The author of the book “The End of the Regime: How Three European Dictatorships Ended” has been surprised by its success in Russia, where it has become a best seller and a topic of discussion among opposition groups, the ruling elite, and the general public. Discussion centers around how right-wing dictatorships end and whether Russia can become a democracy. The author notes that the...
Cover: “Courtroom Sketch, Manhattan Criminal Courthouse,” by Jane Rosenberg… This is funny, the second best thing since we don’t actually have a mugshot. Hopefully more charges and courtroom drama is coming soon.
NYT article outlines this issue well, yet it fails to point it out that it’s our own fault that we allow this to happen. Now we are about a decade or two too late to stop… plus US has been weakened first by Bush and later by Trump. The U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a threat assessment warning of China’s efforts to expand its power, challenging the U.S. and weakening its influence...
Let’s face it, no matter what people are saying, no matter what leaders signed when it comes to agreements etc. is not going to help us anymore. Not when money, economy and profits etc. are at play. The seven hottest years on record have been the past seven. We will continue with this trend until it will really start hitting money, the economy and profits very hard. 2021 Was Earth’s Fifth...
Let’s face it, anyone who makes a choice not get vaccinated for Covid-19 should be on their own when it comes to paying for a treatment when they do get sick from it. I wish every single goverment (especially in countries with taxpayer funded healthcare) follow the suit. If you made a decision, you should pay for the consequences. Singapore will stop paying the medical bills of unvaccinated...
