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27 Jul 2024 1 minute read 6 comments Vladan Lausevic
In his nomination acceptance speech, former President Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a far-right leader and Russia's closest ally in the EU. Trump quoted Orbán, who has endorsed him multiple times, saying, "There's only o...
26 Jul 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Timothy Snyder argues that Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is driven by his desire to die in office rather than face legal consequences, framing his candidacy as a "mortality play." J.D. Vance's vice-presidential bid hinges on the prospect...
26 Jul 2024 1 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic
In his recent post, Balaji Srinivasan writes about how the USA, the E.U., and several other entities face a looming sovereign debt crisis. The crisis is driven by excessive borrowing and mismanagement of fiscal policies. For instance, the Federal Res...
23 Jul 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
In 2005, Trilochan Singh Oberoi, a Sikh man, was denied a job as a prison guard in California because he refused to shave his beard for religious reasons. Despite winning an appeal in 2008 that deemed this discrimination, Kamala Harris, then Califo...
20 Jul 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
AI's rapid growth is causing significant challenges in energy consumption and infrastructure. AI queries require ten times more electricity than traditional searches, stressing the energy grid. U.S. energy consumption, previously stable, is now at...
19 Jul 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR J.D. Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate, holds views that oppose liberal values in several key areas. He advocates for economic populism with protectionist policies like tariffs, rejecting the liberal emphasis on free trade. Socially, Vance suppor...
19 Jul 2024 1 minute read 7 comments Vladan Lausevic
Damon Linker argues that Donald Trump's choice of J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate signifies a deeper ideological shift in the GOP towards right-populism, away from traditional Reaganite conservatism. Linker contends that Vance's transformatio...
18 Jul 2024 2 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Ross Barkan's analysis of the Republican National Convention underscores significant concerns about Donald Trump's influence and the rise of populism within the GOP. Despite numerous controversies, Trump enjoys emotional support, symbolized by h...
18 Jul 2024 1 minute read 9 comments Vladan Lausevic
Donald Trump's selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 election solidifies the dominance of MAGA populism within the Republican Party. This choice emphasizes the party's commitment to non-interventionism, protectionism...
16 Jul 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally highlighted the extreme political polarization in the U.S. Trump, the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee, survived with minor injuries. Still, one attendee...
