Daily Archives: July 19, 2016
Expansion of Syrian war into Turkish borders
According to a report by Independent Journalists from Al-Rayi war zone in Syria, Turkey is trying to prevent the spread of the war to the border city of Elpeyli.
Turkish government announced cooperation with ISIS in Parliament
Following Istanbul Ataturk airport terrorist suicide-bombing on Sunday that killed more than 200 people, Turkish and foreign nationals, Kalcidar Oglu within the parliamentary session said that " Erdogan and AKP government are responsible for problems and killings taking place in Turkey".
China Rising: Capitalist Roads, Socialist Destinations (A Book Review)
For a long time, I have been trying to satisfy my curiosity about China. I read as much as I could—in English and Spanish. I attended a scientific conference in Beijing, and although my Chinese colleagues were happy enough to talk about science, they were disinclined to talk about politics.
New Yorker, Donald Trumps Ghostwriter Tells All
Last June, as dusk fell outside Tony Schwartz’s sprawling house, on a leafy back road in Riverdale, New York, he pulled out his laptop and caught up with the day’s big news: Donald J. Trump had declared his candidacy for President. As Schwartz watched a video of the speech, he began to feel personally implicated.
Coup Attempts & Sultanates: EU in Disarray Over What to Do Next in Turkey
The attempted military coup in Turkey has left the European Union in a difficult position over how to proceed in its relationship with Ankara, says Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Debunking the 28 Pages, Top Secret 9/11 Document Revealed
Sadly the 28 pages don't provide answers, however we at VT can and have fulfilled that role in the 9-11 investigation - if only the right people in power actually cared enough to act.
Prime Minister Theresa May is a potential mass murdering clown and psychopath
If Theresa May is not worse than a psychopath, then psychopaths do not exist.
Israeli politicians inciting hatred, racism: Israeli opposition leader
Israeli opposition leader Isaac Herzog has warned of “growing hatred and racism” being incited by right-wing politicians in Israel.
“We are on the verge of...
Turkish Intelligence Knew Military Coup Would be Carried Out in Advance
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Media reports emerged that an uncovered plot forced the faction to move the coup's date — initially it had been planned to be carried...
Iraqi forces blow up ISIS suicide truck heading for compound using RPG (VIDEO)
Jim W. Dean - This is the big bang for the day, and one hell of a big target. I was surprised to see that none of the Iraq heavy machine guns or 20mm's were able to knock the truck out.
NEO – Turkey Gets Two Coups for the Price of One
Jim W. Dean - No charismatic leader ever emerged as a rallying figure head, so there was effectively no real leadership in the coup for even a Hail Mary attempt at success. Who would have supported an anonymous group?