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Seeds Of Doubt - 18 MAY 2025

19 May 2025 3 minute read 0 comments Myxoplixx

In the whirlwind of the last half-day, the world stage has been anything but quiet. A cascade of high-drama events, from geopolitical tremors to shocking personal announcements and unsettling "accidents," has flooded the official channels. One might...

The Current Temperature on the Ground in DC

4 Nov 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Cje95

It’s safe to say that the day before the election that the temperatures are starting to rise. The biggest example of this was last week when Capitol Police and Secret Service closed down the area around the Supreme Court including the street in front...

What If... The Trump "Merit-Based" Hiring Reforms Create A New Spoils System

22 Jan 2025 2 minute read 4 comments Myxoplixx

In the early days of the United States, the government operated under a system known as patronage, or the spoils system. This approach to governance prioritized political loyalty over merit and competence, shaping the landscape of federal employment...

The Silent Threat of Economic Warfare

23 Apr 2025 1 minute read 2 comments Myxoplixx

The world teeters on the edge of an invisible war, where tariffs and trade bans replace tanks and missiles. The U.S. and China now clash through economic coercion, with the U.S. imposing 145% tariffs on Chinese goods while pressuring allies to isolat...

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...

Seeds Of Doubt - 11 MAY 2025

11 May 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Myxoplixx

In the dead of night, as the world slept, a flurry of cryptic maneuvers unfolded across continents, each move a thread in a tapestry of power plays so brazen, yet covert, they defy mere coincidence. The pieces are set, the players obscured, but the p...

Trump's Trade War, Another "L" And Weaker Position

13 Apr 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Myxoplixx

The Trump administration’s tariff war against China was a chaotic and poorly executed policy that exposed glaring contradictions and a lack of strategic foresight. While the administration claimed that its tariffs were necessary to reduce America’s d...

DC is Taking a Layered Approach for Tomorrow

24 Jul 2024 1 minute read 12 comments Cje95

Tomorrow morning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be addressing a joint session of Congress. Given the emotions tied to this and the Secret Service's failure two weeks ago, it is safe to say security will be tight. This morning walkin...

China’s Position On U.S. Trade Tensions

9 Apr 2025 1 minute read 2 comments Myxoplixx

The white paper titled "China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations" offers a comprehensive narrative on the state of economic ties between China and the United States, emphasizing mutual benefits, challenges, and...

Decentralized Prediction Markets: The Future of Forecasting?

29 Jul 2024 4 minute read 2 comments Heath Muchena

Imagine a bustling medieval marketplace, where merchants, travelers, and townsfolk gather to exchange goods, stories, and predictions about the future. The blacksmith wagers on a bountiful harvest, while the merchant bets on the arrival of a long-awa...