Thursday, August 28, 2025

Your Political Rivals Aren’t as Bad as You Think – Here’s How Misunderstandings Amplify Hostility

Some ideas for how to dial down your political hostility.

Links 4/5/2023

The Shambolic Criminal Case Against Donald Trump

Is there a there there in the Trump indictment?

U.S. Losing Influence As Saudi Arabia Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The US has managed to alienate Saudi Arabia, a one-time key ally.

Continuing the Water Cooler Fundraiser: Your Thoughts

Wait, what day is today?

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/4/2023

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Raincoats, Undies, School Uniforms: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?

“Forever chemicals” or PFAS, in your clothes? Some pointers on what to avoid.

Links 4/4/2023

First Russian Shipment of (Allegedly) Diesel Docks in Mexico Since G7 Plus-Imposed Price Cap, Stoking Controversy and Confusion

The ultimate irony: if the ship was indeed carry Russian diesel, it was probably able to skirt the G7’s price cap rules due to a cheeky little manouevre in Spain.

The Tragic U.S. Choice to Prioritize War Over Peacemaking

On the cultural and political factors that keep the war stokers in power in the US.

Links 4/3/2023

Using Tik-Tok as a Trojan Horse, the RESTRICT Act Would Create an Internet Censorship Star Chamber

The RESTRICT Act has run into a buzz saw of well-warranted criticism. But will that be enough to stop it?

Kamala Harris Serves up Crumbs in Africa as US Continues to Offer Little in Comparison to China

The US wants African minerals for its goal of becoming the world’s cleantech superpower, but it cannot compete with Beijing economically on the continent. 

Lower Natural Gas Price Is Not All Good News For Europe

Europe’s warm winter likely only delayed its pain as importers may soon have to pay up for spot supply to beat competition from the Asian market.

Danny Haiphong and Michael Hudson Discuss The Collapse of Antiquity, the Bank Panic,

Another tour de force by Michael Hudson on how debt dynamics create oligarcies, how the Fed stoked thebank crisis, and the multipolarity push.