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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...

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...

Is cultivated meat part of the political culture war in the USA?

11 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.04

Alabama has followed Florida in banning the sale and production of cultivated meat, a technology that grows meat from animal cells without raising or slaughtering animals.  Governor Kay Ivey signed the SB23 bill into law, classifying violations as a...

Debunking some myths about China

6 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

In recent years, China has notably reoriented its trade and economic strategies, particularly under the direction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This shift has led to an increased focus on the Global South, moving away from traditional markets...

Why populism is a danger to democracy in the USA

5 May 2024 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

Donald J. Trump's tenure as President of the United States and the potential for his return to the White House represent grave threats to the principles of American democracy. His presidency was marred by a series of actions and behaviors that starkl...

Brexit, borders and baseless beliefs

5 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

  The complexities surrounding Brexit's impact on migration and border control continue to unfold with profound implications, revealing a series of miscalculations and oversights by pro-Brexit advocates. Initially, Brexit was sold on the promise of r...

The Influence of "Eleven Cultural Nations" in the USA

29 Apr 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

  In American Nations, author Colin Woodard presents a compelling analysis of North America that challenges the conventional wisdom of a culturally unified continent. Instead, he proposes that the continent is divided into eleven distinct "nations,"...

Less known political candidates in the American presidential elections

28 Apr 2024 1 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

Many around the world are following the presidential elections in the USA. The main two presidential candidates are Joe Biden (Democrats) and Donald Trump (Republicans). At the same time, several other and less known candidates are also officially pa...

Miguel's journey from Chavez supporter to democracy supporter

27 Apr 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

In a recent reflection on Venezuela's political landscape, I have been reading the heart-wrenching journey of Miguel, a retired Metrobús driver from Caracas.    Miguel, once a fervent believer in Hugo Chávez's populist promises, now grapples with eco...