Head of CIA Meltdown (about Assange)

April 14, 2017

Wow-
The way that he describes CIA makes it sound like a lesser version of Wikileaks – CIA director says his mandate is to collect info and find the truth for us people –
now pissed off because Wikileaks got there first.

-also –
in a speech in which he criticizes democratic free speech,
Pompeo says that “wikileaks should focus it's fire on autocratic regimes”
From Wikileaks-
Thanks, will do-
We'll send you the link to next Vault 7 disclosure!

Sounds like
USexceptionalism- defends right to steal secrets from any foreign adversary to protect US national interests –
but this very type of exceptionalism and myopia is preventing US from being part of peaceful international community.

Now, as for
The legal investigation -
His statement that Wikileaks directed Manning to given specific secret documents is an abuse of his position to influence on ongoing US investigation –
investigation can no longer proceed impartially and should be shut down.

I'm surprised
that he used his first public address focusing in attacking Snowden and Assange -
A skewered priority by focusing in attacking democratic criticism rather than ISIS attacks on democracy?

Is the CIA protecting US people and ideals, or themselves?

Former directors spoke of apolitical nature of job.

CIA Officers signed up for life of discretion and secrecy =
BUT there should be no secrecy for crimes or corruption,
false narratives and fictions.

"We steal secrets from our foreign adversaries (who is that?) and, we are damn proud of it – "
shows completely skewered approach of CIA -
Is the UN/foreign presidents their adversaries?
There is no right for a government to steal privacy – citizens elsewhere in the world have the same right to privacy as US citizens –
CIA cries foul regarding the idea of anyone knowing what they do
while protesting their right to do the same to everyone and anyone as long as they are not American?

There is a problem with how they define national interest?
How do they define foreign?

Where do they draw their line on spying and collecting info on US citizens (i.e. guardian Luke Harding article)

They are an organization dedicated to getting the truth and getting it right (just like Wikileaks)

CIA collecting info about people are threats to the US - Snowden & Assange seek to make a name for themselves and care nothing for lives (what about Wikileaks redactions? ) (but Snowden and Wikileaks publishes info re -threats to people around world)

"Wikileaks directed Manning to give specific secret info"?
that’s commenting on an on going US investigation –
There is no way Julian can have a fair trial in US-

What is a "non-state hostile”?

A CIA report
That says RT actively collaborated with Wikileaks–
well then so did NY times.

Pompeo exhibits the worst traits of US exceptionalism and myopia.

Claims Wikileaks doesn’t care because doesn’t focus on autocratic regimes which seek to stifle free speech-
well if Pompeo on his pulpit is looking exactly like that-
And by the same token he should stop using his pulpit to stifle the work of a publisher rather than real threats to America- ISIS -
by focusing on Assange rather than ISIS–
does this mean that Pompeo is a stooge for ISIS? Clearly (lets hope) not-
but,
this is the same false logic he uses for Assange

Damage done to free world is tangible –
but Pompeo does not cite to one.

Defines ‘true whistleblowers “ –
He misunderstands the notion =
if no internal mechanisms available –
need to whistleblow externally.

"Assange has a dedicated following, with US enemies" –
is this how Pompeo views the millions of US citizens who follow Wikileaks?
Who agree with need for transparency re electoral parties?

Al-Qaeda statement?
Maybe a better way to fight is a way to fight through transparency rather than through physical attacks?

Assange a coward behind a screen –
NO -
He is arbitrarily detained due to illegal unconstitutional US investigation which Pompeo has now placed undue influence on.

"We can't allow Assange to use free speech values against us” – hmmm he is really sounding like the very undemocratic autocrat he encouraged Wikileaks to focus on.

We now need Wikileaks more than ever -
The new head of CIA is desperate and needs to save face.
Melting down in front of the world is not a good start.

Pamela

"The world has to stop the men of war"
Pope Francis

#standwithassange

Counter Culture and Politics

April 11, 2017

France-

While watching this BBC documentary the other day

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08lp7fx)

I was so surprised that some of the far right activists -

and properly far right,

not just Front National supporters -

looked like hipsters.

And,

that seems to be a common thing..

I suppose we have been living in a liberal age and each generation rebels against the one before it…,

and far more young people are involved in ecological or leftist movements -

they just don't get as much attention.

I think the French elections are incredibly interesting.

