On the considerable upset about RFK, Jr.’s nomination to head HHS.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/14/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump transition: Biden meeting, Gabbard, Gaetz; Deploy the Blame Cannons! Democrat suicide? Boeing layoffs; “Is the Love Song Dying?” ~
The BRICS, a Geopolitical Challenge Overlooked by the European Union
A discussion of what BRICS might be when it grows up and what that could mean for the EU
Wall Street Journal Show How Medicare Advantage Plans Restrict Medical Services to Sicker Seniors, Leading to Switching to Traditional Medicare
The Wall Street Journal shows how Medicare Advantage plans curb care to sick seniors, leading many to switch to traditional Medicare
Shale ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Hits Wall of Capital Restraint
One of Trump’ inflation-cutting plans, more shale production to lower energy prices, is not going to get strong uptake from the industry.
Will Trump End or Escalate Biden’s Wars?
An awfully hopeful take on what Trump might do about America’s “forever wars”.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/13/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Trump DOD pick Hegseth; Thomas Frank has risen from the grave; Deploy the Blame Cannons Boeing layoffs, DEI axed; Sun Slated To Be Dimmed by Tech Bros ~
Global Fury After State Dept Claims Israel Not Violating US Law by Blocking Gaza Aid
US defenses of Israel, this time by pretending the genocidal state is not blocking Gaza aid, are ever more infuriating and lame.
Trump Adds to List of Fake EU Crises
EU set to double down on vassalage to US, which is causing its problems in the first place.
Bad Samaritans in Foreign Aid
Who’d have thunk it? The notion that foreign aid might be self-interested looks to novel, at least among economists.
What Are Republics, Exactly?
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia. Modern republics face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/12/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Deploy the Blame Cannons! Boeing avoids liability for Ethiopian MCAS crash in settlement, restarts production but with layoffs; Elite maleficence at ASHRAE, hospitals, and Infection Prevention and Control; More money does buy more happiness ~
Will Ukraine Embrace an Era of ‘War-Wilding’?
Some of Ukraine’s wartime environmental catastrophes, scientists say, can be turned into long-term ecological gains
