The PM might be a baby boomer but gen X rules Australia’s political class
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The “interception, carried out outside Israeli territorial waters, constitutes a blatant violation of international law, including maritime and humanitarian law.”
“Co-Chair of The Left, Manon Aubry (La France Insoumise, France) said: “Netanyahu’s army has intercepted the Freedom Flotilla against a backdrop of deafening silence from political leaders in Europe and the world. History is watching them. Their inaction to end the genocide is nothing more than complicity. We demand immediate action from European authorities to guarantee the safety of the crew and allow humanitarian aid to enter.”
The Left calls upon states, the European Union, the United Nations, and the entire international community to strongly condemn this illegal detention, demand the immediate and unconditional release of all crew members, and urge Israeli authorities to allow immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, in full compliance with international law and the orders imposed on Israel by the International Court of Justice.
#Solidarity is not a crime, €genocide is. Free the #FreedomFlotilla crew.”
https://left.eu/freedom-flotilla-intercepted-as-gaza-starves/
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Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, criticises nationalism at Sunday mass
Pope Leo criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements around the globe on Sunday, calling them “unfortunate” — without naming a specific country or national leader. ⌘ Read more
Bridget Archer to attempt immediate return to politics as election looms
Well known for crossing the floor during her two terms in federal parliament, former Liberal Bass MP Bridget Archer will seek a return to politics. She says she will seek preselection to run for the Tasmanian Liberals in a state election, which is yet to be called. ⌘ Read more
‘Not giving it up for anything’: Tasmanian Labor leader firm on stadium
The leaders of both of Tasmania’s major political parties double down on their support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium as an early election appears likely. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s Liberals struggles with compromise as infighting continues
So much of politics is the art of compromise. It’s an art form the Victorian Liberals are unwilling to practice as the party once again rips itself apart over the fate of former leader John Pesutto. ⌘ Read more
After a wild few days, Tasmanian voters are now being held in suspense
If the past few days in Tasmanian politics were a horror movie, this weekend is a thriller — filled with suspense and the knowledge that something unknown is just around the corner. ⌘ Read more
Russia offers political asylum to Elon Musk over Trump feud ⌘ Read more
‘Clown show’: Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
The toppling of Tasmania’s premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a “fiasco” while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation’s “laughing stock”. ⌘ Read more
Live: Government reviews US beef policy in bid to secure tariff compromise
The federal government is reviewing strict biosecurity laws to allow US-slaughtered beef into Australia in an effort to secure the removal of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Liberal men still struggle to read the room when it comes to women
This week in politics the parliament has achieved gender parity despite tone-deaf commentary, an independent triumphed after a recount and Dorinda Cox changed her tune. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tasmanian premier’s future set to be decided
A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is threatening his political future as leader of the minority Liberal government. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania building strong case to join Super Netball as AFL team hangs in the balance
As a political stoush throws Tasmania’s dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years. ⌘ Read more
Devils AFL future in danger amidst Tasmanian political turmoil
The future of Tasmania’s AFL dream is on shaky ground, according to some watching with dismay the political drama unfolding in the state. ⌘ Read more
Live: ‘Can’t remember’: Waters brushes off reports of a heated exchange with Cox
Greens leader Larissa Waters says she “can’t remember” if Dorinda Cox told her to “grow a spine” during a heated exchange after the senator’s failed leadership bid. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Labor’s change of tune shows a month is a long time in politics
A month ago Labor said it wouldn’t support a motion of no confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff moved by the Greens. But now, leader Dean Winter says things have changed, and changed drastically. ⌘ Read more
