Sunday, July 6, 2025

Debt and the Collapse of Antiquity – Michael Hudson

Michael Hudson explains how Rome rejected debt forgiveness and nstituted a pro-creditor legal system, which our establishment defends today.

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/21/2023

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Why the Food System Is the Next Frontier in Climate Action

Virtually all paths to a net-zero-emissions food system rely on consumers in high-income countries shifting to a more plant-forward diet

Links 4/21/2023

What Does Biden’s Pick for Next World Bank President Augur for the Global War on Cash?

Ajay Banga, in his former senior executive roles at Mastercard, waged a decade-long “war on cash.” Under his tenure, the company did more than just about any other to demonise the role of physical money around the world.

TSA, UPS Brutalizing Shipments. What Gives?

UPS and TSA are serious hazards to your stuff.

Ukraine Conflict Highlights Key Question for Africa: Should We Focus on the Problems of the Elite, or Those Faced by the Majority of the Population?

Professor Sokona, Vice-Chair of the IPCC, on how Ukraine has reshaped thinking in Africa and on the needed transformation in its leadership

Naked Capitalism (Again) Named One of Top 100 Economics Blogs

Naked Capitalism again makes the cut!

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/20/2023

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Is Labour Purging the Left? Inside the Party’s Embattled Selection Process

‘This is the most fundamental attempt to change the DNA of the Labour Party in its entire history’

Links 4/20/2023

Leaks Reveal Reality Behind U.S. Propaganda in Ukraine

While lying to the public is routine, the Pentagon leaks show officials have been selling fabrications about how Ukraine is faring.

Hoisted From Comments: “A Tale of Two Sciences”

Pontius Pilate asked, “What is truth?” Time to ask “What is science?” since our market system creates sciences that aren’t very scientific.

Vzglyad – “It’s Time for Russia to Change Its Position in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”

As fallout from movement in geopolitical tectonic plates, Russia may be close to revisings its stance towards Israel and Palestine.

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/19/2023

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