Although Marie Le Pen will do very well,

I do not think she will win.

There is a definite current of anti-establishment feeling which is also manifesting in support for leftist candidates like

Jean-Luc Mélenchon (currently at 20%, this is promising)

and Philippe Poutou -

It will most likely be Le Pen/Macron-

(or better -Melenchon)

in the run off-

(It’s possible)-

but difficult to predict elections these days-

If Le Pen wins,

It's the end of the EU as we know it.

Most my friends who live in EU-

don't want to see it gone.

They say the lives of hundreds of millions of Europeans,

will be so much worse-

That maybe people forget how regularly Europeans fought each other before -

the true 'Dark Continent'.

and, they say look at the violence inflicted by European nations abroad in Libya, Iraq, and other places , UK and France-

And that countries like Hungary have gone semi-fascist -

They imagine how much worse it would be without the EU (even if they blame the EU..)

They say anyone who understands history knows that Europe would be so much more of a mess without the EU.

Even Greece, who have suffered more than anyone-

Hmmm..

I think it is extremely belittling to say that countries would be worthless without the EU.

One must also remember that after the war there were 30 years before the EU began and it didn't drive itself into war.

There are EU alternative ideas- (Diem25.org)

but, could reach further-

Syria-

I just don't know.

Chemical attacks are a special kind of horrific.

There can be no excuse.

None whatsoever. If it was rogue commander, the buck still stops with Assad.

I don't believe it was the rebels, as some say.

He's done this before, or at least members of his regime have.

Trump's reaction surprised me.

It's just theatre.

I don't want

the West to be dragged into another war,

but I think something must be done about the Assad regime.

It's such a vicious mess..

there are no good outcomes.

What I do think is interesting is Trump removing Bannon from the national security council and seemingly doing 'deep state' / neocon actions abroad.

His supporters are so angry!

Also,

liberals that are outraged should probably shut up -

Where were they when Obama was bombing Syria?

I suspect this war will only end when the main actors get tired..

When they become men of peace,

or a new generation takes over.

This is what happened in Lebanon, pretty much..

But Lebanon went on for 15 years -

Syria's only been 6 years so far.

How many more will have to die?

This is an interesting article https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/27/world/middleeast/syria-civil-war-why-get-worse.html

Westminster / Sweden, and Berlin last year. and Nice!-

How can you stop lone individuals from jumping into a truck and mowing down innocent people?

The lower tech the terrorism, the harder it is to stop. In fact it's probably impossible.

I suppose, rationally,

it's still so incredibly unlikely to happen.

But,

it's difficult to think like that, I know.

I'm increasingly convinced there are no solutions of Syria. That whatever we do or not do, only time will be effective.. The main players need to become sickened by war..

or grow too old and the new generation will make the change..

Of course that's not a very positive short-

and medium-term future for the people! :(

Reactionary youth...

I read something the other day that the 'millennial' generation have social attitudes about the place of women (ie at home, not at work) that are more conservative than the generation before.

I find this interesting—

I have to agree in part.

It does feel like the expected order of things has fallen apart..

Maybe the last thirty years or so were a blip?

Or is this the blip?

Maybe technology will save us.

That jobs will become unnecessary.

Wealth shared because it's all automated.

People free to pursue their dreams.

Culture and compassion bloom. More likely we'll end up with a Bladerunner-type situation... But it's a beautiful day today and must have faith in humanity!

The future can be changed.

France

April 7, 2017

I woke up in Paris today..

concerned about young people as usual-

I write in the mornings.

Ramblings

Some more scattered than others.

But

while it is close to the

French

Election -

And I'm surfing

the news channels

In horror -

Seeing what is

going on in other parts of the world.

From CNN to BBC to RT

I'm in shock how different people's views can be.

That is why I watch it all.

And,

I wonder what

Is the purpose of government?.

Why do people rely on Governments for jobs?

Why is that a political issue?

Technology is a big reason there are less jobs.

Has Trump created jobs he promised in America ? Other than trying to bring back a few jobs in coal . (Just politics)

That are destructive to the environment and destroy worker's health even.

We have to create our own jobs. Find our own passions.

Renewable energy - the arts, animal welfare, teaching emotional stability -

learning about our own minds and bodies.

People will always need hairdressers, nail technicians, beauty industry and entertainment are always great even in the worst of times.

