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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 05:03

Coleen Rowley joins Mnar Adley to discuss the bipartisan support for Israel in Washington, the decline of the American empire, the US addiction to forever wars, and the ongoing attack on whistleblowers like herself.

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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 05:00
I linked to this in passing in an earlier post but I thought you should be able to read the whole thing with a gift link. These Republicans have worked themselves into a frenzy, the likes of which I haven’t seen since Benghazi and “her emails.” It’s pretty shocking. An excerpt: The intensity of anger and open desire for using the criminal justice system against Democrats after the verdict surpasses anything seen before in Mr. Trump’s tumultuous years in national politics. What is different now is the range of Republicans who are saying retaliation is necessary and who are no longer cloaking their intent with euphemisms. Stephen Miller, a former senior adviser to Mr. Trump who still helps guide his thinking on policy, blared out a directive on Fox News after a jury found Mr. Trump guilty of falsifying financial records to cover up a 2016 campaign hush-money payment to a porn actress. Mr. Miller posed a series of questions to Republicans at every level, including local district attorneys. “Is every House committee controlled by Republicans using its subpoena power in every way it needs to right now?” he demanded.
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:57
Gaza sympathisers are uniting in the US and across the Global South as Washington’s unwavering support of Israel’s ruthless war against the Palestinians galvanises many people around the world. Despite numerous foreign policy missteps, the US continues to portray itself as the champion of freedom and rights. But the Gaza crisis may ultimately shatter America’s Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:57
Dongya Huang from Sun Yat-sen University reveals the real relationship between enterprises and the state. The relationship between states and enterprises has always been a hot topic in Chinese studies overseas. As someone who has worked in a government relations position for a Chinese Internet platform, I find this subject particularly intriguing and relevant to Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:56
The Greens, a party with whom Labor may well have to negotiate with to form government after the next election, have the knack of getting up the noses of both Labor and the Coalition by accusing both major parties of doing little or nothing to effect an end to the slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza, Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:55
The Indonesian government’s TVRI channel is supposed to have negotiated an MOU with the ABC to swap programmes. A great idea – benefits all. That’s the initial reaction. However, if there’s no catering for the two nations grossly different values the scheme could collapse through fear, distrust, inertia and censorship. On TV screens in Indonesia Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:55
How should we interpret the significance of the drills? Did China overreact to Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech? Good evening. I’d like to introduce a fresh newsletter by Fred Gao. Fred has translated the latest episode of a renowned Chinese podcast, “Leftright,” titled “Lobbying Within the System.” In this episode, Professor Huang Dongya delves into the Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:55
The latest Budget in New Zealand appeared to have been driven by the old idea that small government is the best government. Thousands of public service jobs have been slashed while the government reduced its own revenue by cutting taxes. The tax cuts were an election pledge. The National Party’s view was that as incomes Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:54
In her work, ‘On Death and Dying’ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wrote of the stages one goes through on being told one is dying. She called these ‘Five Stages of Grief,’ of adjusting to reality: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Such is descriptive of the attitude of much of the West to the rapidly changing world Continue reading »
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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 03:00

Oral Deposition Testimony, Sierra Madre Wedding Centre vs Mike Sacks, Feb 4, 1993

PLAINTIFF: Please spell your name and list your occupation.

DEFENDANT: Mike Sacks. M-I-K-E S-A-C-K-S. Wedding planner.

PLAINTIFF: And how long have you worked as a wedding planner?

DEFENDANT: Since May. This was my first wedding.

PLAINTIFF: Were you familiar with the rock group Guns N’ Roses before being hired?

DEFENDANT (laughing): No. I’m more of a “jazz head.” I’d never heard of the Guns and the Roses.

PLAINTIFF: But you’re familiar with them now.

DEFENDANT (laughing): Oh yes, indeed!

PLAINTIFF: How were you approached?

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Fri, 07/06/2024 - 02:18

At DrupalCon Portland 2024, members of the Drupal Community Working Group were pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Aaron Winborn Award, Mike Anello (ultimike.)

About Mike Anello

Mike Anello with the Aaron Winborn Award 2024
Mike Anello winner of the Aaron Winborn Award 2024

Mike has been an integral part of the Drupal Community for nearly 20 years. His leadership is evident through his long-term involvement with the Community Working Group and its Conflict Resolution Team, as well as his role as the lead organizer of Florida Drupal Camp. As a co-founder and educator at DrupalEasy, he continues to mentor and inspire numerous community members, helping to lower barriers to entry. Mike consistently shares his expertise as a presenter and facilitator at many Drupal events. His contributions inspire many, both directly and indirectly, throughout our community.