prepareforchange--2020-02-26--Unconditional basic income made the economy in Kenya’s villages boom

A charity implemented a massive economic stimulus package for rural Kenya : 10,500 households received $ 1,000 each .
A study examined the effects .
The result : the entire population benefited from the package and every dollar invested boosted the economy by 2.6 dollars .
We can learn a lot from this .
Economists founded the organisation „ GiveDirectly “ eleven years ago .
They wanted to help the population in particularly poor regions of Africa and at the same time examine the economic effects of their activities .
The idea is simple : A selected group of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without conditions .
The people were simply trusted to use the unconditional basic income in a meaningful way .
The outcome : The local economy grew and everyone ’ s wellbeing got better – not only the recipients of the money .
A particularly extensive study was conducted in Kenya in Siaya County , near Lake Victoria .
$ 1,000 for those living in thatched-roof communities “ GiveDirectly ” distributed about $ 1,000 to 10,500 households .
The money was paid out in eight installments .
The only criterion for being part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a thatched house .
This was the easiest way to identify who was among the poorest in the village .
Those who live in modest prosperity in Kenya usually have a metal roof .
And indeed , one of the most striking changes made by the project was that the houses suddenly had better roofs .
However , the changed village image was only a small part of the change that the project made possible .
The ten million dollars that the organization took in hand led to a veritable economic miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GDP by 2.6 dollars .
To get an idea of the scale of the project : The program accounted for about 15 percent of regional economic output – three times the stimulus package that Obama put together to combat the economic crisis in 2008 .
Normally one assumes that with such a high inflow of money for the region , the goods will become more expensive .
This was also the fear of the scientists .
However , this was not the case : Inflation remained very low at 0.1 percent .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poorer regions of the world .
The fact that the rate of inflation did not rise is because the local economy still had a large amount of unused capacity , noted Gharad Bryan , an economics professor at the London School of Economics : Even those who did not receive money benefited from it Apart from the feared inflation , there was a second concern about the project : what would people think of it if they did not receive $ 1,000 ?
Other studies suggest that satisfaction among this group would decline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jealousy and social pressure to keep up with their neighbors ’ new prosperity .
Nevertheless , if you look at the results in the longer term , it becomes clear that all the inhabitants of the region have benefited .
Households that did not receive transfers also benefited from the project .
Their savings and income increased .
They were able to spend an average of $ 334 more in the following year and a half , similar to the households that received money directly from the program .
The explanation is simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the poorest of the population .
They needed the money for urgent purchases – to build a new roof or furniture .
The artisan sold more , so he went to eat in a local restaurant and so on .
The experiment of “ GiveDirectly ” is a contrast program to the development aid of many European countries .
Instead of helping the local economy , we support infrastructure projects that primarily benefit European companies .
This project has shown one thing above all : If you give money to the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchases .
The local economy grows without strong inflationary effects and the entire population benefits .
The people were free to decide about the money , and that is obviously a good thing .
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By Marco Pühringer
A charity implemented a massive economic stimulus package for rural Kenya: 10,500 households received $1,000 each. A study examined the effects. The result: the entire population benefited from the package and every dollar invested boosted the economy by 2.6 dollars. We can learn a lot from this.
Economists founded the organisation „GiveDirectly“eleven years ago. They wanted to help the population in particularly poor regions of Africa and at the same time examine the economic effects of their activities. The idea is simple: A selected group of people receives money. Just like that and without conditions. The people were simply trusted to use the unconditional basic income in a meaningful way. The outcome: The local economy grew and everyone’s wellbeing got better – not only the recipients of the money. A particularly extensive study was conducted in Kenya in Siaya County, near Lake Victoria.
$1,000 for those living in thatched-roof communities
“GiveDirectly” distributed about $1,000 to 10,500 households. The money was paid out in eight installments. The only criterion for being part of the project: You had to live in a thatched house. This was the easiest way to identify who was among the poorest in the village. Those who live in modest prosperity in Kenya usually have a metal roof. And indeed, one of the most striking changes made by the project was that the houses suddenly had better roofs.
10 million dollars made Kenya’s economy boom
However, the changed village image was only a small part of the change that the project made possible. The ten million dollars that the organization took in hand led to a veritable economic miracle. Every dollar invested increased the local GDP by 2.6 dollars. To get an idea of the scale of the project: The program accounted for about 15 percent of regional economic output – three times the stimulus package that Obama put together to combat the economic crisis in 2008.
Inflation remained low despite the money rain
Normally one assumes that with such a high inflow of money for the region, the goods will become more expensive. This was also the fear of the scientists. However, this was not the case: Inflation remained very low at 0.1 percent. This provides exciting insights for economic policy in poorer regions of the world. The fact that the rate of inflation did not rise is because the local economy still had a large amount of unused capacity, noted Gharad Bryan, an economics professor at the London School of Economics:
“Anyone who has ever been to similar villages will have seen the large amounts of ‘excess labor’. It is a hallmark of many developing countries that there is simply not much to do. In this case, the money seems to encourage people to spend and this causes an increase in the number of productive hours in the economy.”
Even those who did not receive money benefited from it
Apart from the feared inflation, there was a second concern about the project: what would people think of it if they did not receive $1,000? Other studies suggest that satisfaction among this group would decline in the short term. They feel jealousy and social pressure to keep up with their neighbors’ new prosperity. Nevertheless, if you look at the results in the longer term, it becomes clear that all the inhabitants of the region have benefited.
Average income of all rose
Households that did not receive transfers also benefited from the project. Their savings and income increased. They were able to spend an average of $334 more in the following year and a half, similar to the households that received money directly from the program. The explanation is simple: The people who received $1,000 were the poorest of the population. They needed the money for urgent purchases – to build a new roof or furniture. The artisan sold more, so he went to eat in a local restaurant and so on.
Austria development aid follows the wrong approach
The experiment of “GiveDirectly” is a contrast program to the development aid of many European countries. Instead of helping the local economy, we support infrastructure projects that primarily benefit European companies.
This project has shown one thing above all: If you give money to the local population, it is used for sensible purchases. The local economy grows without strong inflationary effects and the entire population benefits. The people were free to decide about the money, and that is obviously a good thing.
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prepareforchange--2020-02-26--How Drug & Alcohol Addiction Impacts Your Oral Health

Drug addiction and abuse are global issues .
Drug abuse refers to those who take illegal or legal substances , such as alcohol , excessively or in the wrong way .
Addicts suffer from emotional , psychological , physical , behavioral , and nutritional issues .
Damage to the liver , lungs , heart , and/or brain is also common .
In addition , addicts are more likely to develop serious oral health conditions .
Substances that can lead to poor oral health and general health outcomes include , but are not limited to : Nicotine is an extremely addictive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ e-cigarettes , and chewing tobacco .
It is one of the leading causes of disease and death in the United States .
According to the CDC ( 2017 ) , about 34 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes .
Consequently , Over 16 million cigarette smokers suffer from smoking-related diseases .
Each day , about 2000 American teens under 18 years of age try their first cigarette and 300 of them become regular cigarette smokers .
Smoking is linked to heart diseases , respiratory diseases , lung cancer , and serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcoholism is an extremely progressive psychiatric illness that leads to uncontrollable alcohol consumption .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , moderate alcohol use is defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men .
Women who consume at least eight drinks a day and men who have at least 15 drinks per day are considered “ heavy drinkers.
