All posts by Hutchins AAron

Born in Deutschland 1965, hometown was Bütthart, parents were not U.S. government employees. However, when father was tricked into joining the U.S. Air Force Civil Service, in 1969, with the promise that we could remain in Germany, we were promptly shipped off to Iran. Due to one of my Iranian educators being disappeared, along with her husband, by the U.S. ally Shah of Iran's Israeli & U.S. created Savak (for the then official terrorist act of promoting the idea that women can vote), and due to my U.S. citizen mother being placed on Savak's Terrorist Arrest List (for supporting the idea that women should vote, at that time the U.S. ally Shah of Iran did not allow women to vote, now they can) we left Iran for the United States in 1973, literally in the middle of the night. At the U.S. Embassy airbase the CIA operated Gooney Bird (C-47) was so packed with other U.S. citizens fleeing our ally Iran (because the Shah gave the OK to arrest any U.S. citizen for such terrorist acts as promoting the concept of voting) that we were turned away by the Loadmaster and had to take a chance on a civilian flight out of Tehran's airport. My father told me he and my mother had three culture shocks; first when they arrived in Germany as civilians, then after being shipped off to Iran as U.S. government employees, then again returning to the United States as unemployed civilians (because so much had changed in the U.S. while they were gone, their only news source was the U.S. Armed Forces Radio & Television Service which heavily censored information about the home front). Since I graduated high school in 1982 I've worked for U.S. government contractors and state & local government agencies (in California), convenience store manager in California, retail/property management in Georgia, California and Idaho. Spent the 1990s in the TV news business producing number one rated local news programs in California, Arizona and Idaho. 14+ years with California and Idaho Army National Guard and the U.S. Air Force. Obtained a BA degree in International Studies from Idaho State University at the age of 42. Unemployed since 2015, so don't tell me the economy has recovered.
International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: Philippines to allow bigger U.S. military presence, in preps for oil war against China!

30 August 2013 (15:26 UTC-07 Tango)/23 Shawwal 1434/08 Shahrivar 1391/24 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

The United States and the Philippines are crafting a new military agreement.  Reports say it will allow an increase in U.S. military presence in Philippines, but U.S. officials claim it will not involve building more bases.

The main driver for the increased U.S. presence is the oil rich South China Sea, where China has a territorial dispute with the Philippines, as well as with other countries in the area.

Reports also revealed that this new military deal between U.S. and Philippines has been ongoing for the past two years.  It is part of the Obama regime’s military strategy that focuses on the Asia-Pacific region.

That plan includes recent deployment of spy ships to Singapore, and the basing of U.S. military personnel in Australia.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, Asian Front-Afghanistan, 18-19 August 2013: China halts & abandons oil production! PTSD guarantees re-deployment?

Zabul Province, Seyuri District, people of the Patla Khelo village report that U.S. led Afghan government forces assassinated their religious leader, with a shovel!

Helmand Province, Marja District, reports that a U.S./NATO airstrike killed at least 20 people.  It’s claimed all killed were Mujahideen.

Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen say they used a remote controlled bomb to destroy a Polish/NATO armored vehicle.

Ghazni Province, Jaghato District, a Afghan National Police (ANP) vehicle ran over a landmine.  Two cops killed, three wounded.  In Zankhan District, two cops and three Mujahideen reported killed.

Kandahar Province, Zherai District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported two Afghan National Army (ANA) troops killed by roadside bomb.

Logar Province, Mohammad Agha District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported three ANA soldiers killed.

Paktiya Province, Zurmat District, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported two ANA personnel killed.

Nangarhar Province, Chaparhar District, the education administrator was assassinated.  Police do not know who did it.

Baghlan Province, Tala Wa Barfak District, several employees of the Ministry of Mines were kidnapped while driving to Bamiyan Province.  The kidnapping of government employees might be in retaliation for the kidnapping of 15 villagers by U.S. led forces in Poli Khomri District.

Amu Darya Basin, reports that China National Petroleum Corporation workers stopped oil production and abandoned the oil fields.  An interview with the Afghan Ministry of Mines said the halt is temporary and involves funding, as well as negotiations with Uzbekistan regarding the refining of the oil.

