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Get Out The Vote (For Crypto)

19 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments NasdaqNico

It’s time we do our part & help campaign for crypto not just in Washington DC, but globally.   “ Nearly nine in ten Americans believe the financial system is overdue for an update. Yet, US policymakers seem content on maintaining the status quo, rath...

The Diamond of Fate

19 Oct 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Nathan Payne

“It is a fearful thing to fall into thehands of the living God.”Hebrews 10:31   I had a dream last night in which I was in a military special forces group with Vladimir Putin.  He was the only well-known person in the group, but he wasn't leading it...

Trump 2.0 - a direct threat to democracy in the USA and worldwide

19 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR Donald Trump’s political behavior poses significant threats to democracy. His defiance of electoral outcomes, attack on democratic institutions, and disregard for the rule of law culminated in the January 6th insurrection, one...

Militarisation actions by Mexican and American governments against refugees and migrants

18 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR The militarization of Mexico's southern border, driven by U.S. pressure, has led to tragic incidents like the October 1 shootings of migrants by the Mexican military. This incident highlights how U.S. and Mexican governments have adopted inhuma...

Hurricane Milton, Trumpism and conspiracy theories resulting in stupidity

18 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Conspiracy theories often arise after natural disasters as people seek to explain uncontrollable events. Far-right populists, mainly, are more prone to these beliefs due to their distrust of government, science, and institutions. Climate-relate...

The liberal idea of open society and its political enemies

17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Liberalism emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, open discourse, and accepting change, advocating for an open society where diversity, criticism, and experimentation are encouraged. In an open society, individuals can criticize autho...

Costs and implications of deportation policies

17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) report analyzes the potential impact of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants using recent 2022 data. It highlights the devastating effects such a policy would have on families, the economy, and soci...

Geopolitical conflicts in Russia: the longer they last, the harder they end

16 Oct 2024 11 minute read 0 comments Ship Shard

Publication in Russian on the Zen bloghttps://dzen.ru/a/Zw46hQXKdRj0fYbm Historically, Russia has a 90% chance of losing in military conflicts. This paper examines Russia’s historical experience in geopolitical conflicts and provides statistics and p...

The false political promises of deportations

16 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Research on deportations reveals that forced removals of migrants do not effectively achieve their stated goals of deterring future migration, improving public safety, or boosting native-born employment. While deportations may temporarily reduc...

How Hindu nationalists and militants are using WhatsApp against Muslims and Christians

15 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Hindu nationalism, driven by far-right groups like the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has increasingly targeted religious minorities in India, particularly Christians and Muslims. Using modern technology like WhatsApp, these groups organize force...