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JDAMs: Ukrainian Bombs Get Smarter [Peter Zeihan, Zeihan on Geopolitics]

By William McClain
In Peter Zeihan [Zeihan on Geopolitics], Politics
December 19, 2022
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  • The US has provided Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMS) to the Ukraine, which are bombs with fins and a GPS transceiver attached to them, increasing their accuracy and making them cheaper than before.
  • With JDAMS, the Ukraine can now engage in offensive air attack missions, allowing them to target Russian targets within range and with pinpoint accuracy.
  • This technology can change the tactical and strategic picture of the Ukraine War, giving the Ukraine an advantage in the conflict.

link to original vlog published December 19, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQeyi4bBHU

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The Rise of the DeSantis Democrats [Olivia Reingold, TFP]

By Spencer Chen
In [The Free Press], Politics
December 19, 2022
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  • DeSantis Democrats are Florida voters who, until recently, identified as Democrats but in November opted to reelect Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
  • They are disaffected Democrats alienated from the party and are characterized by their focus on practicality.
  • The big question is whether people like them will become permanent Republicans, and if they can be convinced to vote for a party they once didn’t imagine voting for.
  • They are similar to Reagan Democrats and may shape the national political landscape in 2024.
  • Ron DeSantis is seen by supporters as an “effective” and “chief executive” figure who is the “good parts of Trump” without the cockiness.
  • His supporters are diverse, ranging from nostalgic Democrats to disillusioned progressives.
  • DeSantis’ policies, such as his stance against illegal immigration and rejection of “Covid theater”, have earned him the support of many Floridians.
  • There has been a shift in the priorities of Floridians, which has led to a surge in DeSantis’ popularity.

Click HERE for original. Published December 19, 2022

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Ghana, you were doing so well! [Noah Smith, Noahpinion]

By Spencer Chen
In Noah Smith [Noahpinion], Politics
December 19, 2022
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  • Ghana recently defaulted on most of its external debt and is experiencing high inflation, leading to an economic crisis.
  • Ghana is an important country for African development, as it is one of the leading candidates to become the “first mover” in the region.
  • The crisis was caused by a rapid depreciation of the Ghanaian currency, the cedi, which made it harder to afford imports like food and fuel.
  • Ghana’s government borrowed a lot of external debt over the past 15 years, which raised government debt to about 100% of GDP.
  • Ghana’s inflation is not due to an attempt to pay off external debt by printing local currency, but rather due to businesspeople expecting the government to eventually print money to pay off its debt.
  • Ghana’s government wisely defaulted on its debt, drastically lowering the country’s overall government debt burden and making it easier to get a bailout from the IMF.

Click HERE for original. Published December 19, 2022

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The Twitter dumpster fire, explained [Judd Legum, Popular Information]

By Spencer Chen
In [Popular Information], Politics
December 19, 2022
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  • Twitter chaos since Musk took over has made it difficult for news consumers to discern accurate accounts
  • Twitter is integral for new media organizations to reach new audiences
  • Musk’s selective release of internal communications has caused users to worry about their data
  • Data portability and interoperability could potentially make social media better
  • Subscribing to reliable sources is important, but there are too many to pay for them all

Click HERE for original. Published December 19, 2022

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The Twitter Files and the Future of the Democratic Party With Silicon Valley’s Congressman [Bari Weiss, TFP]

By Spencer Chen
In [The Free Press], Politics
December 17, 2022
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  • Ro Khanna is a progressive congressman from Silicon Valley who speaks out on the unintended consequences of technology and the digital revolution.
  • Khanna’s policies on Big Tech are not what many would expect, and he was one of the few Democrats to criticize Twitter’s decision to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story.
  • Khanna believes there is a need to have a conversation about how free speech works on social media platforms, and how to make sure everyone has a fair shake on them.
  • He believes that Twitter should have documented Donald Trump’s tweets inciting violence in a consistent way before banning him.
  • Khanna suggests solutions such as giving people the right to their own data, reforming Section 230, and embracing a “new economic patriotism” that focuses on bringing production back to America.
  • Khanna is not yet considering a future presidential run, and is currently happy making a contribution from Silicon Valley.

