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jewworldorder--2020-10-08--This inspiring NHL draft pick isn’t Jewish, but he has a Yiddish name

JTA — This week ’ s National Hockey League draft featured one of the most Jewish sounding names in recent memory : Zayde Wisdom .
The 18-year-old phenom from Toronto isn ’ t Jewish and pronounces his name “ zade ” ( rhymes with “ paid ” ) .
But his first name is spelled the same way as many write the affectionate Yiddish word for grandfather .
And his surname is extremely appropriate for a grandfather , of sorts .
Wisdom had been playing junior hockey in Ontario before being picked by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 94th overall .
Get The Times of Israel ’ s Daily Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up He grew up in poverty in Toronto , as detailed in multiple reports , including this video from Canada ’ s The Sports Network .
At times , his single mother , who constantly worked multiple jobs , couldn ’ t afford the gas to drive Wisdom to hockey practice .
In recognition of his inspiring story , Wisdom received the 2020 E.J .
McGuire Award for Excellence , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character , competitiveness and athleticism.
” One former Flyer says Wisdom ’ s story has the potential to make him an instant fan favorite .

JTA — This week’s National Hockey League draft featured one of the most Jewish sounding names in recent memory: Zayde Wisdom.
The 18-year-old phenom from Toronto isn’t Jewish and pronounces his name “zade” (rhymes with “paid”). But his first name is spelled the same way as many write the affectionate Yiddish word for grandfather. And his surname is extremely appropriate for a grandfather, of sorts.
Wisdom had been playing junior hockey in Ontario before being picked by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round of the draft on Wednesday, and 94th overall.
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He grew up in poverty in Toronto, as detailed in multiple reports, including this video from Canada’s The Sports Network. At times, his single mother, who constantly worked multiple jobs, couldn’t afford the gas to drive Wisdom to hockey practice.
Illustrative: Meghan Duggan (10), of the United States, and Ronja Savolainen, of Finland, collide during the first period of the semifinal round of the women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, February 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
In recognition of his inspiring story, Wisdom received the 2020 E.J. McGuire Award for Excellence, which is awarded “to the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.”
One former Flyer says Wisdom’s story has the potential to make him an instant fan favorite.


jewworldorder--2020-10-08--Hillary Clinton’s ‘Russia Hoax’ Was One Of The Dirtiest Political Tricks Ever: Gregg Jarrett

Evidence appears to show that Donald Trump has been the victim of a contemptible hoax invented , financed and disseminated by Hillary Clinton .
Declassified handwritten letters authored by former CIA Director John Brennan show that on July 28 , 2016 , he briefed President Obama on intelligence evidence that Hillary Clinton had approved a plan to vilify Trump with false accusations that he was colluding with Russia .
The intel concluded that Clinton did it , to distract from her own email scandal .
According to Fox News legal analyst and news commentator , Gregg Jarrett : It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of Clinton ’ s foreign policy advisers and then sanctioned by the then-Democrat presidential candidate on July 26 .
But the genesis of the smear came from Clinton herself .
For months , she had peppered her campaign speeches with increasingly venomous accusations that her opponent was a Kremlin asset and a “ puppet of Putin.
” There was not a shred of plausible evidence .
It was a shameless lie drawn from the insidious depths of Clinton ’ s fictive imagination .
It was magnificently devious and classic Clinton .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Through a conduit , her campaign commissioned an ex-British spy who composed an anti-Trump dossier of rumors and disinformation derived from a suspected Russian spy .
These fabricated stories were then secretly and sedulously fed to James Comey ’ s FBI and the gullible media , both of whom went after Trump with a vengeance .
The result was the greatest mass delusion in American history and one of the dirtiest political tricks ever perpetrated .
In short , it was Clinton who invented , financed and disseminated the collusion hoax .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s machinations .
The evidence of what she had done was so credible and persuasive that Brennan determined Obama must be informed immediately .
That briefing is memorialized in Brennan ’ s top-secret notes that have been buried for four long years in the bowels of the vast intelligence apparatus .
Until now .
John Ratcliffe , the new director of National Intelligence , deserves credit for having the courage to dig up and make public the shocking proof .
But it should have happened long ago .
On May 23 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William Barr “ full and complete authority ” to declassify and unveil the carefully guarded government secrets in the Russia investigation .
Trump directed that it be done quickly to “ ensure that all Americans learn the truth about the actions that were taken and to restore confidence in our public institutions.
” So , why did it take more than 16 months ?
The answer is an indictment of the nefarious elements working destructively within our nation ’ s clandestine intelligence operations .
Their desire is power ; their methods are often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is their mantra .
Without conscience , they weaponize their authority for political gain .
It is truly reprehensible that the CIA , FBI and Obama concealed this vital information over the last four tumultuous years .
The truth would have dramatically altered Trump ’ s presidency , spared Americans from a rancorous national nightmare , and saved taxpayers $ 30 million in a phony investigation .
It was Clinton who should have been investigated for promulgating a lie , not Trump .
The evidence also shows that Trump was the victim of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innocent target of a baseless and exhaustive witch hunt .
And yet , Obama remained silent .
Did he do so to protect Clinton , his chosen successor , and to destroy Trump ?
The question answers itself .
The former president sat idly by and watched as the country devolved into convulsive turmoil .
He uttered not a word about the incriminating evidence he had seen .
He could have blown the whistle on Clinton , Comey , Brennan and others .
Obama ’ s failure to do so is an ugly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equal blame .
As a paid commentator for MSNBC , he repeatedly stoked the odious narrative that Trump was a Russian asset , knowing full well that it was untrue .
He even accused Trump of treason .
Brennan ’ s conduct and conspicuous silence are , by any reasonable standard , despicable .
In reaction to the recently declassified disclosures , Brennan now claims that Clinton didn ’ t do anything wrong or illegal .
Really ?
Then why did he send a referral to Comey in September of 2016 calling for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the false allegations against Trump and feeding it to the FBI and Department of Justice ?
Giving federal law enforcement agencies knowingly false information might well constitute crimes and Brennan obviously knew that .
His revisionist deflection is transparently vacuous .
It should surprise no one that Comey ’ s dirty fingerprints are all over the collusion lie .
When confronted last week during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with the evidence of Brennan ’ s referral against Clinton , Comey feigned no memory of receiving it or acting on it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bell , ” he muttered .
In Comey ’ s mind , the whole episode had vanished .
Poof !
Comey ’ s sudden onset of acute amnesia was laughably preposterous .
When the CIA tells you that a presidential candidate has concocted and propagated false evidence against her opponent and demands an investigation , it ’ s not something any FBI director would forget .
Ever .
If nothing else , the newly disclosed evidence confirms just how immoral , conniving , deceitful and unscrupulous Hillary Clinton is .
Her malevolence knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that Trump was the victim of a contemptible hoax .
He became the innocent target of a baseless and exhaustive witch hunt .
In the wake of these revelations , President Trump has renewed his demand/order that all relevant documents pertaining to the Russia investigation be declassified and released , including all redactions .

