Archive for August, 2023

Another BRICS In The Wall? (August 28, 2023)

Posted in BRICS, Great Transition, World's Reserve Currency on August 28, 2023 by e-commentary.org

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K          “A few more BRICS in the Wall?  Much if not most of the world is trying to erect a firewall to protect against US-led aggression and domination.”

J          “But no one really knows.  No one really cares.  It is not a topic at the water cooler or around the bar-b-que.  If I said BRICS, someone would think I was building a walkway.  A few stragglers may have some idea.”

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K          “From the reports, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa appear to be admitting the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Ethiopia to the Club.  Look at the resources and population and land mass and other metrics.  Collectively, the Club will wield a much bigger club.”

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K          “Seems to me that the most effective way to unite a group of folks with disparate goals and interests is to identify and demonize a common enemy especially one that is a true demon.”

J          “Seems to be a truism not just of politics but of human nature.  Overlooking internal divisions is easier with an outside divider threatening everyone.  That is at play and at work.”

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K          “The United States does not have the individual talent or the talented institutions to recognize and adjust to changing realities.  The United States does not have the human capital in positions of power.  We are hosed.”

J          “Bummer.”

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J          “The mess we are bequeathing to the kids is a real and an unreal and a surreal mess.  No one really knows, yet there are a few stragglers who do care and are concerned but cannot figure out how to manifest their care and concern.”

K          “Folks are restless and restive and not resting well.  Things are festering faster and percolating precipitously.”

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[For an exuberant but perhaps exaggerated perspective on the Great Transition, see “‘Welcome to the BRICS 11’” by Pepe Escobar, the recipient of the Sixth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2021 (June 7, 2021), dated August 25, 2023 in “thecradle.co”]     

[See the e-commentary at Portentous Developments In 2022? (January 23, 2023),  The China-Russia Affair: Advancing The Petro-Yuan; Dictating The Future (March 26, 2018), World’s Reserve Currency War I = Cold War 2.0 = WW III (?) (September 8, 2014), AIIB: China: 1; U.S.A. 0? (April 6, 2015), The Mandibles, FRNs, SDRs, IMF, G20, WTD! (September 5, 2016), USA + FRN/PD — > IMF + SDR — > NDB + UMU? The “Universal Monetary Unit” . . . Coming To a Planet Near You (January 2, 2017) and One World Currency? (January 8, 2018).]

Bumper stickers of the week:

There is a disturbance in the force

There is a disturbance in the farce

Multipolarity – Coming to a planet near you

Dragon < Eagle > Bruin; Dragon + Bruin > Eagle; Eagle + Bruin > Dragon

Bummer

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Back To School.  “Credentialists” Versus “Human Capitalists”: STEM Classes – Arts & Crafts Classes – Education Classes (August 21, 2023)

Posted in Education, Propoganda, Schooling, Schooling Industrial Complex on August 21, 2023 by e-commentary.org

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K         “Most of the Arts & Crafts programs d/b/a Arts & Sciences at the most profitable universities are simply certifying that its graduates are obedient to and compliant with the Dominant Narrative.”

J          “That is what the System wants and that is what the System produces and that is what the System gets.  Yet some elements of the Dominant Narrative are dominant for a sound reason.”

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K          “Most STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs do create some human capital.  Arts & Crafts Schools provide a mix of some useful skills along with the certificate of conforming behavior.  The Arts & Sciences Schools certify that the individual is properly potty trained.”

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J          “Most education degrees could be distilled into four fundamental classes rather than slow rolled over four years.  Education Schools leave their graduates with more student debt in a world that underpays teachers.  How about a three year program and thirty percent increase in pay?”

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Bumper sticker of the week:

Education breeds confidence.  Confidence breeds hope.  Hope breeds peace.  Confucius

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All The People In Power.  At Every Opportunity.  All The Time (August 14, 2023)

Posted in Hypocrisy, Justice, Law on August 14, 2023 by e-commentary.org

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J          “Absolutely.  Without exception.  Your ‘favorite’ politicians.  My ‘favorite’ politicians.  The big people who are supposed to protect the little people.”

K          “The big people who are supposed to protect the little people.  My ‘favorite’ politicians.  Your ‘favorite’ politicians.  Without exception.  Absolutely.”

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K          “The Special Counsel regulations state in pertinent part:  ‘The Special Counsel shall be selected from outside the United States Government.”

J          “The way I see it, the regulation uses the mandatory verb ‘shall’ not the discretionary verb ‘may’ so the duty is clear and absolute and simple to implement.  Even the non-lawyer can interpret the language.  Maybe we need more non-lawyers to interpret the language.”

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K          “David Weiss is not outside the government.”

J          “Nope.”

. . .

J          “John Durham was not outside the government.”

K          “Nope.”

. . .

K          “Robert Mueller was outside the government?”

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K          “My ‘favorite’ politicians.  Your ‘favorite’ politicians.  Without exception.  Absolutely.”

J          “Absolutely.  Without exception.  Your ‘favorite’ politicians.  My ‘favorite’ politicians.”

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J          “It is always an inside job.”

K          “Last time I looked, I was on the outside.”

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K          “All the people in power breaking the law all of the time.”

J          “At every possible opportunity.”

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Bumper stickers of the week:

28 Code of Federal Regulations § 600.3 Qualifications of the Special Counsel  “The Special Counsel shall be selected from outside the United States Government.”  (Emphasis added.)

Near the end of the movie “Rancho Deluxe”, Slim Pickens said to Henry Dean Stanton:  “Son, all large-scale crime is always an inside job.”

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When Will They [Le Kennedys] Ever Learn?:  The Answer Is:  ASSANGE (August 7, 2023)

Posted in Cameo In Courage Award, Courage, Hypocrisy on August 7, 2023 by e-commentary.org

Dear ___________,
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites you to submit nominations for the annual Profile in Courage Award®!

Acts of courage happen at every level of government – and the Profile in Courage Award aims to recognize individuals who have taken a political risk to do what is in the greater good for their community, their constituents, and their country.

Founded by President Kennedy’s family, the award honors his legacy by celebrating leaders, like him, who act with integrity and conviction, regardless of the consequences.

Take a few minutes to nominate an elected official at the federal, state, or local level who you believe has demonstrated this exceptional political courage.

Thank you for your nomination and for helping us honor those who serve with courage and integrity.

Best wishes,

The JFK Library Foundation Team

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K          “They are brokering their award to curry favor with the ‘Parvenu PMC’ and other errand boys and girls.  They are engaging in what I describe as ‘cross-credentialing’ with others.”

J          “Everyone is hustling to get a bigger piece of the Racket.”

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[See the e-commentary at Cameo In Courage Award Nominee: Julian Assange (January 31, 2022) and The Persecution Of Assange And The Feckless MSM (September 21, 2020).]

Bumper stickers of the week:

Alpha

Sierra

Sierra

Alpha

November

Golf

Echo

ASSANGE

Julain Assange’s continued incarceration is a continuing crime against humanity.  Anyone concerned with free speech and the First Amendment should be appalled and incensed.  By our silence and our indifference, we are all co-conspirators in a crime against humanity.  And we just go on with life. 

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