Despite U.S. claims to make Afghanistan a better place, 1.5 million grade school aged children are estimated to be forced to work in brick factories, coal mines and dozens of other places.  At least 60% of Afghans are in poverty, despite the billions of taxpayer dollars from other countries, and the booming U.S. supported drug trade.

Hypocritically, the Afghan government celebrated what it calls the 94th year of independence from the United Kingdom empire, despite the fact that the Red Coats currently occupy Afghanistan.  Even dip schtick U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated Afghanistan for its independence.

Seven U.S. Marines, two sailors, one soldier, and one airman were were punished for gay and straight sex adds on Craigslist.  Punishment could include loss of rank, extra duty, fines and restriction of privileges.  Six civilian employees were also punished.  The U.S. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) forbids even heterosexual sex in combat zones!

The Washington Post revealed that the U.S. military is re-deploying personnel to combat zones who’ve been clinically diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: Iran will join war in Syria if U.S. attacks! 4-thousand Revolutionary Guards to Syria!

30 August 2013 (04:09 UTC-07 Tango)/23 Shawwal 1434/08 Shahrivar 1391/24 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

“In such a scenario, Iran will do whatever it takes to keep Assad in power….Iran will send troops to keep him in power.…U.S. military bases wherever in the region [seen] as a legitimate target.“–Sadeq Zibakalam, Tehran University

In an interview with Chinese news media Iranian political sciences professor, Sadeq Zibakalam, said Iran would have no choice but to go on the offensive if the United States attacked Syria.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has already warned that an attack on Syria would result in a “catastrophe” for the region. 

Zibakalam said Iran will attack any U.S. base in the Middle East.  A United Kingdom news source said today that it had info that Iran is mobilizing 4-thousand troops for deployment into Syria!

On 28 August 2013, Iranian Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri said Israel will also be targeted: “Fire of Syria war will burn Zionist regime.”

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: France says U.S. led attack on Syria between now and Wednesday!

30 August 2013 (03:33 UTC-07 Tango)/23 Shawwal 1434/08 Shahrivar 1391/24 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

“…if the [UN] Security Council is unable to act, a coalition will form…..It will rely on the Arab League….She will have the support of the Europeans….France….She is ready. It will decide its position closely with its allies.”-Francois Hollande, Le Monde interview

French news media reporting that President Francois Hollande stated that the United Kingdom’s parliament rejection of military action will not stop France, or the United States, from launching an attack on Syria.

A couple of days ago Hollande called an emergency meeting of the French parliament for Wednesday, 04 September 2013.  The meeting will be about Syria, he implied military strikes could begin anytime.  He also made it clear that regime change was the goal of U.S. led attacks, saying they will “bring to a halt” the Syrian government.

Hollande added that he will be in deep consultations with the Barack Obama regime in the United States on Friday, 30 August 2013.

Business/Economics, U.S.

World War 3, U.S. Economic Front: Job losses & store closings 29-30 June 2013. The Energizer bunny continues to lose power! More declining enrollments equals more university layoffs! California hit really really hard!

In Tennessee, the Christian God couldn’t stop the closing of Soddy Bible & Church Supplies store.  The owners of the 38 years old business blamed the internet!

The Maine Medical Center is trying to trick 400 employees into quitting, by offering them buyouts.  The hospital is in the red by $15 million USD!  Hospital officials blame reduced government Medicare/Medicaid payments.

New Jersey based BD Diagnostics closing their factory in Monona, Wisconsin.  At least 100 employees affected!  The medical technologies company is moving production to its Maryland factory.

