n the not inconsiderable role of speculation in the crude oil market in the increase in the WTI crude oil price.
Friday, June 27, 2025
“Will the Doctor See You?” More on the Crapification of US Medical Care
Medical care is being systematicaly degraded in the US. And we have AI coming to cut more humans out.
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/28/2023
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‘Really Big’: US Supreme Court Ruling Against Norfolk Southern Seen as Rebuke to Corporate Impunity
The Supreme Court nixed a Constitutional challenge to a Pennsylvania registration law that subjects compnaies to its jurisdiction.
Low Wages and Rising Cost of Living Are Driving More Into Homelessness as Government Tries to Hide Rather than Solve Problem
Despite billions spent on homelessness, the problem is only getting worse due to a failure to take on exceptional American rapaciousness.
America Has Just Destroyed a Great Empire
America is making a mess in trying to preserve its hegemony.
Turkey Continues To Challenge Sweden’s NATO Membership
Turkiye is still playing hardball with NATO and Sweden.
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/27/2023
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Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels
Supposed green hydrogen projects are more often than not are Trojan horses for fossil fuel use.
‘We’re Not Doing That’: Why a Black Couple Wouldn’t Crowdfund to Pay Off Medical Debts
Why black patients burdened by medical debt are reluctant to solicit for funds.
Mexico’s AMLO Government Refuses to Bow to US Sanction Threats, Ups Ante in Fight Over GM Corn
The US government is threatening to expand its global sanctions regime to Mexico, its second largest trade partner, for daring to protect its own native crop diversity as well as its citizens’ rapidly worsening health.
IMF Confirms that Profits Are Driving Inflation
It’s now undeniable that corporate profits are playing a big role in our current inflation.
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/26/2023
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