Ron Paul Liberty Report, 02/17/26
Source: Ron Paul Liberty Report
“Lindsey Graham: ‘US Soldiers Could Be Hit In War With Iran … But It’s Worth It.'” (02/17/26)
Weirdos, Child-Haters, and Other Leftists [sic]
Source: Town Hall
by Mark Lewis
“The Left [sic] never (never) fails, daily, to produce something perverted, abnormal, violent, irrational, decadent, barbaric, and utterly, completely stupid. Let me share with you three recent examples I ran across: 1.) This first one is Canadian, a country that is farther gone (if that is possible) into leftism than many Americans. This is incredible! … Well, for the Left [sic], no, it’s not. Headline from the National Post: ‘Ontario resident who wants both a vagina and penis wins public funding for unique surgery; A court has ruled Ontario must pay for a penis-sparing vaginoplasty for a person who identifies as neither fully female nor fully male.’ Are there any words, in the tongues of men or angels, that can describe this?” (02/17/26)
Russia: Kremlin Aide Warns West Over Piracy
Source: US News & World Report
“Russia could deploy its navy to prevent European powers from seizing its vessels and may retaliate against European shipping if Russian ships are taken, Nikolai Patrushev, one of Russia’s leading hardliners, was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Western states have sought to cripple Russia’s economy with sanctions and in recent months have tried to block oil tankers suspected of involvement in Russian oil shipments. In January, [US-based pirates] seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker as part of efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports. Patrushev, a Kremlin aide who is a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said Russia needed to give a tough response — particularly towards Britain, France and Baltic states.” (02/17/26)
The Daily, 02/17/26
Source: New York Times
“After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?” (02/17/26)
Kelly tells BBC he will “seriously consider” White House run
Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has said he will ‘seriously consider’ running for president in 2028 as he battles the Trump administration over a video in which he urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The Arizona senator, who was accused of ‘seditious behaviour’ by Donald Trump over the November clip, said he and his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, received ‘many’ death threats after the president’s comments. ‘We get them on a weekly basis now,’ he told BBC Newsnight. ‘We had to get security to protect us 24 hours a day.’ Asked if he was considering a White House run, the retired Navy captain said he was considering it ‘because we’re in some seriously challenging times.’ The 61-year-old, who is a former astronaut, noted he was very different from most senators.” (02/17/26)
The Fifth Column, 02/17/26
Source: The Fifth Column
“Voodoo Socialism and the $3 Million Rainy Day Fund w/ William Neuman (Members Only #302).” (02/17/26)
https://www.wethefifth.com/p/voodoo-socialism-and-the-3-million
The Fallacy Fallacy
Source: Persuasion
by Maarten Boudry
“Have you ever wondered why people believe the moon landing was faked, vaccines secretly poison us, and Mercury in retrograde can ruin your love life? Why does irrationality seem so pervasive? A popular answer, beloved by academics and educators alike, points to fallacies — certain types of arguments that are deeply flawed yet oddly seductive. Because people keep falling for these reasoning traps, they end up believing all sorts of crazy stuff. Still, the theory offers hope: if you memorize the classic fallacies — ad hominem, post hoc, straw man — you will inoculate yourself against them. It’s a neat little story, and I used to believe it too. Not anymore. I’ve become a fallacy apostate.” (02/17/26)
https://www.persuasion.community/p/why-i-stopped-believing-in-fallacies
More Shockingly Honest Confessions From The Empire Managers
Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone
“US empire managers have been making some surprisingly honest admissions in recent days, with Senator Lindsey Graham saying the wars of the future are being planned in Israel and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for a return to old-school western colonialism. During a Monday press conference in Tel Aviv after a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Graham said that ‘I’ve been coming here every two weeks whether I need to or not.’ Why is a South Carolina senator traveling to Israel every two weeks, rain or shine? The bloodthirsty warmonger answers this question in short order. ‘The wars of the future are being planned here in Israel,’ Graham said. ‘Because if you’re not one step ahead of the enemy, you suffer. The most clever, creative military forces on the planet are here in Israel.'” (02/17/26)
SpaceX and xAI tapped by Pentagon for autonomous drone contest
Source: Teslarati
“SpaceX and its AI subsidiary xAI are reportedly competing in a new Pentagon prize challenge focused on autonomous drone swarming technology, as per a report from Bloomberg News. The six-month competition was launched in January and is said to carry a $100 million award. Bloomberg reported that SpaceX and xAI are among a select group invited to participate in the Defense Department’s effort to develop advanced drone swarming capabilities. The goal is reportedly to create systems that can translate voice commands into digital instructions and manage fleets of autonomous drones.” (02/17/26)
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-xai-tapped-pentagon-autonomous-drone-contest/
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent, 02/17/26
Source: The New Republic
“Trump Press Sec’s Weird Cult Moment on Fox Wrecked by Fresh ICE Horror.” (02/17/26)