In California, Berkeley HeartLab closed down in Alameda and South San Fransisco.  48 people out-o-work.  Bayer Healthcare finally closed its Emeryville factory as it contracted out production. A total of 540 employees screwed!   In the same city, the Ernest Gallo addiction clinic laid off 17 people.  Paramedics Plus laid off 50 people in San Leandro.  Ports America-TTI Operations & Marine Terminals laid off 31 people in Oakland.  Burrtec Waste Industries laid off 130 people!  The trash collector lost its contract with San Bernardino County.  In Riverbank, Silgan Containers laid off 176 employees!  In Anaheim, Aramark Sports & Entertainment-Honda Center indoor sports arena laid off 586 people!!!  It’s blamed on state budget problems.  In San Diego, Blackbaud laid off 101 employees!  The software company is downsizing.  Evil military contractor Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC, my first civilian employer) laid off 145 people!  Another military contractor, Lockheed Martin, laid off 100 employees in Sunnyvale! MV Transportation, a Texas based bus company, laid off 129 employees in Vallejo!  Veolia Transportation laid off 480 people in Irvine!!!  The Los Angeles Times laid off at least 11 people.  Reports say the newspaper is slimming down to make itself more attractive to potential buyers.  In Westwood and West Hollywood, Jerry’s Famous Deli shut down with only three days notice to employees.  It’s blamed on the property owner.

Too Big to Jail Bank of America continues its job cuts.  This time “dozens” of employees in North Carolina were laid off.  A bank official said BoA is trying to become “more stable”.  And in Ashboro, Energizer announced 30 more layoffs.  This is in addition to the 75 layoffs announced in March.  Officials with the battery maker blame it on the bad economy and the loss of major customers.

In Ohio, Dayton Power & Light warned of layoffs due to “restructuring” of the company.   The Quaker Square Inn shutting down.  The iconic hotel built with grain silos was sold to the University of Akron.

Sports Authority on Airport Boulevard in Pensacola, Florida, shut down.   25 jobs lost.

The Hawaii Pacific University laid off as many as 25 people.  Layoffs are blamed on declining student enrollment.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) doesn’t count the hundreds of layoffs involving less than 50 people each, in its mass layoff reports. It also doesn’t count all the little ‘mom & pop’ businesses that shut down.

International, U.S.

World War 3, Asian Front-Afghanistan, 16-17 August 2013: U.S. General says U.S. is a big fail! More corruption on the occupier’s side!

A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General criticized how the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has been handled: “By my count right now, we’ve had 11 overall U.S. commanders in Afghanistan during 12 years of war.  No university and no business could survive that kind of turnover and remain successful.  We’re doing this in the middle of a war where the enemy is actively trying to make you fail.”-David Barno

 In Kandahar Province, Kandahar airbase, a suicide bomber attacked a U.S./NATO military convoy.  22 NATO and Afghan military personnel wounded, three civilians wounded.  The suicide bomber was wearing a bomb vest.

In Herat Province, Karkh District, local police say nine construction workers, who were working on a nearby bridge project, were killed while staying at a police checkpoint.  One cop was killed, another wounded during the Mujahideen attack.  Mujahideen say everyone at the checkpoint was armed and shooting, including those the police say were construction workers.  One Mujahid was killed.  Mujahideen say they also captured weapons.

Mujahideen reported many attacks on police checkpoints across Afghanistan.

In Kabul Province, Kabul city, a magnetic ‘sticky’ bomb was placed on a parked vehicle.  The explosion did not kill or wound anybody, according to local police.

In Helmand Province, Marjah District, a family of eight drove over a landmine.  Five killed, three wounded.  The Stars and Stripes reports another waste of taxpayer money in the contractor operated Helmand Regional Distribution Center.  It is literally a privately run FOB (Forward Operating Base).  It was built and is operated by controversial Swiss based Supreme Group.  That contractor has come under fire before, accused of ripping off taxpayers.  The U.S. Congress supposedly is investigating the $4.2 billion USD mega-FOB over billing disputes.

According to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) military contractors now outnumber actual military personnel by two to one.

In Balkh Province, Mazar-e-Sharif city, a fire destroyed at least 200 businesses.  No official reason for the fire, but some witnesses say there was an explosion before the fire.

