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Who will break first? Russia and Ukraine are engulfed in a difficult battle where both sides are in need of a lot of replacements at the front. Russia's mechanized forces and its firepower advantage are causing a lot of problems. In turn, Ukraine is mobilizing more and more of its population to reinforce frontline units. Meanwhile, western reports mention that Russia is suffering from a shortage of military equipment, and that the Russian Armed Forces could collapse at any moment. 0:00 Introduction 4:31 Russian Manpower 13:41 Ukrainian Manpower 22:08 Russian Equipment 25:17 Ukrainian Equipment 36:25 Repair battalions

For those who are trying to soft-pedal Hezbollah's evil, here are some sections from its 1985 manifesto:No one can imagine the importance of our military potential as our military apparatus is not separate from our overall social fabric. Each of us is a fighting soldier. And when it becomes necessary to carry out the Holy War, each of us takes up his assignment in the fight in accordance with the injunctions of the Law, and that in the framework of the mission carried out under the tutelage of the Commanding Jurist.Let us put it truthfully: the sons of Hezbollah know...

In a world first, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses Hitler's Germany as a positive role model for his constitutional reforms.

NOAA via AP Hurricane Helene dissipated over the weekend, but not before smashing into Florida’s Big Bend as a category four storm, inflicting “biblical” damage across the southern United States. After landfall, the heavy rains led to catastrophic flooding that’s killed almost 100 people so far. In the Newport area of Tennessee, about 60 miles outside Knoxville, residents were forced to scramble after the Waterville Dam failed. And where’s Biden and Harris throughout this crisis? It’s part of an unseemly pattern with this administration: when disaster strikes, everyone runs away. A train derails in East Palestine, Ohio—the Biden White House...

When the Left tells you who they are, believe them. John Kerry said the First Amendment is a 'roadblock' to instituting their agenda, and needs to be curtailed to stop 'misinformation' and build a 'consensus'. This is their way of saying you'll either agree with the Leftist agenda or they'll shut you up and punish you. So much freedom, though. Obama called the Constitution a barrier. It's a theme. Here's The New Yorker calling for the torching of the Constitution: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/30/constitution-book-reviews-chemerinsky-pierson-schickler Wow. Abandoned the Constitution. They actually said it. They write: "...The Constitution is 4,543 words long. That’s roughly four...

As refugee centers fill up and rent is jacked up following assassination of Hezbollah's Nasrallah, Lebanese public is reacting with either hysteria, repression or suspicion; Despite major blow, fear of Hezbollah still exists on the street =========================================================== "This man, Hassan Nasrallah, will not die," claimed Lebanese Hezbollah supporters on Saturday. Many of them are still waiting to see him on television screens, explaining what will happen next. They think that the announcement of his death is a ruse and a tactic designed to confuse the enemy. It's hard to believe. Yesterday I went for a long walk through Beirut's streets....

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) warned donors last week that internal polling for her Senate campaign shows Vice President Kamala Harris is "underwater" in Michigan, according to a video clip obtained by Axios. Why it matters: Winning Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania is Harris' simplest path to victory. If former President Trump sweeps the Sun Belt, he'd only need to pick off one of those Blue Wall states to win the election. FiveThirtyEight's average of polls has Harris up by about 2.4 points in Michigan. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll has her up by just one. Michigan is also a...

A newly leaked phone call between Arizona’s Democratic statewide officeholders reveals how they scrambled to find a narrative before announcing a statewide error that validated the citizenship of nearly 100,000 voters. “It’s going to validate all of their theories about illegal voting in our elections,” said Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on the call obtained by the Washington Post. “They’re going to be calling for new 2020 and ’22 elections as well,” Hobbs worried, referencing her own election that she rigged and stole from Kari Lake last midterm cycle. Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes admitted that “all of these elections are...

US President Joe Biden ‘forgot’ to introduce Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage during an event on Sunday. The octogenarian appeared visibly confused after addressing the Cancer Moonshot launch event and eventually asked what he was supposed to be doing next. “Who am I introducing next? Who's next?” he could be heard wondering aloud after his speech. The event moderator then intervened to announce PM Modi as the latter stepped forward to deliver his address. The outgoing POTUS has made headlines on several occasions for ‘freezing up’ during public interactions or completely forgetting his words. Concerns about his health and...