Labor’s big numbers leave enough room for defectors and disagreements
In the wake of a huge victory few saw coming, Labor’s enormous majority comes with a downside for the prime minister. ⌘ Read more
‘Freedom for Captives!’ Trump Puts Clemency Machine Into Overdrive for Political Allies
Jamiles Lartey, Staff Writer - The Marshall Project
_Stephan: The corruption of the Trump administration is completely typical of fascist regimes, but unlike anything that has ever been seen in the United States, and nowhere is Trump’s corruption more obvious than in his pay-for-pardon and loyalty to Trump above all other considerations scheme, as thi … ⌘ Read more
At least 20 Planned Parenthood clinics shutter amid political turbulence
Carter Sherman, - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: For decades, the Republican Party has sought to subordinate women’s bodies, placing females under the control of the state. They have particularly targeted in this strategy the dismantlement of Planned Parenthood. This has now escalated significantly under Trump and his fascist coup. We are no longer a country where medical care … ⌘ Read more
Bare-knuckle ‘boxing’ in parliament is a spectacle, but with more at stake
Bare-knuckle boxing is a fitting metaphor for politics — adults whacking each other for sport — the difference is boxers volunteer to punch and get punched, while the public bear the consequences of politicians brandishing their knuckles in parliament. ⌘ Read more
Live: Cox defects from Greens to boost Labor Senate majority
The senator’s defection from the Greens to Labor will increase the government’s numbers in the Upper House. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
10 Epic Construction Projects That Took Centuries to Complete
These ten cathedrals and basilicas around Europe (and beyond) were built over many generations, reflecting changes in style, politics, and technology. From the Sagrada Família in Barcelona to the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, each project faced delays due to wars, funding shortages, and shifts in power. Some took more than six centuries to […]
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Open Source SQL Workbench Says “No Republicans Allowed!”
The Apache licensed SQL query tool says Republicans (and many others) are not welcome to use their software due to “despicable politics” and “contempt for human rights.” ⌘ Read more
Adafruit Hit With $36K Tariff Bill on 1,000 lbs of Electronics
Adafruit CEO responds to The Lunduke Journal with details and stays non-political about changing tariffs. ⌘ Read more
10 Groundbreaking & Historical “Firsts” We Witnessed in 2025–So Far!
While we typically perceive history as something we only read about in books, 2025 has already proven that history is happening right before our eyes. Despite economic, political, and social conflicts, this year has brought about incredible events and discoveries unlike anything the world has ever seen. Some leave us hopeful, others uneasy—but one thing […]
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10 Times Governments Banned Colors for Bizarre Reasons
When we think of banned things, we tend to imagine books, political speech, or the occasional controversial cartoon. But throughout history, governments have cracked down on something far stranger: colors. Whether tied to class, ideology, or sheer paranoia, certain shades have been restricted, outlawed, or made dangerous to wear—all because they said too much without […]
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What Problems are Truly Technical, not Social?
Most “tech” problems (and solutions) seem social, with e.g. most newer startups relying on internal connections to gain real world adoption, otherwise blocked due to institutional apathy and bad regulations (sms 2fa, hospital faxes…)
A recent (unlocated) poll asked a similar question: “what percent of workers in the software industry are employed writing programs that should not exist?” While we do have NP-hard problems, politically hard problems like avoi … ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump Nominates Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro for Interim DC US Attorney
Sonam Sheth and Gabe Whisnant, Evening Political Editor - Newsweek
_Stephan: Aspiring dictator Trump has appointed another MAGAt fanatic and Fox host, Jeanine Pirro, as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Like Hegseth, Patel, and others, the United States government agencies are now headed by Fox hosts because Trump doesn’t select his administration leadership … ⌘ Read more
Inside the Trump family’s 100 days of presidential profit
Zachary Basu , - msn
Stephan: There is no precedent in American history for how Trump and his family have used the office of the president to satisfy their greed and benefit themselves. I think it is disgusting.
