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Saturday, June 21, 2025
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/9/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Open Thread ~
Abandoning the Poor
Confronting the needless scourge of poverty
Is Israel Weaker Than Widely Seen in Hamas/Palestine “War”?
If Israel is weaker in conventional military terms than widely assumed, that increases the odds of very bad outcomes.
What if UFOs Have Been a Cover for High-Tech – and Human – Defense Research Programs?
What if UFOs are a home-grown product?
Thresholds of Perception: “Do I Wake or Sleep?”
“I learn by going where I have to go.” –Theodore Roethke, The Waking
The Top Ten Takeaways From Hamas’ Sneak Attack on Israel
Some initial observations about Hamas’ surprise strikes into Israel.
Palm Oil: The Ingredient Behind Human Rights Abuses and Eco-Destruction That’s Probably in Your Home Right Now
It’s not the oil palm plant that is the problem, but rather the way it’s grown.
Michael Hudson: A BRICS+ Bank: How Would It Really Function?
Michael Hudson clears up some of the considerable confusion about what a new BRICS “currency” would amount to.
How U.S. Hospitals Undercut Public Health
The U.S. health care industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, causing many of the deaths it seeks to prevent.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/6/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
American Society Wasn’t Always So Car-Centric. Our Future Doesn’t Have To Be, Either.
The surprising history of the car in the U.S. offers hope for a shift toward more climate-friendly transportation options.
