I had assumed a close but clear Harris win. Which has kept me cheery these past few weeks, while others fretted. I’m shocked, embarrassed, depressed and vaguely nauseous. God only knows how actual De… (View Post)

I suppose I’d better read Project 2025 now. Regarding minorities, it seems like the Latinos voted Trump with some enthusiasm. Turkeys voting for Christmas? (View Post)

NATO itself may be dead. Alternatives may have to be established. Europe cannot afford its current fiscal burden. Pushing defence budgets to 4% implies yet more austerity. Beyond that, much of Europe… (View Post)

I’m not sure I’m afraid of Trump. Musk, though, and - even worse, Thiel - are genuinely frightening. (View Post)

Food prices in America wouldn’t be so painful if it wasn’t also for the fact that the produce is very largely awful, mass produced, chemical-ridden slop. Something to think about when Barty makes one… (View Post)