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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...

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...

Impact of the US Presidential Election on Bitcoin

15 Oct 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Yugocean

     The time of US Presidential elections is also considered to be the best for Bitcoin. Let's discuss it.   Bitcoin and Race to the White House      Nayib Bukele once predicted that this US presidential election will be based on Bitcoin. And for su...

More decentralisation is needed for better economies

12 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TL;DR Economic growth has become a central focus for leaders across the Atlantic as Europe and the United States grapple with slowdowns that threaten their global influence and security. Europe faces high debt, demographic decline, and underinvestm...

Donald Trump - A Threat to Democracy and the Rule of Law

11 Oct 2024 2 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic

    TLDR: Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric represent a clear threat to democracy and the rule of law in the United States. He has consistently used legal delays to evade accountability, undermining the judicial system. Trump's attempts to disrupt...

Trump's "army of suckups"

10 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR: Donald Trump’s proposed “Schedule F” executive order could drastically alter the U.S. civil service system by reclassifying thousands of federal employees as political appointees. This change would give the president direct control over caree...