Click HERE for original. Published December 17, 2022

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Ukraine: The Problems and Potential of Plopping for Patriots [Peter Zeihan, Zeihan on Geopolitics]

By William McClain
In Peter Zeihan [Zeihan on Geopolitics], Politics
December 16, 2022
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  • Possibility of US sending Patriot missile systems to Ukraine: US has been giving weapons to Ukraine that are not needed by US forces and are mostly from before the War on Terror.
  • Weapons must be old enough that if they fell into Russian hands, it would not give them an advantage.
  • Weapons must be something the Ukrainians can operate themselves, avoiding Western forces directly confronting Russian forces.
  • Patriot missile system may now be in play as Russians have been targeting civilian infrastructure and have been found to have torture chambers for children.

link to original vlog published December 16, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_DyC0_K1xI

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The Fusion Breakthrough: 70 Years in the Making [Peter Zeihan, Zeihan on Geopolitics]

By William McClain
In Peter Zeihan [Zeihan on Geopolitics], Politics
December 15, 2022
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  • The Biden Administration and Department of Energy have announced the successful achievement of the first exothermic fusion reaction, which produces more energy than was put in.
  • Fusion has been a goal of research for the past 70 years, with the potential to generate huge amounts of electricity with zero carbon footprint.
  • Despite this major breakthrough, there are still many steps to go before commercial-grade fusion reactors are available. These steps include scaling up the energy required to power the lasers, designing and building the facility, producing tritium, and transmission of the energy.
  • The Biden Administration has committed to a project to develop a commercial-grade reactor within 10 years, however it is likely to take decades before tritium and superconductor issues are solved, and Fusion is available at scale.

link to original vlog published December 15, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjybBP2ohbo

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UPDATES: FTX’s dirty money [Judd Legum, Popular Information]

By Spencer Chen
In [Popular Information], Politics
December 15, 2022
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  • Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday after being charged with multiple crimes by the Department of Justice and the SEC
  • The SEC alleges Bankman-Fried used misappropriated customer deposits to make large political donations
  • 26 politicians and two PACs have pledged to donate or return money from FTX execs
  • Major recipients of FTX cash, including the House Majority PAC, Senate Leadership Fund, DNC, NRCC, and DCCC, have not responded to requests for comment

Click HERE for original. Published December 15, 2022

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COVID: China’s Problem Child [Peter Zeihan, Zeihan on Geopolitics]

By William McClain
In Peter Zeihan [Zeihan on Geopolitics], Politics
December 14, 2022
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  • There is a situation brewing in China resulting from the late November/early December protests, leading to a fast-spreading outbreak that is difficult to measure.
  • The Chinese have discontinued their use of social monitoring for Covid and have allowed provinces and local governments to lessen restrictions for the first time.
  • The scale of the situation is difficult to comprehend, with the Chinese population being older, more diabetic, and lacking natural immunity.
  • Vaccines are barely functional against the current strain, and the Chinese have limited access to critical care.
  • If the current strain is worse than measles, a death rate of 100 per 100,000 infections is likely to be much higher.
  • The Chinese Health System is inadequate to face this crisis, and many businesses and testing facilities are already closed.
  • It is likely that China will be offline from a manufacturing point of view for at least the next three to four months.

link to original vlog published December 14, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0BNUF9ItmQ

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Kavanaugh parties with the far right [Judd Legum, Popular Information]

By Spencer Chen
In [Popular Information], Politics
December 14, 2022
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  • Matt Schlapp is a far-right operative who is chairman of the American Conservative Union and runs the Conservative Political Action Committee events. He hosted a holiday party attended by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Rep. Matt Gaetz, Stephen Miller, and other powerful people.
  • Stephen Miller runs America First Legal, which is involved in several cases currently pending before Kavanaugh and the other members of the Supreme Court.
  • The ACU has also been involved in several Supreme Court cases with Kavanaugh on the bench.
  • Chris Geidner detailed the Supreme Court cases that America First Legal is actively involved in.
  • Reverend Robert Schenck claims he was informed of the result of Hobby Lobby weeks in advance by a donor who dined with Justice Alito.
  • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Hank Johnson have introduced legislation that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of conduct.

Click HERE for original. Published December 14, 2022

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