Evidence appears to show that Donald Trump has been the victim of a contemptible hoax invented, financed and disseminated by Hillary Clinton.
Declassified handwritten letters authored by former CIA Director John Brennan show that on July 28, 2016, he briefed President Obama on intelligence evidence that Hillary Clinton had approved a plan to vilify Trump with false accusations that he was colluding with Russia.
The intel concluded that Clinton did it, to distract from her own email scandal.
According to Fox News legal analyst and news commentator, Gregg Jarrett: It was an audacious plot put in motion by one of Clinton’s foreign policy advisers and then sanctioned by the then-Democrat presidential candidate on July 26. But the genesis of the smear came from Clinton herself.
For months, she had peppered her campaign speeches with increasingly venomous accusations that her opponent was a Kremlin asset and a “puppet of Putin.” There was not a shred of plausible evidence. It was a shameless lie drawn from the insidious depths of Clinton’s fictive imagination. It was magnificently devious and classic Clinton.
But the lie didn’t stop there. Through a conduit, her campaign commissioned an ex-British spy who composed an anti-Trump dossier of rumors and disinformation derived from a suspected Russian spy.
These fabricated stories were then secretly and sedulously fed to James Comey’s FBI and the gullible media, both of whom went after Trump with a vengeance.
The result was the greatest mass delusion in American history and one of the dirtiest political tricks ever perpetrated.
In short, it was Clinton who invented, financed and disseminated the collusion hoax.
The intelligence community caught on to Clinton’s machinations. The evidence of what she had done was so credible and persuasive that Brennan determined Obama must be informed immediately. That briefing is memorialized in Brennan’s top-secret notes that have been buried for four long years in the bowels of the vast intelligence apparatus. Until now.
John Ratcliffe, the new director of National Intelligence, deserves credit for having the courage to dig up and make public the shocking proof. But it should have happened long ago.
On May 23, 2019, President Trump granted Attorney General William Barr “full and complete authority” to declassify and unveil the carefully guarded government secrets in the Russia investigation. Trump directed that it be done quickly to “ensure that all Americans learn the truth about the actions that were taken and to restore confidence in our public institutions.”
So, why did it take more than 16 months? The answer is an indictment of the nefarious elements working destructively within our nation’s clandestine intelligence operations. Their desire is power; their methods are often corrupt. The term “cover-up” is their mantra. Without conscience, they weaponize their authority for political gain.
It is truly reprehensible that the CIA, FBI and Obama concealed this vital information over the last four tumultuous years. The truth would have dramatically altered Trump’s presidency, spared Americans from a rancorous national nightmare, and saved taxpayers $30 million in a phony investigation.
It was Clinton who should have been investigated for promulgating a lie, not Trump.
The evidence also shows that Trump was the victim of a contemptible hoax. He became the innocent target of a baseless and exhaustive witch hunt.
And yet, Obama remained silent. Did he do so to protect Clinton, his chosen successor, and to destroy Trump? The question answers itself.
The former president sat idly by and watched as the country devolved into convulsive turmoil. He uttered not a word about the incriminating evidence he had seen. He could have blown the whistle on Clinton, Comey, Brennan and others. Obama’s failure to do so is an ugly stain on his legacy.
Brennan shares equal blame. As a paid commentator for MSNBC, he repeatedly stoked the odious narrative that Trump was a Russian asset, knowing full well that it was untrue. He even accused Trump of treason. Brennan’s conduct and conspicuous silence are, by any reasonable standard, despicable.
In reaction to the recently declassified disclosures, Brennan now claims that Clinton didn’t do anything wrong or illegal. Really?
Then why did he send a referral to Comey in September of 2016 calling for the FBI to investigate Clinton for conjuring up the false allegations against Trump and feeding it to the FBI and Department of Justice? Giving federal law enforcement agencies knowingly false information might well constitute crimes and Brennan obviously knew that. His revisionist deflection is transparently vacuous.
It should surprise no one that Comey’s dirty fingerprints are all over the collusion lie. When confronted last week during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with the evidence of Brennan’s referral against Clinton, Comey feigned no memory of receiving it or acting on it. “It doesn’t ring a bell,” he muttered. In Comey’s mind, the whole episode had vanished. Poof!
Comey’s sudden onset of acute amnesia was laughably preposterous. When the CIA tells you that a presidential candidate has concocted and propagated false evidence against her opponent and demands an investigation, it’s not something any FBI director would forget. Ever.
If nothing else, the newly disclosed evidence confirms just how immoral, conniving, deceitful and unscrupulous Hillary Clinton is. Her malevolence knows no bounds. But the evidence also shows that Trump was the victim of a contemptible hoax. He became the innocent target of a baseless and exhaustive witch hunt.
In the wake of these revelations, President Trump has renewed his demand/order that all relevant documents pertaining to the Russia investigation be declassified and released, including all redactions.


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jewworldorder--2020-10-08--Facebook removes fake accounts linked to conservative group

AP — Facebook has removed 276 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as right-leaning Americans and comment on news articles , often in favor of US President Donald Trump , the company announced Thursday .
The platform also permanently banned an Arizona-based digital communications firm that it said was behind the fake accounts .
The move was prompted by reporting last month in The Washington Post that a pro-Trump group known as Turning Point Action was paying teenagers to post coordinated , supportive messages , a violation of Facebook ’ s rules .
Get The Times of Israel ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss our top stories Free Sign Up Facebook and Twitter have been regularly removing fake accounts — both domestic and foreign — that try to insert themselves in the US political discourse and influence the election .
But social made companies face broader threats around misinformation and voter suppression that at times come from US President Donald Trump himself .
The latest network Facebook removed became active before the 2018 midterm elections and went dormant until June , when the accounts began posting on topics including the coronavirus pandemic , criticism of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US vice president Joe Biden , as well as praise for Trump and other Republicans .
Individuals behind the accounts used stock photos to create fake profiles , many of which were removed by Facebook ’ s automated detection software .
Facebook determined that the accounts were being coordinated by Rally Forge , an Arizona-based firm .
“ Although the people behind this network attempted to conceal their identities and coordination , our investigation linked this activity to Rally Forge , ” Facebook said .
While Facebook ’ s investigation cited Rally Forge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the work was actually performed on behalf of Turning Point Action , an independent political action committee , according to a statement from the organization .
Turning Point Action added that it will work with Facebook “ to rectify any misunderstanding ” about its content .
Turning Point Action was founded last year by Charlie Kirk , the founder of Turning Point USA , a Phoenix-based non-profit that recruits college students to advocate for conservative causes .
The group posts memes and videos on its social media pages that support Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son Donald Trump Jr. have also delivered speeches at Turning Point USA or Turning Point Action events , most recently during a June campaign rally in Phoenix .
Messages left with Rally Forge and Turning Point USA were not immediately returned Thursday .
In all , 200 Facebook accounts , 55 pages and 76 Instagram accounts were removed .
Facebook said the network had more than 370,000 followers on Facebook , and 22,000 on Instagram .
While most of the fake profiles had posed as conservatives , Facebook said some pretended to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , announced Thursday that it had suspended 104 accounts linked to an Iranian effort to amplify debates over the shooting of George Floyd and other issues of racial justice in the US .
The platform said that in some cases , the accounts had been hijacked from their original owners .

AP — Facebook has removed 276 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as right-leaning Americans and comment on news articles, often in favor of US President Donald Trump, the company announced Thursday.
The platform also permanently banned an Arizona-based digital communications firm that it said was behind the fake accounts.
The move was prompted by reporting last month in The Washington Post that a pro-Trump group known as Turning Point Action was paying teenagers to post coordinated, supportive messages, a violation of Facebook’s rules.
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Facebook and Twitter have been regularly removing fake accounts — both domestic and foreign — that try to insert themselves in the US political discourse and influence the election. But social made companies face broader threats around misinformation and voter suppression that at times come from US President Donald Trump himself.
The latest network Facebook removed became active before the 2018 midterm elections and went dormant until June, when the accounts began posting on topics including the coronavirus pandemic, criticism of the Democratic Party and its nominee, former US vice president Joe Biden, as well as praise for Trump and other Republicans.
Individuals behind the accounts used stock photos to create fake profiles, many of which were removed by Facebook’s automated detection software. Facebook determined that the accounts were being coordinated by Rally Forge, an Arizona-based firm.
“Although the people behind this network attempted to conceal their identities and coordination, our investigation linked this activity to Rally Forge,” Facebook said.
While Facebook’s investigation cited Rally Forge’s work for Turning Point USA, the work was actually performed on behalf of Turning Point Action, an independent political action committee, according to a statement from the organization. Turning Point Action added that it will work with Facebook “to rectify any misunderstanding” about its content.
Turning Point Action was founded last year by Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, a Phoenix-based non-profit that recruits college students to advocate for conservative causes. The group posts memes and videos on its social media pages that support Trump and other conservative politicians. Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. have also delivered speeches at Turning Point USA or Turning Point Action events, most recently during a June campaign rally in Phoenix.
Messages left with Rally Forge and Turning Point USA were not immediately returned Thursday.
In all, 200 Facebook accounts, 55 pages and 76 Instagram accounts were removed. Facebook said the network had more than 370,000 followers on Facebook, and 22,000 on Instagram. While most of the fake profiles had posed as conservatives, Facebook said some pretended to be left-leaning in 2018.
Twitter, meanwhile, announced Thursday that it had suspended 104 accounts linked to an Iranian effort to amplify debates over the shooting of George Floyd and other issues of racial justice in the US.
The platform said that in some cases, the accounts had been hijacked from their original owners.