In Farah Province, Farah Rod District, a NATO supply convoy was ambushed on the Herat HWY.  Ten fueler trucks were torched, eight security guards killed, five wounded.  Three Mujahideen wounded, two killed.    Also, in the same district, a religious leader in Takht Manzar area was kidnapped by U.S./Afghan National Army personnel during a helicopter raid.  And a local government military commander was assassinated, along with his bodyguards.  It was done by a suicide bomber wearing a bomb vest.  Locals say it was about time the A-hole commander died: “Auz Khan was notorious in the area for his brutally and utter loyalty to foreign invaders and was the one that also martyred a 60 year old…”

NATO member Poland announced they are pulling out, or are they?  Polish officials said in October about 600 troops will return home, but that still leaves 1-thousand Polish troops incountry.

Documentary filmmakers in New Zealand have revealed the truth about Kiwi military operations in Afghanistan.  Officially New Zealand Defence Forces were supposed to be involved in reconstruction projects, but the journalists found they spent most of their time on military patrols.  Also, the New Zealand Special Air Service was supposed to be conducting training of Afghan troops, instead there is evidence they were actually conducting Israeli style home invasions.

A U.S. Marine from Florida admitted to local news media that he loved killing people in Afghanistan: “I like the way people look up to us as Marines. That enforces the way we carry ourselves. I like being a warrior. Very few people can do it and I’m proud to be one who can.”-Charles Legido

Legido bragged about the 70 firefights he was in.  To give a clue where the U.S. might be attacking next, Legido’s next deployment is to Yemen.

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: Korea ships ballistic missiles to Syria! Japan to join fight! It is about regime change!

29 August 2013 (22:27 UTC-07 Tango 28 August 2013)/22 Shawwal 1434/07 Shahrivar 1391/23 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

Japanese news media reporting that government sources from Japan and Republic of Korea (aka South Korea) say Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) shipped 40 new short range ballistic missiles to Syria earlier this year.

U.S. sources say Syria is planning on using the missiles on Israel if it is attacked.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said his country is working with United States on future attacks against Syria.

And Japan’s neo-imperialist Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is in Qatar for security meetings with Arabian peninsula countries.  He told local news media that military action against Syria should be about regime change.   The emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, agreed.

 

Business/Economics, U.S.

World War 3, U.S. Economic Front: Job losses & store closings 28 June 2013. “New changes” to impact jobs at colleges! California & New York hit hard, again!

Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri eliminates 44 positions, reduces pay and work hours.  Hospital officials blame it on the bad economy, federal sequestration, and the Affordable Health Care Act which will cut $3.3 million USD from the hospital’s revenues on January 2014.   The Obama administration continues to adamantly deny that the Affordable Health Care Act is impacting jobs!   And after 31 years, Papa Lew’s Soul Delicious restaurant shut down in Kansas City.  The owner/operators said they needed to retire from the 15 hour a day job.

In Indiana, Massachusetts based medical products for women maker, Hologic, shut down.  141 people laid off!  This is the second Hologic factory to shut down since August last year.

In Pennsylvania, Ellwood City Hospital closing their obstetrics unit.  It’s blamed on decreasing births.  What automotive industry recovery?  BMW of North America laid off 95 employees in Easton.

The Sierra View District Hospital laid off 49 employees in California.   Hospital officials blame the bad economy and the Affordable Health Care Act. Weiland Brewery shut down in Los Angeles.  The owners have to move to make way for a new public rail system.  YP Western Holdings laid off six people in Anaheim.  Renaissance Stanford Court Hotel closed in San Fransisco, 90 people unemployed.  Hillsides Education Center shut down in Pasadena.  82 people out-o-work.  The Barstow Community College laid off five people. The college also serves U.S. Army personnel at Fort Irwin, and that office has apparently been reduced to a one person operation.  Administrators said there just wasn’t the work load to justify the positions, but employees claimed “We’re at a skeleton crew right now!”  However, one administrator gave an ominous warning no thanks to state and federal funding changes: “There are many new changes to community colleges coming down the pipeline.”-Bill Studt, Interim President

In Nashville, Tennessee, Virginia based MAXIMUS Human Services shut down.  57 employees unemployed.  The company specializes in privatizing government Medicaid/Medicare health services.   Wilson’s Sporting Goods laid off 20 employees in Sparta.