The Trump family Credit: USA Today[President Trump](https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump?utm_medium=partn … ⌘ Read more
10 Worst Political Marriages in History
Most royals today are free to marry whomever they please (at least, up to a certain point). But for most of history, marriage was about securing power and wealth, not love. If you hated your husband from the day you met him, well, too bad! You’re stuck with him for the rest of your life […]
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10 Individuals Allegedly Killed by the U.S. Government
Throughout American history, certain tragic and untimely deaths have sparked deep suspicion, skepticism, and public intrigue. Official narratives often point to suicide, accidents, or random violence—but the shadowy nature of these incidents frequently leads many to question if something more sinister might be at play. From whistleblowers and journalists to political insiders and controversial figures, […]
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How LWN is faring in 2025
Just over six years ago, The Economist described the US economy as “ the envy of the\
world”. That headline would be unlikely to appear now. The economic
boom referenced in that article feels like a distant memory, markets are
falling, and uncertainty is at an all-time high. Like everybody else, LWN
is affected by the current turbulence in the political and economic
spheres; we expect to get through this period, but there will be some
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LOL Amazon displaying tariff prices “hostile and political,” White House say is this the kettle calling the pot black? 🤣 Trump, pfft, what a fucking idiot. No clue how economies work, let alone countries.
Open Source Initiative Hides Election Details, Others Fear “Political Retribution”
Last month, the Open Source Initiative held an election where the votes were tampered with in order to exclude “reform” candidates”. ⌘ Read more
Mozilla Accuses Trump of Political Interference with Their “Movement”
The makers of Firefox, which recently re-branded as a “Global Crew of Activists” focused on Marxism & “LGBT Climate Change using Al”, confirms loss of $3.55 Million of Tax Payer funding. ⌘ Read more
I Did A Political Ad (but it’s not what you think) ⌘ Read more
On Tariffs & Computer Production
I put on my “Guy Who Was an Executive at Computer Hardware Companies” hat to talk about China, Tariffs, Computer production, and Framework Computer making a political statement. ⌘ Read more
ABC Australia is reporting of a potential market manipulation in the US. Potential? I would call it almost certain. For as much as I would like not to be dragged into politics, it is rather impossible these days.
10 Political Terms With Curious Origins
The words we use in the context of politics reveal much of the history of how humans have attempted to govern themselves. Many originate from ancient Greece and Rome, where the first representative assemblies closely matching our own arose. The very word “politics” comes from the Greek polities, meaning “city, citizen.” The Romans gave us […]
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10 Movie Releases That Caused Chaos in Theaters
Some films make headlines for their box office earnings. Others do it for the chaos they leave in their wake. From mass fainting and audience brawls to political threats and nationwide panic, these movies didn’t just stir emotions—they triggered real-world consequences. Theaters had to call the police, cancel screenings, or post medical personnel in the […]
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10 Historical Connections That Don’t Seem Real but Are
Are you ready to have your minds blown? When we look at historical events, we generally like to group them into categories that our brains can handle. Historic happenings in one realm (like war) are often linked to those in similar realms (like politics) in a bid to show cause and effect. Similarly, events are […]
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On my blog: Hegemon and the Masters of… 🚫 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/03/30/patriarchy.html #womenshistorymonth #harm #politics #rant
Yet another Trump-loving creep is arrested for alleged sex crimes
Emily Singer, Contributing Writer - Daily Kos
Stephan: The characteristic of the Republican MAGAt political world that really stands out to me, is the sexual perversion and dysfunction that defines so many of these White men. Particularly, their interest in pubescent underage girls.