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jewworldorder--2020-10-09--7 Anti-Aging Secrets From Ancient India

7 Anti-Aging Secrets From Ancient India

As far as I know , the elixir of immortality and the fountain of youth haven ’ t quite been discovered yet .
But gosh… there is an awful LOT we can do to preserve that wonderful vital energy and sparkling quality we call “ youthfulness ” well into our golden years .
I ’ m talking about your late 70s , 80s and maybe even 90s .
A remarkable secret to preserving this vitality lies in the powerful practice of Ayurveda .
Ayurveda ( meaning “ knowledge of life ” ) is an ancient medicinal system with roots in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
It ’ s foundations lie in the interconnected nature of the body , mind , and spirit , and it ’ s practices include tools and techniques that help you regain balance in these areas and thus , help the body rid itself of disease .
Since Ayurveda is a healing system – not a lone practice or remedy – I ’ ve put together my short list of 7 Ayurvedic Practices for Lifelong Vitality .
These are a few of my favorite Ayurvedic techniques for staying healthy , fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
I love these practices because they are all simple and easy .
Not a single complicated one in the bunch .
But boy , do they work !
You ’ ll recognize some of these : You ’ ve heard it before .
Maybe you need to hear it again .
I know I often need to hear things multiple times myself .
Just 30 minutes a day of moving your body around in any way you like best ( walking , dancing , yoga … ) brings an enormous payoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what daily exercise can do for you : • It ’ s fantastic for bringing up your mood • It ’ s at least as effective as medication in relieving depression .
• It strengthens your bones , increases your energy , and improves your sleep • It reduces your risk of heart disease , keeps your brain strong as you age , and even enhances your sexual functioning .
So , find what movements bring you joy and incorporate them into your daily routine !
Okay , this one ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still simple !
Take some of your favorite oil – say coconut or olive oil – and just swish it around in your mouth for 15 or 20 minutes .
( For starters , you may want to do it for shorter periods of time until you get used to it . )
Then , simply spit it out into the garbage and rinse your mouth with water .
Oil pulling at least a few times a week , can help preserve the health of your gums and teeth .
It also generates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily meditation has been scientifically proven to increase gray matter in the brain , strengthen the ability to focus and pay attention , reduce depression and anxiety , and support optimal brain functioning as we age .
It is one of the true elixirs of life !
There are many different meditation techniques out there .
I recommend selecting one that ’ s comfortable for you and that you ’ ll find easy to do each day .
It will quickly become something you relish and look forward to – I guarantee it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day per month Really , it ’ s not so hard to go a day without eating once in a while .
It makes you appreciate food all that much more !
Fasting helps fight inflammation , balance your blood sugar , and improve your heart health .
There is also strong evidence that intermittent fasting boosts your brain power and helps ward off dementia .
Moreover , studies have shown specifically that a monthly fasting day increases longevity .
Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation – a compound of three different herbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this from an ayurvedic practitioner or retailer .
It ’ s fantastic stuff .
It does everything from strengthening the digestive system to reducing inflammation in the body to improving oral health to relieving anxiety .
And more !
Triphala is available in tablets , powders , and capsules .
This widely-available Ayurvedic herb has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety , lower blood sugar , alleviate depression , and boost testosterone in men .
Research also indicates that ashwagandha strengthens memory and other brain function , reduces bodily inflammation , lowers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good deal , huh ?
This power-herb comes as a tincture or in capsules .
Okay , full disclosure : I ’ m not 100 % certain that this is specifically an ayurvedic technique , but it ’ s one of my favorites and I know it works !
The science is in !
Napping during the day improves memory , enhances creativity , and boosts the brain ’ s ability to synthesize information .
It ’ s also great for your mood .
Napping helps to ease stress and lower blood pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short nap in the daytime actually helps you sleep better at night !
Even quick naps have a big beneficial effect .
You ’ ve heard the term “ power nap ” ?
Well , it ’ s a real thing .
So if you ’ ve got the time and you feel the urge , don ’ t just stand there !
Go lie down !
I said this was all easy stuff – but it does take some effort to get into these habits .
Maybe just add one at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like second nature .
Any or all of these practices can potentially bring massive health benefits to your life for decades to come , keeping you feeling young and energized and glad to be alive !
Nick Polizzi has spent his career directing and editing feature length documentaries about natural alternatives to conventional medicine .
Nick ’ s current role as director of “ The Sacred Science ” documentary and author of “ The Sacred Science : An Ancient Healing Path For The Modern World ” stems from a calling to honor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rituals of the indigenous peoples of the world .
For more , visit www.thesacredscience.com ( where this article first appeared . )

October 9th, 2020
By Nick Polizzi
Guest Writer for Wake Up World
As far as I know, the elixir of immortality and the fountain of youth haven’t quite been discovered yet.
But gosh… there is an awful LOT we can do to preserve that wonderful vital energy and sparkling quality we call “youthfulness” well into our golden years. I’m talking about your late 70s, 80s and maybe even 90s.
A remarkable secret to preserving this vitality lies in the powerful practice of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda (meaning “knowledge of life”) is an ancient medicinal system with roots in India that is still practiced all over the world.
It’s foundations lie in the interconnected nature of the body, mind, and spirit, and it’s practices include tools and techniques that help you regain balance in these areas and thus, help the body rid itself of disease.
Since Ayurveda is a healing system – not a lone practice or remedy – I’ve put together my short list of 7 Ayurvedic Practices for Lifelong Vitality.
These are a few of my favorite Ayurvedic techniques for staying healthy, fit, clear, and happily energized throughout life.
I love these practices because they are all simple and easy. Not a single complicated one in the bunch. But boy, do they work!
You’ll recognize some of these:
1.) Exercise daily
You’ve heard it before. Maybe you need to hear it again. I know I often need to hear things multiple times myself.
Just 30 minutes a day of moving your body around in any way you like best (walking, dancing, yoga …) brings an enormous payoff to your quality of life.
Here’s what daily exercise can do for you:
It’s fantastic for bringing up your mood
It’s at least as effective as medication in relieving depression.
It strengthens your bones, increases your energy, and improves your sleep
It reduces your risk of heart disease, keeps your brain strong as you age, and even enhances your sexual functioning.
So, find what movements bring you joy and incorporate them into your daily routine!
2.) Oil pull
Okay, this one’s a bit more esoteric. But still simple!
Take some of your favorite oil – say coconut or olive oil – and just swish it around in your mouth for 15 or 20 minutes. (For starters, you may want to do it for shorter periods of time until you get used to it.) Then, simply spit it out into the garbage and rinse your mouth with water.
Oil pulling at least a few times a week, can help preserve the health of your gums and teeth. It also generates powerful antioxidants that destroy harmful bacteria.
3.) Meditate daily
Daily meditation has been scientifically proven to increase gray matter in the brain, strengthen the ability to focus and pay attention, reduce depression and anxiety, and support optimal brain functioning as we age.
It is one of the true elixirs of life!
There are many different meditation techniques out there. I recommend selecting one that’s comfortable for you and that you’ll find easy to do each day. It will quickly become something you relish and look forward to – I guarantee it!
4.) Fast for one day per month
Really, it’s not so hard to go a day without eating once in a while. It makes you appreciate food all that much more!
Fasting helps fight inflammation, balance your blood sugar, and improve your heart health.
There is also strong evidence that intermittent fasting boosts your brain power and helps ward off dementia.
Moreover, studies have shown specifically that a monthly fasting day increases longevity.
5.) Incorporate Triphala
Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation – a compound of three different herbs — and you do need to get this from an ayurvedic practitioner or retailer.
It’s fantastic stuff. It does everything from strengthening the digestive system to reducing inflammation in the body to improving oral health to relieving anxiety. And more!
Triphala is available in tablets, powders, and capsules.
6.) Incorporate Ashwagandha
This widely-available Ayurvedic herb has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood sugar, alleviate depression, and boost testosterone in men.
Research also indicates that ashwagandha strengthens memory and other brain function, reduces bodily inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and increases muscle mass.
Good deal, huh? This power-herb comes as a tincture or in capsules.
7.) Take naps
Okay, full disclosure: I’m not 100% certain that this is specifically an ayurvedic technique, but it’s one of my favorites and I know it works! The science is in!
Napping during the day improves memory, enhances creativity, and boosts the brain’s ability to synthesize information. It’s also great for your mood.
Napping helps to ease stress and lower blood pressure. And – get this – a short nap in the daytime actually helps you sleep better at night!
Even quick naps have a big beneficial effect. You’ve heard the term “power nap”? Well, it’s a real thing.
So if you’ve got the time and you feel the urge, don’t just stand there! Go lie down!
I said this was all easy stuff – but it does take some effort to get into these habits. Maybe just add one at a time to your lifestyle until it feels like second nature.
Any or all of these practices can potentially bring massive health benefits to your life for decades to come, keeping you feeling young and energized and glad to be alive!
Stay curious,
Nick Polizzi
Recommended articles by Nick Polizzi:
About the author:
Nick Polizzi has spent his career directing and editing feature length documentaries about natural alternatives to conventional medicine. Nick’s current role as director of “The Sacred Science” documentary and author of “The Sacred Science: An Ancient Healing Path For The Modern World” stems from a calling to honor, preserve, and protect the ancient knowledge and rituals of the indigenous peoples of the world.
For more, visit www.thesacredscience.com (where this article first appeared.)


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--Yelp Is Now Placing “Business Accused Of Racist Behavior” Alerts On Company Pages

( ZH ) Continuing with its business model expansion , “ review ” website Yelp – which in the past has been accused of making business owners pay to get negative reviews taken off the site – is now also getting into the business of social justice .
The two just go so well together !
Yelp said in a blog post on Thursday that it now going to be appending a “ Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert ” to any businesses page where they have been accused of racism .
“ Yelp ’ s User Operations team already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice an unusual uptick in reviews that are based on what someone may have seen in the news or on social media , rather than on a first-hand experience with the business , ” the blog says .
It continues : “ Now , when a business gains public attention for reports of racist conduct , such as using racist language or symbols , Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert on their Yelp page to inform users , along with a link to a news article where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So at least they ’ ll be citing the news when they singlehandedly devastate someone ’ s business .
Good thing the mainstream media always has the story right .
The site notes that 2020 has already seen a major uptick in these types of complaints : “ So far in 2020 , we ’ ve seen a 133 % increase in the number of media-fueled incidences on Yelp compared to the same time last year .
Between May 26 and September 30 , we placed more than 450 alerts on business pages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the target of , racist behavior related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
” We wonder if any of this increase in ‘ complaints ’ were black owned businesses that were ‘ already looted ’ ?
Yelp also openly admitted that the new feature is being implemented to appease the Black Lives Matter movement : “ The new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert is an extension of our Public Attention Alert that we introduced in response to a rise in social activism surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.
” This news comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of initiatives to help users find and support Black-owned businesses ” over the summer .
[ … ] This article originally appeared on Zero Hedge .