Florida based Sykes Enterprises laid off 65 call center employees in New York.  Company officials decided to end their “client account operations”.  Petri Baking Products shut down in Silver Creek.  143 people out-o-work!  SuperMedia closed in Albany, 37 people unemployed.

Florida based Avantair executive air service now bankrupt.  They don’t even have enough money to give their employees their final paychecks (that happened to me with my last real job, thank you Metro Couriers, and Idaho Department of Labor who seized all the company’s bank accounts!)!  The company is also dealing with legal problems connected to it’s lease of highly expensive Piaggio executive aircraft.

For the third time in three months, insurance company Allstate laid off employees at its massive Roanoke County, Virginia, operations.  Local news reports say once again company officials did not disclose how many people lost their jobs.  An undisclosed amount of employees were also laid off in May and April.  On 21 June it was reported that Allstate shut down a call center in Illinois.

Another video game maker lays off a “small” amount of employees.  Kabam VP, Steve Swasey, said they are focusing on mobile gaming “…so we had to say goodbye to some folks.”

In Washington, Kate’s Jersey Subs closed.  The owner retired to help her husband’s construction business.

El Charro restaurant in Tyler, Texas, shut down.  No reason given, but for several months another El Charro in Tyler has been closed, with a sign that said it was for remodeling.  But, when local news media contacted the owners, the owners said no remodeling was taking place, the shut down was permanent.  Maker of a variety of metal packaging, Bway Corporation, ended operations in Dallas.  69 people laid off.

C&D Technologies laid off 90 people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In Marquette Township, Michigan, American furniture and appliance store closed after 30 years of business.  40 people out-o-work.  Company officials decided to sell the property.

After 25 years, the Book Nook in Dalton, Georgia, shut down: “It’s too hard to compete with the Internet. People can get most of their books on their Nooks and Kindles. Business has just been slow for used book stores. The economy in this area has been tough.”-Ethan Adams, unofficial manager

In Hampden, Maryland, Village Flower Mart closed after 45 years in business.  The owner sold the property.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) doesn’t count the hundreds of layoffs involving less than 50 people each, in its mass layoff reports. It also doesn’t count all the little ‘mom & pop’ businesses that shut down.

International

Martial Law Lebanon: You must now publicly ID your car if you want to park on the street!

28 August 2013 (17:24 UTC-07 Tango)/21 Shawwal 1434/06 Shahrivar 1391/22 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

“We urge citizens who leave their cars in infrequent parking locations to put cards that identify the owners of these vehicles.  The card should include the full name of the driver, as well as the place of residence and the phone number that he or she can be reached on…….We call on citizens not to make a scene in the case of a suspicious car and to avoid damaging the vehicle.”-Lebanese Internal Security Forces

Lebanon’s ISF is using recent car bombings as an excuse to require people to ID their cars when parking on the street.  Apparently with the escalating U.S./Israeli  instigated war in Syria, Lebanese officials expect things to get really bad in Lebanon.

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: Jordanian official says troops are ready to invade Syria! Insurgents will also be targeted! It’s about the oil!

28 August 2013 (17:12 UTC-07 Tango)/21 Shawwal 1434/06 Shahrivar 1391/22 Geng-Shen (7th month) 4711

Arab news sources say an unnamed, but high level, Jordanian government source says U.S., Jordanian and even Saudi Arabian military personnel are  ready to invade Syria.  The invasion will be rationalized with the claim that U.S. led forces are creating a safe buffer zone in southern Syria for refugees: “A buffer zone will be created in southern Syria to accommodate the new numbers of Syrian refugees, and Western and Arab fighter jets have been put on alert at the Jordanian-Syrian border as a precaution against any retaliation by the Syrian regime against Jordanian territory.”

The so called buffer zones could actually be Syrian oil fields as the Jordanian official called them “sensitive sites”.

The Official also said that warplanes from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived.  Their crews have been trained for attacks against specific targets in Syria: “These forces have been trained in terrains that are similar to Syria’s geography to guarantee that they would reach their targets with the minimum losses possible.”

The official said some U.S./Western backed insurgent groups viewed as too radical will also be targeted: “Military strikes will also target several positions of the terrorist groups that are operating in Syria.”