The Houthis are trying to mix things up, at least a little bit, in the conflict in Gaza. To what end?
Friday, October 11, 2024
PPPs Fiscal Hoax Is a Blank Financial Silver Bullet
More on why public private partnerships, aka PPPs, amount to private enrichment at public expense, not just governments but also users.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/7/2023
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Credit Suisse Forced Marriage Gins Up $9 Billion in Legal Claims in Addition to RICO/Swiss Law Suit for Longstanding Misconduct and Crimes; Amicus Brief by Better Markets Supports RICO Claim
Is Credit Suisse going to become the Jarndyce and Jarndyce of failed bank litigation?
Western Propaganda Gets More Desperate as World Majority Sides with China and Russia Against the US over Gaza
The New York Times leads the charge in trying to depict Moscow and Beijing as antisemitic or anti-Israel to discredit their peace proposals.
The Politics of the Slaughter of Everybody
Paging Santayana. What happened to the Athenians after they acted on their confidence in their ability to slaughter the Melians.
Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos in Oil Markets
A brief look at the impact of the 1970s oil embargo, and what the effects might be if one were implemented now.
Summary of Guidance for Minimizing the Impact of Brainworms on Individual Persons, Communities, and Health Care Systems — United States
More research needed!
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/6/2023
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The Impossibility of Negotiated Settlements in the Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts
Although some analysts have given reasons why negotiated solutions to the wars in the Gaza and Ukraine are not in the cards, for the most part, they have also been hesitant to say that in a simple noun-verb sentence. Perhaps they hope against hope that a frame-breaking event will radically shift the current boundary conditions […]
New Report Issues Damning Verdict on Food’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Research shows fossil fuel companies are investing heavily in petrochemicals for use in pesticides, fertilisers, and plastic packaging.
The New Electric War Campaign – How the Russian Army Will Select the Ukrainian Targets
How Russia is likely to target the Ukraine electric grid this winter. Looting of aid funds for repairs has made things easier.
Biden’s Weak and Patchy Executive Order “Regulating” AI
Not impressed.
