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Friday, August 22, 2025
Respectful Persuasion Is a Relay Race, Not a Solo Sprint – 3 Keys to Putting It in Practice
Can stereotypically pushy and intolerant American learn to rely a bit more on persuasion?
Erdogan Makes Comeback in Turkish Polls. Opposition Sends Mixed Signals on Russia.
Erdogan and his opponent Kilicdaroglu are virtually tied ahead of the May 14 election that could have enormous implications for the New Cold War.
Big Banks Must Become Globally Resolvable – or Significantly ‘Smaller’
Sadly, coming up with a way to resolve big international banks is a non-starter. The answer is very strict regulation. But that would be work.
Covid: The Poor People’s Pandemic
Liz Theoharis, co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign, indicts how Biden is abusing the needy by ending pandemic emergency programs.
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/2/2023
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When a Storm Dumped Two Feet of Water on My City, I Learned Something Gratifying About My Neighbors
An in-depth account of being caught in a major flood and dealing with becoming a water evacuee.
What Happens If the West Decides to Negotiate an End to the War in Ukraine and Russia Does Not (Really) Go Along?
A preliminary look at what might happen if and when the West gets over itself and thinks about negotiating with Russia.
Chinese Companies Are Taking Advantage of United States’ Nearshoring Strategy By Setting up Shop in Mexico
Although China accounts for only a small fraction of Mexico’s total Foreign Direct Investment, it has significantly expanded its portfolio in recent years.
“In the Coronation, Britain’s Ruling Class Will Cast Its Dark Spell on Millions”
Do the Royals still have this sway? “Charles’ coronation will encourage millions to keep marching to the beat of Britain’s posh boys”
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/1/2023
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Will the EU Sanction Russia’s Nuclear Industry?
Doing so would hurt the economies of several European countries, but don’t worry. Brussels is working on a plan.