_Repu … ⌘ Read moreRepublicans, Men Push Trump Approval Higher in Second Term
Jeffrey M. Jones, PhD and Megan Brenan, Senior Editor | Senior Editor - The Gallup Organization
_Stephan: What amazes me is how the percentage of MAGAt monarch Trump’s approval rating remains so high. I see this not only as a political issue but, even more, as a cultural issue. It reflects the weakness, resentment, and insecurity of American men of all ages. It is such a powerful trend in America that it … ⌘ Read more
Mozilla Launches Hypocritical, Political War Against Online Data Gathering
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Trump Issues Firm Directive to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Sonam Sheth and Gabe Whisnant, Evening Politics Editor | Breaking News Editor - Newsweek
_Stephan: This, in my opinion is the critical turning point on whether democracy survives in the United States. Psychopath “king” Trump believes he is above the law, and will not, and need not, follow what judges decide. We are about to find out whether by judges he also means Supreme Court … ⌘ Read more
Here are the 60 universities under investigation by the Trump administration
Ray Bogan , Political Correspondent - Straight Arrow News
_Stephan: The Trump coup has made clear it considers the universities of America enemies of its authoritarian takeover of the United States. So completely predictably, like all fascist coups in history, the Trumpers (read neo-Nazis) are attacking and attempting to take control of American higher education. They g … ⌘ Read more
‘DOGE has broken into our building’: Nonprofit sounds alarm as Musk’s team forces way in
Erik De La Garza, Staff Writer - Raw Story
_Stephan: So the United States under the authority of psychopath Trump and his co-president Elon Musk have now recreated the Gestapo, the Third Reich’s secret political police force, within the Prussian police department. This is the second time DOGE has used armed federal officers to force their way into an … ⌘ Read more
10 Stories That Gripped the World 50 Years Ago in 1975
The year 1975 saw its fair share of momentous events, including harrowing catastrophes, political upheavals, and some happenings in the music and movie worlds to lighten the tone a little. Things were grim for Vietnam and Cambodia; transport disasters struck in England and the Great Lakes, and a household name in computing first appeared. Read […]
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@prologic We can't agree on this idea because that makes things even more complicated than it already is today. The beauty of twtxt is, you put one file on your server, done. One. Not five million. Granted, there might be archive feeds, so it might be already a bit more, but still faaaaaaar less than one file per message.
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@prologic@twtxt.net oops, I’m sorry to see disagreement leading to draining emotions.
It remind me a bit of the Conclave movie where every part wanted to defend their vision and there is only a winner. If one wins the other loses. Like the political side of many leaders and volunteers representing a broad community. I don’t think that’s the case here. Most of us (in not all) should ‘win’.
I can only add that isn’t nice to listen that ‘my idea and effort’ is not what the rest of the people expect. I personally have a kind of issue with public rejection, but I also like to argue, discuss and even fight a bit. “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials,” they say.
This exercise and belonging to this community also brings me good feelings of smart people trying to solve a human and technical problem, which is insanely difficult to get ‘right’.
I genuinely hope we can understand each other, and even with our different and respectful thoughts on the same thing, we might reach an agreement on what’s the best for most people.
Good vibes to everyone!
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10 Unexpected Jobs of U.S. Presidents Before Politics
Before becoming leaders of the free world, many U.S. presidents worked in surprisingly unusual and unexpected jobs. While some followed the traditional paths of law and military service, others held positions that seem entirely out of place for a future commander-in-chief. From working as a bouncer to wrangling alligators, these early careers shaped their character, […]
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Yes, Mozilla Receives USAID Money.
The Firefox maker spends millions from tax payers on “social and political” training, “centering marginalized groups”, and “engaging race, gender, sexuality perspectives”. ⌘ Read more
[ANN] MT #342: Appeal and Pardon Efforts for Roman Sterlingov with Mike Hassard & Tor Ekeland
In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with legal experts Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about various cryptocurrency-related legal cases and the changing political landscape.
