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Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Greece and Malta have become the main obstacles to an EU proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a ban on services necessary for transporting fuel. According to the agency’s interlocutors, the two southern European
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It’s that time of year. One of the most useful annual reviews of Russia.

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#cdnpoli Canada has also experienced this transfer of wealth where income inequality causes an affordability crisis for most. The main solution? #TaxTheRich

#Dejavu The #USSR manipulated the Cold War Peace Movement to block deployment of US IRBMs. Now, #Russia is recycling the same playbook through Germany’s peace groups ahead of #Munich, that cast Western defensive actions as provocative and present Moscow as the reasonable actor.

Canadian fellas! Tired of being called CIA when you're really CSIS? Prove that you aren't [redacted] but are instead [Canadian redacted] with a CSIS license! Drop your Canadian fella on a white background in the replies and I'll get one issued (be patient - I'm old and slow!)
#NAFO #Fellas

Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

“Borrowing heavily from the behavioral and neurobiological techniques used by slot machines and exploited by the cigarette industry, Defendants deliberately embedded in their products an array of design features aimed at maximizing youth engagement to drive advertising revenue,” the lawsuit says.

Stop calling it the Epstein affair!
Call it the Epstein-Trump affair!
That appears to be more appropriate.

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How China’s massive overfishing endangers global ecosystems

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The Long Ukrainian Winter How You Can Help

Russia’s full-scale invasion began 4 years ago. It began in winter, and so this winter is the 5th. And, for civilians, the worst. Russia launches missiles and drones at energy infrastructure to force Ukrainians to endure the freezing cold. Here's how you can help
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There is an alternative way for America in the world than Trump's current path. I wrote a whole book, AUTOCRATS VS DEMOCRATS, on the subject: www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...

Will probably put pressure on "the parties"? Shouldn't it read, "and will probably put pressure on Ukraine"?

After 4 decades, I rewatched 'Red Dawn' last night. It was cringey in many ways. But as the basis for a better 'Red, White, and Blue Dawn' script in the hands of a good director, it could be a powerful statement.

#ElbowsUp

No, because this will be the Canadian version, it will be a Canada Goose jacket.

As long as Putin is leader, do you really see Russia losing the desire to attack Ukraine?

Yes, there's a big gap in continuous fighting between the Manchurian Incident & the 1932 January 28 Incident in Shanghai, and Marco Polo Bridge. From what I recall, there also was no grand Japanese gov't plan to take over all of China before 1937. Policy ebbed & flowed with Cabinet changes.

I understand security concerns. Buying solar from them does not need to involve a partnership. It's simply placing orders with solar panel manufacturers and Ukrainians do the installation. Solar panels are not complicated, like a 5G network or an F-35. There's no dependency.

Hope what happened to Pierre Poilievre in Canada with Trump's endorsement, happens to Orbán. The difference, though, is how Hungary's system is rigged.
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True — a temporary expedient until the war's end when there may be excess labour that can be employed installing rooftop solar.

How would just buying solar panels from China make you dependent on them? Unlike fossil fuels, you don't need to have continuous imports that can be cut.

As for building your own, you can't create an industry overnight. Ukraine has an immediate energy crisis. They can't wait that long.

A plant of any kind is a vulnerability; being beholden to fossil fuel imports is worse. Instead of a farm, better to have a distributed system where primary delivery is local generation delivered locally. Taking out one part does not take down the whole. China's cheap solar should be explored.

Latest public library borrow. Been watching Paine's YouTube talks lately, came across this book. Curious about her Japanese Empire analysis compared to Akira Iriye, who is one source for Paine. Initial quibble from TOC: The Second Sino-Japanese War (1931-1941).

#histbookchat #booksky

Looks interesting! Have read Van De Ven's "China at War". I guess this is his following take on the broader context. I've been meaning to read Frank. I would be surprised if he completes the trilogy.

Enjoy the read, Laurence! Fascinating story. Many have labelled Carlson a communist, but that's a McCarthy Red Scare legacy. He was a complex figure, naive in ways. Nevertheless, good ideas are good ideas, regardless of where they come from.

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HI All, just a heads up that at 2030 CET/1430 EST, @johnsipher.bsky.social and I will be holding a Substack live to discuss the intelligence implications and kompromat possibilities in the Epstein files--how they might work on DJT and others. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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Taxing the rich will generate significant revenue, but that’s not its only purpose. By reducing inequality we can balance the scales of society.

Together, we can ensure that the wealth of this country is not hoarded by the few but redistributed to improve life for the 99%.

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"Crack Down on the Corporate Hoarding Class" slide. Text: "Implement a tax on excess corporate profits. Crack down on tax havens that are starving our essential public services of much-needed funds. Adequately fund the CRA to go after tax cheats. Reinstate the Digital Services Tax."

Over the last 30 years, corporate profits have doubled while corporate taxes have been slashed – all with the promise that benefits would eventually flow to working people.

Today, people are still waiting as wealth piles up at the top and the cost of living only soars. We need real solutions.

"End Corporate Handouts and Break Up Monopolies" slide. Text: "End all fossil fuel subsidies. Keep costly consultants out of the public service. No more blank cheques for corporations that take our money and move production out of Canada."

It’s time to end unchecked corporate welfare.

The current Liberal government is handing billions of dollars to profitable corporate giants in subsidies and tax breaks, with very few strings attached.

Our plan ensures every public dollar serves the public interest – rather than corporate profits.