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Archena February 21, 2024February 23, 2024Current, WednesdayBoycott, Business disruptions, City regulations, Civic engagement, Economic impact, Economic justice, Interstate commerce, Labor movement, Logistics, NYC, Policy advocacy, Protests, Supply chain, Trade, Traffic congestion, Transportation, Truckers, Trucking industry, Trucking rights, Trump judgment, Urban policies

Keep on Truckin’! Anywhere But New York!

When you’re running a senile old man and have to abuse the justice system in a vain attempt to keep his opponent out of the race, maybe you should reconsider your life choice to be a political party. No one expected a fair verdict out of that kangaroo court, or New York for that matter, but the insanely egregious judgment left even my cranky jaw dropping. I’ll spare you the words my cat had to endure. You’ll be happy to … Continue reading “Keep on Truckin’! Anywhere But New York!”

Archena November 14, 2023November 15, 2023Current, Mondayforeign policy, Politics, protest, protesting, Protests

Suspicious Protests

It would be nice if we could magically just know how sincere a person was when they say something. Of course, you’d find out that your mom really did have a favorite kid and your boss isn’t going to think about giving you a raise so there are some downsides. But with this magic power we could tell just how legit a given protest was. Well, my superpower ring still hasn’t come in the mail so I guess we’ll just … Continue reading “Suspicious Protests”

Archena November 8, 2023November 10, 2023Current, MondayPolitics, protest, protesting, Protests

Are Protests Effective?

Yes, no, maybe. Depends on the protest and what you’re trying to affect. Numbers matter but organization matters more. Ten thousand people milling around is not going to do much but a thousand folks on the right location with a definite message may get some action. Ideally, you want ten thousand folks with a definite massage in the right place at the right time. Protests are really noisy PR. It’s getting to the point where you need a degree in … Continue reading “Are Protests Effective?”

Archena November 29, 2022November 29, 2022Current, MondayCCP, China, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Protests, covid, covid C19, crisis, foreign policy, Politics, Protests, Tiananmen Square, Uprising

Protests and Unrest in China

Okay, those of you that think this is a bad sign for the CCP and that China could collapse, you’re not wrong. Those of you who think China probably won’t collapse aren’t wrong either. Nation-states are resilient and this is not China’s first rodeo. But it is their first ride on a bull this big. So, what does it mean? Well, it means the CCP has pulled off something once believed to be nearly impossible – they have found the … Continue reading “Protests and Unrest in China”

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