” Excessive consumption of alcohol negatively impacts the teeth , oral cavity , and oral mucosa ( mucous membrane lining inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may form due to long-term alcohol consumption include , but are not limited to : • Similar to tobacco , tooth stains are a common side effect of long-term alcohol use .
For example , if you prefer mixing drinks with dark sodas or drink red wine often , stains are more likely to develop .
Sugary mixed drinks can also lead to cavities and erosion .
• Alcohol causes dehydration , which can result in dry mouth and chapped lips .
To prevent these conditions , it is important to drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Alcoholics are more likely to neglect oral care and have more plaque buildup than non-drinkers .
Often times , they are preoccupied with drinking and usually forget to brush their teeth and visit a dentist for regular teeth cleanings .
More serious oral health conditions that can develop from long-term alcohol abuse and addiction include : Long-term addiction to certain drugs , such as natural opiates , synthetic opiates , amphetamines , and psychoactive drugs , can result in serious oral health complications .
For example , cavities and gum diseases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more prevalent in addicts than in non-drug users .
This is because addicts do not visit dentists regularly ( twice a year ) and therefore have more plaque buildup on their teeth .
Some drugs also weaken the immune system ( e.g .
cocaine ) , which increases an addict ’ s risk of developing oral infections .
Similar to tobacco and nicotine , drug addiction can also lead to : • Gum diseases , such as gingivitis and periodontal disease .
• Loss of blood flow to roots and gums ( silent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term drug addiction can cause : Many drugs have negative effects on an individual ’ s oral health .
For example , some commonly used drugs that harm the oral cavity include : Frequent cocaine users are more likely to develop oral infections because the drug has immunosuppressive effects , which weakens the immune system .
Cocaine addicts have a higher chance of developing cavities , gum diseases , gingival lesions , nasal damage , bruxism , and temporomandibular joint dysfunction ( TMD ) .
Ecstasy is an amphetamine ( a psychoactive drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy .
It is an illegal substance that people take recreationally .
Long-term use of ecstasy can lead to dry mouth , cavities , dental erosion , bruxism , and other mucosal changes .
Heroin is a synthetic and highly addictive opioid drug that is processed from morphine ( a natural opiate ) .
Addiction to this drug is directly correlated with poor oral hygiene due to bad personal hygiene and long-term malnutrition .
Periodontal disease , abnormally high levels of tooth decay , and dental trauma are also common in heroin addicts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teeth and experience tenderness in the jaw muscles .
Chronic addiction to methamphetamine can result in “ meth mouth , ” which is characterized by large cavities , fractured teeth , and poor dental health .
Common signs of meth mouth include dry mouth , cracked teeth , lockjaw , periodontal diseases , cavities along the gum lines of the teeth , bruxism , rotting teeth , and bad breath .
Meth addicts typically lose teeth , especially if they do not receive treatment .
Cannabis , also known as marijuana , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frequent cannabis users typically have poorer oral health standings than non-users .
They are more likely to develop dental caries ( cavities ) , periodontal diseases , oral lesions , and dry mouth .
Heavy marijuana use also causes greenish-brown stains on the teeth .
Long-term addiction or abuse of prescription medication can lead to serious oral conditions , such as cavities , gum diseases , and dry mouth .
Common drugs include Adderall ( ADHD medication ) , sleeping pills , opioids , and prescription-based pain relievers ( such as morphine ) @ @ @ @ @ @

By Alyssa Hill,
Drug addiction and abuse are global issues. Drug abuse refers to those who take illegal or legal substances, such as alcohol, excessively or in the wrong way. Addicts suffer from emotional, psychological, physical, behavioral, and nutritional issues. Damage to the liver, lungs, heart, and/or brain is also common. In addition, addicts are more likely to develop serious oral health conditions.
Abusers are typically able to quit and do not suffer from ‘codependency.’ Drug addiction, on the other hand, is when a person is physiologically and physically dependent on drugs.
Substances that can lead to poor oral health and general health outcomes include, but are not limited to:
Tobacco — cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and cigars.
— cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and cigars. Alcohol — beer, wine, and hard liquor.
— beer, wine, and hard liquor. Natural Opiates — morphine, codeine, and thebaine.
— morphine, codeine, and thebaine. Synthetic Opiates — hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and heroin.
— hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and heroin. Cannabis — inhaling cannabis through smoking or vaporization.
— inhaling cannabis through smoking or vaporization. Amphetamines — benzedrine, adderall, and dexedrine.
— benzedrine, adderall, and dexedrine. Abuse of Prescription Medications — sleeping pills, prescription opioids, amphetamines, ADHD medications, and morphine-based pain relievers.
— sleeping pills, prescription opioids, amphetamines, ADHD medications, and morphine-based pain relievers. Illegal Drugs — cocaine, ecstasy, molly, and other “party drugs.”
Oral Health Effects — Tobacco and Nicotine
Nicotine is an extremely addictive chemical found in cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco. It is one of the leading causes of disease and death in the United States. According to the CDC (2017), about 34 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes. Consequently, Over 16 million cigarette smokers suffer from smoking-related diseases. Each day, about 2000 American teens under 18 years of age try their first cigarette and 300 of them become regular cigarette smokers.
Smoking is linked to heart diseases, respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and serious oral health conditions, including:
Plaque and Calculus Buildup Tobacco products contain chemicals that decrease saliva flow. As a result, if the mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, plaque builds up faster and is harder to remove. Unremoved plaque turns into tartar (hardened plaque), which can only be removed professionally by a dentist. Over time, unremoved plaque and tartar results in cavities and gum disease.
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) Similar to plaque buildup, smokers are more likely to develop dry mouth. Xerostomia is a less serious oral condition that occurs when the mouth’s salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. Tobacco and nicotine slow down how quickly the mouth makes saliva, which can result in cavities, dental erosion, gum disease, mouth sores, and thrush, among others.
Bad Breath (Halitosis) Smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco frequently, and using other tobacco products can lead to chronic bad breath.
Oral Cancer Tobacco is the leading cause of oral cancer in adults. In fact, about 90 percent of people with oral cancer use tobacco. This type of cancer can affect the throat, tongue, mouth, lips, gums, or cheeks.
Gum Disease Smoking on its own doesn’t result in gum disease. However, long-term smoking contributes to dry mouth, which leads to increased plaque and calculus buildup. Over time, gingivitis (reversible gum disease) or periodontal disease (PD) can form. PD results in permanent bone loss and eventually tooth loss.
Tooth Discoloration Smoking can stain teeth brown, yellow, or black. Stains can be removed by a dentist, but smoking makes the discoloration more difficult to remove.
Changes in Blood Circulation Smokers have “masked” or “silent” gum disease. This is because nicotine reduces blood flow, resulting in less sensitive gums and minor bleeding.
Oral Health Effects — Alcohol
Chronic alcoholism is an extremely progressive psychiatric illness that leads to uncontrollable alcohol consumption. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moderate alcohol use is defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. Women who consume at least eight drinks a day and men who have at least 15 drinks per day are considered “heavy drinkers.” Excessive consumption of alcohol negatively impacts the teeth, oral cavity, and oral mucosa (mucous membrane lining inside the mouth).
Minor oral health conditions that may form due to long-term alcohol consumption include, but are not limited to:
Similar to tobacco, tooth stains are a common side effect of long-term alcohol use. For example, if you prefer mixing drinks with dark sodas or drink red wine often, stains are more likely to develop. Sugary mixed drinks can also lead to cavities and erosion.
Alcohol causes dehydration, which can result in dry mouth and chapped lips. To prevent these conditions, it is important to drink water while drinking alcohol to stay hydrated.