Designing, technology, the healthy vegan food industry- the future.

Be forward thinking in thinking about jobs.

Dog walking.

Lifeguarding.

Janitorial services

Mentoring

Fostering

Are all valuable and respectable jobs.

Hotels, waiters, waitresses, cooks, hotels are full of young people working.

List every industry in France.

I'm curious why people blame the government for anything/they cannot be counted on really -

Governments need to worry about healthcare, education,

positive immigration, infrastructure, the environment

and security.

It's not where are the jobs?

It's what do you want to do?

And do it!

Just do not work in a foie-gras factory or slaughterhouse please.

it is so sad.

And can't

be good for the soul.

To witness devastation every day would be very difficult and numbing.

Protect your spirit.

Are there jobs at wineries?.

Vineyards?

I loved working outside.

I started working in fields picking strawberries and blueberries with my mom very young.

And we picked apples for extra income.

I waitressed at 16 part time with my mom at a pancake house while finishing high school

and gave half my earnings to my parents.

My parents worked very hard.

It was impressed on me very young

that the harder you work,

the luckier you get.

And to chose a job that suits you. That you enjoy-

But,

you must work -

and not rely on the government or anyone else

to get you jobs

give you a check for doing nothing.

Self esteem is important

Hard to feel good about yourself if you're not at least volunteering at an animal shelter (if you are receiving government help)

You must still get out of bed each day early -

and do something productive.

Read, go to museums.

That is your job

if you don't have one.

Those things are free.

Feed your soul.

Your brain ..

And

when you are ready

And deserve it

you will be compensated.

Create your own job even if you are not being paid.

Help people.

The universe validates good decisions.

If you are able to afford university.

You can study to be

Doctors, nurses, Lawyers, financial advisers, writers, philosophers.

Hard to go to university to be an artist. Might as well just get straight to it.

No one is responsible for you, but you.

So when voting.

What do you look for in a candidate?

Someone who is trustworthy

With a good track record.

And, has heart.

We are all human.

No one is better or worse

At the start of our lives-

Our circumstances change us I understand.

Some have more difficult beginnings.

Like Syrian refugees.

It just seems the classes

shift into 2 groups

rich or poor.

The rich are not happier -

Happiness is about expectations.

Make someone happy today by accepting them, think about where they come from and what they need.

How far they've come.

Give them a chance.

If you can employ people

Do it.

Don't discriminate.

Take a chance on someone

Don't fear people.

Fear the politics.

Fight for human rights and positive integration of refugees.

Young people are suffering -

I hope to visit the refugees stranded in Calais and Dunkirk again soon-

Maybe you can too.

Bring mens clothes. No one thinks of the men there.

Please support the

Refugee youth service in Calais

www.refugeeyouthservice.net

Thanks

Pamela.

Pamela Bio

April 4, 2017

About Pamela

Pamela Anderson has a body of work that encompasses entertainment and activism. She is an international icon who uses her status to help make the world a better place.

Pamela proclaimed the Playboy Mansion was her university. She was exposed to everything important there. Intellectuals and artists – promoting a free thinking lifestyle that ignited her. Hefner says Pamela is the DNA of Playboy - and put her on the cover a record 14 times, including the magazine’s final cover January 2016.

Pamela’s 1st television role was playing Lisa, the Tool Time Girl on ABC’s hit sitcom “Home Improvement”. She became a global icon starring as "CJ" in the internationally successful series “Baywatch” and went on to star in and produce her own national/international television series as Val in “V.I.P.” Pamela makes a cameo appearance in the new Baywatch film starring The Rock and Zac Efron, out in May 2017.

Passions for art, love and activism

Her passion has always been art, love and activism, Pamela’s courage, compassion and empathy combined with her worldwide popularity, has made her a powerful voice for the planet, for the animals and for humanity. As a board member of PETA she was and is instrumental in many successful campaigns.

She chair’s the board of directors of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society which helps to further her mission to maintain the biodiversity of the ocean. She is on the Russian council of IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) and has spoken on its behalf at both Capitol Hill and the Kremlin.

She joins forces with her friend and mentor, Dame Vivienne Westwood as often as possible, supporting Climate Revolution - defending culture and the human experience along with environmental rights and awareness. She supports The Courage Foundation which defends whistle blowers - Ed Snowden, Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange. She has been a distinguished speaker at both Oxford and Cambridge in regards to activism and making love.

