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Are You a Retired Journalist?

Are You a Retired Journalist?

The BFD is seeking journalists to write news articles for us in a voluntary capacity. We are looking for News stories without spin, just the facts. The BFD is a Conservative site opinion wise but real news shouldn’t have a political view, its job is to inform not to

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The View from the Coup Leaders

The View from the Coup Leaders

28th March 2021 The Tatmadaw are increasing the variety of weapons they are deploying against the public. The regime would probably prefer it if we stopped referring to such weapons as RPGs. They are from now on to be described as SMPC Shoulder-Mounted Peace Cannons. The air raids on

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Daily News Roundup – 30 March 2021

Daily News Roundup – 30 March 2021

Housing: Crisis and government announcements Dave Armstrong (Stuff): Pride and Property, an Austentatious tale Sasha Borissenko (Herald): What property does the PM and our MPs own? (paywalled) Chris Trotter (Interest): Has Labour embraced ‘Muldoonism’? Geof Nightingale (BusinessDesk): Housing: Of loopholes and unwelcome new rules Steven Cowan: Market madness and non

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Crybaby of the Week

Crybaby of the Week

You can’t fix stupid. This morning’s crybaby ignored a number of red flags because she was determined to collect her lottery prize money of US$200,000. When it all turned to tears whom did she blame? The bank of course! The first red flag was that she

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The Military Start Airstrikes

The Military Start Airstrikes

28th March 2021 In a new low of depravity, even for the amoral regime, a protestor was shot and refused treatment before being burned alive by the authorities. A neighborhood watch member was burned alive after being injured by gunfire from Myanmar’s security forces in Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay, on

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Daily News Roundup – 29 March 2021

Daily News Roundup – 29 March 2021

Housing Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Political Roundup – Housing announcement a blow for those at the bottom Hayden Donnell (RNZ) Investor-economist alliance dominates media’s housing response Jack Tame (Newstalk ZB): Housing changes are a gamble Peter Wilson (RNZ): Week in Politics: Property speculators under the hammer as new ‘political

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Become a Citizen Journalist like Lionred

Become a Citizen Journalist like Lionred

The BFD is seeking citizen journalists to write news articles for us in a voluntary capacity. Regular contributor Lionred reported on a disaster in Lostwithiel, Cornwall at the end of last year, providing both commentary and photos of what was happening. This year he has been reporting on the coup

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The Death Toll Mounts

The Death Toll Mounts

27th March 2021 Below is the breakdown of today’s death toll by region. This does not account for fatalities where the authorities drag away the bodies and dispose of them elsewhere. The situation is escalating so much that civil war is becoming increasingly likely especially with a debilitating escalation

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Just like Clockwork – The Slaughter Resumes

Just like Clockwork – The Slaughter Resumes

27th March 2021 The message below was broadcast to the sound of soothing, tinkling piano music on the eve of Armed Forces Day (used to be revolution day). Translation “This isn’t anything like video games you play, your heads or backs would be shots just like your friends who

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The Beer War Starts

The Beer War Starts

26th March 2021 Below is a letter from the Karen National Union to Min Aung Hlaing. It is a translation of the original Burmese letter sent to the General. This spells trouble for the regime and you can be sure that the KNU are talking to other EAOs. The Kachin

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Become a Citizen Journalist like Lionred

Become a Citizen Journalist like Lionred

The BFD is seeking citizen journalists to write news articles for us in a voluntary capacity. Regular contributor Lionred reported on a disaster in Lostwithiel, Cornwall at the end of last year, providing both commentary and photos of what was happening. This year he has been reporting daily on the

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