Category Archives: Guest Post

2:00PM Water Cooler 9/6/2022

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1980s Redux? Developing Countries See New Context, Old Threats

s rich countries raise interest rates, developing countries face slowdowns, inflation, higher interest rates, more costs and debt distress.

The Race for Lithium is Heating Up in Latin America

As the US remains “grossly unprepared” to meet the exponential increase in demand for lithium, it stakes a claim to Argentina’s massive deposits of “white gold.” For Argentina’s benefit, of course.

Peace Talks Essential as War Rages on in Ukraine

Peace in Ukraine is a worthy aim. But the West can’t bring itself to offer what Russia might accept.

Matt Stoller: Naked Capitalism –A Community Seeking the Truth

Naked Capitalism sweats the details, and in this time of airy propaganda, that gives you a leverage point.

Biden Opens Campaign Season with MAGA Exorcism in Idiosyncratic Philadelphia Speech

The three audiences for Biden’s Philadelphia speech. And about that blood-red background.

Links 9/5/2022

Can the U.S. Kick Its Reliance on Russian Uranium?

Ukraine is pushing for sanctions on Russian uranium. Thorium isn’t ready for prime time, so sanctions put further pressure on energy markets.

Naked Capitalism Fundraiser 2022: Your Situational Awareness Guide as Tectonic Plates Shift

Off to the Tip Jar! Please join in this fundraiser so we can keep giving you incisive, independent commentary and cute animal pix.

Rahul Gandhi – The Most Establishment Populist

Rahul Gandhi’s attempt to position the Indian National Congress as the protector of the Indian people against the deep state neglects the party’s own history of control and corruption.

Links 9/4/2022

How Boris Johnson Rigged British Politics for the Tories

The government of Boris Johnson has undermined democracy in the UK in a number of ways, making it more difficult to vote, speak out, or protest. This legacy will continue to benefit the Tories even as Johnson is replaced by Liz Truss.

Links 9/3/2022

European Stainless Steel Mills Are Closing Due To Energy Crisis

Stainless steel mills are now keeling over due to energy price spikes. Who will be next to fall?