SYRIA UPDATE

Authorities find stolen archeological artifacts in abandoned terrorist hideout north of Homs

SANA’s correspondent said that during canvassing operations, the authorities found a collection of artifacts stolen from an archeological site in an abandoned terrorist hideout in al-Rastan farms 25 km north of Homs city.

https://sana.sy/en/?p=146557

Russian MoD reveals information on terrorists finishing preparations to stage chemical attack in Idleb

The Russian Defense Ministry revealed reliable information confirming that terrorist organizations in Idleb have completed all preparations to stage and film a new chemical incident in order to blame the Syrian Arab Army.

Igor Konashenkov said Saturday that the Ministry has information confirming that a meeting took place in Idleb city between leaders of terrorists of Jabhat al-Nusra and the “Turkistani Party” and representatives of the “White Helmets.”

Konashenkov said that during this meeting, they coordinated for the scenarios for the filming of staged incidents involving the alleged use of toxic substances against civilians in the areas of Jisr al-Shughour, Saraqeb, Taftanaz, and Sarmin.

He said that information shows that all participants involved in carrying out staged provocations will be ready to carry out this plan by the evening of September 8th, and that they are waiting a signal from a foreign side to begin carrying out this act Idleb.

https://sana.sy/en/?p=146552

Government Forces Captured More Positions From ISIS In Qa’a al-Banat Area In Al-Syrian Desert

On September 8, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) advanced 3km deep in Qa’a al-Banat in the northwestern part of the heavily fortified area of al-Safa, north of the governorate of al-Suwayda, according to the Hezbollah media wing in Syria.

Furthermore, Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the SAA artillery and rocket launchers shelled several positions and fortifications of the terrorist groups in al-Safa. Many ISIS members were killed in the shelling.

https://southfront.org/government-forces-captured-more-positions-from-isis-in-qaa-al-banat-area-in-al-syrian-desert/

18 Killed In Clashes Between Syrian Democratic Forces And Syrian Intelligence In Qamishli City (Videos)

Kurdish sources claimed that the Syrian Millitary Intelligence unit had entered the SDF-held part of the city without permission, which provoked the clashes. However, Syrian pro-government sources said that the attack on the unit was pre-planned and released a video showing personnel of the SDF’s security forces encircling the unit before the clashes.

Seven Kurdish fighters and eleven personnel of the Syrian Millitary Intelligence were killed in the clashes, according to an official statement of the SDF’s security forces. The US-backed force accused the Syrian intelligence of opening fire first.

https://southfront.org/18-killed-in-clashes-between-syrian-democratic-forces-and-syrian-intelligence-in-qamishli-city-videos/

Syrian Military Kicks Off Final Preparations Ahead Of Ground Operation In Idlib De-Escalation Zone (Videos)

A source in the SAA told the Syrian news outlet Muraselon that the long-awaited military operation of the SAA against the remaining militants in northwestern Syria has begun. According to the source, the SAA will advance simultaneously from several directions once the ground attack is launched.

Nine civilians were killed a day earlier, when the militants shelled the Christian town of Mahardah in the northern Hama countryside.

https://southfront.org/syrian-military-kicks-off-final-preparations-ahead-of-ground-operation-in-idlib-de-escalation-zone-videos/

US Ambassador To UN Goes Wild, Claims Russia, Syria, Iran Seek To Kill Civilians, Destroy Schools And Hospitals In Idlib

https://southfront.org/us-ambassador-to-un-goes-wild-claims-russia-syria-iran-seek-to-kill-civilians-destroy-schools-and-hospitals-in-idlib/

Pentagon to present its own plan of ‘effective war on terror’ in Syria – without Russia

The US military strategists have found what they call a “better, more focused way” to do counterterrorism operations in Idlib, the US Department of Defense said in statement on Saturday. The US military revealed almost no details of its plan as the statement said only that it would involve “using the US capabilities to spot the terrorists – even in an urban environment – and take them out with a minimum of civilian casualties.”

https://www.rt.com/usa/437972-pentagon-plan-combat-terrorism-syria/

Army veteran’s company releases ‘Just Stand’ T-shirt in opposition to Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ads

Army veteran Tyler Merritt’s company, Nine Line Apparel, is releasing a t-shirt that reads “Just Stand,” in opposition to Nike’s new “Just Do It” campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.