(ZH) Continuing with its extortion effort of businesses its business model expansion, “review” website Yelp – which in the past has been accused of making business owners pay to get negative reviews taken off the site – is now also getting into the business of social justice. The two just go so well together!
Yelp said in a blog post on Thursday that it now going to be appending a “Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert” to any businesses page where they have been accused of racism.
“Yelp’s User Operations team already places alerts on business pages when we notice an unusual uptick in reviews that are based on what someone may have seen in the news or on social media, rather than on a first-hand experience with the business,” the blog says.
It continues: “Now, when a business gains public attention for reports of racist conduct, such as using racist language or symbols, Yelp will place a new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert on their Yelp page to inform users, along with a link to a news article where they can learn more about the incident.”
So at least they’ll be citing the news when they singlehandedly devastate someone’s business. Good thing the mainstream media always has the story right.
The site notes that 2020 has already seen a major uptick in these types of complaints: “So far in 2020, we’ve seen a 133% increase in the number of media-fueled incidences on Yelp compared to the same time last year. Between May 26 and September 30, we placed more than 450 alerts on business pages that were either accused of, or the target of, racist behavior related to the Black Lives Matter movement.”
We wonder if any of this increase in ‘complaints’ were black owned businesses that were ‘already looted’?
Yelp also openly admitted that the new feature is being implemented to appease the Black Lives Matter movement: “The new Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert is an extension of our Public Attention Alert that we introduced in response to a rise in social activism surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.”
This news comes after the blog already “rolled out a number of initiatives to help users find and support Black-owned businesses” over the summer. […]
This article originally appeared on Zero Hedge.


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--Googling ‘Happy White Women’ Shows Romantic Images of Negro Men With White Women

The miscegenation agenda of the devious jews at Google couldn ’ t get any clearer .
Quite a heavy dose of images showing nigger men snuggled up to white women , some of whom are pregnant or have a mulatto child .
This is what the jews have been promoting through advertising for decades .
The malevolent jewish elites want white women to be sexually conquered by the dark races , thereby breeding whites out of existence through miscegenation .
This is a key facet of the jews ’ Protocols of Zion agenda to take over the world by eliminating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race on jewish plantations .
Whites are the only true competitors of jews in terms of global power .
We whites once ruled the whole world through colonialism .
Jews envy our success as a race and seek to prevent us from ever collectivizing again to achieve great feats .
They go after weak targets , white women , who are easily led into self-destructive trends like race-mixing , feminism and degeneracy .
That ’ s why we must first take away some women ’ s rights so white men can establish dominion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the jews must be sent to Israel and banned from ever returning to our lands .

The miscegenation agenda of the devious jews at Google couldn’t get any clearer.
Quite a heavy dose of images showing nigger men snuggled up to white women, some of whom are pregnant or have a mulatto child.
This is what the jews have been promoting through advertising for decades.
The malevolent jewish elites want white women to be sexually conquered by the dark races, thereby breeding whites out of existence through miscegenation. This is a key facet of the jews’ Protocols of Zion agenda to take over the world by eliminating all competition and enslaving a low-IQ mutt race on jewish plantations.
Whites are the only true competitors of jews in terms of global power. We whites once ruled the whole world through colonialism. Jews envy our success as a race and seek to prevent us from ever collectivizing again to achieve great feats.
They go after weak targets, white women, who are easily led into self-destructive trends like race-mixing, feminism and degeneracy. That’s why we must first take away some women’s rights so white men can establish dominion over our realm once again. Then all the jews must be sent to Israel and banned from ever returning to our lands.


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--North Korea displays ‘new’ intercontinental missile in military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was at the centre of a massive parade and rally on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the country ’ s ruling party .
The army exhibited a new intercontinental ballistic missile with a larger wingspan during the event , as many analysts had expected .
State television showed pictures of Kim appearing at midnight in a grey suit and tie as he was greeted by cheering crowds in the capital Pyongyang .
It is unusual for North Korea to hold parades so late at night , though observers said the hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the weapons that were being rolled out .
Saturday ’ s parade saw other military hardware and vast columns of people march past the senior leadership .
But Kim did not directly criticise the United States in his speech , choosing instead to focus on a domestic message by urging his people to remain firm in the face of the coronavirus pandemic .
He said the North ’ s continuing efforts to develop its nuclear deterrent was necessary for the country ’ s defence and that it did not target any specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if any force harms the safety of our nation , we will fully mobilise the strongest offensive might in a pre-emptive manner to punish them.
” The new missile that was paraded was larger that the Hwasong-15 , the longest-range projectile that the regime has tested so far , the EFE agency reported .
No name was announced for the projectile and it did not appear to have yet been tested .
North Korea has not launched an intercontinental ballistic missile since the Hwasong-15 in November 2017 .
It is theoretically capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ruling Workers ’ Party traces its roots back to October 10 , 1945 , and fireworks marking the anniversary were also on display .

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was at the centre of a massive parade and rally on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the country’s ruling party.
The army exhibited a new intercontinental ballistic missile with a larger wingspan during the event, as many analysts had expected.
State television showed pictures of Kim appearing at midnight in a grey suit and tie as he was greeted by cheering crowds in the capital Pyongyang.
It is unusual for North Korea to hold parades so late at night, though observers said the hours of darkness may have helped protect sensitive information about the weapons that were being rolled out.
Saturday’s parade saw other military hardware and vast columns of people march past the senior leadership.
But Kim did not directly criticise the United States in his speech, choosing instead to focus on a domestic message by urging his people to remain firm in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said the North’s continuing efforts to develop its nuclear deterrent was necessary for the country’s defence and that it did not target any specific country.
But he added: “if any force harms the safety of our nation, we will fully mobilise the strongest offensive might in a pre-emptive manner to punish them.”
The new missile that was paraded was larger that the Hwasong-15, the longest-range projectile that the regime has tested so far, the EFE agency reported.
No name was announced for the projectile and it did not appear to have yet been tested.
North Korea has not launched an intercontinental ballistic missile since the Hwasong-15 in November 2017. It is theoretically capable of reaching the United States.
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party traces its roots back to October 10, 1945, and fireworks marking the anniversary were also on display.


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--US election: Trump plans more rallies as Biden slams president’s ‘reckless’ conduct