Alcoholics are more likely to neglect oral care and have more plaque buildup than non-drinkers. Often times, they are preoccupied with drinking and usually forget to brush their teeth and visit a dentist for regular teeth cleanings.
Drinking alcohol excessively doubles a person’s chance of developing bruxism (teeth grinding).
More serious oral health conditions that can develop from long-term alcohol abuse and addiction include:
Dental Erosion Dental erosion occurs when acidic substances wear away tooth enamel. The condition is irreversible because enamel cannot regrow. Excessive, long-term alcohol consumption can induce dental erosion. Enamel erosion associated with alcoholism can be linked to frequent vomiting, regurgitation, or consuming alcoholic drinks high in acidity. For example, the pH levels in most wines are low, which may result in erosion over time.
Dental Caries & Periodontal Disease Poor oral hygiene is a common trait in alcoholics. In addition, alcohol’s drying effect can contribute to the formation of plaque, a sticky bacterial layer that triggers an inflammatory response in the gums. As a result, if plaque isn’t removed completely, tartar (hardened plaque) and cavities will develop over time. If the tartar spreads below the gumline, periodontal disease commonly forms. If the disease is left untreated, permanent bone loss and possible tooth loss can occur.
Mouth Sores & Oral Cancer Heavy drinking is the second leading cause of oral cancer in adults. People who have at least four drinks a day are about five times more likely to develop mouth or throat cancer compared to those who never drink or drink moderately.
Oral Health Effects — Drug Addiction & Abuse of Prescription Medications
Long-term addiction to certain drugs, such as natural opiates, synthetic opiates, amphetamines, and psychoactive drugs, can result in serious oral health complications. For example, cavities and gum diseases, such as periodontal disease, are more prevalent in addicts than in non-drug users. This is because addicts do not visit dentists regularly (twice a year) and therefore have more plaque buildup on their teeth. Some drugs also weaken the immune system (e.g. cocaine), which increases an addict’s risk of developing oral infections. Similar to tobacco and nicotine, drug addiction can also lead to:
Plaque and tartar buildup, resulting in cavities.
Dry mouth and bad breath.
Tooth discoloration and hard-to-remove stains.
Gum diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Loss of blood flow to roots and gums (silent gum disease).
Oral cancers (cancerous ulcers affecting the mouth, throat, and surrounding areas).
In addition, long-term drug addiction can cause:
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) Bruxism, which is the habit of grinding teeth while sleeping or throughout the day, affects about 90 percent of the U.S. population. Some children outgrow the habit, while others do not. However, bruxism can also be induced by long-term drug abuse or addiction. Certain drugs that may cause teeth grinding include psychotropics (psychoactive drugs). These stimulant drugs are chemical substances that change how the brain functions, which results in drastic mood, behavioral, and cognitive changes. Commonly prescribed psychoactive drugs include Xanax, Zoloft, Celexa, Prozac, Ativan, Lexapro, and other antidepressants.
Nutritional Deficiencies, High Sugar Intake & Neglected Oral Care Drug addicts are less likely to visit the dentist, doctor, or take care of themselves in general. This is because once they are dependent on a substance, they only care about getting more of that drug. As a result, addicts do not brush their teeth regularly and usually only eat inexpensive foods that are high in sugar. Depending on the drug, some people stop eating altogether, which results in malnutrition. All of these factors lead to poor dental health, including large cavities, gum diseases, dry mouth, and possible tooth loss, among others.
Commonly Abused Drugs and Medications
Many drugs have negative effects on an individual’s oral health. For example, some commonly used drugs that harm the oral cavity include:
Cocaine
Frequent cocaine users are more likely to develop oral infections because the drug has immunosuppressive effects, which weakens the immune system. Cocaine addicts have a higher chance of developing cavities, gum diseases, gingival lesions, nasal damage, bruxism, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD).
Ecstasy or Molly
Ecstasy is an amphetamine (a psychoactive drug) that alters bodily sensations and increases energy. It is an illegal substance that people take recreationally. Long-term use of ecstasy can lead to dry mouth, cavities, dental erosion, bruxism, and other mucosal changes.
Heroin
Heroin is a synthetic and highly addictive opioid drug that is processed from morphine (a natural opiate). Addiction to this drug is directly correlated with poor oral hygiene due to bad personal hygiene and long-term malnutrition. Periodontal disease, abnormally high levels of tooth decay, and dental trauma are also common in heroin addicts. Many addicts clench or grind their teeth and experience tenderness in the jaw muscles.
Methamphetamine (Meth)
Chronic addiction to methamphetamine can result in “meth mouth,” which is characterized by large cavities, fractured teeth, and poor dental health. Common signs of meth mouth include dry mouth, cracked teeth, lockjaw, periodontal diseases, cavities along the gum lines of the teeth, bruxism, rotting teeth, and bad breath. Meth addicts typically lose teeth, especially if they do not receive treatment.
Cannabis
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a common medical and recreational drug. Frequent cannabis users typically have poorer oral health standings than non-users. They are more likely to develop dental caries (cavities), periodontal diseases, oral lesions, and dry mouth. Heavy marijuana use also causes greenish-brown stains on the teeth.
Certain Prescription Medications (Long-Term Abuse)
Long-term addiction or abuse of prescription medication can lead to serious oral conditions, such as cavities, gum diseases, and dry mouth. Common drugs include Adderall (ADHD medication), sleeping pills, opioids, and prescription-based pain relievers (such as morphine).
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prepareforchange--2020-02-25--The Long Sordid History of Pentagon Intervention in Iraq

There is no reason for the Pentagon to be depressed , despondent , or angry over the fact that Iraqi officials are kicking the Pentagon out of Iraq .
The Pentagon doesn ’ t belong in Iraq in the first place .
First , it ’ s important to keep in mind that ever since the Pentagon and the rest of the U.S. national-security establishment lost their official Cold War enemy , the Soviet Union , with the end of the Cold War in 1989 , Iraq never invaded the United States or even threatened to do so .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been killing people and wreaking destruction in Iraq , it has always been the Pentagon that has been the aggressor and Iraq the defender .
Second , it ’ s also important to keep in mind that during the 1980s , Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was a partner and ally of the Pentagon , when the Pentagon was helping him to wage his brutal 8-year war against Iran .
Third , U.S. officials expressed indifference to their partner and ally Saddam when he expressed exasperation with Kuwait , which , he said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Iraqi land .
That expressed indifference to a partner and ally could easily be construed as giving a green light for Saddam ’ s invasion of Kuwait .
Fourth , when Iraq invaded Kuwait , the dispute was no business of the Pentagon , given that the invasion did not constitute an invasion of the United States .
Nonetheless , the Pentagon intervened in the conflict , notwithstanding the fact that Congress had not declared war on Iraq , as the Constitution requires .
The Pentagon killed countless Iraqis in what was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law .
Fifth , the Pentagon had no business intentionally destroying Iraq ’ s water-and-sewage treatment plants during the course of its intervention .
That was a war crime , especially since the Pentagon ’ s intent was to spread infectious illnesses among the Iraqi people .
Sixth , the Pentagon had no legitimate authority to establish “ no-fly zones ” over Iraq after hostilities ended .
The Pentagon continue to kill Iraqis during the enforcement of such zones , including a teenage boy who was just tending his sheep .
Seventh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Iraq during the 1990s , especially when it became painfully clear that they were killing hundreds of thousands of Iraqi children , including through infectious illnesses from polluted water .
