Yearly Archives: 2023

Here’s Why Russia Didn’t Deter or Respond to the US’ Latest Bombing of Syria

Russia is playing its cards carefully in the Middle East, as the example of the latest US bombing in Syria illustrates.

2:00PM Water Cooler 10/27/2023

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Smaller Employers Weigh a Big-Company Fix for Scarce Primary Care: Their Own Clinics

Some employers in primary care deserts are entering the healh care business, indirectly revealing the level of institutionalized profiteering

Links 10/27/2023

Mexican Anti-GM Corn Collective Receives Environmental Award from US NGO, Amid Escalating Corn War With US

“Not only did they hold the line on GM corn planting during five years of hostility from their own government, they also helped open the door to a new government that takes native corn and its protection seriously.”

The Gods Are Going Against the Chosen People — Mammon Against Israel, Mars Against the Pentagon

Why Israel can’t handle a long war economically, and is prettyu sure to get one.

Ukraine’s Desperate Search for War Funding Hits Local Budgets

Ukraine’s local authorities are undes serious budget stress despite government assurances of support

2:00PM Water Cooler 10/26/2023

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FDA Confirms IM Doc Concerns About Pharmacies Pushing Covid Boosters + Other Vaccines in Same Visit

Flu vaccine upselling as yet another chapter in medicine, American-style.

Links 10/26/2023

Theories of Economic Crises

How different economic theories, or more accurately, stories, about crises, have profound impact on policy.

Global Warming Is Accelerating

Some updated sightings on the global warming front.

2:00PM Water Cooler 10/25/2023

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