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An old Army bud has observed an uptick in "training tempo"...curious if any freepers in that area observing this also? "Living close to Hunter Army Airfield and Beaufort Marine Air Station I am used to frequent flights of tactical aircraft overhead but the last week or so there has been an extraordinary amount of formation traffic at all hours, every day and night, of F18, F35, F22, etc. I thought money for training was hard to come by these days."

Canada has approved use of the Novavax COVID vaccine while FDA continues to delay. Seeking info on how US citizens can travel to Canada to receive these safe, effective, no MRNA shots.

I am a 74 yo white male who received the J&J vaccine in March 2021. In August LABCORP performed a COVID antibody test (SARS-CoV-2 Semi-Quant) with a reported result of 506.8 U/ml which was deemed to be a positive (good) result but without any means to evaluate how positive it was. The antibody test was repeated in 90 days (on 11/23/2021), now 9 months from the original jab. The results of the second test reveal that my antibody level INCREASED from 506 in August to 685 in November. I am hoping that there might be someone out there who can...

I recently had a COVID19 antibody test performed by Labcorp. The result was positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with a "Semi-Quant Total Ab" of 506.8 U/ml. And there's the rub...what does this mean? Is it good, bad or indifferent? The report doesn't say and my PCP says there no data available yet that would allow him to grade the result. I am hoping that someone out there in Freeper land can explain how this number (506.8) correlates to protection. Thanks in advance.

Michelle movie biography gets panned by critics

QUESTION: I am still running a laptop and pc using Windows 7. Is there a virus protection package or software that will secure it from hackers?

How many US colleges will soon begin to fail as the US rejects ever increasing tuition costs and student debt and worthless degrees?

If there is one take-away from yesterday's Mueller hearings it's that the curtain is falling on the old Democratic guard. Hillary, Uncle Joe, Pelosi, Bernie...it's time to pack your bags.

Pope Francis railed against unjust employers Friday, saying it is hypocritical to go to church on Sunday and then exploit one’s workers. “Many Christians, even Catholics, who say they are practicing Catholics exploit people! They exploit their workers!” the pope said during his daily homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta Friday. They send them home at the beginning of summer to avoid having to pay benefits and then take them back again at the end, he explained. “And so many of these call themselves Catholics. They go to Mass on Sundays and then they do this. This is...

More than 140 theologians, educators and lay leaders have called for all U.S. bishops to submit their resignations to Pope Francis, much like Chile's 34 bishops did in May after revelations of sexual abuse and corruption, as a public act of penance and a "willing abdication of earthly status." "Today, we call on the Catholic Bishops of the United States to prayerfully and genuinely consider submitting to Pope Francis their collective resignation as a public act of repentance and lamentation before God and God's People," said a statement, posted in English and Spanish on the Daily Theology blog on Friday.

Robert Mueller, the special counsel appointed to look into Russian influence in the 2016 election, is an honorable man. He is — or at least was — highly regarded. He was once known for being above the fray. But as Americans are learning, past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Mr. Mueller, so well known as an honorable man, is now being condemned by some as being, if not thoroughly partisan, at least negligent in giving the appearance of impartiality. His critics have a legitimate gripe.

MEMO FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP: WHERE IS TRUMPCARE?Throughout the campaign you said that: 1. You were not a politician, you were a businessman skilled in negotiating. 2. Despite the claims of your critics you said that you were not a liar, that you would make good on all your promises. 3. You promised the country that you would repeal and replace Obamacare and repeatedly made the following statements to that effect: a. “We will immediately repeal and replace ObamaCare - and nobody can do that like me. We will save $'s and have much better healthcare!” b. “I’m going to work...

SUBJECT: IMMIGRATION “RE-SET” PLAN FOR A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: UPON ASSUMMING OFFICE THE PRESIDENT SHALL ISSUE SUCH EXECUTIVE ORDERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING: - RESCIND OBAMA ADMIN EOs THAT CONTRAVENE THE INTENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION & APPLICABLE LAWS WITH REGARD TO IMMIGRATION - DIRECT ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO FAITHFULLY EXECUTE THE IMMIGRATION LAWS OF THE U.S. - EMPOWER THE DIR, DHS TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBULITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION AND MONITORING OF ALL IMMIGRATION REQIREMENTS ACROSS ALL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES. - REQUIRE THE DIR, DHS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF...

Paul Ryan finally finds his voice...to condemn Trump, not Obama!

...and refuse to be released until the US Congress rejects the Iran nuclear deal.

General Petraeus: Remember these words: Duty, Honor, Country? Now is the time for you to come out of the shadows and strike a blow for the integrity of our Government and those who serve it honorably vs. those who use it to serve themselves. You have enjoyed a great and distinguished career marked by selfless service...do not let it be sullied by politics and the endless stream of lies and deceit coming from the White House and Department of State. Your silence is deafening. Now is the time for you stand up and tell the American people the truth. Explain,...

During the debate Obama referenced a website that identified his proposals regarding where the $4M in deficit reduction and /or savings were to come from. Does anybody know who owns the website and how to access it?

Bibi to get his meeting....

Just thinking out loud.... If Brian Terry had been a black man: - Would the MSM have ignored his murder? - Would the Congressional Black Caucus have walked out on the Contempt of Congress vote? - Would Holder have swept it into the DOJ dustbin and refused to give his family closure? - Would Obama have seen his 'brother' in Brian's face? - Would Carney have forgotten his name?

Subject: Massive Security Breach How could this administration allow the spectacular military raid that killed Osama Bin Laden be marginalized by the massive security breach (immediate disclosure of all information about this raid to the world) that served only to enhance the poll numbers of a president responsible for our national security? By spilling his guts to the world Obama grasped defeat from the jaws of victory! Obama could have gotten all the glory he wanted if he just could have given the military and intelligence community only a few more days to exploit the “mother Lode” of information we...