The chaos theory of profitability is disproved in the next recession
Climate/Environment
Report: Louisiana LNG operators propose $21.1 billion in tax cuts Floodlight News
Damages caused by Helen, North Carolina, cost more than $53 billion. It is unclear who will pay. carolina public press
Bill to reduce taxes and fees for wildfire survivors passes Washington standards
pandemic
The long coronavirus: The search for answers is inches away 48 Hills
India
US Embassy says it is ‘disappointed’ that Bharatiya Janata Party accuses State Department of ‘destabilizing’ India The Wire
South Korea
South Korea’s Yun to resign before resigning Kyodo News
Former South Korean defense minister arrested for involvement in failed martial law declaration Anadolu Agency
Yun’s coup, gifts to domestic enemies, negative impact on solidarity with Japan, US Asia Times
China?
Changing executive incentives: The untold story of China’s economic challenges The Diplomat
syrakistan
Syria Falls Moon of Alabama
HTS declares end to Syrian government as militants flock to Damascus The Cradle
President Assad, who is under siege in Syria, appeals to the United States to help Bloomberg survive. Apparently the overture was rejected.
US continues to maintain presence in eastern Syria and vows to take measures to prevent Islamic State’s resurgence Reuters Commentary:
🇺🇸🇸🇾What is happening in Syria is a great loss for the Syrian people and their allies, including Russia and Iran, and ultimately for China and the rest of the multipolar world.
This is a reminder that the United States and its proxies remain the greatest threat to human peace and prosperity…
— Brian Berletic (@BrianJBerletic) December 8, 2024
Now, the Arab Army… Andrei Marcyanov
Russian ships are still at Tartus base – Lavrov RT. Explanation:
Putin’s worst nightmare. Not only will he lose an important vassal state, but this will happen if his regime collapses. https://t.co/2jsQFG5wUl
— Sir William Browder KCMG (@Billbrowder) December 7, 2024
Syria is part of the payback for Ukraine’s provocations. Syria is vulnerable because the United States is mired in Russia. Israel as the tip of the imperial project’s spear continues.
— Sam Husseini (@samhusseini) December 8, 2024
Russia appears to have completely checked out on events in Syria – Foreign Minister Lavrov cites UN resolutions and other generalizations, and clearly wants to pivot to a discussion of Russia’s position on the Ukraine war. I’m thinking. He accused the host of trying to “drown me into Syria” by asking him questions about Syria. it’s over. https://t.co/Lt9Ng6Qix3
— Murtaza Hussain (@MazMHussain) December 7, 2024
Remember:
It appears that “our side of Syria” has won. Let’s all pray that nothing like the last time we “won” in Iraq and Libya will happen. pic.twitter.com/F3HbpE5uiv
— Aaron Mate (@aaronjmate) December 7, 2024
Former US Army General Wesley Clark on military strategy after the 9/11 attacks: “We plan to defeat seven countries within five years: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan, and end with Iran.” [2007] pic.twitter.com/eNWOC8p795
—WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) August 3, 2024
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How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’ CNN. Explanation:
“ISIS was just a phase” https://t.co/0sLCfZE4eh
— 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙖👼🏻 (@sanaahmad1505) December 6, 2024
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and:
This week’s flurry of Western coverage from Syria reminded me of this all-time great. pic.twitter.com/3RmVuBjjnq
— Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMacLeod) December 7, 2024
Differences between nations: between Islamic governance and modern state power
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President Turkiye doesn’t care about ‘pebbles in any country’: Erdoğan Huliyet
Syria Collapse: Opportunities and Risks for Israel – Jerusalem Post Editorial
IDF moves tanks and troops to Golan Heights demilitarized zone Ynet
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Smotrich said he would convey to the Civil Affairs Bureau a “great opportunity” to annex Israel’s West Bank Times newspaper.
The White House made adjustments to Israel to save American families. Then Israel bombed them again.
