Adam Smith described how wealth had to trickle down. Because Assad couldn't "own" everything, others had to participate in controlling them. Now that Assad can't control his wealth (at least inside Syria), others can and will. Strange application of economic theory.

It’s the fuel not only for creativity but for existence.

We’re watching a tectonic shift in world politics. Putin is as much a product as a cause, as are Trump and people like Orban and Erdogan. Globalization is a paradox that has marginalized dictators while at the same time pushed them to assert themselves.

He'll be cogitating. Someone will present an issue to him and he'll decide it in record time of ten years.

Trump should appoint Garland as his savior. Without Garland dragging his feet, Trump would be in jail, and democracy would have another chance. Without question, Garland is the worst AG since, well, Matt Gaetz.

The Rolling Cojones

Another famous Russian who opposes the Ukraine war just happens to fall off a building.

Sure, Russia can use North Korean missiles and Iranian drones to strike anywhere in Ukraine, but Ukraine can’t reciprocate? Orban is a Russian stooge.

Britain needs to get real and rejoin the EU. The world can’t function with 200 prima donnas. When tariffs decline and free trade prevails, and nationalism is relegated to the trash, prosperity prevails for everyone. Econ 101.

If the US pulls out of NATO, which would be stupid but still possible, Europe will have to deal with its alliance in the best way possible. It has inherent strength and it needs to use it now rather than wait.

Globalization, particularly without tariffs, actually promotes peace for the simple reason that every commodity is available for purchase and sale to any buyer anywhere. Nationalism makes less sense because capital can flow to wherever production makes sense.

X has become a cesspool of pure unadulterated hatred from Nazis and crazies. Glad to find this — and I hope it stays positive.