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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

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

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

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

  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

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...

Tornado Cash co-founder Alexey Pertsev jailed in the Netherlands

16 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Yugocean

Tornado Cash co-founder Alexey Pertsev jailed in the Netherlands    A Dutch court convicted Tornado Cash Co-founder Alexey Pertsev (31) guilty of $1.2 billion in money laundering.    Court jailed Pertsev to five years in prison, and seized his assets...

Samourai Wallet Taken over by the US government and other news

15 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Yugocean

Samourai Wallet Taken over by the US government   The US government has seized the Samourai Wallet website. This is one of the worst attacks. Samourai Wallet is a Chaumian CoinJoin implementation.  Target the Mass: The IRS didn't stop here; it even c...

“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

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

  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...

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

11 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

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...