The *shifts* in markets for the next election could be of value - there will be a thundering herd of bettors using the results of the locals as reasons to bet. (View Post)

In other news https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/russian-cloaks-launch-schedule-after-spaceport-falls-in-ukraines-sights Ukraine is starting to go after Russia's orbital launch capability. (View Post)

It's almost as if - Just because something is legal doesn't mean we should do it. But that leads to personal responsibility - which is obviously wrong think. (View Post)

According to various rumours, there has been an uptick in people, who may or may not be associated with the IRGC, using online recruitment and payment to get attacks carried out. This includes trying… (View Post)

Persecution of Christians is not especially uncommon. There is a reflexive reaction from more progressive types about it, since it became a cause with the American Right. More Culture War nonsense. (View Post)