Donald Trump will on Saturday hold his first in-person event since testing positive for the coronavirus .
Two weeks after the Rose Garden event that is now considered a “ superspreader , ” the US president is planning to convene another large crowd outside the White House for an event on “ law and order.
” That ’ s despite the ongoing White House COVID-19 outbreak .
An official says Trump will address the group from a White House balcony .
The official declined to say how many people had been invited .
White House doctor Sean Conley said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the trajectory of advanced diagnostics the team has been conducting , ” he “ fully anticipate ( d ) the President ’ s safe return to public engagements ” as soon as Saturday .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the government ’ s top infectious disease expert , said in an Associated Press interview Friday that Trump “ would be within the recommended timeframe of the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) .
” The guideline , according to Fauci , “ generally is 10 days from the onset of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Trump would be Saturday .
Trump ‘ feels strong ’ but can ’ t confirm he is virus-free Trump said he has been re-tested for the coronavirus and is “ either at the bottom of the scale or free ” of the virus .
Speaking from the White House lawn in an interview with Fox News , the president said he has been tested “ every couple of days ” and he is “ at a level now that ’ s been great.
” In his first television interview since going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he feels “ very strong ” and has not been taking any medication as of earlier in the day on Friday .
Trump credited his recovery to an experimental antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Health experts say it ’ s not a cure , but experimental antibody drugs like those are among the most promising therapies being tested .
They aim to help the immune system fight the coronavirus .
However , they are still in the testing phase and their safety and effectiveness are not yet known .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his doctor ’ approval but several of his top aides have now tested positive .
Trump plans rallies but Oct 15 TV debate is off The president said during a Thursday interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity that he is already planning rallies .
After being sidelined for more than a week to recover , Trump hopes to return to the campaign trail early next week in Florida .
In the Florida Panhandle , a Trump stronghold , nearly 300 Republicans convened shoulder-to-shoulder and maskless in a hotel conference room this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absence .
They chanted and cheered as leading party figures including the governor and the president ’ s eldest son shared anti-Democratic conspiracy theories , attacked the media and warned that Joe Biden “ is a puppet for the radical left.
” Meanwhile , the second presidential debate between Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off .
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 faceoff would be scrapped .
The decision was made a day after the commission announced the debate would take place “ virtually ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump balked at holding the debate in that format , and Biden scheduled a town hall with ABC News for that night once Trump said he would not participate .
Trump ’ s team later countered with a call to hold the debates as scheduled once the president ’ s doctor said he would be cleared to hold public events beginning on Saturday .
But the commission said it would not reverse its decision not to have the candidates on stage together , citing an abundance of caution with health concerns — particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feature questions from average voters .
The third debate , scheduled for Oct. 22 in Nashville , Tennessee , is still on .
Biden is using a campaign stop in economically decimated Nevada to hammer Trump and Senate Republicans for not doing more to help Americans deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic .
The Democratic presidential candidate told supporters Friday at a socially distanced drive-in rally outside Las Vegas that Trump “ ignores you , looks down upon you.
” “ His reckless personal conduct since his diagnosis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our government is unconscionable .
He didn ’ t take the necessary precautions to protect himself or others .
And the longer Donald Trump is president , the more reckless he gets , ” Biden said .
“ My heart goes out to everyone struggling with the economic crisis caused by the neglect , the simple neglect of this president .
Nearly 11 million jobs lost since the beginning of this crisis .
And they still haven ’ t come back , including 136,000 jobs here in Nevada.
” Nevada has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as tourism to Las Vegas has fallen drastically .
The state ’ s 13.2 per cent unemployment rate in September was the nation ’ s highest .
Early voting starts in Nevada on Oct. 17 .
Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state in 2016 , but it remains a battleground .
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is “ cautiously optimistic ” the U.S. will have a safe and effective vaccine available by the end of November or beginning of December .
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already “ pre-ordered to be produced large numbers of doses.
” So he said some Americans , like healthcare workers , would likely be able to start getting the vaccine by January 2021 .
While that is a historically quick timeline for vaccine production , it contradicts statements from Trump and other members of his administration that a vaccine will be available as early as this month .
Fauci said Americans should rest assured the vaccine development and production process will be transparent and driven entirely by science , not politics .

Donald Trump will on Saturday hold his first in-person event since testing positive for the coronavirus.
Two weeks after the Rose Garden event that is now considered a “superspreader,” the US president is planning to convene another large crowd outside the White House for an event on “law and order.” That’s despite the ongoing White House COVID-19 outbreak.
An official says Trump will address the group from a White House balcony. The official declined to say how many people had been invited.
White House doctor Sean Conley said in a memo Thursday that, “based on the trajectory of advanced diagnostics the team has been conducting,” he “fully anticipate(d) the President’s safe return to public engagements” as soon as Saturday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said in an Associated Press interview Friday that Trump “would be within the recommended timeframe of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).”
The guideline, according to Fauci, “generally is 10 days from the onset of your symptoms.” He says ten days for Trump would be Saturday.
Trump ‘feels strong’ but can’t confirm he is virus-free
Trump said he has been re-tested for the coronavirus and is “either at the bottom of the scale or free” of the virus.
Speaking from the White House lawn in an interview with Fox News, the president said he has been tested “every couple of days” and he is “at a level now that’s been great.”
In his first television interview since going to the hospital last weekend, Trump said that he feels “very strong” and has not been taking any medication as of earlier in the day on Friday.
Trump credited his recovery to an experimental antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Health experts say it’s not a cure, but experimental antibody drugs like those are among the most promising therapies being tested. They aim to help the immune system fight the coronavirus. However, they are still in the testing phase and their safety and effectiveness are not yet known.
Trump returned to the Oval Office on Wednesday with his doctor’ approval but several of his top aides have now tested positive.
Trump plans rallies but Oct 15 TV debate is off
The president said during a Thursday interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity that he is already planning rallies.
After being sidelined for more than a week to recover, Trump hopes to return to the campaign trail early next week in Florida.
In the Florida Panhandle, a Trump stronghold, nearly 300 Republicans convened shoulder-to-shoulder and maskless in a hotel conference room this week, in the president’s absence.
They chanted and cheered as leading party figures including the governor and the president’s eldest son shared anti-Democratic conspiracy theories, attacked the media and warned that Joe Biden “is a puppet for the radical left.”
Meanwhile, the second presidential debate between Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off.
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 faceoff would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the commission announced the debate would take place “virtually” because Trump had contracted the coronavirus.
Trump balked at holding the debate in that format, and Biden scheduled a town hall with ABC News for that night once Trump said he would not participate.
Trump’s team later countered with a call to hold the debates as scheduled once the president’s doctor said he would be cleared to hold public events beginning on Saturday.
But the commission said it would not reverse its decision not to have the candidates on stage together, citing an abundance of caution with health concerns — particularly for the town-hall-style debate that was set to feature questions from average voters.
The third debate, scheduled for Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tennessee, is still on.
Biden: Trump’s ‘reckless’ conduct hurting nation
Biden is using a campaign stop in economically decimated Nevada to hammer Trump and Senate Republicans for not doing more to help Americans deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic presidential candidate told supporters Friday at a socially distanced drive-in rally outside Las Vegas that Trump “ignores you, looks down upon you.”
“His reckless personal conduct since his diagnosis, the destabilizing effect it’s having on our government is unconscionable. He didn’t take the necessary precautions to protect himself or others. And the longer Donald Trump is president, the more reckless he gets,” Biden said.
“My heart goes out to everyone struggling with the economic crisis caused by the neglect, the simple neglect of this president. Nearly 11 million jobs lost since the beginning of this crisis. And they still haven’t come back, including 136,000 jobs here in Nevada.”
Nevada has been hit especially hard in the pandemic economy as tourism to Las Vegas has fallen drastically. The state’s 13.2 per cent unemployment rate in September was the nation’s highest.
Early voting starts in Nevada on Oct. 17. Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state in 2016, but it remains a battleground.
Fauci ‘cautiously optimistic’ for year end vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is “cautiously optimistic” the U.S. will have a safe and effective vaccine available by the end of November or beginning of December.
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told the Associated Press that the federal government has already “pre-ordered to be produced large numbers of doses.” So he said some Americans, like healthcare workers, would likely be able to start getting the vaccine by January 2021.
While that is a historically quick timeline for vaccine production, it contradicts statements from Trump and other members of his administration that a vaccine will be available as early as this month.
Fauci said Americans should rest assured the vaccine development and production process will be transparent and driven entirely by science, not politics.


