This year, like last year, the only two countries that voted against lifting the blockade were the US and Israel. But Argentina was meant to stand with them.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Can We Avoid a Franken-Future with AI?
In his new book, Mindless, historian Robert Skidelsky urges readers to reflect on the delicate balance between AI and our human essence.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/31/2024
~ Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump garbage truck stunt; Section Three has risen from the grave; Boeing stock remains stable, pensions are the sticking point ~
Georgia Election Update
Color revolution appears to fizzle out as all the accusations of fraud and Russian interference ignore the economic considerations of the voters who said no thank you to the West.
Why Does the West Hate Russia So Much?
“The Spectre of War” by Jonathan Haslam provides some clues — at least for the UK.
It’s Harris’s Race to Lose…
…so why is she making it close?
What Would a Real Renewable Energy Transition Look Like?
The seven steps that could help build a social movement and ensure a sustainable future.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/30/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Biden does call Trump supporters “garbage”; About exit polling; Boeing contract talks resume ~
Wolf Richter: Boeing Launches $22 Billion Share Offering to Get Breathing Room, Dodge Junk Credit Rating, after Having Wasted $64 Billion on Share Buybacks
With the equity raise as outlined today, the company will have some limited financial breathing room, and will likely avert a near-term down grade to junk, so one day at a time.
Obesity: Sociogenic Disease and the Next Generation of Blockbuster Drugs
The only good way to deal with the obesity epidemic is to go back to the future and eat real food, close to home, wherever that may be.
As German Industry Implodes, Country’s Wealthiest Make Out Like Bandits
The blame cannons for the fall of Germany ignore Atlanticist elite and are increasingly being set on China in addition to Russia.
Hydrogen Stocks Crash as Hype Faces Reality Check
The EU and especially Germany were relying on the fantasy that green hydrogen could save their industry, which is dying after governments cut off Russian pipeline gas.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/29/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Kamala campaign begins closing argument; The Fascist Question; Pennsylvania round-up; Memories of Richard Scarry ~