Links:
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My February ‘25 in Review
Now February is also over – another eventful month. While world politics had some lows with the German federal election and events in the USA, there were at least some highs in my private life. ⌘ Read more
Trump talks of a third term amid growing concerns about a constitutional crisis
Brakkton Booker, National Political Correspondent - Politico
_Stephan: Trump clearly sees himself not so much as the President as an authoritarian king with sovereignty over the United States. And he has no plan to leave office. Nothing is going to stop this but millions of Americans out non-viollently protesting every day. Here’s something you can do. I got an em … ⌘ Read more
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
Lizzie Presser, Andrea Suozzo, Sophie Chou and Kavitha Surana, Staff Writers - ProPublica
_Stephan: As you know if you read SR regularly, I don’t care about political partisanship. SR is based on objectively verifiable social outcome data. What I care about is: does something foster and increase wellbeing at every level of the matrix of life, or does it decrease it? Here are facts about what has happened to the health of pregn … ⌘ Read more
Short summary of Project2025 and Trump’s plans for the US:
Abolish the Federal Reserve
Why? To end what is seen as an unelected, centralized body that exerts too much influence over the economy and monetary policy, replacing it with a more transparent, market-driven approach.Implement a national consumption tax
Why? To replace the current federal income tax system, simplify taxation, and increase government revenue through a broader base that includes all consumers.Lower corporate tax rates
Why? To promote business growth, increase investment, and stimulate job creation by reducing the financial burden on companies.Deregulate environmental policies
Why? To reduce government intervention in the economy, particularly in energy and natural resources sectors, and to foster a more business-friendly environment.Restrict abortion access
Why? To align with conservative pro-life values and overturn or limit abortion rights, seeking to restrict the practice at a federal level.Dismantle LGBTQ+ protections
Why? To roll back protections viewed as promoting LGBTQ+ rights in areas like employment and education, in line with traditional family values.Eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs
Why? To end policies that are seen as divisive and to promote a merit-based system that prioritizes individual achievements over group identity.Enforce stricter immigration policies, including mass deportations and detentions
Why? To prioritize border security, reduce illegal immigration, and enforce existing laws more aggressively, as part of a broader strategy to safeguard U.S. sovereignty.Eliminate the Department of Education
Why? To reduce federal control over education and shift responsibilities back to local governments and private sectors, arguing that education decisions should be made closer to the community level.Restructure the Department of Justice
Why? To ensure the department aligns more closely with the administration’s priorities, potentially reducing its scope or focus on areas like civil rights in favor of law-and-order policies.Appoint political loyalists to key federal positions
Why? To ensure that government agencies are headed by individuals who are committed to advancing the administration’s policies, and to reduce the influence of career bureaucrats.Develop training programs for appointees to execute reforms effectively
Why? To ensure that political appointees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the proposed changes quickly and effectively.Provide a 180-day transition plan with immediate executive orders
Why? To ensure that the incoming administration can swiftly implement its agenda and make major changes early in its term without delay.
Do y’all agree with any/all/some of these poliices? Hmmm 🤔
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On my blog: Who Belongs https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/16/dei.html #blackhistorymonth #harm #politics #rant
It would appear that Google’s web crawlers are ignoring the robots.txt that I have on https://git.mills.io/robots.txt with content:
User-agent: *
Disallow: /
Evidence attached (see screenshots): 
– I think its the the Small Web community band together and file a class action suit(s) against Microsoft.com Google.com and any other assholes out there (OpenAI?) that violate our rights and ignore requests to be “polite” on the web. Thoughts? 💭
Leftist Extremists Leave Linux Kernel, Demand Conservatives Be Banned
Leftist Linux developers demand those with wrong politics “be removed”. ⌘ Read more
States With More Maternal-Fetal Specialists Had Lower Rates of Maternal Death
Rachael Robertson, Investigative Writer - MedPage Today
_Stephan: The Dobbs decision has had an impact on the wellbeing of women that is not getting anywhere near the media or political attention it should. If you are a fertile woman living in a Red State and planning to have a child your life and the life of your fetus are at much higher risk than if you live in a Bl … ⌘ Read more
Fedora-based Linux Distro Goes on a Ban Party
Universal Blue - a Fedora-based Linux project - bans their most active forum user for questioning political activism, deleting all criticism. ⌘ Read more
Great Tech Industry Survey of 2025
Help answer the most pressing questions within the world of computing, ranging from technical to political. ⌘ Read more
America’s Crisis of Morality
John B. Alexander, Commentator - Daily Kos
Stephan: John Alexander gets it exactly right in my opinion. As I said in my previous comment, American democracy has ended, not as a political opinion but as an historical fact. If you are not doing something to speak out in some way against what is happening you are complicit.
American democracy in crisis. Credit: The Guardian**America is i … ⌘ Read more
[ANN] MoneroTalk #339: Monero’s Place in Policy & Regulation in 2025
This episode is a recording of an X Spaces discussion with Douglas Tuman, John Bush, Stoic.XMR, BawdyAnarchist, and others about whether or not the Monero community should engage in political activism to push for pro-privacy, pro-Monero policies in the U.S. The participants debated the merits of lobbying for regulatory clarity versus focusing purely on grassroots, opt-out strategies that avoid government intervention altogether.
