Israel, the US, and the New Aerial Imperialism
Israel has used the US, or vice versa, to subdue the neighborhood via aggressive air campaigns. But is that sustainable?
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The Huge US Bond Market and the US Dollar Blow Off the “Debasement Trade”
Why the dollar and Treasuries have rallied despite the Liberation Day swoon and “debasement trade” patter.
Read more...Links 10/14/2025
Economic Myths: Homo Economicus
Richard Murphy is starting to take part bad economic idea. This series may wind up having no ending.
Read more...The Rising Carbon Footprint of Electricity in the United States
On the policy of increasing electricity generation without decarbonization, as in increased reliance on gas.
Read more...Crypto Crash Leads to Customer Bail-Ins to Prevent Some Exchanges from Failing
Yet more reason to be leery of crypto: even when you have won on a leveraged bet, you can be haircut to help rescue the exchange.
Read more...AI: Is it Really Different this Time?
AI is huge. But so is the hype, hocus-pocus deals, and piles of real money fortified by leverage that caused stock prices to explode.
Read more...Links 10/11/2025
What Version of Democracy Will Prevail?
Speculation about the future of the endangered species known as democracy.
Read more...Are We Waking Up Fast Enough to the Dangers of AI Militarism?
The Trump Administration is eager to integrate AI into military operations, even as experts warn: “The AI is always playing Curtis LeMay.”
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Read more...Farmers Fight Federal Efforts to Block States from Promoting Humane Animal Agriculture
Federal legislation is pending as part of a Big Ag effort to combat states requiring more humane animal farming methods.
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Read more...Time Bomb: How Uninsured Stablecoins and Crypto Derivatives Threaten Financial and Economic Stability
Why stablecoins are another finanical train wreck in the making.
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