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This is what the US has come to?Ted Goddard's Political WireTrump Moves from ‘Sleepy Joe’ to ‘Senile Joe’AxiosBiden: Russia bounty issue shows Trump "doesn't seem to be cognitively aware of what's going on" Hans Nichols

The US electorate is shifting demographically, ideologically, and attitudinally. Some interesting numbers. It's looking like the "fourth turning" or "spiritual awakening" is going to be liberal rather than conservative (in US terms). Niskanen CenterThe GOP’s Gen Z Problem and Path Forward Kristie Eshelman

Online voting appears to be effective. It's the future.TASS Final voter turnout at online voting on constitutional amendments in Russia exceeds 93%

Liberalism and traditionalism clash in Turkey.Defend Democracy PressUNESCO sent letter to Turkey regarding turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque

China's military has approved a coronavirus vaccine for use within its ranks that has been developed by its research unit and a biotech firm, the company said Monday.Bangkok PostChinese coronavirus vaccine approved for military use

Two weeks ago it was "Fed buying corporate bonds." Last week it was "changes to Volker rule." Today it was Boeing. Won't hold. Economy is weakening. Trade and invest using the concepts of MMT. Get a 30-day free trial to MMT Trader. https://www.pitbulleconomics.com/mmt-trader/?s2-ssl=yes/ Download my podcasts! New one every week. https://www.pitbulleconomics.com/podcasts/

Liberal core tenets of individual autonomy, freedom, industry, free trade and commerce essentially reflected the triumph of the Protestant worldview in Europe’s 30-years’ civil war. It was not fully even a Christian view, but more a Protestant one.This narrow, sectarian pillar was able to be projected into a universal project – only so long as it was underpinned by power.... World views are justifications (values-based, normative) rather than explanations (factual, scientific).Alastair...

2 of 3 parts.The Vineyard of the SakerBridging China’s past with humanity’s future – Part 2 Straight Bat

Bites off nose to spite face. ?The West needs favored access to Hong Kong much more than China. That did not used to be case, but the importance of Hong Kong to China has declined dramatically. The result of this will be the gradual decline of Hong Kong as a player and the rise of mainland Chinese trading and financial centers.More significantly, China has shut the door to easy access by foreign intelligence and political influencers.In the longer run, rupture from the West will be...

Poll results.Somewhat surprising since there are many ethic minorities and different religions and cultural traditions in the republics of the Russian Federation.The Unz ReviewNo Racism in Russia Anatoly Karlin