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--6 Ways Roman Engineers Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Ancient Roman engineers were able to construct many different kinds of remarkable structures which have stood the test to time .
In many places around the world we can still see and admire their incredible knowledge of engineering and technology .
This shows us that the ancient Roman engineers had a superb understanding of how to build a vast range of buildings – plus their famous aqueducts – which we still marvel at today .
However , in order to understand the range of skills and technology available to the Roman engineers , it is necessary to recognize that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; to study their ingenuity and skills so that they could find ways to improve upon the skills and inventions of the past .
To do so , just like engineers in today ’ s world , the ancient Romans had to find and develop more sophisticated means and see how they could discover new materials that would be required in what we call civil engineering today .
With their new discoveries , they also had to come up with new techniques , which would completely change the way that buildings and bridges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of equipment needed by the military and navies of the Roman Empire .
Such engineering skills would see the birth of new machines , like developing water power as a means of energy .
Such simple things that we take for advantage today , like plumbing and running water , would have been a huge advantage for the average Roman .
How would people today survive without these things ?
Through these changes , those ancient Roman engineers would see their work rewarded , as more prosperity and greater wealth came into play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly improve the lives of all Roman citizens and show the nations trading with Rome that this knowledge gave them greater power .
One of the great improvements to ancient society was the building of roads which were well thought out and well built .
The vast majority of roads were made with cut and dressed stones , but there were also concrete roads .
Such civil engineering skills by the building of these roads also lead to greater commerce within the Roman Empire and allowed the merchants to reach ever further out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ancient Rome those roads were considered so important that some 29 roads were made to lead to and from the eternal city .
We all know that if we are to survive it is essential that we all have access to water .
Before the Romans built their own aqueducts these structures existed elsewhere in the East , for example the famous Aqua Appia was thought to be built around 310 BC .
However , we can thank ancient Roman engineers for their new innovations , which enabled them to build larger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employment of many different skilled craftspeople , from stone masons to carpenters and metal workers .
They all came together to build aqueducts far from the cities where people lived .
This also meant the skill of the engineer had to pan and execute for those craftsmen , as the aqueducts used the power of gravity , unlike today where we use pumps .
But building such structures also meant the engineers had to draw up plans for their continual maintenance and keep them free from debris , which would otherwise accumulate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe water .
Between such large structures the ancient Roman engineers built a network so that water could be changed over to another system if the need arose .
The Coliseum is Standing Proof of Roman Engineering Ability The Coliseum is one of the most amazing buildings of ancient Rome that still stands for us to marvel at today .
Its main function was to provide entertainment , like other vast stadiums .
It saw gladiator games , plays , and even mock battles between ships when the arena was flooded .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engineering in itself – to allow for water to both flow into the arena but also for its drainage system .
It was constructed of stone and it is thought to have easily accommodated some 50,000 spectators .
The Coliseum is an incredible feat of masonry showing the structural engineers had a sound understanding of arches and the material strength and durability of the stonework .
It is estimated to be about 620 feet ( 188.98 meters ) in length and some 515 feet ( 156.97 meters ) in width , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meters ) .
The Coliseum is one of the most famous examples of great Roman engineering .
( phant /Adobe Stock ) Although there are signs of decaying in some areas , this is not attributed to the skills of the ancient craftsmen .
The deterioration of the Coliseum is due to time and not a representation of any bad workmanship or failings on the calculations of the ancient Roman engineers who built it .
The builders of ancient Rome made what must be one of the major discoveries with the invention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By the 3rd century BC , they found that the addition of water to the dust from volcanoes , plus other ingredients such as small parts of bricks and stones , along with lime , created a change in the chemical structure which gave them the perfect mortar .
This was a revolution in concrete .
They also discovered this worked well for the Roman builders working with water and even underwater constructions , like at the quay sides at harbors and the cities which were built along sea fronts .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the cisterns , known as Pozzolana .
By the time of the 2nd century BC , the Roman engineers and builders had mastered the art of building large and magnificent stone bridges ; for example the Pons Aemilius in the city of Rome .
At first , the large stones were held together by a series of iron clamps inserted into the stones , but the discovery of concrete changed the way they could build such large structures .
Now they could build the bases from super strong concrete and use stones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were among the first to fully understand that when it came to arches while building bridges they could use different shapes of stones ; these were called Voussoirs .
This created strong arches which would distribute the weight efficiently .
Such arches can still be found in Europe today , demonstrating the incredible skill of those builders and engineers as well as the strength of the materials to create something that could endure centuries of weather .
The continued expansion of the Roman Empire would require the builders and ancient engineers to construct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and roads from materials that were both strong and also durable .
As we see in today ’ s civil engineers and construction companies , the ancient Romans must have also understood the science and studied how different materials work .
These ancient Roman builders and engineers were more than impressive in how they managed both durability and strength to create their structures which we can still marvel at today .
Also their discovery of concrete enabled them to build not only large buildings and arches but also very large domes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ space within the interior of the structures .
We can find examples of this work in buildings such as temples , atriums , and amphitheaters .
There are a number of large Roman stone bridges still standing today – one magnificent example was built to honor the Roman Emperor Trajan .
This was built with segmented arches joined up together , and the builders used both stone and concrete in their construction .
It crossed the river Danube and was some 3725 feet ( 1135.38 meters ) in length , nearly 50 feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood some 60 feet ( 18.29 meters ) above the water , and two castra ( military camps ) were constructed at each end .
This impressive feat of engineering began around 105 AD , when the Roman army was fighting the war in Dacia , so Trajan required this bridge to supply and maintain his war effort .
The creation of tunnels were one of many engineering projects that the Romans had to devise in order for the supply of water to reach the aqueducts .
It was a considerable feat of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tunneling through hills and , if needed , even mountains .
The method was similar to the system they used to build lines for straight roads : they laid out a number of posts at given intervals and this gave them straight lines .
Even more remarkable , while tunneling they also constructed vertical shafts which brought fresh air to those actually doing the physical labor .
The Romans had investigated how the Persians had bult their tunnels .
By understanding their work , the Roman engineers could ensure the vertical shafts were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just as in many operations today , when faced with tunneling through a mountainside , the Roman builders used a method called counter-excavation , which sets teams of construction workers digging towards each other from the opposite sides of the hill or mountain .
In order for the Roman engineers and builders to accomplish such projects they had to have a detailed knowledge of geometry and surveying .
To deal with the hard rock that was encountered while tunneling , one of the techniques used was applying heat ( fire ) to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quenching of the fire with cold water – this caused the rocks to crack .
This work was done by Roman workers and slaves and could take a very long time .
An example of tunneling is when the Emperor Claudius drained Lake Fucine in 41 AD .
It is estimated to have taken some thousands of workers and builders nearly 12 years to complete .
Over the centuries , the ancient Romans were able to build up a very formidable range of weapons through the knowledge of its engineers and craftsmen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of different kinds of materials , and their knowledge of metallurgy , the Roman army and its naval counterparts could call upon some of the best weapons available at that time in history .
Having access to this range of weapons allowed the Roman legions and the imperial fleets to not only conquer their foes but also to expand the Roman Empire .
One example of a weapon which is an amazing feat of technology is the “ Ballista.
” Originally used by the Greeks , the Roman engineers greatly improved its function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of the metal components .
This not only increased its range but also made it lighter and much more manageable for the legionary gun teams .
There were a number of differing models of this weapon and the larger models had a firing range of some 1476 feet ( 450 meters ) .
Another awesome weapon in the legions ’ armory was the Onager .
This could launch heavier objects or projectiles than its smaller cousin the Ballista .
It was simpler in construction and therefore easier for the crews to operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from its swing that the arm could launch a stone of some 55 lbs .
( 25 kg ) that would damage and smash down enemy fortifications .
Because it was a large and heavy weapon , it would be assembled on the battlefield by the Roman engineers .
We must remember that the Roman Empire was also built upon its naval powers and the maritime shipbuilders – which led to the two main bases at Misene and at Ravennate .
We can still see this maritime technology by visiting the Ancient Roman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Ancient Roman engineers were able to construct many different kinds of remarkable structures which have stood the test to time. In many places around the world we can still see and admire their incredible knowledge of engineering and technology. This shows us that the ancient Roman engineers had a superb understanding of how to build a vast range of buildings – plus their famous aqueducts – which we still marvel at today.
However, in order to understand the range of skills and technology available to the Roman engineers, it is necessary to recognize that they turned to the engineers who preceded them; to study their ingenuity and skills so that they could find ways to improve upon the skills and inventions of the past. To do so, just like engineers in today’s world, the ancient Romans had to find and develop more sophisticated means and see how they could discover new materials that would be required in what we call civil engineering today.
Roman engineer’s bronze compass. (Mary Harrsch/ CC BY NC SA 2.0 )
With their new discoveries, they also had to come up with new techniques, which would completely change the way that buildings and bridges were made, and the vast range of equipment needed by the military and navies of the Roman Empire. Such engineering skills would see the birth of new machines, like developing water power as a means of energy. Such simple things that we take for advantage today, like plumbing and running water, would have been a huge advantage for the average Roman. How would people today survive without these things?
Through these changes, those ancient Roman engineers would see their work rewarded, as more prosperity and greater wealth came into play. Also, their engineering skills would directly improve the lives of all Roman citizens and show the nations trading with Rome that this knowledge gave them greater power.
Roman Roads Helped Transport and Trade
One of the great improvements to ancient society was the building of roads which were well thought out and well built. The vast majority of roads were made with cut and dressed stones, but there were also concrete roads. Such civil engineering skills by the building of these roads also lead to greater commerce within the Roman Empire and allowed the merchants to reach ever further out and expand trade. In the time of ancient Rome those roads were considered so important that some 29 roads were made to lead to and from the eternal city.
An ancient Roman road. ( Alex /Adobe Stock)
Ancient Roman Engineers Created Awesome Aqueducts
We all know that if we are to survive it is essential that we all have access to water. Before the Romans built their own aqueducts these structures existed elsewhere in the East, for example the famous Aqua Appia was thought to be built around 310 BC. However, we can thank ancient Roman engineers for their new innovations, which enabled them to build larger constructions more quickly.
This required the employment of many different skilled craftspeople, from stone masons to carpenters and metal workers. They all came together to build aqueducts far from the cities where people lived. This also meant the skill of the engineer had to pan and execute for those craftsmen, as the aqueducts used the power of gravity, unlike today where we use pumps.
Aqueduct Pont du Gard – Provence France. ( Nikolai Sorokin /Adobe Stock)
But building such structures also meant the engineers had to draw up plans for their continual maintenance and keep them free from debris, which would otherwise accumulate and slow down the supply of clean and safe water. Between such large structures the ancient Roman engineers built a network so that water could be changed over to another system if the need arose.
The Coliseum is Standing Proof of Roman Engineering Ability
The Coliseum is one of the most amazing buildings of ancient Rome that still stands for us to marvel at today. Its main function was to provide entertainment, like other vast stadiums. It saw gladiator games, plays, and even mock battles between ships when the arena was flooded. This last event was another incredible feat of engineering in itself – to allow for water to both flow into the arena but also for its drainage system.
It was constructed of stone and it is thought to have easily accommodated some 50,000 spectators. The Coliseum is an incredible feat of masonry showing the structural engineers had a sound understanding of arches and the material strength and durability of the stonework. It is estimated to be about 620 feet (188.98 meters) in length and some 515 feet (156.97 meters) in width, with a height of nearly 158 feet (48.16 meters).
The Coliseum is one of the most famous examples of great Roman engineering. ( phant /Adobe Stock)
Although there are signs of decaying in some areas, this is not attributed to the skills of the ancient craftsmen. The deterioration of the Coliseum is due to time and not a representation of any bad workmanship or failings on the calculations of the ancient Roman engineers who built it.
Highly Versatile Concrete was a Major Advancement
The builders of ancient Rome made what must be one of the major discoveries with the invention of concrete. This discovery changed the world. By the 3rd century BC, they found that the addition of water to the dust from volcanoes, plus other ingredients such as small parts of bricks and stones, along with lime, created a change in the chemical structure which gave them the perfect mortar.
This was a revolution in concrete. They also discovered this worked well for the Roman builders working with water and even underwater constructions, like at the quay sides at harbors and the cities which were built along sea fronts. Another use for Roman concrete was to waterproof all the cisterns, known as Pozzolana.
By the time of the 2nd century BC, the Roman engineers and builders had mastered the art of building large and magnificent stone bridges; for example the Pons Aemilius in the city of Rome. At first, the large stones were held together by a series of iron clamps inserted into the stones, but the discovery of concrete changed the way they could build such large structures.
The Pons Aemilius. ( duke2015 /Adobe Stock)
Now they could build the bases from super strong concrete and use stones for the facings. The Roman engineers were among the first to fully understand that when it came to arches while building bridges they could use different shapes of stones; these were called Voussoirs. This created strong arches which would distribute the weight efficiently. Such arches can still be found in Europe today, demonstrating the incredible skill of those builders and engineers as well as the strength of the materials to create something that could endure centuries of weather.
The continued expansion of the Roman Empire would require the builders and ancient engineers to construct a vast array of buildings, structures, and roads from materials that were both strong and also durable. As we see in today’s civil engineers and construction companies, the ancient Romans must have also understood the science and studied how different materials work.
These ancient Roman builders and engineers were more than impressive in how they managed both durability and strength to create their structures which we can still marvel at today. Also their discovery of concrete enabled them to build not only large buildings and arches but also very large domes.
Roman aqueduct by Robbie Peterson (Author supplied)
This allowed them to create much more space within the interior of the structures. We can find examples of this work in buildings such as temples, atriums, and amphitheaters. There are a number of large Roman stone bridges still standing today – one magnificent example was built to honor the Roman Emperor Trajan.
This was built with segmented arches joined up together, and the builders used both stone and concrete in their construction. It crossed the river Danube and was some 3725 feet (1135.38 meters) in length, nearly 50 feet (15.24 meters) in width, stood some 60 feet (18.29 meters) above the water, and two castra (military camps) were constructed at each end. This impressive feat of engineering began around 105 AD, when the Roman army was fighting the war in Dacia, so Trajan required this bridge to supply and maintain his war effort.
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Tunnels Prove Ancient Geometry and Surveying Skills
The creation of tunnels were one of many engineering projects that the Romans had to devise in order for the supply of water to reach the aqueducts. It was a considerable feat of engineering and construction that saw the Romans tunneling through hills and, if needed, even mountains. The method was similar to the system they used to build lines for straight roads: they laid out a number of posts at given intervals and this gave them straight lines. Even more remarkable, while tunneling they also constructed vertical shafts which brought fresh air to those actually doing the physical labor.
The Romans had investigated how the Persians had bult their tunnels. By understanding their work, the Roman engineers could ensure the vertical shafts were always in line with the tunnels. Just as in many operations today, when faced with tunneling through a mountainside, the Roman builders used a method called counter-excavation, which sets teams of construction workers digging towards each other from the opposite sides of the hill or mountain. In order for the Roman engineers and builders to accomplish such projects they had to have a detailed knowledge of geometry and surveying.
Major Roman tunnel on Mount Salviano. (Claudio Parente/ CC BY SA 4.0 )
To deal with the hard rock that was encountered while tunneling, one of the techniques used was applying heat (fire) to the rock surfaces, followed by a rapid quenching of the fire with cold water – this caused the rocks to crack. This work was done by Roman workers and slaves and could take a very long time. An example of tunneling is when the Emperor Claudius drained Lake Fucine in 41 AD. It is estimated to have taken some thousands of workers and builders nearly 12 years to complete.
Roman Weapons Made Conquering Foes Easier
Over the centuries, the ancient Romans were able to build up a very formidable range of weapons through the knowledge of its engineers and craftsmen. By such skills, the working knowledge of different kinds of materials, and their knowledge of metallurgy, the Roman army and its naval counterparts could call upon some of the best weapons available at that time in history. Having access to this range of weapons allowed the Roman legions and the imperial fleets to not only conquer their foes but also to expand the Roman Empire.
One example of a weapon which is an amazing feat of technology is the “ Ballista.” Originally used by the Greeks, the Roman engineers greatly improved its function and versatility by making alterations to a number of the metal components. This not only increased its range but also made it lighter and much more manageable for the legionary gun teams. There were a number of differing models of this weapon and the larger models had a firing range of some 1476 feet (450 meters).
Another awesome weapon in the legions’ armory was the Onager. This could launch heavier objects or projectiles than its smaller cousin the Ballista. It was simpler in construction and therefore easier for the crews to operate this weapon. It has been calculated from its swing that the arm could launch a stone of some 55 lbs. (25 kg) that would damage and smash down enemy fortifications. Because it was a large and heavy weapon, it would be assembled on the battlefield by the Roman engineers.
‘The Catapult’ (1868) by Edward Poynter. ( Public Domain )
We must remember that the Roman Empire was also built upon its naval powers and the maritime shipbuilders – which led to the two main bases at Misene and at Ravennate. We can still see this maritime technology by visiting the Ancient Roman Naval Museum by Lake Diana near Rome.
Top Image: Roman Bridge Pont du Gard in France. Credit: JackF / Adobe Stock
By John S. Richardson


