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China Prompts Panic Buying, Asking Citizens to Stockpile Supplies

(ConservativeStar.com) – With most major economies facing supply chain issues, governments are trying to keep their citizens calm and deter panic buying. If people rush out to stockpile, our already creaking logistics will crash, so politicians are urging shoppers to be sensible and give suppliers time to adapt. There’s one exception to this, though — China. The communist regime is actively encouraging stockpiling, and that’s prompting fears of war. Communists Say “Buy Food” On November …

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China’s ‘Satellite Crusher’ Looming in Orbit Near US Tech

(ConservativeStar.com) – On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty came into force as a “non-armament” agreement that sought to keep space exploration limited to peaceful, scientific purposes. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) agreed to abide by it on December 30, 1983. Since then, things have gotten a little crowded in space, where the estimated number of satellites in orbit tops 4,550. The Communist country added another on October 24, with the launch of …

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The Delta Wave May Be Over, Pandemic Is Not

(ConservativeStar.com) – The rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant this summer wiped out a lot of the progress Americans made back towards a normal way of life, and sparked calls for mask mandates and a return of draconian lockdowns. However, there are now signs that the highly infectious variant is starting to burn out. Delta Cases Are Falling The Delta wave of the pandemic hit the US on June 22. It peaked a little …

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VA Couple Gets Federal Prison Terms for Counterfeit Operation

(ConservativeStar.com) – When people go to the store to buy an item or two, it’s common practice for many to clip coupons to get the best deal possible. Businesses and manufacturers encourage this practice because they want to entice consumers to try their products. Sadly, Lori Ann and Pacifico Talens from Virginia Beach took their bargain shopping too far when they decided to counterfeit coupons and not only use them for deals but also sell …

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US Military Graded As Weak After 20 Years Fighting the War on Terror

(ConservativeStar.com) – Every year the Heritage Foundation, a conservative-leaning think tank, publishes its Index of US Military Strength. This annual report is probably the most in-depth independent analysis of the US military. Unfortunately, the 2022 edition makes for uncomfortable reading. We’re Not As Strong As We Think According to this year’s Index, the US military’s ability to protect us from threats is a lot lower than it should be. The report rates each of the …

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China’s Hypersonic Missile Test Takes US by Surprise

(ConservativeStar.com) – China’s President Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, has led his country into an era of increasing military aggression in the South China Sea and surrounding areas. It’s precisely because of this that Western intelligence organizations are analyzing an August rocket launch. Possible Nuke or Reusable Space Taxi? Multiple news sources cite a story from The Financial Times reporting that the Beijing government successfully tested a …

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Supreme Court Commision Report Could Suggest Path to Packing the Court

(ConservativeStar.com) – In early April, President Joe Biden issued an executive order to form the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. It consisted of 36 legal experts, historians, and political science scholars. Their mission was to spend the next six months analyzing the pros and cons of changing the Supreme Court in various ways. On October 14, the commission released their findings that the president will review and release in November. …

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Chinese Power Problems Force Mandatory Rationing

(ConservativeStar.com) – It is no secret that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is one of the largest points of origin for many consumer products in America, from clothes to toys to electronics, “Made in China” is found on a lot of it. For all those goods to be made and eventually make their way to our store shelves, one thing is needed regardless of the end products: electricity. Flour Is More Expensive Than Bread …

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Reconciliation Spurs Groups to Flood Social Media With Messages

(ConservativeStar.com) – In early April 2021, the Senate parliamentarian — the person who interprets the extraordinarily complex rules of the chamber — ruled that spending bills may use a process called “reconciliation” for passage. That means only a simple majority is needed rather than the 60 votes required to overcome a filibuster on an issue. The Democrats and Republicans each control 50 seats in the Senate, so a straight party-line vote would create a tie, …

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OMB Already Has Government Shutdown Plans Ready

(ConservativeStar.com) – Yet again, the US is facing the prospect of a government shutdown. As the rest of the world looks on in baffled disbelief, Congress is playing political games with the vital funding bill that will keep the federal government running. This time, it’s House Democrats who are willing to cause chaos just to get their way. The House has approved a bill that will fund the government through December, but the Democrats insisted …

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