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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?”

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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?”

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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?”

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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.”

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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!”

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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”

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Why Hasn’t China Collapsed Yet?

Because nation-states are resilient little devils. See y’all Wednesday! You’re looking at me like you want details. You know I hate details! Okay, okay, so here goes. Despite all the YouTube videos swearing that China will collapse in 38 days, China hasn’t collapsed after nearly eight months. Well, first off, if some kid in his basement can figure out when China is going belly up, so can China. The CCP is kinda attached to staying in power so once they … Continue reading “Why Hasn’t China Collapsed Yet?”

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Open Borders are Stupid for Everyone

I’m going to ignore the idiotic stuff about being anti-immigration and whatever kind of ‘ist’. If those are your best arguments, explain why you lock your doors at home. While you try to figure out an answer that doesn’t make you sound like the hypocrite we know you are, the rest of us will move on to real stuff. Immigration benefits the US like crazy. Uncontrolled immigration does not. Immigration is a detriment to most other countries. Uncontrolled immigration makes … Continue reading “Open Borders are Stupid for Everyone”

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The Ukrainian Counteroffensive: Will They or Won’t They?

The single dumbest thing I can think of to do today is to guess what Ukraine’s military leaders have up their collective sleeves. Frankly, the options seem to me to be a lot wider open than what I’m hearing from military and political commentators. That’s not a dig at either the military experts or the political commentators, of which I’m one. The reality is that you can only analyze so much when half the cards are still in the deck. … Continue reading “The Ukrainian Counteroffensive: Will They or Won’t They?”

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China Destroys Digital Fish

The President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-Wen met with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on April 5, 2023. The Chinese took it in stride by pitching a fit all over diplomatic channels and social media. Then they sulked for a few days. Once no one was lulled into any sense of security whatsoever, China unleased its military fury by pretending to blockade Taiwan and very politely staying out of the way of most maritime traffic. But just in case anyone … Continue reading “China Destroys Digital Fish”