The sanctions were preventing Iraqis from repairing the water-and-sewage treatment plants that the Pentagon had intentionally destroyed during the Persian Gulf War .
It was the deaths of those children that turned out to be a major contributing cause to anti-American terrorism , such as the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center , the attack on the USS Cole , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Africa , the 9/11 attacks , the Fort Hood attacks , the Detroit would-be attack , and many more .
Eighth , the Pentagon had no legitimate authority to invade Iraq after the 9/11 attacks because Congress never issued a declaration of war against Iraq , as the Constitution requires .
Moreover , even if Iraq had weapons of mass destruction in violation of UN resolutions , only the UN had the authority to enforce its own resolutions .
Iraq never invaded the United States .
That made the Pentagon the aggressor against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and injured countless more Iraqis in the process and ended up destroying the entire country under its mantra “ Operation Iraqi Freedom.
” Ninth , once the Pentagon discovered that there were no weapons of mass destruction , which was the Pentagon ’ s excuse for the invasion in the first place , it should have apologized for its “ mistake ” and come home .
Instead , the Pentagon stayed in Iraq for several more years , killing and injuring countless more Iraqis during its occupation and wreaking continued destruction all across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s invasion of Iraq gave rise to ISIS , which the Pentagon used as the excuse for wreaking even more death and destruction , not only in Iraq but also across the Middle East .
That ’ s why the Pentagon is in Iraq today—ostensibly to defeat the entity that the Pentagon brought into existence with its illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq .
Evicting the Pentagon from Iraq is the best thing Iraqi officials could do , both for the people of the Middle East and the United States .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and destruction in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East .
The sooner the Pentagon comes home , the better off everyone will be .

There is no reason for the Pentagon to be depressed, despondent, or angry over the fact that Iraqi officials are kicking the Pentagon out of Iraq. The Pentagon doesn’t belong in Iraq in the first place.
First, it’s important to keep in mind that ever since the Pentagon and the rest of the U.S. national-security establishment lost their official Cold War enemy, the Soviet Union, with the end of the Cold War in 1989, Iraq never invaded the United States or even threatened to do so. In the 30 years that the Pentagon has been killing people and wreaking destruction in Iraq, it has always been the Pentagon that has been the aggressor and Iraq the defender.
Second,it’s also important to keep in mind that during the 1980s, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was a partner and ally of the Pentagon, when the Pentagon was helping him to wage his brutal 8-year war against Iran.
Third, U.S. officials expressed indifference to their partner and ally Saddam when he expressed exasperation with Kuwait, which, he said, was stealing oil from Iraq by slant-drilling into Iraqi land. That expressed indifference to a partner and ally could easily be construed as giving a green light for Saddam’s invasion of Kuwait.
Fourth, when Iraq invaded Kuwait, the dispute was no business of the Pentagon, given that the invasion did not constitute an invasion of the United States. Nonetheless, the Pentagon intervened in the conflict, notwithstanding the fact that Congress had not declared war on Iraq, as the Constitution requires. The Pentagon killed countless Iraqis in what was clearly an illegal U.S. war under U.S. law.
Fifth, the Pentagon had no business intentionally destroying Iraq’s water-and-sewage treatment plants during the course of its intervention. That was a war crime, especially since the Pentagon’s intent was to spread infectious illnesses among the Iraqi people.
Sixth, the Pentagon had no legitimate authority to establish “no-fly zones” over Iraq after hostilities ended. The Pentagon continue to kill Iraqis during the enforcement of such zones, including a teenage boy who was just tending his sheep.
Seventh,the Pentagon had no business enforcing sanctions on Iraq during the 1990s, especially when it became painfully clear that they were killing hundreds of thousands of Iraqi children, including through infectious illnesses from polluted water. The sanctions were preventing Iraqis from repairing the water-and-sewage treatment plants that the Pentagon had intentionally destroyed during the Persian Gulf War. It was the deaths of those children that turned out to be a major contributing cause to anti-American terrorism, such as the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center, the attack on the USS Cole, the attacks on the U.S. embassies in East Africa, the 9/11 attacks, the Fort Hood attacks, the Detroit would-be attack, and many more.
Eighth, the Pentagon had no legitimate authority to invade Iraq after the 9/11 attacks because Congress never issued a declaration of war against Iraq, as the Constitution requires. Moreover, even if Iraq had weapons of mass destruction in violation of UN resolutions, only the UN had the authority to enforce its own resolutions. Iraq never invaded the United States. That made the Pentagon the aggressor against Iraq once again. The Pentagon killed and injured countless more Iraqis in the process and ended up destroying the entire country under its mantra “Operation Iraqi Freedom.”
Ninth, once the Pentagon discovered that there were no weapons of mass destruction, which was the Pentagon’s excuse for the invasion in the first place, it should have apologized for its “mistake” and come home. Instead, the Pentagon stayed in Iraq for several more years, killing and injuring countless more Iraqis during its occupation and wreaking continued destruction all across the country.
Tenth, the Pentagon’s invasion of Iraq gave rise to ISIS, which the Pentagon used as the excuse for wreaking even more death and destruction, not only in Iraq but also across the Middle East. That’s why the Pentagon is in Iraq today—ostensibly to defeat the entity that the Pentagon brought into existence with its illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq.
Evicting the Pentagon from Iraq is the best thing Iraqi officials could do, both for the people of the Middle East and the United States. The Pentagon has wreaked enough death, suffering, and destruction in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East. The sooner the Pentagon comes home, the better off everyone will be.
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prepareforchange--2020-02-25--WARNING: THE YIELD CURVE IS COLLAPSING.. By Gregory Mannarino

MEGA BUBBLE… The world economy is in free-fall and US citizens are carrying their highest debt burden in recorded history .
IF this is the correction/MELTDOWN to fair value in the markets , IT COULD NOT BE HITTING AT A WORSE TIME .
Remember- the markets have ONE job , to determine fair value .
When you have central banks deliberately rigging the debt market , there is NO REAL PRICE DISCOVERY MECHANISM .
Lions I have explained that when markets sell off on a Friday , followed by a subsequent sell off on a Monday , this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This DOES NOT mean that a short term bounce will not occur.. Markets do not rise , nor drop in a linear fashion… GM Disclaimer : We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws to help you determine what is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

MEGA BUBBLE… The world economy is in free-fall and US citizens are carrying their highest debt burden in recorded history.
IF this is the correction/MELTDOWN to fair value in the markets, IT COULD NOT BE HITTING AT A WORSE TIME.
Remember- the markets have ONE job, to determine fair value.
When you have central banks deliberately rigging the debt market, there is NO REAL PRICE DISCOVERY MECHANISM.
This creates MEGA BUBBLES.
Lions I have explained that when markets sell off on a Friday, followed by a subsequent sell off on a Monday, this is a harbinger of more losses to come.
This DOES NOT mean that a short term bounce will not occur.. Markets do not rise, nor drop in a linear fashion… GM
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prepareforchange--2020-02-25--ALERT!! DOW Drops 1,000 Points with NO “Good News” on the Horizon!

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prepareforchange--2020-02-25--Cobra Update: Urgent Meditation to Stop the Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy

When the coronavirus outbreak in China began to recede significantly , the dark forces decided that the epidemic needs a push and their agent has injected another sample near Milan in Italy last week : The coronavirus cases exploded in northern Italy over the weekend from 3 cases last Thursday to 233 cases right now when I am writing this article .