jewworldorder--2020-10-10--Basically Trump made the excellent decision not to debate certified COVIDIOT Joe Biden

President Donald Trump has vowed not to participate in a virtual debate with Democrat Joe Biden after the debates commission proposed a new format in which the candidates would appear at remote locations .
Speaking with Fox Business Network ’ s Maria Bartiromo , Trump said the proposed format , in which each candidate would appear via a live feed from separate remote locations , was unacceptable .
Trump said he was “ not going to waste ” his time doing a virtual debate , and dismissed the proposed arrangement for the October 15 faceoff .
The announcement of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Commission on Presidential Debates came less than a week after Trump tested positive for Covid-19 .
The US president denounced the change in format , while also claiming victory in the first debate , which was widely viewed as chaotic to the point of being described by mainstream media commentators as a “ s**tshow.
” Trump said he was unwilling to “ sit behind a computer and do a debate ” and called the mere suggestion “ ridiculous.
” Earlier this month , the president warned the commission against changing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign said it would hold a rally instead of attending the next debate .
Addressing his health in the TV interview , Trump said he does not believe he is contagious and that he is feeling “ really good ” .
“ I ’ m back because I ’ m a perfect physical specimen , ” Trump told Bartiromo .
Meanwhile , Biden ’ s deputy campaign manager , Kate Bedingfield , appeared to accept the terms of the new debate format .
“ Vice President Biden looks forward to speaking directly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this week , Biden said the pair “ shouldn ’ t have a debate ” if Trump is still infected with the virus , but said that he would base a decision on his participation on advice from medical experts .
The news came the morning after a lackluster vice presidential debate between Trump ’ s right-hand man Mike Pence and Biden ’ s running mate Kamala Harris .

RT.com
President Donald Trump has vowed not to participate in a virtual debate with Democrat Joe Biden after the debates commission proposed a new format in which the candidates would appear at remote locations.
Speaking with Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo, Trump said the proposed format, in which each candidate would appear via a live feed from separate remote locations, was unacceptable.
Trump said he was “not going to waste” his time doing a virtual debate, and dismissed the proposed arrangement for the October 15 faceoff.
The announcement of the proposed ‘town hall’ format pushed by the Commission on Presidential Debates came less than a week after Trump tested positive for Covid-19.
The US president denounced the change in format, while also claiming victory in the first debate, which was widely viewed as chaotic to the point of being described by mainstream media commentators as a “s**tshow.”
Trump said he was unwilling to “sit behind a computer and do a debate” and called the mere suggestion “ridiculous.” Earlier this month, the president warned the commission against changing the format of future debates.
The Trump campaign said it would hold a rally instead of attending the next debate. Addressing his health in the TV interview, Trump said he does not believe he is contagious and that he is feeling “really good”. “I’m back because I’m a perfect physical specimen,” Trump told Bartiromo.
Meanwhile, Biden’s deputy campaign manager, Kate Bedingfield, appeared to accept the terms of the new debate format. “Vice President Biden looks forward to speaking directly to the American people,” she said.
Earlier this week, Biden said the pair “shouldn’t have a debate” if Trump is still infected with the virus, but said that he would base a decision on his participation on advice from medical experts.
The news came the morning after a lackluster vice presidential debate between Trump’s right-hand man Mike Pence and Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris.
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jewworldorder--2020-10-10--See how Deep State operative Dr. Fauci has morphed into a full-time Covid disinfo campaign aimed at

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See how Deep State operative Dr. Fauci has morphed into a full-time Covid disinfo campaign aimed at thwarting Trump’s re-election.
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jewworldorder--2020-10-10--Rabbi Lusts for Lots of ‘Goyim’ Blood to be Spilled – “Revenge is Coming”

This is from Rabbi Mordechai Fritzis of Thessalonika currently in Israel according to someone ) , who confirms what non-jews @ @ @ @ @ for some 2000 years , which is that they view themselves of having infinite higher @ @ @ @ @ eyes than the non-jew and “ view all the other nations with the hatred of @ @ @ @ @ all seems to stem from their atrocity hoax stories which is part of their religion/history @ @ @ @ @ Messiah is going to exact gruesome vengeance onto the Non-Jews .