She promotes freedom of information, education and Justice for the vulnerable, for all living beings on the Planet - exposing the hardships of women and children in difficult surroundings. She has visited a number of refugee camps around the world and also visited and supported orphanages in both Haiti and Russia.

She has supported the National Domestic Violence Hotline for many years while The Pamela Anderson Foundation (www.pamelaandersonfoundation.org), boldly supports organizations and individuals that stand on the front lines, risking their lives in the protection of human, animal, and environmental rights - including lending her voice and the foundation's support to Polaris - fighting international human trafficking.

On Learning and creating

Anderson is committed to all her causes and applies everything she learns to everything she does. She is an advocate for women and children and has been speaking out about the dangers of desensitization. She encourages empathy - she believes how we are taught to treat animals as children- can be an indicator of how we will treat people as adults. A need for early education.

She is calling for a Sensual Revolution while writing her book “The Sensual Revolution” with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Her hobby is writing and illustrating erotic short stories and poetry, having passionately written for many years. She is also designing a line of glamorous Eco Fur coats in Russia.

On Family and home

She is the mother to two boys, an avid art collector and friend to the art community. Her sons Brandon Lee (20) an Actor, and Dylan Lee (19) a Musician independently study and pursue their dreams while also are blessed to be traveling the world modelling and meeting up with Mom in interesting places around the world. Europe and Canada is where she is spending most of her time as of late - renting out her beachfront home in Malibu so that she can dedicated her time and resources full time to the causes she believes in around the world.

Celebrating Femininity

April 4, 2017

Photo by Rankin for Coco de Mer Icon Collection

Dare I say it...

Capitalism Ate Feminism

I want to celebrate what makes us most feminine-

Things that men can't do-

like giving birth-

being a wife and mother—

our virtuous qualities-

and focus on how we can make those beautiful abilities easier on women—

Women’s health, the right to chose, hormonal health, domestic support and protection — sexual health, and prosperity in Love-

Women are not interested in the Male power struggle—

Putting women into the workforce reduced wages (around late 70's onward)

And made us slaves to the work force—

Does a middle class woman want to be a garbage man- or a high voltage line worker?— probably not. - It is the wealthier class that wishes to 'break glass ceilings' for a more lucrative or better position at work?

I don't get it.

I don't believe we are any happier this way.

Let men be men- and let women be women-

Women competing with men- does not help us— We have better things to do- like being mothers.

Men need to protect us-

stay committed as best they can (we are human),

and care for us and our children properly.

that is what makes a man sexy to me—

I need a real MAN-

so, I can be a Woman-

We are different for good reasons.

We need each other like puzzle pieces.

To inspire greatness in each other.

It is much more sensual-

to be who we are—

and, It also won't

emasculate men- (my mom said it's not a great idea to make more money than your man/ if you do- don't tell him? Ha!)

This makes the sexual dynamic stronger—

and with better sex-

comes happier couples —

War is not feminine-

and just because we are women-

we are not all aligned with each other—

you wouldn’t see me hugging Madeleine Albright-

who said killing families in IRAQ was ok—

That is not feminine—

to put any child at risk?—

War is for men-

it is born of Ego’s and shallow thinking-

and-

and as an activist for the planet,

and all it’s living beings—

Nuclear war will not be good for the environment-

I don’t think money is feminine—

It is a scam—

The most important thing to me is Love-

It is what everyone needs in any class of people-

We have gotten off track-

and have not looked after our children well enough-

we have abandoned them-

had others raise them,

We have lost empathy for

people less fortunate—

and the elderly—

and for what?

power?

money?

I am not a conformist,

or an airhead—

I don’t share everyone’s views—

Just because some people have strong views it doesn't make them an authority.

I think for myself-

I don’t expect people to agree with me-

I’m aware It’s a risky perspective-

I am a woman-

Who is learning all I can,

every day—

assimilating information-

which transcends into my priorities …

How to be a better woman—

softer, sexier… forgiving,

loving—

That’s my goal-

and, it is a pleasurable pursuit…

Pamela

Coco de Mer

April 4, 2017

Exclusive Photoshoot: “An Icon, in our Icons”

Pamela Anderson modelling Coco de Mer’s Icons lingerie collection

Coco de Mer, the luxury lingerie and erotica fashion house, today releases its exclusive photo shoot featuring Pamela Anderson in their Icons lingerie collection, shot by Rankin.