Therefore the Light Forces are asking as many people as possible to meditate every 4 hours to stop the spread of virus in Italy : Our general meditation to stop the coronavirus globally is of course still ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can use Comand RCV Stardust protocol to help stopping the virus : It is interesting to note that the main cluster of coronavirus cases near Milan : Is exactly in the area with no cintamani stones : Therefore the Light Forces are urgently asking for cintamani stones to be placed in the following cities within the next 24 to 48 hours : Pavia , Piacenza , Cremona , Parma , Mantova , Brescia , Bergamo , Modena , Ferrara , Rovigo , Este , Vicenza , Padova , Mestre , Treviso , Mogliano @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those cities willing to assist can contact [ email protected ] for instructions .
Stones placed in those cities will help clear the plasma layer and that can effectively stop the outbreak in that area .
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When the coronavirus outbreak in China began to recede significantly, the dark forces decided that the epidemic needs a push and their agent has injected another sample near Milan in Italy last week:
The coronavirus cases exploded in northern Italy over the weekend from 3 cases last Thursday to 233 cases right now when I am writing this article.
Therefore the Light Forces are asking as many people as possible to meditate every 4 hours to stop the spread of virus in Italy:
https://www.welovemassmeditation.com/2020/02/urgent-meditation-to-stop-coronavirus-outbreak-in-Italy-every-4-hours.html
Our general meditation to stop the coronavirus globally is of course still ongoing:
https://www.welovemassmeditation.com/2020/01/Urgent-meditation-to-stop-the-pandemics-outbreak-in-china-every-4-hours.html
People in infected areas in Italy can use Comand RCV Stardust protocol to help stopping the virus:
It is interesting to note that the main cluster of coronavirus cases near Milan:
Is exactly in the area with no cintamani stones:
Therefore the Light Forces are urgently asking for cintamani stones to be placed in the following cities within the next 24 to 48 hours: Pavia, Piacenza, Cremona, Parma, Mantova, Brescia, Bergamo, Modena, Ferrara, Rovigo, Este, Vicenza, Padova, Mestre, Treviso, Mogliano Veneto.
Anybody located in or near those cities willing to assist can contact [email protected] for instructions.
Stones placed in those cities will help clear the plasma layer and that can effectively stop the outbreak in that area.
Victory of the Light!
Source: http://2012portal.blogspot.com
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prepareforchange--2020-02-28--Benjamin Fulford Interview: A Global Shift coming – Coronavirus Fearporn the Trigger

In today ’ s interview recorded on the 27th February 2020 , we catch up with Benjamin again to discuss what ’ s going on in the world .
Benjamin gives his take on Trump ’ s recent visit to India , we discuss the coronavirus propaganda that ’ s being used to create fear and topple the economy .
Side effects are business ’ s are moving ever quicker to India , Indonesia and other Asian countries as China is closed for business .
A large number of high-level CEO ’ s resign within 48hours from major companies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uber , etc… World Planning Agency is still being negotiated with the German Nazi faction causing friction .
The goal is still to remove the central bankers and free the planet .
To this end , it ’ s happening and WE the people are awakening in droves .
For a list of our past interviews with Benjamin , please go here : https : //prepareforchange.net/category/interviews/benjamin-fulford-interviews Keep on seeking the truth , rally your friends and family and expose as much corruption as you can… every little bit helps add pressure on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For Change is a registered 501c3 charity and only run of public donations , to help us continue bringing you more interviews and daily posts on our website please offer a financial donation .
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A significant proportion of our donations go to this noble and worthy cause .
As always try to raise your vibration and remain loving to one another , we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all going to bring about a new world !
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In today’s interview recorded on the 27th February 2020, we catch up with Benjamin again to discuss what’s going on in the world. Benjamin gives his take on Trump’s recent visit to India, we discuss the coronavirus propaganda that’s being used to create fear and topple the economy. Side effects are business’s are moving ever quicker to India, Indonesia and other Asian countries as China is closed for business. A large number of high-level CEO’s resign within 48hours from major companies, like IBM, Salesforce, Disney, Uber, etc… World Planning Agency is still being negotiated with the German Nazi faction causing friction. The goal is still to remove the central bankers and free the planet. To this end, it’s happening and WE the people are awakening in droves.
For a list of our past interviews with Benjamin, please go here: https://prepareforchange.net/category/interviews/benjamin-fulford-interviews
Keep on seeking the truth, rally your friends and family and expose as much corruption as you can… every little bit helps add pressure on the powers that are no more.
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Prepare For Change is a registered 501c3 charity and only run of public donations, to help us continue bringing you more interviews and daily posts on our website please offer a financial donation. Beyond keeping our operating costs covered with an all-volunteer staff. Prepare For Change is the proud founder and supporter of an orphanage in Malawi, Africa. A significant proportion of our donations go to this noble and worthy cause.
To donate please visit: https://prepareforchange.net/donations
As always try to raise your vibration and remain loving to one another, we’re all one, and we’re all going to bring about a new world!
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prepareforchange--2020-02-28--Beware Big Charities That Do Very Little With Your Donations

Margaret Sanger , still a darling of the left despite her record of promoting eugenics , once defined organized charity as “ the symptom of a malignant social disease.
” Most Americans who give to well-established charities out of the goodness of their heart , imagining that their money will go toward a worthy cause , have no idea of how rarely it does .
The United Way scandal of 1992 , which exposed massive executive salaries and bonuses for the first time , doesn ’ t appear to have impacted the way many of these charities operate .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an obscene hundreds of thousands in annual compensation , as well as funnel huge chunks of public contributions toward advertising .
The worst of these is former U-2 front man Bono ’ s ONE Foundation , which was revealed in 2010 to be giving a shockingly paltry 1.2 % of contributions to actual causes .
As of 2010 , the CEO of the American Red Cross was being paid over a million dollars yearly .
Charities with over $ 500 million in total expenses pay their CEOs an average of over $ 422,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine charities were reported to be paying their CEOs over $ 1 million annually .
These salaries don ’ t include benefit plans or deferred compensation .
Goodwill Industries is especially shameful in this regard .
In 2014 , just one of their CEOs , Frank McGree of Goodwill Omaha , pulled in $ 933,444 in compensation .
Steven Lufburrow , CEO of Houston ’ s Goodwill , topped him with over $ 1.3 million .
Another of Goodwill ’ s executives was paid more than $ 1 million as well , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 400,000 .
That ’ s a lot of money that could have been channeled into actually helping those in need .
Things are very much the same in the United Kingdom .
Forbes recently reported that “ so-called ‘ nonprofit ’ hospitals and their CEOs are getting richer while the American people are getting healthcare poorer.
” Their research found that “ these hospitals add billions of dollars annually to their bottom line , lavishly compensate their CEOs , and spend millions of dollars , which are generated by patient fees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quo .
Last year , patients spent one out of every seven U.S. healthcare dollars within these powerful networks .
Many are household names like Mayo Clinic in Rochester , Minn. .
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” Some 13 of these healthcare “ non-profits ” featured a top compensation package between $ 5 million and $ 21.6 million , while 61 paid their CEOs at least $ 1 million .
Ascension paid their CEO an incredible $ 59.1 million , while the CEO of Kaiser made $ 29.8 million .
All this was in addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion was going toward these “ non-profits ’ ” bank accounts , assets , and investments .
Much as it is with conventional charities , such huge amounts channeled toward salaries and investments leave less for research and improvements in patient care .
Healthcare costs have soared to an astounding 20 % of our gross national product .
