More evidence, as if you needed it, that corporate executives are very skilled at feathering their nests.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Lambert goes a bit meta.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/14/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Political and pandemic news, plus right-to-repair, and Ibogaine. ~
The Intergenerational Health Effects of Forced Displacement: Japanese American incarceration During WWII
As confirmed by a study of Japanese interment in World War II, the health impact of displacement is long-lived.
US Had Secret Talks with Iran About Houthi Red Sea Shipping Attacks in January
A planted story takes a bit softer line on Iran than is normal for the press. A concession to reality or a justification of US impotence?
Are We Stumbling Into World War III in Ukraine?
The West misjudged Russia’s capacity to fight in Ukraine, yet is now cavalierly pursuing escalation. On that path lies nukes.
Global Warming Is Still Accelerating, in Three Graphs
While you were busy watching the wars, national elections or other distractions du jour, global warming keeps marching on.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/13/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics and pandemics, and Boeing’s ongoing debacle + Eames Chairs ~
Sink the Hessen! Russia Doesn’t Have To Strike Beyond the Ukrainian Battlefield – The German, French, British and US Governments Are Sinking Themselves
German plotting, French bluster, domestic polling, and possible Russian countermoves and next steps.
Ultra-Processed People in an Ultra-Processed World
The scientific, health, and political debate over the true cost of ultra–processed has just gone mainstream….which is late.
Global South Stagnating Under Heavier Debt Burden
Much higher interest rates – due to Western central banks – damage developing nations via prolonged debt distress and stagnation.
The Question Of Alevi Minority In Turkiye And Its Religious Identity
On the history of the Alevi sect in Turkiye, particularly its political and social standing.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/12/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Besides Covid and Political coverage, Boeing, spooks and gaming, TikTok, and the Water Cooler fundraiser ~