Kaepernick is the former NFL quarterback who started a trend of protesting police violence and racial inequality in America by kneeling during the national anthem at games. Although it spread throughout the league and other players participated, Kaepernick has faced backlash from critics who maintain the protest is disrespectful to the country. Among his critics are President Donald Trump.

Kaepernick is also involved in a lawsuit that alleges the NFL is colluding to keep him out of the league because of the protests.

Why did he do it?

“They decided to take a stance. This is our stand,” Merritt, a former Army captain and CEO of Nine Line, told Fox News on Saturday.

Nike’s agreement with Kaepernick includes his own apparel line, video ads, billboards with his image, and a contribution to the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s Know Your Rights charity, according to reports.

Nike faced backlash on social media after it released Kaepernick ads featuring the slogan: “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”

Merritt said Saturday that it’s difficult to compare an athlete’s sacrifice to that of a soldier’s.

“The word ‘sacrifice’ in the military members — it’s something severe,” Merritt said.

Nike’s use of Kaepernick in its ad campaign flies in the face of those who might believe the former quarterback’s stance is offensive, Merritt said.

“I agree that police brutality is bad, but you know, wearing socks that say pigs…” he said. Merritt was referring to a time when Kaepernick wore socks that depicted police officers as pigs.

“Actions speak louder than words,” Merritt said. “If you want to say that you’re promoting social injustice, then actually do something.”

Have sales suffered?

Some critics called for boycott of Nike after the ad campaign was rolled out. Initially it was thought that it would hurt Nike sales. However, new information suggests that is not the case.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/09/08/army-veterans-company-releases-just-stand-t-shirt-in-opposition-to-nikes-colin-kaepernick-ads

MORE BS, COUP ALRIGHT BUT NOT VENEZUELA

Covert US Plot For Venezuela Coup Detailed In Explosive NYT Report

“This is going to land like a bomb” in the region, a former Latin America diplomatic official told the New York Times in this morning's explosive lengthy report detailing how the Trump administration held covert meetings with Venezuelan military coup plotters targeting President Nicolás Maduro.

The "clandestine channel" involved contacts with what are described as "rebellious officers" bent on bringing about regime change with the help of Washington.

The astounding revelation — though perhaps familiar-sounding when considering the historical string of coups and CIA covert interventions across the 20th century from Cuba to Nicaragua to Chile — comes just over a month after a bizarre assassination attempt involving two C-4 explosive laden drones which detonated near Maduro as he gave a televised speech during a military parade in Caracas.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-09-08/covert-us-plot-overthrow-venezuelas-maduro-confirmed

MIRROR

Obama Claims He Promotes Politics of Hope, Trump Exploits Politics of Fear at Orange County Rally (VIDEO)

Barack Obama stepped out of shadows on Friday nd reminded Americans of many economic, domestic and foreign policy failures.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/09/obama-claims-he-promotes-politics-of-hope-trump-promotes-politics-of-fear-at-orange-county-rally-video/

Nolte: #Resistance Jumped Shark 9 Times This Week to Fabricate Trump Crisis

https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/08/nolte-resistance-jumped-shark-9-times-week-fabricate-trump-crisis/

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Meanwhile, in the real world, in the world outside of this manufactured bubble where Trump’s management style means he is not “fit to be president,” we are out here enjoying real wage growth, real job growth, real peace, and real prosperity.

And the only thing we find unsettling and worthy of the word “crisis” is this increasingly desperate and dishonest attempt to overturn a presidential election because a bunch of losers can’t deal with a duly elected president’s style.

All I know is that the results of Trump’s style are making America great again, are proving just how horribly this country has been managed by the failed Establishment for the last 30 years, and all y’all can kiss my ass.