Statistics like these , as well as the outrageous compensation earned by insurance and pharmaceutical executives , are a large part of the reason why .
One well-known charity that does direct funds toward good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last report , their CEO was only being paid only a nominal $ 13,000 per year .
The Salvation Army is an international organization , with a message based on the Bible and motivated by the love of God .
The group states that “ its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
” Most Americans have seen their volunteers standing outside stores with donation buckets , ringing bells .
Much of their work , especially with the homeless , goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ philosophy was best expressed by Gen. Eva Burrows , who said , “ I had the privilege once in Calcutta to meet Mother Teresa at one of her feeding centers for the poor and outcast of that teeming city .
When I asked her how she coped with all the fame and adulation she receives , she replied : ‘ It means nothing to me .
But one thing I have done which I believe is important .
I have helped people to talk to the poor and not just about the poor.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant statement which indicates ‘ the poor ’ are not just some conglomerate group which can be dismissed as an economically nonproductive sector of society that we are unfortunately stuck with .
They are fellow human beings—real people , individuals—for whom we have concern and responsibility.
” Burrows went on to say , “ You may have seen the poor , but have you ever imagined how it must feel not to be able to provide food for your hungry children ; not to have a shirt on your back .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ respected author and researcher whose work on the JFK , RFK and MLK assassinations and other high crimes of the Deep State has been read by millions of people across the world .
Jeffries is also the author of three books currently being sold by the AFP Online Store .
Disclaimer : We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws to help you determine what is true and what is not .
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By Donald Jeffries,
Margaret Sanger, still a darling of the left despite her record of promoting eugenics, once defined organized charity as “the symptom of a malignant social disease.” Most Americans who give to well-established charities out of the goodness of their heart, imagining that their money will go toward a worthy cause, have no idea of how rarely it does.
The United Way scandal of 1992, which exposed massive executive salaries and bonuses for the first time, doesn’t appear to have impacted the way many of these charities operate. The biggest charities still routinely pay their CEOs an obscene hundreds of thousands in annual compensation, as well as funnel huge chunks of public contributions toward advertising.
The worst of these is former U-2 front man Bono’s ONE Foundation, which was revealed in 2010 to be giving a shockingly paltry 1.2% of contributions to actual causes.
As of 2010, the CEO of the American Red Cross was being paid over a million dollars yearly.
Charities with over $500 million in total expenses pay their CEOs an average of over $422,000 every year. As of 2013, nine charities were reported to be paying their CEOs over $1 million annually. These salaries don’t include benefit plans or deferred compensation.
Goodwill Industries is especially shameful in this regard. In 2014, just one of their CEOs, Frank McGree of Goodwill Omaha, pulled in $933,444 in compensation. Steven Lufburrow, CEO of Houston’s Goodwill, topped him with over $1.3 million. Another of Goodwill’s executives was paid more than $1 million as well, and 23 of their CEOs raked in more than $400,000. That’s a lot of money that could have been channeled into actually helping those in need. Things are very much the same in the United Kingdom.
Forbes recently reported that “so-called ‘nonprofit’ hospitals and their CEOs are getting richer while the American people are getting healthcare poorer.” Their research found that “these hospitals add billions of dollars annually to their bottom line, lavishly compensate their CEOs, and spend millions of dollars, which are generated by patient fees, lobbying government to defend the status quo. Last year, patients spent one out of every seven U.S. healthcare dollars within these powerful networks. Many are household names like Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. . . .”
Some 13 of these healthcare “non-profits” featured a top compensation package between $5 million and $21.6 million, while 61 paid their CEOs at least $1 million. Ascension paid their CEO an incredible $59.1 million, while the CEO of Kaiser made $29.8 million. All this was in addition to Forbes discovering that over $200 billion was going toward these “non-profits’” bank accounts, assets, and investments. Much as it is with conventional charities, such huge amounts channeled toward salaries and investments leave less for research and improvements in patient care. Healthcare costs have soared to an astounding 20% of our gross national product. Statistics like these, as well as the outrageous compensation earned by insurance and pharmaceutical executives, are a large part of the reason why.
One well-known charity that does direct funds toward good causes is the Salvation Army. At last report, their CEO was only being paid only a nominal $13,000 per year. The Salvation Army is an international organization, with a message based on the Bible and motivated by the love of God. The group states that “its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” Most Americans have seen their volunteers standing outside stores with donation buckets, ringing bells. Much of their work, especially with the homeless, goes unrecognized.
The Salvation Army’s philosophy was best expressed by Gen. Eva Burrows, who said, “I had the privilege once in Calcutta to meet Mother Teresa at one of her feeding centers for the poor and outcast of that teeming city. When I asked her how she coped with all the fame and adulation she receives, she replied: ‘It means nothing to me. But one thing I have done which I believe is important. I have helped people to talk to the poor and not just about the poor.’ That is a simple but very significant statement which indicates ‘the poor’ are not just some conglomerate group which can be dismissed as an economically nonproductive sector of society that we are unfortunately stuck with. They are fellow human beings—real people, individuals—for whom we have concern and responsibility.” Burrows went on to say, “You may have seen the poor, but have you ever imagined how it must feel not to be able to provide food for your hungry children; not to have a shirt on your back. . . .”
Choose your charities carefully.
Donald Jeffries is a highly respected author and researcher whose work on the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations and other high crimes of the Deep State has been read by millions of people across the world. Jeffries is also the author of three books currently being sold by the AFP Online Store.
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prepareforchange--2020-02-28--Israeli Jews Who Want Peace Should Vote For Arab Parties

Israel ’ s third general election in the space of a year will play out next Monday .
Each time Israeli voters go to the polls to cast their futile votes , they are given another chance to reconsider their failed habits — the key one being Israeli Jews only voting for Jewish candidates and not the slate of Arab candidates led by the Joint List .
The leaders of both the fractured hard-right coalition of indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist rival Benny Gantz , who also refuses to work with the Arabs , have set the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if Gantz ’ s Blue and White coalition finally overcomes Netanyahu and his allies and Gantz becomes prime minister , Israel will still effectively have a PM named “ Bibi.
” You have to wonder how different Netanyahu and Gantz actually are when it comes to real peace and ending the human rights violations against Israel ’ s non-Jewish citizens .
But I refuse to believe that Israel ’ s population is made up only of fanatics on the right who hate Palestinians and disillusioned centrists who wish the violations of Palestinians ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media , in the same way they have been ignored in Israeli society ’ s discussions .
Many Israelis , probably most , are these days looking for their version of a brighter future , sans the Palestinians .
That ’ s obvious from the fact that the two major Jewish coalitions running in next week ’ s elections are not debating the issue of peace with the Palestinians , but instead are focusing on the Iran tensions .
Yet I am willing to bet that many people in Israel still , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that motivated them to stand side by side with oppressed African-Americans in the 1950s and against South African apartheid in the 1970s and 1980s .
That progressive spirit should also see them support the Palestinians in Israel , who live in a quasi-apartheid society and are denied basic fundamental citizenship rights .
South Africa , coincidentally , began discriminating against blacks the same year Israel was created as a state , beginning with a law prohibiting interracial marriages .
During that period , Jews protested South Africa ’ s apartheid practices and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement .
But the Israel of 2020 is different from Israel in 1970 .
To see South Africa abandon apartheid in the 1990s while Israel ’ s has remained is one of the world ’ s great tragedies , even if Israeli leaders have certainly learned how to ensure their discrimination receives a far lighter burden of the world ’ s moral condemnation .
