In this post, I will highlight two great American public intellects: John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs, focusing on their insights into the war in Ukraine and American exceptionalism.
Two great American public intellects: John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs (archived)
Day: March 27, 2023
Indo-Pacific Command Seeks $3.5 Billion More Than Biden’s 2024 Budget
The command will likely get what it wants as Congress wants to expand the military buildup against China
Indo-Pacific Command Seeks $3.5 Billion More Than Biden’s 2024 Budget
After Escalation, White House Says US Troops in Syria are There to Stay
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday that President Biden is committed to staying in Syria following a series of attacks on US bases and US airstrikes in the country.
After Escalation, White House Says US Troops in Syria are There to Stay
Economists expect US recession, above-target inflation this year
The United States will likely enter a recession this year and face high inflation well into 2024, a majority of economists predicted in their response to a semiannual survey.
Economists expect US recession, above-target inflation this year
Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn’t helping
Ellen Min doesn’t go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn’t helping
First guilty plea in assassination of Haiti’s president. Drug dealer admits backing plot
A convicted Haitian drug trafficker pleaded guilty Friday to providing money to pay for weapons, food and lodging for Colombian commandos and others suspected of executing the fatal shooting of Haiti’s president, marking the first guilty plea in the murder conspiracy case in Miami federal court.
First guilty plea in assassination of Haiti’s president. Drug dealer admits backing plot
Related:
Haiti – FLASH : Assassination of the President, Rodolphe Jaar pleads guilty
Colombian Ex-Soldiers Implicated in Haiti Assassination Received U.S. Military Training
In Ethiopia, China and the US map rival roads to lasting peace
When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Addis Ababa late on March 14 , China’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Xue Bing, had already held meetings with some Ethiopian government officials.
In Ethiopia, China and the US map rival roads to lasting peace
‘NY Times’ won’t explain why Palestinians aren’t joining the big anti-Netanyahu demonstrations in Israel
Here’s a revealing video from Jerusalem, at one of the massive demonstrations that are shaking Israel’s far-right wing government. Note the sea of Israeli flags in the background, characteristic of the weeks of protest so far. And then watch what happens when some brave soul unfurls a Palestinian flag, perhaps to test Israel’s “democracy.” His attackers look like a combination of security officials and possibly other bystanders. This is yet another sign of Israeli apartheid.
‘NY Times’ won’t explain why Palestinians aren’t joining the big anti-Netanyahu demonstrations in Israel
Congressional Rep Who Discovered His Info Was Illegally Searched By The FBI Likely Has No Legal Remedy
from the but-this-is-the-system-Congress-wants…. dept
The FBI has long enjoyed its close relationship with the NSA… or at least the NSA’s collections. Data and communications collected under the NSA’s Section 702 program contain plenty of “incidental” snooping on Americans. That’s because even though it’s a foreign-facing collection, Americans who communicate with people outside of the United States are swept up in the dragnet.
Congressional Rep Who Discovered His Info Was Illegally Searched By The FBI Likely Has No Legal Remedy
“Well that’s unfortunate. If only he were part of some kind of body that had the power to change the law.” [1]
Arms firm complains that cat videos threaten growth
Battles over electricity will spread across Europe, the FT reported today. An arms firm enjoying a massive increase in business (for obvious reasons) says that some of the electricity in their area is being used by a TikTok data center, and could affect their future expansion.
Arms firm complains that cat videos threaten growth via Fridayeveryday
Must make more cat videos!!! 😹
Related:
Norwegian Defense Firm Nammo Blames TikTok For Power Shortages
“Authorities must choose between preserving cat videos or providing essential social functions,” the Nammo CEO said.
Ms. Cat’s Chronicles 