UK politicians’ ambivalence over a Gaza ceasefire shows how little they learned from the Troubles
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2:00PM Water Cooler 11/17/2023
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“Should CalPERS Fire Everyone and Just Buy Some ETFs?”
Another well-substantiated critique of CalPERS’ investment performance.
Oh, the Irony: IMF Chief Touts Benefits of Cashless Future In Singapore, Just Weeks After a Major Payments Outage
“This is not the time to turn back on central bank digital currencies,” Kirstalina Georgieva said. At the same time, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is advising the public to “carry some cash” as a contingency for further outages.
Michael Hudson: Were the Prophets Anti-Semitic? Debunking Netanyahu’s Distorted Biblical Justifications for Genocide
Michael Hudson explains why Netanyahu’s invocation of Samuel is a rank distortion of Mosaic covenants and the implications of that episode.
Has the Energy Transition Hit a Wall?
The much-touted green transition is flagging due to rising materials costs.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/16/2023
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Quelle Surprise! Fast Fashion Exploits Poor Workers; Industry Engages in Empty Virtue-Signalling
Don’t believe the fashion industry’s stated commitment to support a living wage for Bangladesh’s garment workers.
Biden Administration’s Limit on Drug Industry Middlemen Backfires, Pharmacists Say
“Biden Administration initiative backfires” is almost a default title. But here, the consequences for pharmacies and patients are significant
Risks of Fracking Are “Real and Growing,” Report Warns
More evidence that fracking is not good for humans and other living things.
Why Protectionists Sometimes Win: The Narrative Power of Economic Nationalism
An economist admits nationalists and protectionists can have clout, but does not go far in conceding that they can also have valid issues.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/15/2023
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Moshe Dayan: ‘What Cause Have We to Complain About Their Hatred of Us?’
Dayan described how ethnic cleansing of Palestinians was an inherent element of Israel’s plans. But that may be hitting its limits. What now?
