Yearly Archives: 2023

The West and the War in Ukraine: Selling and Buying Hopium

Despite some press stories and orthodox pundits acknowledging that things are going badly for Ukraine, there is way too much delusion.

Is Obama Running a Shadow Government from His Mansion in Kalorama, Washington DC?

Obama’s change to the Constitutional Order

Energy Dept. Announces $1.2 Billion to Advance Controversial Climate Technology (“Direct Air Capture”)

“Direct air capture,” another fossil fuel scam.

Links 8/13/2023

“We Need to Raise a Lot More in Tax from the Wealthy but That Does Not Convince Me That We Need a Wealth Tax”

Why a wealth tax is not only no magic bullet, but also not likely to work very well.

Links 8/12/2023

FDA Tries to Pretend It Didn’t Oppose Ivermectin Use for Covid

The FDA attempts to distance itself from its earlier hostility to Ivermectin as a Covid remedy, but too many people have good memories.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/11/2023

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The Sahel Tug-of-War: U.S. And Russia Face Off For Influence In Niger

A US propaganda outlet frets over Niger.

Links 8/11/2023

Ecuador Descends Deeper Into Chaos Following Assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuador was already in a major crisis; now it is in an even bigger one.

Longitudinal – Reflections On Recent Economic Writing

Satyajit Das takes a gander through a large sample of recent economic books and has some unexpected findings.

The Polish President Said Kiev Isn’t Doing The West Any Favors & Its Counteroffensive Failed

Spats between Polish and Ukrainian officials reflect divergences in interests which they may no longer be able to paper over.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/10/2023

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Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests

Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.