States don’t tend to kill each other’s generals, not least because it invites reciprocal action. The bombing in Moscow this week, killing General Igor Kirillov, was a successful attack by Ukraine and its allies. The ongoing use of long-range missiles by the West to hit targets inside Russia is, I suggest, surprisingly similar. both are Continue reading »
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In the wake of the deliberately lit fire in a synagogue in Melbourne on Friday 6th of December much has happened. It’s been categorised as a terrorist act, the Commonwealth government has established an anti-Semitism task force, claims of anti-Semitism have increased and, at press conferences, senior lawmakers and enforcers have called for restraint. Those Continue reading »
When I met Andrew Leigh before his ‘Meet the Authors’ discussion of this new edition of his book, I had to ask him, ‘how on earth do you do this?’. Lyn Hatfield Dodds who moderated the discussion opened with the same question. Andrew Leigh is not only an extraordinary politician but an extraordinary person. Another Continue reading »
As Francis Hodgson Burnett said more than a century ago “at first people refuse to believe that strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done – then it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries Continue reading »
Observe the formula carefully. On the public broadcaster SBS, Jillian Segal, still fresh in her role as antisemitism envoy, made a suggestion in the wake of the December 6 attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Australian “cities should not be utilised” for protests held in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the ongoing Hamas-Israel Continue reading »
Australian politicians’ inability to understand the complexity of the Indian diaspora is, in part, fostering division among these migrants, the Guardian Australia claims in analysis published on Sunday (December 8). Writers Ben Doherty and Mostafa Rachwani say the diaspora is deeply divided – which should not surprise any educated person given that India’s Prime Minister Continue reading »
I knew when my most recent book was assigned an end-of-October publication date that I would spend much of my book tour processing the election and its aftermath. As the title suggests, Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop is partly a meditation on the future of feminism. The book […]
The law must be changed to tackle the impact of easily available sexually violent imagery, says Criminal Barrister Gareth Roberts
After a long day on the golf course and a big dinner with his other new best billionaire pal Jeff Bezos, Little Donny was very happy indeed. Everybody loves him. All the fancy ladies in their glittery gowns want to take their picture with him and all the important men want to bow down to kiss his tiny ring. Meanwhile, his bestest friend, the richest man in the world, told all the bad people to shut down the government so America can be great again. And they did! He is the luckiest boy ever. The End
The U.S. political system is owned by corporations despised by the American people. Luigi Mangione is the result.
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A fact-check exposes the latest in a series of misleading CNN reports, revealing how the netwrok's dramatic inaccuracies repeatedly align with US government narratives.
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“The funds to CJA are critical for building community resilience against climate change threats.”
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Post-election America finds itself in a panic. Voices from across a wide political spectrum warn that the country stands on the precipice of a potentially unprecedented and chaotic disregard for the laws, norms, and policies upon which its stability and security have traditionally relied. Some fear that the “new” president, Donald Trump, is likely to declare a national emergency and invoke the Insurrection Act, unleashing the U.S. military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and for “retribution against” the “enemy from within” as well as “radical left lunatics.” As the New Republic‘s editor Michael Tomasky notes, writing about the nomination of Kash Patel for the post of director of the FBI, “We’re entering a world where the rule of law is... Read more
DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 is coming up, and you’re excited to attend. But there’s one small challenge—convincing your boss to approve the trip. Don’t worry, this guide will help you build a solid case. Let’s get started!
Why You Should Attend DrupalCon Atlanta 2025
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Donald Trump's pledge to end Putin's war "in 24 hours" is a fantasy that will be quickly met by painful reality
Before Bank Underground goes off on its Christmas holidays, it’s time for the Annual Bank Underground Christmas Quiz! We hope you enjoy testing your knowledge on our festive themed questions on economics, finance and all things central banking… If you want to get in touch, please email us at bankunderground@bankofengland.co.uk or leave a comment below. Comments will only … Continue reading The Bank Underground Christmas Quiz 2024
Trump’s 51st state rhetoric regards Canada is serving a number of different functions, but beneath it all Trump understands the threat posed to the United States by the Laurentian Elite who run Canada, and their disgraced and soon to be replaced poster boy, Justin Trudeau.
Trump and his people are well aware of a number of growing threats to US interests happening with the neighbors. His talk of tariffs is merely a negotiating tool to force the Canadian government to start governing like adults.
Mark Gatiss offered a pretty straightforward response when asked why he hasn't returned to Doctor Who as a writer or actor - or both.
It was Christmas in Whoville, time for roast beast and cake.
As the sole home insurer, I earned this long break.
Finally, a day without contracts or quotes—
just presents, and wreaths, and big winter coats.
So imagine my shock when my phone started ringing,
with claims pouring in and not holiday singing.
At the first call, I thought, oh my gosh—what a mess.
The Who family was robbed, and on Christmas, no less!
Then the second came in, from the Whos (no relation).
They’d also been robbed and were seeking salvation.
By the third claim, I knew something must be afoot,
if the whole town was hit, my firm was kaput.
There was simply no way I could pay all these Whos,
I’d go bankrupt for sure; I’d just have to refuse.
I pulled out each policy for a loophole, I searched—
any excuse to leave Whos in the lurch.
Does a dwelling contract really cover a robbing?
Apparently so, which left me there sobbing.
This business was built on making me wealthy.
Could that all be undone by a burglar so stealthy?
Western power is as strong as ever. What has changed is that the combination of socialism for financiers, collapsing prospects for the bottom 50%, and the surrender of our minds to Big Tech has given rise to overweening Western elites with little use for the last century’s value system. ATHENS – A motley crew of […]
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