As hopes for a two-state solution dissipate , those who support peace find themselves left with only one option : A one-state solution .
One state would be great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assumption they would receive democratic equality .
That is not a certainty and , given the demographic dominance of Jewish citizens , it is unlikely and improbable .
This would be a mixed blessing for Israeli Jews who want peace but fear that Israel , as a one-state entity , would result in a society that eventually loses its Jewish domination due to the Palestinian community ’ s higher birth rate .
In the long-term , the one-state solution offers Palestinians a better chance of gaining greater political influence in Israel .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change Israel ’ s Basic Laws and put the onus of democracy back where it belongs .
That ’ s a long-term goal , but one that seems possible given that Palestinian families expand much faster than Jewish families .
Palestine ’ s population , according to the World Population Review , is growing at a rate of 2.65 percent annually , with the average Palestinian woman giving birth to four children .
Even today , the Palestinian population is almost equal to the Jewish population in Israel and the Occupied Territories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , reporting that there are an estimated 5.3 million Palestinians in “ Palestine , ” while there are only 5.2 million Jews .
If one really is set on creating one state for Israelis and Palestinians , waiting and biding your time — even though it means spanning several generations — is your best bet .
No amount of civil rights abuses can prevent Palestinians from overtaking the Jewish population in historic Palestine and the state of Israel , especially if US President Donald Trump ’ s so-called “ deal of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , the Trump boundaries would collapse under the weight of the Palestinian population explosion , which is the greatest weapon against Israel ’ s apartheid practices .
Assuming that , at some point , extremism among Israeli Jews is replaced by more moderate leadership , it is very possible that a better peace plan might replace the Trump proposal .
To push for an acceptable peace deal , Israeli Jews might consider supporting the Arab parties on Monday to help strengthen their voice and embrace a fairer two-state solution that gives both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
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Ray Hanania,
Israel’s third general election in the space of a year will play out next Monday. Each time Israeli voters go to the polls to cast their futile votes, they are given another chance to reconsider their failed habits — the key one being Israeli Jews only voting for Jewish candidates and not the slate of Arab candidates led by the Joint List.
The leaders of both the fractured hard-right coalition of indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist rival Benny Gantz, who also refuses to work with the Arabs, have set the country on another rollercoaster ride. Even if Gantz’s Blue and White coalition finally overcomes Netanyahu and his allies and Gantz becomes prime minister, Israel will still effectively have a PM named “Bibi.”
You have to wonder how different Netanyahu and Gantz actually are when it comes to real peace and ending the human rights violations against Israel’s non-Jewish citizens. But I refuse to believe that Israel’s population is made up only of fanatics on the right who hate Palestinians and disillusioned centrists who wish the violations of Palestinians’ civil rights could just be ignored by the media, in the same way they have been ignored in Israeli society’s discussions.
Many Israelis, probably most, are these days looking for their version of a brighter future, sans the Palestinians. That’s obvious from the fact that the two major Jewish coalitions running in next week’s elections are not debating the issue of peace with the Palestinians, but instead are focusing on the Iran tensions.
Yet I am willing to bet that many people in Israel still, deep down, have that progressive spirit that motivated them to stand side by side with oppressed African-Americans in the 1950s and against South African apartheid in the 1970s and 1980s. That progressive spirit should also see them support the Palestinians in Israel, who live in a quasi-apartheid society and are denied basic fundamental citizenship rights.
South Africa, coincidentally, began discriminating against blacks the same year Israel was created as a state, beginning with a law prohibiting interracial marriages. During that period, Jews protested South Africa’s apartheid practices and were also instrumental in the American civil rights movement. But the Israel of 2020 is different from Israel in 1970.
To see South Africa abandon apartheid in the 1990s while Israel’s has remained is one of the world’s great tragedies, even if Israeli leaders have certainly learned how to ensure their discrimination receives a far lighter burden of the world’s moral condemnation.
As hopes for a two-state solution dissipate, those who support peace find themselves left with only one option: A one-state solution. One state would be great for the oppressed Palestinians on the false assumption they would receive democratic equality. That is not a certainty and, given the demographic dominance of Jewish citizens, it is unlikely and improbable. This would be a mixed blessing for Israeli Jews who want peace but fear that Israel, as a one-state entity, would result in a society that eventually loses its Jewish domination due to the Palestinian community’s higher birth rate.
In the long-term, the one-state solution offers Palestinians a better chance of gaining greater political influence in Israel. With majority voter control, they could easily change Israel’s Basic Laws and put the onus of democracy back where it belongs.
That’s a long-term goal, but one that seems possible given that Palestinian families expand much faster than Jewish families. Palestine’s population, according to the World Population Review, is growing at a rate of 2.65 percent annually, with the average Palestinian woman giving birth to four children.
Even today, the Palestinian population is almost equal to the Jewish population in Israel and the Occupied Territories. The World Population Review released data this week, reporting that there are an estimated 5.3 million Palestinians in “Palestine,” while there are only 5.2 million Jews.
If one really is set on creating one state for Israelis and Palestinians, waiting and biding your time — even though it means spanning several generations — is your best bet. No amount of civil rights abuses can prevent Palestinians from overtaking the Jewish population in historic Palestine and the state of Israel, especially if US President Donald Trump’s so-called “deal of the century” is embraced. Years from now, the Trump boundaries would collapse under the weight of the Palestinian population explosion, which is the greatest weapon against Israel’s apartheid practices.
Assuming that, at some point, extremism among Israeli Jews is replaced by more moderate leadership, it is very possible that a better peace plan might replace the Trump proposal. To push for an acceptable peace deal, Israeli Jews might consider supporting the Arab parties on Monday to help strengthen their voice and embrace a fairer two-state solution that gives both peoples statehood.
Source: https://www.eurasiareview.com
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prepareforchange--2020-03-01--Lawsuit Launched After Michigan School Suspends Students For What They Did At Home, On The Weekend

Leftists are not shy about the fact that they believe parents should have only limited rights when it comes to raising their own children .
Some politicians even believe the government is better equipped to raise children than parents are , and they make this no secret .
One school district in Michigan recently decided to give merit to this theory by punishing a group of students for behavior that occurred at home , on a weekend .
Now they ’ re being sued for doing so , and rightfully so .
The case has been filed in U.S. District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students who summarily were suspended from the Saline High School because of a private snapchat conversation .
The school found out about the offensive language that was used , and took action immediately , even though the conversation had nothing at all to do with the school , according to David Kallman , of Kallman Legal , who is working on behalf of the students and their parents .
The case asks for a declaratory judgment , damages and injunctive relief for the violation of their constitutional rights to due process and free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been returned to classes , but two others have been recommended for expulsion , Kallman reported .
The snapchat occurred on a Sunday evening between friends and acquaintances , he reported .
African-American and Caucasian children were using inappropriate and offensive language in a joking manner and in the context of immature banter among friends , Kallman reported .
This is a massive overreach on the part of the defendants in the case , which includes the school , the school board , Supt .
Scot Graden , Assistant Supt .
Steve Laatsch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Palka , Assistant Principal Theresa Stager and others .
As Kallman points out , “ The conversation did not occur at the school , at a school event , or on any school equipment .
While all the children are embarrassed by their language , it does not justify the school ’ s rush to judgment and overreaction.
” The bottom line is , the government absolutely does not have the right , or even the responsibility , to discipline children when they are at home under their parent ’ s supervision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a simple question : When a child misbehaves at home , who disciplines – the local public school or the parent ?
