Category Archives: Doomsday scenarios

Haven’t Enough to Keep You Awake At Night? Try The Doomsday Clock For A Truthful State Of The Union

As Trump takes the US out of Reagan’s nuclear arms pact with Russia, it’s time to have a look at the Doomsday Clock.

How the Peak Oil Story Could Be “Close,” But Not Quite Right

An in-depth look at the “peak oil” thesis and how well its predictions are playing out.

Venezuela Coup Attempt Part of US Plan to Remake Latin America

Unfortunately, US support of the attempted coup in Venezuela is just one part of planned interventions south of the border.

Brexit: May Running Down the Clock by Backing Yet-Again-Nixed Renegotiation of Withdrawal Agreement

May is still firmly in charge of Brexit as various Parliamentary gambits go splat.

Many Countries at UN Oppose Trump Interference in Venezuela

The US plans for Venezuela don’t have the degree of foreign support that the press would have you believe.

Brexit Is Good News for Those in the Business of War

Arms merchants are lining up deals in anticipation of Brexit.

Brexit: May’s Sweatbox

A short overview of Constitutional and procedural issues that impact Brexit.

IEA Chief: EVs Are Not The End Of The Oil Era

Why EVs are way overhyped as a way to reduce oil use.

Trump’s Space Force: Nuclear Lunacy

Why Trump’s effort to revive Reagan’s “Star Wars” vaporware increases the risk of nuclear war.

Brexit: Blame It on the Banking Crisis

The parts of the UK hit hard by post-crisis austerity had a strong tendency to vote for Brexit.

Brexit: Chasing Their Tails

More Brexit dithering, but at higher velocities.

Repeating the Mistakes of 1914?

n their enthusiasm for a new cold war against China and Russia, the western establishments of today are making a mistake comparable to that of their forebearers in 1914.

Brexit: Chaos

Despite May’s epic Brexit loss, she’s still barely changed her course of action.

Why the Green New Deal Is the Stuff of Fantasyland

Why the Green New Deal can’t deliver on its promises.