HICPAC needs to stop operating like a closed, cozy club and comply with the law.
Monday, January 12, 2026
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/14/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Open Thread ~
Analyzing Apparently Irrational Behavior in Western Elites
Some old and newish theories as to why our elites seem unable to manage their way out of a paper bag.
Wolf Richter: Full Commercialization of Robotaxis Arrives in San Francisco
After sinking billions of dollars into robotaxis, these companies are under pressure to show significant revenues.
The West and the War in Ukraine: Selling and Buying Hopium
Despite some press stories and orthodox pundits acknowledging that things are going badly for Ukraine, there is way too much delusion.
Is Obama Running a Shadow Government from His Mansion in Kalorama, Washington DC?
Obama’s change to the Constitutional Order
Energy Dept. Announces $1.2 Billion to Advance Controversial Climate Technology (“Direct Air Capture”)
“Direct air capture,” another fossil fuel scam.
“We Need to Raise a Lot More in Tax from the Wealthy but That Does Not Convince Me That We Need a Wealth Tax”
Why a wealth tax is not only no magic bullet, but also not likely to work very well.
FDA Tries to Pretend It Didn’t Oppose Ivermectin Use for Covid
The FDA attempts to distance itself from its earlier hostility to Ivermectin as a Covid remedy, but too many people have good memories.
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/11/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
The Sahel Tug-of-War: U.S. And Russia Face Off For Influence In Niger
A US propaganda outlet frets over Niger.
