Most Americans are clueless. My sympathy is for the Ukrainians, the Mexicans, and with certain caveats, the Palestinians. And anyone who believes in liberal democracy as pretty much the best way to r… (View Post)

NYT says nobody has a fucking clue about the motivation behind Trump’s anti-Canada policies, with some speculation that he simply doesn’t like Justin Trudeau. (View Post)

The hilarious thing is that the U.S. business community at large seemed to celebrate Trump’s coming, presumably assuming he was not serious about trashing the economy. Well, I find it hilarious. (View Post)

Seems unlikely that anyone can replace the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency role, to be honest. (View Post)

I’m told that Ceaucescu was actually a superb impressionist in private, despite his very sober public demeanour. Apparently his Stevie Wonder was truly uncanny. (View Post)