SHOCK: Candace Owens Takes a Deep Dive Into Kamala's Geneology - It's Not What We've Been Told 21 Minute Video....................

The U.S. Navy has big plans for modernizing existing major end items. The maritime branch is excited about the next-generation DDG(X) destroyer and the F/A-XX next-generation fighter jet. Now, the SSN(X) futuristic submarine that will replace the Virginia-class boats is experiencing delays. The SSN(X) may not come to fruition until the early 2040s, which is hard to fathom. Who knows what the U.S. military will look like in two decades?

China's long-anticipated Xi'an H-20 stealth bomber remains shrouded in mystery, with no official unveiling in sight. Despite state media hints and promises of its debut, the aircraft will not be showcased at Airshow China 2023.

This is an amazing investigative video. Candice Owens begins to uncover the fraudulent genealogy on Kamala Harris. She may be more white and Irish than you know. Approximately 20 minutes in length.

Unprecedented numbers of violent gang members, drug cartel operatives, and aliens on the terror watchlist are among the estimated 11.6 million illegal aliens expected to have entered the United States during the Biden-Harris administration, a report released Wednesday by the House Committee on Homeland Security states. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open border policy and their exploitation of U.S. asylum laws allowed millions of unvetted and unlawful aliens to bypass American immigration laws, risking the lives of many Americans, according to the jaw-dropping data in “Crisis by Design: A Comprehensive Look at the Biden-Harris Administration’s Unprecedented Border...

A new poll from Gallup, which is widely viewed as a liberal polling outfit, finds that Republicans are leading in party ID in the third quarter of this year. This is the first time this has happened since 1992. That bodes very well for the Trump campaign and Republicans in general. It represents a shift in the electorate and suggests that people are less shy about identifying as conservative. Nick Arama writes at RedState: Gallup Drops Stunner of a Poll for Trump That Could be the Game Changer We’ve been seeing some big polls over the past few days that...

President Joseph Biden’s fourth and last speech before the United Nations General Assembly had a somber air. This was partly due to the many troubles besetting the globe, but more because of the man himself. He frequently slurred and mumbled, making his remarks hard to follow. He seemingly lost his train of thought at points, relying on the teleprompter to reorient. His mental and physical presence could not have been reassuring to allies or intimidating to adversaries.

Vice President Kamala gave a major speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon, laying out the approach to the American economy she intends to take if elected president this November. Harris repeatedly emphasized her own origin, stating, “I grew up in a middle-class family,” and argued that her plan for what she called an “opportunity economy” would be best for middle-class Americans. Harris’s “opportunity economy” plan consists of three primary pillars: lowering costs, investing in American innovation and entrepreneurship, and leading the world in industries of the future.

Imagine it is October 2025. A ceasefire has been achieved between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow’s attention shifted to North America. Canada’s left-wing prime minister leaned toward making a trade deal with Russia and its Central Asian partners. Washington, however, offered a last-minute financial sweetener, an early Christmas present of sorts, and Ottawa turned back to the U.S. Angry crowds hit the streets, causing chaos in Canada’s capital. Moscow promotes the violence, as its propagandists lauded democracy in action. When the police give way, Canada’s premier flees south. Russian operatives begin putting their candidates for office forward, and new elections confirm...

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Wednesday testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government about the FBI’s handling of security clearances for whistleblowers. Over three and a half years ago, Horowitz said his department was working on a review of January 6 and claimed it would release a report of its findings. Horowitz, an Obama appointee, told lawmakers on Wednesday that his department ‘paused’ its January 6 review because of ongoing criminal work. Congressman Massie asked Horowitz why it has taken him almost 4 years and won’t come out before the election. “We...

Statistician Nate Silver’s latest model gives Donald Trump a 61.5% chance of winning the White House, dropping Kamala Harris’s likelihood to 38.3%. The Polymarket betting odds concur with Silver. What’s to stop that from happening? A tsunami of mail-in ballots courtesy of the Democrat Party machine, a report said. Trump could very well lose Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania “because he cannot stop mail-in ballots from strip malls, Walmarts, and gas stations” from being counted, according to the Mega4America blog on Substack. “The national media, the DNC, Hollywood and lots of influencers are driving toward one objective — get Kamala close...