Pamela was appointed as Coco de Mer’s International Brand Ambassador in February and this is the second project for the international pairing.

Designed in London to delight lovers everywhere and made from the finest fabrics, Coco de Mer's Icons lingerie embraces eroticism, elegance, playfulness and grace. Each timeless piece is luxurious, empowering and enticing, inspiring you to explore the limits of your erotic imagination.

Persephone is inspired by The Queen of the Underworld’s fabled majesty, beauty and strength, with tactile silk and velvet strapping.

Seraphine channels a subtle bondage aesthetic to lend classic lingerie shapes an erotic flourish and ignite temptation. Using British silk and corded French Leaver’s lace with gold hardware, playful ouvert detailing and choker necklines.

Minerva is designed to empower your curves with criss cross strapping and stretch lace. The perfect weapon for seduction - you’ll feel immortal.

Medusa channels the dark power of the Gorgon in bondage-inspired strapping and figure-sculpting sheer mesh. Highlighted with golden fastenings in the shape of the Coco de Mer seed, this collection exudes daring sensuality for day and night.

Sylph is inspired by both the photography of Helmut Newton and Faerie folklore. Each piece uses sensual silk satin for an empowering, hedonistic bedroom look.

Commenting, Lucy Litwack, CEO of Coco de Mer, said: “Pamela is the perfect Icon for our Icons range and the images shot by Rankin capture the graceful temptation of each Icons piece. This is our second shoot since Pamela became International Brand Ambassador to Coco de Mer and it is making for a really special partnership which is receiving some very positive feedback from our customers.”

Pamela Anderson, said: “Coco de Mer’s designers have created such a tempting range which just embraces the elegance and playfulness that you expect from Coco de Mer. The Icons collection exudes that special seductiveness in such a luxurious fashion, you can’t help but feel empowered and beautiful. It was great to work again with Rankin who brings his own very distinctive style to the imagery for the Icons range.”

Contact:

Ashleigh Levison: ashleigh.levison@coco-de-mer.com. +44 (020) 3119 2083

www.coco-de-mer.com/coco-de-mer-lingerie-icons/

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UK Lingerie Awards Winner: 2016: Independent Retailer and Online Retailer,

2015: Independent Retailer, 2014: Independent Retailer

About Pamela

Pamela Anderson has a body of work that encompasses entertainment and activism. She is an international icon who uses her status to help make the world a better place.

Passions for art, love and activism

On Learning and creating

On Family and home

About Coco de Mer

Luxurious, enticing and empowering, Coco de Mer is where you explore the exhilarating limits of your erotic imagination. Online and in its exclusive London boutique, the team at Coco de Mer collect and curate only the finest lingerie and erotica to inspire exploration, excitement and enjoyment.

Founded in 2001, Coco de Mer’s name was gathered from an exotic plant whose seed bears a striking resemblance to the intimate female form. The eroticism of the precious coco de mer perfectly encapsulates its free-thinking ideology, and inspires exploration of erotica, sensuality and fashion.

Make your own discoveries, explore your deepest desires and embrace the complexity of sexual pleasure with the assistance of its knowledgeable team. Coco de Mer is where the delicious combination of sensuality, fashion and erotica come together to form a decadently heady mix.

Coco de Mer believes that sex is a beautiful experience, and as purveyors of sensuality it both creates and curates irresistible objects and experiences to celebrate mutual pleasure and individual satisfaction.

The next beautifully enthralling moment is always waiting to happen - the ultimate erotic experience of your life is yet to come. Surrender to your desires, and allow Coco de Mer to lead you into temptation.

About Rankin

Rankin is a British photographer, publisher, film director and humanitarian. With a portfolio ranging from portraiture to documentary, he has shot The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Kate Moss, Tony Blair, and The Queen to name only a few. Having co-founded the magazine Dazed & Confused, he has remained a prevalent force in publishing and has over 42 photography books to his name. He continues to direct commercials and music videos for some of the biggest artists and brands, as well as directing and producing numerous documentaries and dramas.

www.rankin.co.uk | @rankinphoto | www.facebook.com/RankinPhotographyLtd