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Catalonia and Its Referendum on Independence from Spain
Catalonia is located on the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula and has a population of 7.52 million people. Catalonia has a distinct history, culture, and language. Its main city, Barcelona, was captured in 1714 by the first Bourbon king of Spain, Felipe V, and Catalonia lost its autonomy. Catalonia’s …
Contrary to FBI Propaganda, Steven Paddock Fits the Profile of an Islamic Convert
The idea floated by “intel” agencies that Steven Paddock didn’t fit the profile of a Muslim convert is absurd on its face, and further proof that the keystone clowns and their “profilers” at the FBI haven’t a clue. How can they profile what they refuse to acknowledge, learn about or …
Muslim IT Spy Imran Awan’s Own Wife Accuses Him of Fraud
The indicted husband-and-wife team of former IT aides to Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz sat directly across from each other at the defendants’ table in federal court Friday in Washington, D.C., but refused to look at each other. Even as they are co-defendants in a U.S. case, Imran Awan’s own …
UK: New National Police Hub To Crack Down On “Hate Crime Online”
National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for hate crime, assistant chief constable Mark Hamilton, said: “We recognise and will uphold the right to free speech even where it causes offence – but this does not extend to inciting hatred or threatening people.” This is an entirely meaningless statement. They will uphold …
Santa Rosa California Wildfires Force Evacuations, Kill 10 People, Destroy Homes
Fast-moving wildfires have already killed ten people in California, destroyed numerous homes, and spurred the evacuation of about 20,000 people. Santa Rosa is burning, and the death toll is expected to rise. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said seven people had died in Santa Rosa. “That number’s going to change,” Sonoma County Sheriff …
Veterans’ Organization Calls On Facebook, Twitter To Fight Fake News With DOD And VA
Vietnam Veterans of America is calling on Facebook and Twitter to work with the Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs to fight counterfeit veterans’ advocacy pages on Facebook spreading fake news. In the wake of a report from The Washington Post bringing attention to a new study showing that Russian-linked propaganda …
Massive ‘Firestorm’ Is Burning Tens Of Thousands Of Acres In Northern California
The nation is still reeling from a series of major disasters in recent weeks, and now another one has hit us. At this moment, an enormous “firestorm” is consuming tens of thousands of acres in eight counties in northern California. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are rapidly driving …
Here’s Why Tom Brokaw’s Comments on Guns are Utterly Ridiculous
Right on cue, leftist, liberal Democrats and Hillary Clinton wasted no time after the tragic shooting incident in Las Vegas to advocate for gun control. It’s the same old song and dance routine after any incident involving a gun – common sense gun control laws are needed now, gun show …
Burka Ban In Austria Causes Arrest Of Man Dressed As Shark
A man dressed as a shark was arrested in Austria and officials cited the countries Burka ban. The man was working as a mascot for a McShark electronics store in Vienna when the arrest occurred. New restrictions came into effect in Austria at the beginning of the month banning the wearing …
Poll: Majority Of Vets, Troops Oppose NFL Protests
A majority of veterans and troops disagree with National Football League players’ decision to protest during the national anthem, a result obscured by veterans’ advocacy organization, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). A Sunday poll from the veterans’ advocacy organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America shows that, when …