Related to the topic: Years ago I read about early efforts to computerize large banks in the US. Four large computer companies started trying to build banking software at the same time. Two of the fo… (View Post)

I suppose, given their history, this is a hard argument for leaders to make, but Germany could give a useful stimulus to their economy by manufacturing more amunition for Ukraine, right now. (View Post)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is a Republican; in fact he's the second ranking Republican right now (after the Speaker). 'Here's what he just said about Ukraine: "Senate … (View Post)

JosiasJessop - I think we are in nearly complete agreement on the attacks on Russian oil refineries. (View Post)

This longish article in The Hill is -- IMHO - a good summary of the current situation on Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4577493-ukraine-strikes-russia… (View Post)