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In the latest blow to Australia’s ambitious plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, overstretched US and UK shipyards may not be able to supply Canberra with the boats within the decade as outlined in the three sides’ AUKUS agreement, according to reports in late August. At a recent Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies seminar, US Navy Rear Admiral Scott Pappano was asked if the AUKUS arrangement to supply Australia with nuclear subs would burden or draw crucial resources away from the US’ own sub-building plans. “If you are asking my opinion, if we were going to add additional submarine construction to...

A picture of scattered files on the floor of Mar-a-Lago isn’t helping make the regime’s case that this is a serious investigation undertaken by serious people. It is the picture that launched a thousand memes. Attached to the government’s 36-page response to Donald Trump’s request for a third party to review the materials stolen from Mar-a-Lago on August 8, the Department of Justice included a photo of documents seized by FBI investigators during the raid. Several papers, concealed by either a white sheet or cover page alleging the document contained secret or top secret information, are seen scattered on the...

President Joe Biden threw away his governing mandate on Thursday evening with a prime time address that described his political opponents as enemies to democracy, and demonized half the country as violent extremists. It was an act of unprecedented dishonesty and demagoguery, made worse by the fact that the news networks gave Biden time to spew his propaganda as if it were a genuine matter of national interest.

… From a political stagecraft standpoint, the scenery for Mr Biden on Thursday night couldn't have been more picturesque in person.The president's lectern was set in a tree-dotted park, with a fully lit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, as the backdrop. A Marine band playing patriotic tunes off to one side. On television, however, the mood came across a bit differently. The close focus of the camera meant the president was only framed in the dark red portions of the building. It made it look as though he were delivering his speech from the gates of...

In another step aimed at stifling China’s technological advance, the US Department of Commerce has decided to restrict shipments of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by American companies NVIDIA and AMD to China. The US government says it is worried about potential military applications of these products. GPUs are a type of integrated circuit used in graphics and video image generation, high-performance computing and the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. NVIDIA and AMD, both based in California, are the 9th and 10th largest semiconductor companies in the world as ranked by revenue in 2021. The stock...

Many thought it was odd that during the entire time leading up to the last election, Joe Biden rarely campaigned and refused to come out of his "basement," while President Trump held huge rallies with more than 50,000 in attendance. Whenever Biden did step out of his basement, the numbers in attendance could be summed up as a few dozen here and there. Anyone with eyesight could see that Trump was on his way to victory which made Biden's invisibility was incomprehensible. With hindsight, Biden, and the cabal behind him, had no need to campaign because his selection was smugly...

Hong Kong (AFP) – Rows of fidgeting Hong Kong schoolchildren looked on as a short film explained what constitutes a national security crime, using former US President Donald Trump as an example -- and a warning. The TV was surrounded by dozens of stuffed panda toys, which the children were assured they could play with later if they listened attentively. The screening was at Hong Kong's first patriotic education centre, which teaches students about the city's new national security law as well as China's history and achievements. Beijing imposed the sweeping law on Hong Kong to snuff out dissent after...

How can you reach people with closed minds? Try these. Have you ever talked with a liberal and made a comment that shuts him down completely? "Trump sure is getting a raw deal with that FBI raid, isn't he?" His eyes go glassy, and he starts to look for the exit. Or he repeats something automatically, like "Trump deserves anything he gets." This "orange man bad" mantra is often called "Trump Derangement Syndrome." It effectively shuts down all communication between disagreeing sides and prevents any kind of meaningful dialogue, even between good friends or family members. Even intelligent people who...

-Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Moldova on Thursday that threatening the security of Russian troops in the breakaway region of Transdniestria risked triggering military confrontation with Moscow. Russia has stationed peacekeeping troops in Transdniestria since the early 1990s, when an armed conflict saw pro-Russian separatists wrest most of the region from Moldovan control. The government in Chisinau, stressing it was committed to peaceful dialogue over the future of the region, said it would summon the acting Russian ambassador to make clear its position. Russia says its army is there to maintain peace and stability, but Moldova wants Moscow to...

“Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My 8-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace.” As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food and I would thank you even more if Grandpa gets me ice cream for dessert. And liberty, peace & justice for all. Amen!” Along with the laughter and nodding of heads from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman at the next table remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream!...

ALEXANDRIA, Sunday, Aug. 31. According to all accounts Stonewall JACKSON, yesterday, succeeded in forcing his way through the National troops surrounding him, and effected a junction with the remainder of the Confederate forces. This result was not attained without fearful loss on both sides, as the most desperate fighting took place. From all that can be learned, in the absence of any regular report, the corps of Gens. MCDOWELL, HEINTLELMAN, PORTER and SIGEL were engaged, the former having the left, the latter the right, and the others operating about the centre. The principal part of the fighting seems to have...

Don't think it isn't coincidental. The people choosing candidates (democracy) other than what the government would prefer is a threat to DEMOCRATS (and their Republican assistants). Trump was supposed to be marginalized, ostracized, and exiled. But his influence over elections across the country has caused the Oligarchs to go crazy. 8 out of 10 Impeachment Republicans gone Liz Cheney gone Rusty Bowers shown the door Trump-endorsed candidates winning primary races for Governor and Senator Candidate after candidate claiming to be Trump-like, and America-First. Etc. The elections are now just about set (only four primaries left, in New England and Delaware)....

A federal judge dismissed Carter Page’s lawsuit against fired FBI Director James Comey, the FBI, and others involved in the improper Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act snooping that had relied on British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s dossier. Judge Dabney Friedrich relied on her interpretation of the criminal statutes that Page alleged the FBI officials had violated when she ruled against the onetime Trump campaign associate who was surveilled under FISA. Friedrich was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by then-President Donald Trump in 2017. “Page alleges that the individual defendants violated §§ 1809(a) and 1810 both by...

Pope Francis said Wednesday that we are currently experiencing the outbreak of a “third World War.” The comment came during a General Audience on Wednesday morning, during which Pope Francis recalled the outbreak of World War II, Vatican News reported. The Pope made his address to a Polish-speaking congregation. “Tomorrow you will remember the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, which so painfully marked the Polish nation,” Pope Francis said on the eve of the 83rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War. “May the memory of past experiences urge you to cultivate peace in yourselves,...

Republican Matt Mowers holds a narrow lead in the primary race in New Hampshire’s battleground First District, according to a recent poll. The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center from August 25 to 29, found Mowers with a two-point edge over his closest competitor, Karoline Leavitt. Mowers received 26 percent, Leavitt received 24 percent, and Gail Huff Brown received 16 percent.

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum Threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind.

Was wondering of there's others here on Free Republic who have heard of this movement? Is it legit? Sounds innocent enough, but I couldn't find much about it in an Internet search. Thanks.Video overview linkGlobal Walkout linkReignite Freedom link

President Joe Biden delivered a divisive prime-time speech against a startlingly ominous red backdrop, declaring that the MAGA Republicans are extremists who threaten the very foundation of our Republic. Aside from the continued smearing of voters who identify with their collective desire to make America great again, there was something noticeably odd about this particular speech. We the people find this blood red background VERY DISTRACTING. The lighting gave viewers atrocious dystopian vibes:Biden administration: “Look, we need a backdrop tonight that makes it look like we’re in hell!”So who chose the blood-red and brimstone backdrop for Biden’s speech tonight? I’ve...

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