Links:
On my blog: Stop Doing Their Work for Them https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/09/resist.html #harm #politics #rant
Famous Historical Myths That Were Created for Political Purposes
History is full of myths that have shaped national identities, justified wars, and influenced public perception. Many of these stories were deliberately crafted or distorted for political purposes—turning leaders into legends, framing conflicts in black and white, or erasing inconvenient truths. In this list, we’ll uncover some of the most famous historical myths that were […]
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Tennessee Republican women’s group cites Hitler in promoting its reading list
Sarah Dolgin, Political Reporter - Chattanooga Times Free Press
_Stephan: Tennesse Republican MAGAt women apparently see Hitler as a hero and a model of leadership. As the link at the head of this report shows, it appears that after posting this laudatory reference they were sufficiently embarrassed publicly that they have subsequently taken their Hitler reference off … ⌘ Read more
** In reply to: The politics of accessibility – Brian DeConinck **
In reply to: The politics of accessibility – Brian DeConinck
A devastating perfect blog post.
The core concept of digital accessibility is that everyone, including people with disabilities, should be able to access information and accomplish tasks via computer independently.
Continuing later,
This is an intensely political statement, backed by decades of protests and lobbying and litigation. … ⌘ Read more
Trump Pardons Anti-Abortion Activists Who Blockaded Clinic Entrances
, - MedPage Today | Associated Press
Stephan: With all the other devastation being wrought by “king” Trump on the American government this hardly got mentioned, except in the medical newsletters. But “king” Trump’s purpose is clear. He and his MAGAt party are going to try to make political control of a woman’s body the national norm.
? 🤔🤔 Serious question; my neighbor next door swears by the BBC and ABC (I’m Australian); but honestly even those news sources are full of political rhetoric and non-facts (opinions, etc) – I have yet to see a single news source of actual facts and nothing more.
(#yrem2zq) @johanbove But which one(s)? 🤔🤔 Serious question; my neighbor next door swears by the BBC and ABC (I’m Australian); but hones …
@johanbove @johanbove.info But which one(s)? 🤔🤔 Serious question; my neighbor next door swears by the BBC and ABC ( I’m Australian); but honestly even those news sources are full of political rhetoric and non-facts ( opinions, etc) – I have yet to see a single news source of actual facts and nothing more. ⌘ Read more
What Makes Someone Wise? Global Study Finds Cross-Cultural Agreement on 2 Major Factors
, - Nice News
_Stephan: A reader sent me this, and I found it a very interesting report on research about wisdom. I see so little wisdom in our politics and religion today, and so little understanding of what defines it, that I thought you might like to see this report as well. To download the research paper upon which it is based: https://www.nat … ⌘ Read more
Washington Post Top Political Reporters Flee for The Atlantic As Part of Ongoing Staff Exodus
David Gilmour, Staff Writer - MEDIAite
_Stephan: It is getting very little coverage but, as the oligarchs buy the major newspapers or television channels, journalists of integrity are fleeing and finding other positions. I don’t know how any of the major papers could do the equivalent of SR, because the owners wouldn’t permit it. The re … ⌘ Read more
Carter, in death, becomes symbol of lost political ‘decency’ in U.S.