A new war that’s not so cold war
Belarus to accept Russia’s Oleshnik after US missile attack on Germany Sputnik
President Trump says President Zelenskiy is ready for a ‘deal’ with Russia – Hriyet
Teens plan to flee as Kiev faces pressure to convene Young Times newspaper
U.S. announces new aid to Ukraine worth nearly $1 billion Ukraineska Pravda
Fitch Ratings confirms Ukraine’s rating at ‘limited default’ level Ukraineska Pravda
discord in europe
German Chancellor Candidate Says AfD Wants Peace in Ukraine Al-Mayadeen
EU and Mercosur sign historic trade deal, setting stage for political battle Bne Intellinews
France’s New Popular Front parties enter government talks with Macron WSWS
Caucasus
Pashinyan’s reaction to President Putin: “Armenia has crossed the point of no return” JAM News
Group of masked assailants target journalists and government critics during Tbilisi protests OC Media
“A deep discussion between President Trump and President Macron. Exposing a stolen election and deeply disturbing oppression of the people of Georgia. Emphasizing the need for a strong America. Georgians have a friend in Donald Trump. God bless the United States of America 🇬🇪 🇺🇸. pic.twitter.com/w9myeFG61P
— Salome Zurabichvili (@Zurabichvili_S) December 7, 2024
imperial collapse watch
Cynicism overtakes holiness and the West reveals its true face Simplicius the Thinker
Trump administration transition
“He’s actually drinking the juice”: Cryptocurrency and AI gain key ally at Sachs Politico
Investors look for new things as profit growth slows at big tech companies Bloomberg
OpenAI enters Silicon Valley’s hottest new business, “war” WSJ
Defense startups Palantir and Anduril will store data from the battlefield to train AI models Bloomberg
Anthropic partners with Palantir
OpenAI partners with Anduril
Anduril has partnered with Palantir!
Is everyone aligned with everyone? what does it mean pic.twitter.com/EBcsDCbC2X
— Deedy (@deedydas) December 7, 2024
academy glove
AWS is committing $100 million to help underserved students gain skills in AI, cloud computing, literacy, and more. “Technology-based learning experiences.”
Why the Silicon Valley giants who made our children addicted to screens are now sending their children to technology-free Waldorf schools, The Times. Since 2018 I am still German.
A.I.
Reality attack Domestic exile
guillotine watch
New York’s mayor says he has identified the suspect in the murder of a UnitedHealth executive, the New York Post and Reuters reported. Explanation:
This is what it must have been like to hear about Robin Hood around 1370 https://t.co/bQ5MTRxoSl
— @katewagner.bsky.social (@mcmansionhell) December 8, 2024
Why NYPD veteran believes CEO shooting suspect may have used an ‘animal pistol’ CNN
The NYPD has released two new photos to the Daily Mail Map showing the medical director killed while fleeing in the back of a taxi.
A search for who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO yields evidence, but the AP has little to answer for. round up. Lambert: “I thought the appraiser departed via the Port Authority, but the Associated Press says it’s the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.” The AP says “Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C.” As mentioned, there are also buses that go to upstate New York, which borders Canada.
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Insurers face backlash after UnitedHealth attack Becker payer issue
Apparently healthcare CEOs are having their Wiki pages removed. pic.twitter.com/R5ChccoMqO
— db (@dbessner) December 6, 2024
NEW: The New Yorker is holding a look-alike contest for UnitedHealthcare’s CEO killer.
The following winners were awarded.
“I’m glad that people don’t like the way things are and are willing to express that openly.”
They look a little too similar. pic.twitter.com/IcXsDLHve0
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 7, 2024
zeitgeist watch
The phantom vibration of a lost smartphone Sapiens
class war
Utah quietly drops charges in Northrop Grumman worker’s death
How the San Francisco Naval Institute became a hub for human radiation experiments San Francisco Public Press
Kiyoshitako
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