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An interesting CNN interview of Professor Allan Lichtman—who has successfully predicted 9 out of 10 presidential elections (he wrongly picked Al Gore would defeat George W. Bush in 2000) gave his thoughts regarding the race between President Joe Biden & former President Donald Trump. https://youtu.be/PB8JazHcQ_k Professor Allan Lichtman thinks Joe Biden will probably defeat Donald... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Avi Ohayon / Government Press Office of Israel 🇮🇱 There is an interesting debate happening in the Fediverse in which Jan Wildeboer (@jwildeboer) initiates a discussion regarding the potential arrest of the Prime Minister of Israel 🇮🇱 that is being reported in the news. Government source says The Hague focusing on allegations that... Continue Reading →
The Kennedy outcast—whose own family rejected him for Joe Biden—could ultimately play kingmaker by tipping the election towards former President Donald Trump in a critical swing state. Joe Biden’s allies are racing to blunt the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., casting his third-party effort as a stalking-horse bid designed to boost Donald Trump’s chances... Continue Reading →
After Vladimir Putin allegedly assassinated Yevgeny Prigoshin after Prigoshin led an insurrection against the Russian 🇷🇺 Federation, it appears that Putin has already divided & conquered the mercenary group that embarrassed him on the international stage months ago. The thousands of the former Wagner forces have splintered into at least four groups, according to two... Continue Reading →
Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has ambitious plans for Albania 🇦🇱, a nation easily overlooked within the region of Europe. However, to bring economic prosperity to Albania 🇦🇱, Kushner may have to pave paradise, & put up a parking lot. https://youtu.be/2595abcvh2M Famous song by Joni Mitchell The Vjosë delta and its lagoon are under siege.... Continue Reading →
A favorite space geek pastime is revisiting the Fermi Paradox & wondering where all of the extraterrestrial civilizations are throughout the Milky Way galaxy. One theory by @Kurzgesagt@threads.net is that space empires are constrained by distance & expense, similar to early settlements in Oceania. https://youtu.be/L_JQOH1tEEA A theory of where all of the alien civilizations are... Continue Reading →
Donald Trump is probably one of the worst Presidents in American history. Yet, despite the chaos surrounding his campaign, the promoter-in-chief can generate greater attention towards his cause (for free!!!!) than President Joe Biden. Here is a simple (albeit bizarre) promo Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, which takes advantage of the buzz surrounding the... Continue Reading →
Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. Robert G. Ingersoll (discovered via Reuters, image from Britannica) A memorable quote from... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/bsU6gONt8Z8 Peter Zeihan discusses France 🇫🇷 discussing sending troops to Ukraine 🇺🇦 & why it makes sense. Also thoughts about the European Union 🇪🇺. Peter Zeihan offers his unfiltered thoughts about France’s 🇫🇷 proposal to send troops to Ukraine 🇺🇦. Interesting points he makes: French 🇫🇷 troops could defend Ukrainian 🇺🇦 borders along Belarus 🇧🇾... Continue Reading →
If there is one infuriating feature I loathe about the sports industry, it is that most franchise owners expect taxpayers to finance a significant amount of the cost for new or updated stadiums. Currently, the Kansas City Chiefs (coming off of a Super Bowl win) & the Kansas City Royals each want taxpayers to shoulder... Continue Reading →