, - Agence France-Presse (France)
_Stephan: Carter was elected President just as I was walking away from a career in government because of what I saw as the indecency of the Nixon administration, and the weakness of the Ford administration. I had been appointed by Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird to the MIT/Secretary of Defense Study Group on Innovation, Technology, and the Future, and b … ⌘ Read more
Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption
Richard Wike , Moira Fagan and Laura Clancy, Research Staff - Pew Research Center
_Stephan: Here is a report on elections across the globe. Note the trends. It is my opinion that the economic issues and the cultural ones are actually not the causes but manifestations of a deeper existential issue, a humanity wide precognition of the climate change catastrophe that is grow … ⌘ Read more
More in U.S. See Health Coverage as Government Responsibility
Jeffrey M. Jones, Staff Researcher - The Gallup Organization
_Stephan: Here is another aspect of the changing coherence consensus emerging on healthcare. Note particularly the difference by political party. Republican voters simply do not understand that they are going to be severely impacted by the chaos Trump, Musk, and Johnson are trying to get the country into. That said, I think a new coherence … ⌘ Read more
Kennedy’s lawyer has asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine
Brenda Goodman, Reporter - CNN Health
_Stephan: Former heroin addict Robert Kennedy, Jr. had a worm in his brain, and I think the worm won. Perhaps that explains a level of stupidity, unlike anything I have ever seen in politics. Anti-vaxxer Kenedy and his lawyer Aron Siri have literally killed hundreds of thousands who followed their anti-vaxxerism. And Kennedy is t … ⌘ Read more
Trump’s ‘Government of Billionaires’ Boasts Combined Wealth Greater Than New Zealand’s GDP
David Gilmour, Staff Writer - msn | MEDIAite
_Stephan: On January 20th we will officially become a government of oligarchs, grifters, and sex offenders, headed by a multiple felon, rapist, and traitor. Welcome to the USA. That may sound like a politically partisan statement, but it isn’t. It is a simple statement of fact. One can only imagine h … ⌘ Read more
TikTok Still On Track for January Ban as Appeals Court Upholds Ruling
Popular social network TikTok did not receive a reprieve from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and it is still facing a ban that is set to be enacted in January, reports The Wall Street Journal.
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Transcript: Expert Stunned as Trump Picks 9th Billionaire for Top Job
Greg Sargent, Contributing Writer - The New Republic
Stephan: When I tell you that the United States is about to become a racist, genderist, christofascist authoritarian nation, that is not a politically partisan statement. It is an emerging factual reality.
_Donald Trump, soon to be the leader of an authorit … ⌘ Read moreNotepad++ Has “Anti-Elon Musk” Release
Marketing software using extreme political stances is becoming increasingly common. What will the result be? More from ⌘ Read more
‘Monumental Victory for the Ocean’: Norway Halts Plans for Deep-Sea Mining
Olivia Rosane, Staff Writer - Common Dreams
Stephan: Here is some more good news that will affect the wellbeing of the entire Earth. Bravo Norway.
Credit: GreenpeaceOne campaigner called it “a testament to the power of principled, courageous political action, and… a mom … ⌘ Read more
**New name for a new political party:
Country
Uniting
Nationally
Together**
New name for a new political party:
C ountry
U niting
N ationally
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Forcing social media to open their algorithms: hostile to corporations
Forcing young people to not use social media: hostile to young people, helps prevent them from organizing
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Btw about social: found very interesting thing about twitter:
The legal basis that X asserts in the filing is not terribly interesting. But what is interesting is that X has decided to involve itself at all, and it highlights that you do not own your followers or your account or anything at all on corporate social media, and it also highlights the fact that Elon Musk’s X is primarily a political project he is using to boost, or stifle, specific viewpoints and help his friends. In the filing, X’s lawyers essentially say—like many other software companies, and, increasingly, device manufacturers as well—that the company’s terms of service grant X’s users a “license” to use the platform but that, ultimately, X owns all accounts on the social network and can do anything that it wants with them.
When Technology and Society Clash
Lydialyle Gibson, Associate Editor - Harvard Magazine
Stephan: This profile of Harvard Professor Latanya Sweeney, who has been analyzing internet information and its effects on politics and society as a whole confirms my own studies (see SR archive, and search on Consciousness and the Weaponization of Lies). Sweeney though is a bit more optimistic than I am.
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(#aml2qzq) @cuaxolotl OK fine to be more specific. The problem I have with both religion and politics is they both often influence people or gro …
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(#aml2qzq) @cuaxolotl I agree religion in and of itself is about as bad as politics in my view.
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On my blog: Some (US) Election Comments https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/10/27/project-2025.html #politics #rant