FTX is an even bigger mess than someone with a creative streak might have imagined.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Not Every Robin = Spring and Not Every Story About Moving Away from the Dollar Is Well Founded
A small illustration of why some of the stories about reducing dollar dependence are misguided.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/17/2022
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Where’s the Contagion from the Crypto Implosion?
Why, if you aren’t in crypto, you can watch the meltdown in comparative comfort.
U.S. Diesel Inventories Hit Historic Lows At The Worst Possible Time
The diesel squeeze is getting worse, but it is still not clear how actute it might become.
Russia Launches New Electrical Grid/Infrastructure Strikes in Ukraine
Russia launched a new round of infrastructure attacks on Urkaine, but so far it looks more selective than yesterday’s massive blows.
Why Don’t The Poles Admit the War Isn’t Winning the Next Polish Election and Isn’t in Poland’s National Interest – Unless Zelensky Loses Galicia to Poland, Again
There is less enthusiasm for the Ukraine war amond some Polish voters than the US/UK press would have you believe. And winter is coming.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/16/2022
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Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity’s Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties
Another account of the extent of the private equity health care grifting, as well as some avenues to check these abuses.
Russia Continues to Escalate Electrical Grid/Infrastructure Attacks; Charges Over Attack on Poland Shift Focus from Damage
Despite the lack of media interest, the Russian destruction of Ukraine’s electrical grid could determine the outcome of the war.
As Gig Economy Grows, Its Toll on Workers Mounts
Democrats help the gig economy expands its reach as it brings pain and suffering to more American workers.
When Marshal Kutuzov Joins General Winter and General Surovikin, What Happens Next on the Front
An overview of how Russia approaches war, and then a discussion of why Pavlovka matters in the Ukraine campaign.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/15/2022
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