This is from Rabbi Mordechai Fritzis of Thessalonika currently in Israel according to someone), who confirms what non-jews have said about jewish Supremacy for some 2000 years, which is that they view themselves of having infinite higher value in God’s eyes than the non-jew and “view all the other nations with the hatred of enemies”- Tacitus
It all seems to stem from their atrocity hoax stories which is part of their religion/history which also declares that the Messiah is going to exact gruesome vengeance onto the Non-Jews.
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jewworldorder--2020-10-10--TUT How They Do It–In Latest bid to oust Trump, Pelosi now considering 25th Amendment maneuver

How They Do It–In Latest bid to oust Trump , Pelosi now considering 25th Amendment maneuver House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump ’ s fitness to serve , announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and remove the president from executive duties .
Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election , Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis .
She noted Trump ’ s “ strange tweet ” halting talks on a new coronavirus aid package — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said Americans need to know when , exactly , he first contracted COVID as others in the White House became infected .
On Friday , she plans to roll out the legislation that would launch the commission for review .
“ The public needs to know the health condition of the president , ” Pelosi said , later invoking the 25th Amendment , which allows a president ’ s cabinet or Congress to intervene when a president is unable to conduct the duties of the office .
“ Crazy Nancy is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They don ’ t call her Crazy for nothing !
” the president said .
The president ’ s opponents have discussed invoking the 25th Amendment for some time , but are raising it now , so close to Election Day , as the campaigns are fast turning into a referendum on Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
More than 210,000 Americans have died and millions more infected by the virus that shows no signs of abating heading into what public health experts warn will be a difficult flu season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels great ” after being hospitalized and is back at work in the White House .
But his doctors have given mixed signals about his diagnosis and treatment .
Trump plans to resume campaigning soon .
Congress is not in legislative session , and so any serious consideration of the measure , let alone votes in the House or Senate , is unlikely .
But the bill serves as a political tool to stoke questions about Trump ’ s health as his own White House is hit by an outbreak infecting top aides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a stunning admission , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he had stopped going to the White House two months ago because he disagreed with its coronavirus protocols .
His last visit was Aug. 6 .
“ My impression was their approach to how to handle this was different from mine and what I insisted we do in the Senate , which is to wear a mask and practice social distancing , ” McConnell said at a campaign stop in northern Kentucky for his own reelection .
On Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , D-Md.
, a constitutional law professor , plan to roll out the legislation that would create a commission as outlined under the 25th Amendment , which was passed by Congress and ratified in 1967 as way to ensure a continuity of power in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy ’ s assassination .
It says the vice president and a majority of principal officers of the executive departments “ or of such other body as Congress ” may by law provide a declaration to Congress that the president “ is unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his office.
” At that point , the vice president would immediately assume the powers of acting president .
Trump abruptly halted talks this week on the new COVID aid package , sending the economy reeling , his GOP allies scrambling and leaving millions of Americans without additional support .
Then he immediately reversed course and tried to kickstart talks .
It all came in a head-spinning series of tweets and comments days after he returned to the White House after his hospitalization with COVID-19 .
First , Trump told the Republican leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an aid package .
By Wednesday he was trying to bring everyone back to the table for his priority items — including $ 1,200 stimulus checks for almost all adult Americans .
Pelosi said Thursday that Democrats are “ still at the table ” and her office resumed conversations with top negotiator Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin .
She said she told Mnuchin she was willing to consider a measure to prop up the airline industry , which is facing widespread layoffs .
But that aid , she said , must go alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID testing , tracing and health practices that Democrats say are needed as part of a national strategy to “ crush the virus.
” Normally , the high stakes and splintered politics ahead of an election could provide grounds for a robust package .
But with other Republicans refusing to spend more money , it appears no relief will be coming with Americans already beginning early voting .
Democrats have made it clear they will not do a piecemeal approach until the Trump administration signs off on a broader , comprehensive plan they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other actions to stop its spread .
They have scaled back a $ 3 trillion measure to a $ 2.2 trillion proposal .
The White House presented a $ 1.6 trillion counter offer .
Talks were ongoing when Trump shut them down .
“ There ’ s no question that the proximity to the election has made this much more challenging , ” McConnell said .

Posted on OCTOBER 9, 2020
How They Do It–In Latest bid to oust Trump, Pelosi now considering 25th Amendment maneuver
Associated Press
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and remove the president from executive duties.
Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis. She noted Trump’s “strange tweet” halting talks on a new coronavirus aid package — he subsequently tried to reverse course — and said Americans need to know when, exactly, he first contracted COVID as others in the White House became infected. On Friday, she plans to roll out the legislation that would launch the commission for review.
“The public needs to know the health condition of the president,” Pelosi said, later invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows a president’s cabinet or Congress to intervene when a president is unable to conduct the duties of the office.
Trump responded swiftly via Twitter.
“Crazy Nancy is the one who should be under observation. They don’t call her Crazy for nothing!” the president said.
The president’s opponents have discussed invoking the 25th Amendment for some time, but are raising it now, so close to Election Day, as the campaigns are fast turning into a referendum on Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 210,000 Americans have died and millions more infected by the virus that shows no signs of abating heading into what public health experts warn will be a difficult flu season and winter.
Trump says he “feels great” after being hospitalized and is back at work in the White House. But his doctors have given mixed signals about his diagnosis and treatment. Trump plans to resume campaigning soon.
Congress is not in legislative session, and so any serious consideration of the measure, let alone votes in the House or Senate, is unlikely. But the bill serves as a political tool to stoke questions about Trump’s health as his own White House is hit by an outbreak infecting top aides, staff and visitors, including senators.
In a stunning admission, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he had stopped going to the White House two months ago because he disagreed with its coronavirus protocols. His last visit was Aug. 6.
“My impression was their approach to how to handle this was different from mine and what I insisted we do in the Senate, which is to wear a mask and practice social distancing,” McConnell said at a campaign stop in northern Kentucky for his own reelection.
On Friday, Pelosi along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a constitutional law professor, plan to roll out the legislation that would create a commission as outlined under the 25th Amendment, which was passed by Congress and ratified in 1967 as way to ensure a continuity of power in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
It says the vice president and a majority of principal officers of the executive departments “or of such other body as Congress” may by law provide a declaration to Congress that the president “is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.” At that point, the vice president would immediately assume the powers of acting president.
Trump abruptly halted talks this week on the new COVID aid package, sending the economy reeling, his GOP allies scrambling and leaving millions of Americans without additional support. Then he immediately reversed course and tried to kickstart talks.
It all came in a head-spinning series of tweets and comments days after he returned to the White House after his hospitalization with COVID-19.
First, Trump told the Republican leaders in Congress on Tuesday to quit negotiating on an aid package. By Wednesday he was trying to bring everyone back to the table for his priority items — including $1,200 stimulus checks for almost all adult Americans.
Pelosi said Thursday that Democrats are “still at the table” and her office resumed conversations with top negotiator Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
She said she told Mnuchin she was willing to consider a measure to prop up the airline industry, which is facing widespread layoffs. But that aid, she said, must go alongside broader legislation that includes the kind of COVID testing, tracing and health practices that Democrats say are needed as part of a national strategy to “crush the virus.”
Normally, the high stakes and splintered politics ahead of an election could provide grounds for a robust package. But with other Republicans refusing to spend more money, it appears no relief will be coming with Americans already beginning early voting.
Democrats have made it clear they will not do a piecemeal approach until the Trump administration signs off on a broader, comprehensive plan they are proposing for virus testing, tracing and other actions to stop its spread. They have scaled back a $3 trillion measure to a $2.2 trillion proposal. The White House presented a $1.6 trillion counter offer. Talks were ongoing when Trump shut them down.
“There’s no question that the proximity to the election has made this much more challenging,” McConnell said.