivered food and coffee to healthcare workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus in Virginia, expressing solidarity with those on the frontlines of the battle against the disease.”
Turkey ‘neutralizes’ 3 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-neutralizes-3-pkk-terrorists-in-northern-iraq/1845028
“Turkish jets have “neutralized” three PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the National Defense Ministry said on Monday.
The terrorists were “neutralized” in Hakurk region in an air-backed operation, the ministry said on Twitter.
Turkish authorities often use the term “neutralized” to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
According to the ministry, the terrorists were detected by reconnaissance and surveillance activities in the area.
The country’s anti-terror operations continues without letup, it added…”
3 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in eastern Turkey
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/3-terrorists-neutralized-in-eastern-turkey/1845252
“At least three terrorists were “neutralized” in the eastern Kars province of Turkey, security sources said on Monday.
Gendarmerie forces launched an operation in the Cemce district, regarded as one of the critical regions for anti-terror operations…”
Turkey ‘neutralizes’ 2 YPG/PKK terrorists in N. Syria
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-neutralizes-2-ypg-pkk-terrorists-in-n-syria/1845266
“Turkish security forces “neutralized” at least two YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria, near Turkey’s southern border, the National Defense Ministry said on Monday.
“Two YPG/PKK terrorists, who were attempting to infiltrate the Operation Euphrates Shield zone, were neutralized by our commandos, who are the guarantor of peace and security,” said the ministry in a tweet.
Turkish authorities often use the word “neutralize” to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.”
Turkey condemns pig’s-head vandalism of German mosque
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/turkey-condemns-pigs-head-vandalism-of-german-mosque/1845027
“An Islamophobic incident in which a pig’s head was mounted onto the door of mosque in southern Germany drew condemnation from Turkey on Monday.
“Racism&Islamophobia still continue in Europe even during Holy Ramadan & pandemic. Desecration of our mosque in Germany is the latest example,” Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tweeted.
“The symbol used in this heinous attack illustrates this sick mindset. Perpetrators should be apprehended immediately,” he said.
The incident took place Saturday at the Fatih Mosque in the city of Vaihingen, run by the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs.
The incident took place around midnight and was recorded by surveillance cameras. Two people are said to be involved in the act.
Germany has witnessed growing Islamophobia and hatred toward migrants in recent years triggered by far-right parties exploiting fears over refugees and terrorism.
Last year similarly a pig’s head and blood were placed on the grounds of a mosque in Monchengladbach, and a pig’s head and hooves were left at the site of a planned mosque in Rostock.
A country of over 80 million people, Germany has the second-largest Muslim population in Western Europe after France. Among the country’s nearly 4.7 million Muslims, 3 million are of Turkish origin.”
Coronavirus outbreak hits refugee home in Germany
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-outbreak-hits-refugee-home-in-germany/a-53474875
“At least 70 people at a refugee home near Bonn have tested positive for COVID-19. News of the outbreak prompted calls for better protection for asylum-seekers and more testing at the often crowded facilities…”
europravda -Is climate change increasing the risk of disease in Europe?
Is climate change increasing the risk of certain diseases for Europeans?
We ask a leading expert in our report from Sweden.
Plus we bring you the very latest data on how the planet is changing, with the most recent record-breaking figures for April 2020 from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
post-scriptum:
https://calmatters.org/health/2020/04/debunking-bakersfield-doctors-covid-spread-conclusions/
https://www.acep.org/corona/covid-19-alert/covid-19-articles/acep-aaem-joint-statement-on-physician-misinformation/ As owners of local urgent care clinics, it appears these two individuals are releasing biased, non-peer reviewed data to advance their personal financial interests without regard for the public’s health.
and this satirical blog: https://gomerblog.com/2020/04/breaking-urgent-care-owners-losing-money-lie-in-attempt-to-regain-income
So I guess its down to do we believe the people who said there would be 2 million dead Americans from COVID in 2 weeks in April, or these guys who presented reasoning that fits what we actually see around us.
I don’t understand why the people who make models like global warming and millions dead in pandemic have any authority when none of their predictions come close to being accurate, and worse, when analyzed the models they created were fiction. Like the Hockey Stick graph proven false in a court of law, and the British guy who made up all the pandemic numbers and was out with his lover during the lock down showing even he didn’t believe in it.
I don’t buy what the numbers jockeys are selling either. They’re always wrong.
That’s why my friend in Japan and I were laughing at the numbers coming out of Wuhan in January. They fit the curve perfectly. Nothing ever does that in nature. Ever.
Some systems critters are sincerely good guys, like Yaneer Bar-Yam. They’re mostly wrong about everything, sometimes egregiously so, but they mean well. Their best use is as a garnish. Justify decisions taken by people who know what they’re doing, design charts for a glossy business prospectus.
Yaneer lost his mother to this coronavirus last week.
Other highly-publicized studies of antibody test results by Stanford and USC researchers were similarly criticized for sampling bias and for the poor reliability of the tests it used.…
[P]oliticians and media who favor reopening states right away cited them as supporting evidence.
All too much playing on physician credentials to push politics or make a quick buck. Doesn’t matter how remote the specialty or flawed data, they weigh in and pad the point for the public.
cf: Andy Bostom