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Libertarians for collectivism and unfreedom?

27 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

The Libertarian Party's recent alignment with Donald Trump highlights the profound challenges and contradictions of merging libertarian ideals with right-wing populist values. For the first time, a presidential candidate addresses a party's national...

Both left-wing and right-wing populism are bad for markets, welfare and freedom

21 May 2024 3 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

TLDR: The interview with Aaron Ross Powell and Ryan Bourne delves into the shift in the conservative movement's economic philosophy from free enterprise to populism since Donald Trump's rise. Bourne's key points include the importance of markets refl...

Migration and economics - the lazy arguments of Thomas Sowell?

20 May 2024 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

Thomas Sowell, a distinguished social scientist and columnist, recently criticized then-Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) for his statement that America needs immigration reform to avoid a "worker shortage." Sowell pointed out that Ryan's term "shortage" was inc...

The big difference between moderate and authoritarian right-wingers

20 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

In the realm of political discourse, Matthew McManus's recent work stands out for its incisive analysis and thought-provoking insights into the nature of right-wing collectivism and conservatism. As a writer deeply engaged with contemporary political...

"Debate or die!"

18 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

  In a recent article, John McWhorter argues that President Joe Biden should avoid one-on-one debates with former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. McWhorter believes that such debates, particularly involving Trump, d...

Political Positions on Cryptocurrencies in the Upcoming U.S. Elections

18 May 2024 3 minute read 11 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.04

TLDR As the U.S. presidential election nears, cryptocurrency regulation has become a focal point. Republicans, including Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ted Cruz, advocate for lighter regulation to boost innovation. In contrast, Democrats, led by Senator...

Haiti's Endless Struggle: Why a Global Police Force Is Needed

16 May 2024 3 minute read 29 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

International interventions in Haiti have repeatedly failed to achieve lasting peace due to their focus on immediate security over underlying political and economic issues. A new UN-authorized mission led by Kenya risks repeating these mistakes. Effe...

“Mr. President, we know what’s in your heart. Let’s reject the extremist messaging vilifying immigrants."

15 May 2024 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

The Biden administration plans to propose a rule allowing officers, rather than judges, to determine asylum eligibility for migrants with criminal records or those deemed ineligible, raising concerns about arbitrary and unjust decisions. This change...

Lab grown meat - a new casualty of political culture wars in the USA

14 May 2024 1 minute read 11 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned lab-grown meat, citing a conspiracy theory about the World Economic Forum's supposed authoritarian agenda. This ban highlights right-wing politics' reliance on misinformation and fear-mongering. Such bans infrin...

Singapore vs the "AIers"

14 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  TLDR  The Singaporean government's request to use local literary works for training a large language model (LLM) sparked a backlash from prominent writers due to concerns over consultation, compensation, and copyright protection. This reaction mirr...