In a similar vein here is an interview with Stephen Kotkin that was made a couple of weeks ago. Kotkin presents a frank assessment of the present global reality and possible outcome of the war in Ukraine and America’s paramount role in global security. China and Taiwan figure prominently in his argument. Again, worth the time and effort to listen: https://m. Link to video

@George-K said in Wonder what happens after 3/1/23?: Maybe they'll subpoena Wray and he'll have time to testify before he jets off on vacation. He could, of course, always apply the Lerner/Holder precedent. Didn't work for the Trump guys...

Maybe y'all can do something about the Chinese influence within Canada. I'm afraid too much of the U.S has already been bought and paid for.

@Copper said in 1920's Berlin: @Horace said in 1920's Berlin: Racism is worse now than it's ever been. So as we look back in time racism gets better. Its relationship to social status, shame, and disgust sure does flip. The group these days that shares most in common culturally with the slave owners back then, are the high status woke crowd.

A step in the right direction.

12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve; 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. - 1 Timothy:12-14. That's not to say that women cannot teach in the church. Consider: 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit,4 he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. - Acts 18:25-26 There's a lot more out there, but it's very evident from the Christian Church's Jewish roots and from Paul's writings, that women should not teach the Bible to men in a congregational worship setting.

@Mik said in "Please don't publish about my sexual assault.": This is just flat wrong. There’s no benefit to the public. Indeed. But, welcome to politics, right Chicago Tribune?

WTGoat!

Saw that. Totally awkward. She was both giddy and terrified to go too far.

I suddenly has a urge too right missteaks

They made an appearance in "The Aristocrats." Caution very VERY NSFW, should you decide to seek it out.

I just find it hilarious a socialist is having to defend his capitalistic book tour...