~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Lina Khan out; Arnade on McDonald’s: Trump and The Adjuster; Kamala’s flawless campaign, lol; Bird flu carried by dust on the wind ~
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Collapse of Syria, BRICS, and Wishful Thinking
How the sudden collapse of the Syrian government exposes fundamental weaknesses in the BRICS initiative.
Did Türkiye Win the Battle, But Lose the War?
Ankara burns bridges with Beijing and Moscow and is now stuck with Syrian albatross around the neck as emboldened Turkish imperialists eye future conquests.
In the Trump Administration Crosshairs: Cell Phone Radiation
In 2020, RFK Jr.’s nonprofit sued the FCC over 5G cell phone radiation safety. As HHS secretary, he’d have the power to upend the tech.
Should the NYC Council Revisit Airbnb Restrictions? Rival City Hall Rallies Fight it Out.
The fight between AirBnB and tenants in New York City enters a new chapter as the city considers relaxing its short-term rental ban.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/10/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump, the world’s greatest troll; Hegseth et al. still alive; “RuissiaGate Remnants”; Claims Adjuster roundup ~
“The Next Crash Could Be Much Bigger Than the Last Two”
Rentierism in housing in the UK has reached what looks like nose-bleed, self-correcting, and thus potentially crash-inducing levels.
Rob Urie: Politics by Other Means, Health Insurance Industry Edition
A look at the context of the government-supported health insurance industry practices that triggered the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Thompson.
Good News & Bad News in UK: Cash Use Continues to Rebound As Government Unveils Digital ID Plans for “Pubs and Clubs”
What is the scandal-tarnished Japanese tech giant Fujitsu doing running the government’s digital Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS)?
Political Turmoil in France Could Worsen Europe’s Energy Problems
How continued political instability in France threatens European energy supplies.
Police State Implications of “The Adjuster’s” Assassination of UnitedHealth’s CEO [with UPDATE]
How the organs of state security might react to the assassination of Unitedhealth’s CEO.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/9/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler; politics, syndemics; Trump transition; How Kamala’s campaign butchered ground operations in Philly; Boeing whistleblower: 42 defective rudders go missing; calls for breakup grow; Congo mystery disease ~
