Author Archena Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags , , ,

Russian Desperation

If you think the coup attempt in Niger is unrelated to the Ukrainian War, you’re sadly mistaken. We’re getting kinda used to the nuclear saber rattling. It barely gets a reaction any longer. But what, you ask, does a coup in Niger have to do with anything? Well, everything. France has close ties to Niger. Niger is a former French colony. At the moment protestors are flying the Russian flag. Russian? Yep. As most of you probably know Russia’s pet … Continue reading “Russian Desperation”

Author Archena Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , ,

Winning is the Best Way to End a War

It amazes me that so many people forget the lessons of history so very quickly. We were all taught how foolish appeasement had been in the lead up to World War II. So why are so many so convinced that appeasing Russia will end any better? Mostly, because we stink at keeping up with current events that don’t involve celebrities and our favorite entertainment. Name off your ten favorite movies, no problem. Name ten wars going on in the world … Continue reading “Winning is the Best Way to End a War”

Author Archena Posted on July 17, 2023July 18, 2023Categories MondayTags , , , ,

Banning Cows and Building Coal Fired Power Plants: Climate and World Political Leadership

People tend to act on what they believe. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement. This one might: people tend to act in accordance with what they believe to be true. That isn’t to say that people always act in perfect rational accord with their beliefs. First off, no one is perfectly rational. Second what seems a reasonable response to a belief to one person may be silly to another. However, on the whole, people will tend to act in accord … Continue reading “Banning Cows and Building Coal Fired Power Plants: Climate and World Political Leadership”

Author Archena Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags , ,

In It To Win It

Yes, breaks the title rules but all small letters annoys me. I have a crazy idea. How about actually letting Ukraine win this thing? We keep – rightly – spending money to keep Ukraine in the fight, what about spending the money to let them win it? Before you guys even get started, I know what the Sunk Cost Fallacy is. This isn’t a fallacy. Sunk cost assumes that more money will not change the outcome in reality despite the … Continue reading “In It To Win It”

Author Archena Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Categories MondayTags , , ,

We Still Don’t Understand What Happened in Russia?

They had a mutiny. Probably. Didn’t we cover this already? Y’all do know real life isn’t resolved in an hour, right? It also doesn’t come with a reset button. Okay, okay, so it’s been a week and you’re thinking we’re supposed to actually know something by now. Modern media is not good for humans. That’s what we know. We know that because it’s silly to expect anyone to really know what is going on this early with so many people … Continue reading “We Still Don’t Understand What Happened in Russia?”

Author Archena Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023Categories MondayTags , , , ,

Russian Coup: Is It All Over Now?

Yes, no and maybe. I’m not being snarky. That’s the real answer right now. I know it’s not the answer you want but it’s the answer you need. I started this blog/podcast/video thing because I was seeing so many people in comment sections scared to death of nothing at all. Make no mistake, Boomers weren’t as well educated as we should have been but we came out a lot better off than the generations behind us. Millennials and Gen Z … Continue reading “Russian Coup: Is It All Over Now?”

Author Archena Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags ,

Which is Dying? Globalism or Corporatism?

Corporatism. See you guys Wednesday… You’re kinda addicted to the detail thing, aren’t you? Oh well, can’t accuse me of burying the lead. So, here goes: Like every good little political scientist, we start with definitions. Since I’m a cranky old political scientist, we skip all the boring stuff and just hit the highlights. When I am talking about globalism I’m just talking about the economic version. The political version is probably not nearly as long for this world as … Continue reading “Which is Dying? Globalism or Corporatism?”

Author Archena Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags

Dear Disney, Southeast Asia Isn’t Racist. You Are.

In a surprise to no one with a pulse, Disney’s race swapping, live action klunker of a movie has sunk. The Little Mermaid, a purported remake of the great animated classic, has tanked at the box office. Golly, who’da thunk? I mean, besides every fan of the original and all the Disney observers that have been screaming into the void. But they’re all just American conservatives who hate creepy computer animated fish. Disney, in its infinite lack of wisdom, knew … Continue reading “Dear Disney, Southeast Asia Isn’t Racist. You Are.”

Author Archena Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023Categories Current, MondayTags

Be Customer Free! Go ESG!

Wake UP Corporate America! Letting bankers and bigots manage your marketing is a one way trip to bankruptcy. Stop blaming the victims. Your loyal customers have been putting up with asinine marketing for decades. Do you ever see sales go up for Black History Month or ‘Pride’ anything? Niche, sure, but general sales figures? Probably not. Memorial Day and Fourth of July? Marked uptick in anything patriotic or that can be slammed on a BBQ grill, amiright? Your customers have … Continue reading “Be Customer Free! Go ESG!”

Author Archena Posted on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023Categories Current, Monday

You Can’t Come to the Peace Table Empty Handed

It amazes me how dumb young people can be. Mostly because I realize I must have been a moron when I was their age. I always thought the brain grew in around age 25. Now I’m beginning to wonder if any one under forty has one. Yeah, yeah, cranky old lady is being unfair. But I keep seeing the same stupid thing and from my own side of the street. Usually we expect the inane from the Left but the … Continue reading “You Can’t Come to the Peace Table Empty Handed”