If a child gets stopped for drunk driving on a Saturday night , does the school have the right to expel that student ?
The answer is obvious .
No .
The conversation of these children had nothing to do with the school .
It has no authority to discipline students for out of school misbehavior.
” Kallman said .
He added , “ The school is acting is acting outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no legal right to impose the discipline carried out , and has violated our clients ’ constitutional rights by their reckless and hasty rush to judgment.
” This would be a really scary and dangerous precedent to set , should the school get away with their disciplinary action against this group of kids .
We can only imagine how quickly other public institutions would see this as a green light to follow suit and begin to invade the home and usurp the natural order of the family unit .
The official complaint explains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitutional Republic is that the state can not punish its citizens for engaging in speech that is protected by the First Amendment .
Just as citizens can not be criminally punished for protected speech , a public school can not discipline speech that falls within the ambit of the First Amendment.
” It goes on to point out that the students were sending text messages “ from their homes , with their privately owned phones , on a non-school day , ” which means school officials “ acted outside the scope of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspending all four of them and recommending the expulsion of two of them for the expression contained in the text messages.
” While the messages could be described as “ inappropriate and immature , ” according to the complaint , “ It was the parents … who had the right to discipline their children , not the government authorities employed by the school.
” Another interesting aspect of this case , highlighted in the complaint , is that while there were students of multiple ethnic backgrounds participating in the “ inappropriate ” conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were suspended .
What ’ s more , as WND reports , the school went out of their way to broadcast to the community how “ racist ” these white students were and even contacted local and federal police authorities with the intention of bringing criminal charges .
Police grilled students without notifying them of possible penalties , and the school actually issued a statement to the entire community that the children were guilty of “ an act of racism that created harm to all of our students , especially students of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with “ hate , prejudice , and racism.
” In fact , it publicly told the community that it would not tolerate “ these types of despicable words and actions.
” The school claimed its authority under a provision for policies regarding students who are going to , at , or coming from school .
Further , teachers at the school used the incident “ to condemn ” the kids involved , and school officials actually contacted both local and federal agents , at the FBI , to try to get criminal charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are justified in their actions because of a provision in their policies for “ students who are going to , at , or coming from school , ” the complaint states , “ Nothing … grants any authority to defendants to police or punish speech or expression that does not occur ‘ at school or a school sponsored activity or while en route to or from school or a school sponsored activity.
” Not to mention , the students weren ’ t even going to or from the school as it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private homes .
The fact of the matter is , while their speech may have been “ inappropriate and immature ” it ’ s still protected under the First Amendment .
Furthermore , public schools have no authority to chastise and punish children for behavior that occurs while they are in their parents ’ care and not even at school .
Naturally , officials with the school district have declined to comment on this matter .
Pray that the court protects the rights of these students and their parents and that future attempts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the private lives of citizens are thwarted as a result .
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As published on theactivistfommy.com:
Leftists are not shy about the fact that they believe parents should have only limited rights when it comes to raising their own children. Some politicians even believe the government is better equipped to raise children than parents are, and they make this no secret. One school district in Michigan recently decided to give merit to this theory by punishing a group of students for behavior that occurred at home, on a weekend.
Now they’re being sued for doing so, and rightfully so.
WND reports:
The case has been filed in U.S. District Court in Michigan on behalf of four students who summarily were suspended from the Saline High School because of a private snapchat conversation. The school found out about the offensive language that was used, and took action immediately, even though the conversation had nothing at all to do with the school, according to David Kallman, of Kallman Legal, who is working on behalf of the students and their parents. The case asks for a declaratory judgment, damages and injunctive relief for the violation of their constitutional rights to due process and free speech. Two of the students have been returned to classes, but two others have been recommended for expulsion, Kallman reported. The snapchat occurred on a Sunday evening between friends and acquaintances, he reported. African-American and Caucasian children were using inappropriate and offensive language in a joking manner and in the context of immature banter among friends, Kallman reported.
This is a massive overreach on the part of the defendants in the case, which includes the school, the school board, Supt. Scot Graden, Assistant Supt. Steve Laatsch, Principal David Raft, Assistant Principal Joe Palka, Assistant Principal Theresa Stager and others.
As Kallman points out, “The conversation did not occur at the school, at a school event, or on any school equipment. While all the children are embarrassed by their language, it does not justify the school’s rush to judgment and overreaction.”
The bottom line is, the government absolutely does not have the right, or even the responsibility, to discipline children when they are at home under their parent’s supervision.
“This case boils down to a simple question: When a child misbehaves at home, who disciplines – the local public school or the parent? If a child gets stopped for drunk driving on a Saturday night, does the school have the right to expel that student? The answer is obvious. No. The conversation of these children had nothing to do with the school. It has no authority to discipline students for out of school misbehavior.” Kallman said.
He added, “The school is acting is acting outside the scope of its authority, has no legal right to impose the discipline carried out, and has violated our clients’ constitutional rights by their reckless and hasty rush to judgment.”
This would be a really scary and dangerous precedent to set, should the school get away with their disciplinary action against this group of kids. We can only imagine how quickly other public institutions would see this as a green light to follow suit and begin to invade the home and usurp the natural order of the family unit.
The official complaint explains, “A foundational core of our Constitutional Republic is that the state cannot punish its citizens for engaging in speech that is protected by the First Amendment. Just as citizens cannot be criminally punished for protected speech, a public school cannot discipline speech that falls within the ambit of the First Amendment.”
It goes on to point out that the students were sending text messages “from their homes, with their privately owned phones, on a non-school day,” which means school officials “acted outside the scope of their authority and violated plaintiffs’ rights by suspending all four of them and recommending the expulsion of two of them for the expression contained in the text messages.”
While the messages could be described as “inappropriate and immature,” according to the complaint, “It was the parents … who had the right to discipline their children, not the government authorities employed by the school.”
Another interesting aspect of this case, highlighted in the complaint, is that while there were students of multiple ethnic backgrounds participating in the “inappropriate” conversation, it was only the white students who were suspended.
What’s more, as WND reports, the school went out of their way to broadcast to the community how “racist” these white students were and even contacted local and federal police authorities with the intention of bringing criminal charges.
Police grilled students without notifying them of possible penalties, and the school actually issued a statement to the entire community that the children were guilty of “an act of racism that created harm to all of our students, especially students of color.” The school charged the students with “hate, prejudice, and racism.” In fact, it publicly told the community that it would not tolerate “these types of despicable words and actions.” The school claimed its authority under a provision for policies regarding students who are going to, at, or coming from school. … Further, teachers at the school used the incident “to condemn” the kids involved, and school officials actually contacted both local and federal agents, at the FBI, to try to get criminal charges filed.
Despite the school claiming they are justified in their actions because of a provision in their policies for “students who are going to, at, or coming from school,” the complaint states, “Nothing … grants any authority to defendants to police or punish speech or expression that does not occur ‘at school or a school sponsored activity or while en route to or from school or a school sponsored activity.”
Not to mention, the students weren’t even going to or from the school as it was a Sunday and they were in their own private homes.
The fact of the matter is, while their speech may have been “inappropriate and immature” it’s still protected under the First Amendment. Furthermore, public schools have no authority to chastise and punish children for behavior that occurs while they are in their parents’ care and not even at school.
Naturally, officials with the school district have declined to comment on this matter.
Pray that the court protects the rights of these students and their parents and that future attempts on behalf of government agencies to intervene in the private lives of citizens are thwarted as a result.
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