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Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
In 1944, the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) produced a document called the Simple Sabotage Field Manual (PDF). It was designed to be used by agents in the field to hinder our WWII adversaries. The CIA recently highlighted five tips from the manual as timelessly relevant: 1. Managers and Supervisors: To … Continue reading Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening. Source: Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times Continue reading Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan. Will be adopting a community notes style system like the one on x.com. Source: Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch Continue reading Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
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Modern Monetary Theory – MMT: Here’s a plain-English guide to what it is and why it’s interesting | Business Insider
Maybe we can just spend our way out of a crisis. Actually we can. Source: Modern Monetary Theory explained — why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a fan – Business Insider Continue reading Modern Monetary Theory – MMT: Here’s a plain-English guide to what it is and why it’s interesting | Business Insider
The way politicians talk about economics is wrong – and dangerous
Good job describing Modern Monetary Theory, which, itself, describes how money works and where it comes from. Source: (174) The way politicians talk about economics is wrong – and dangerous – YouTube Continue reading The way politicians talk about economics is wrong – and dangerous
JPMorgan exec gives dire climate change warning
A new report from the bank calls for people to act fast. J.P. Morgan chairman of market investment and strategy Michael Cembalest has a dire message for his clients: Climate change is … Continue reading JPMorgan exec gives dire climate change warning
Don’t Blame Robots for Low Wages – The New York Times
Progressives shouldn’t fall for facile technology fatalism. This is true, robots are not the reason wages have gone nowhere over the last 4 decades, it’s because workers have lost bargaining power (unions) … Continue reading Don’t Blame Robots for Low Wages – The New York Times
High school student and Climate Change activist Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel peace prize
Climate strike founder put up for award ahead of global strikes planned in more than 105 countries Noble peace prize makes sense because if countries start putting their resources towards addressing climate … Continue reading High school student and Climate Change activist Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel peace prize
#BreakUpBigTech: Elizabeth Warren says Facebook just proved her point
The platform briefly blocked some of Warren’s ads attacking it. Her response: ‘Curious why I think FB has too much power?’ Whoops, bad timing FaceBook. Source: #BreakUpBigTech: Elizabeth Warren says Facebook just … Continue reading #BreakUpBigTech: Elizabeth Warren says Facebook just proved her point
U.S. Has Spent Six Trillion Dollars on Wars That Killed Half a Million People Since 9/11, Report Says | Newsweek
The report found that “high costs in war and war-related spending pose a national security concern because they are unsustainable. That’s not the issue.. the issue is that we always seem to … Continue reading U.S. Has Spent Six Trillion Dollars on Wars That Killed Half a Million People Since 9/11, Report Says | Newsweek
MMT: Sense Or Nonsense?
MMT is no longer limited to books and journals. It’s being used to support policy proposals and is both lauded and attacked in the popular press. The latter has accelerated of late, … Continue reading MMT: Sense Or Nonsense?
Big Pharma Gives Big Money to the Senators Who Will Question Drug Company CEOs Today
Americans pay the highest drug prices in the world for absolutely no good reason. The drug companies will tell you that it’s because American consumers are financing “innovation,” but the real reason … Continue reading Big Pharma Gives Big Money to the Senators Who Will Question Drug Company CEOs Today
How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Deficits and Debt – The New York Times
The old rules are being rejected, among liberals and conservatives, politicians and economists. Finally. Things like climate change or the explosive cost of healthcare, even student debt, cannot be addressed until people … Continue reading How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Deficits and Debt – The New York Times
The War On Climate Change Won’t Be Won Quibbling Over The Green New Deal’s Costs
The mounting damage of global warming is a crisis far greater than the deficit. Eitger spend a few trillion today or $54 trillion+ (minimum) in the future. Source: The War On Climate … Continue reading The War On Climate Change Won’t Be Won Quibbling Over The Green New Deal’s Costs
Ex-NSA whistleblower says she and other US ex-spooks targeted Americans on behalf of UAE
Ex-NSA whistleblower says she and other US ex-spooks targeted Americans on behalf of UAE This is one way to get around the US Constitution, have companies in foreign countries use OUR OWN … Continue reading Ex-NSA whistleblower says she and other US ex-spooks targeted Americans on behalf of UAE
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