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I think united states is envious of chairman Mao and wants to have their own cultural revolution too. Already had the military parade that outshone that of President Xi. Now have to outdo him in killing academics and intellectuals.

As an amateur history reader, particularly the late Roman Empire (Byzantium), i found this fascinating. Favourite phrase? the “protestantianisation of Islam!”

Isnt that the intent? leave the new industries to China and Europe so united states can become steam punk. Fortunately 40% of united states voters approve big time

Fortunately 40% of united states voters approve of this admin so they’ll welcome fossil fuel heaven for a few more decades, until New Orleans is permanently flooded

lots of folks in my circle also boycotting american products and services. in the cross hairs here are Amazon, Google, any american food, booze, clothing, cars, etc. Most in my circle dont watch american news. its depressing to see a country descend into third world status so quickly

I imagine some portion of those people who are the ‘expensive to treat’ types, would take advantage of “assisted departure” methods if they were available. The problem is likely to be the Christian Ideology that believes people should suffer to the end as ‘ god intended ‘.

theres an episode in the “99% Invisible” podcasts series on this case study. I think it was called “Food Deserts”.

Exactly what america voted for. Snake oil salespeople.

And no-one in authority does anything.

my daughter and grandson live in the US. i’m thinking i wont see them for a while. She believes (greencard) she will be refused reentry so is frightened of leaving

Does this mean that any Floridians could be infectious disease carriers? In your next meeting in a big city (Washington?, LA?, Chicgo? Etc) the person next to you or in the plane you arrived on, could be a carrier. So gloves and masks will become de rigueur atire!

This is a very interesting read. I have been sitting on a decision to either go batteries to reduce my own demand on the grid versus a VPP. This article helps explain why VPPs are another way for corporations to get consumers to pay for infrastructure. Just like how banks need you to have a phone to be able to partake in the payments infrastructure. In my country banks are closing atms and branches.

No wonder the volunteered for military service.

A couple of interesting developments this week:

• Albanese declares its still ok for american and middle east resource giants to take Australian resources without paying for them.
• Albanese says its ok that youth of today cant afford to buy homes and that negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts will remain for short stay accommodation landlords getting tax handouts.
• Regulators cowtow to american and middle east resources giants and give them what they want.
• Giant LNG storage tank leaks. Regulators have done nothing for 18 years. Companies asked to edit reports before regulatory actions.
• Mineral sands company forces farmers off their land in the Wimmera.
• Albanese and Marles (reference Aukus subs disaster) told by americans to commit to fighting China over Taiwan even though the mericans maintain “strategic ambiguity”

At what point do we decide that neither side of politics is doing us any good?

Looka a lot like Albanese has

so burning fossil fuels to take Carbon dioxide out of atmosphere? hmmm

isnt Vance the guy who was asking for help/guidance on poisons?

xenonorph

what we call “Yank tanks”. giant pickups that are too big for parking spaces so they take up two or three.

is that glow before or after consuming the prawns from Walmart.