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Seems like a bipartisan bill was shot down earlier this year ( even the border is patrol urged passage) https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/unraveling-misinformation-about-bipartisan-immigration-bill/

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-mazzig-mizrahi-jews-israel-20190520-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Israel

I read that and thought of the late 19th century quote .. to paraphrase... Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.. Seems to be catching on all over the world. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/absolute-power-corrupts-absolutely.html

https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-gaza-analysis-mideast-95a0861c8b51cda375d31a806686c23a

Attacks on Israel Largely 'Performative,' Says Former Senior U.S. Official By Laurence Norman Iran's attacks on Israel appear to have been performative, said Michael Singh, a former senior director for Middle East affairs at the U.S. National Security Council. This was "a slow-moving, thoroughly telegraphed, and ultimately unsuccessful retaliation," he said. Israel said it expects further waves as part of the attack. "The event has yet to end," Israel military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. Israel said it had intercepted dozens of surface-to-surface missiles, though some had reached Israeli soil. Dozens of drones were also intercepted, Israel said. Singh, who is now at the Washington Institute, said the attack "showcased Iran’s reluctance for direct confrontation with Israel, and...highlighted Israel’s close military cooperation with Arab and international partners." "The question now is whether Israel will pull its punch in return so as to allow Iran’s apparent failure to linger, or whether it will feel sharper retaliation is needed," he said. "The Biden Administration is undoubtedly pushing for the former in hopes that they can count this crisis averted," Singh said.

Yeah just ask Bill Clinton and Arafat

https://www.britannica.com/topic/philosopher-king

Personally , I enjoy reading your differing view...Its what makes the world go around...As for investing in China, I'm always trying to learn. https://www.nbim.no/en/publications/podcast/alibaba-co-founder-and-chair-china-jack-ma-ai-and-baseball/

I think the whole argument boils down to having a government system with plenty of checks and balances ; where power is not centralized and the rights of the people are paramount. https://www.learnancientrome.com/what-were-checks-and-balances-in-ancient-rome/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-home-insurance-markets-in-california-and-florida/id1056200096?i=1000649969352 excellent Podcast on how homeowner ins is working and why cost are high.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/inside-north-koreas-forced-labor-program-in-china maybe slightly off topic; but disgusting none the less

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Worlds-Top-Oil-Trader-Sees-Oil-Demand-Peak-After-2030.html

Totally agree…. Recently tried out about 10 different 9mm handguns and went with a Sig… felt the best and my luck, the most comfortable and expensive… And don’t forget , manufacturers make$$ from a variety of add ons

Excellent interview with CEO of MEG… learned more about the Canadian sands ( which interest me being an SU shareholder)

Thank you for your personal insight.. I am curious; you did not touch base on local feeling on politics social media heavy handed government officials in the people’s business,etc…. What’s contributing to the stress besides the economy…And I’m curious as to how they feel about the west and US in particular….( regular folks are great gov and gov officials suck.. haha)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/01/08/neri-oxman-ackman-axel-springer-business-insider/

A. Trust me. I am in your camp concerning Hamas and its attack on Oct 7 \Israel. B. As far as context, it was very interesting to read all the bios of the scholar winners from Harvard. I also want to know the background of the people who's views and beliefs differ from mine esp. those who support Hamas and their Oct 7 attack ( Paraphrasing Sun Tzu..Know yourself and know your enemy ). C.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-israelis-and-palestinians-are-both-trapped-by-the-dangerous-fantasies/.. a rational piece from an author who has 30 years of personal historical experience. I also like reading Tom Friedman's pieces in the NYT.. again personal historical experience.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/11/10-from-harvard-named-rhodes-scholars/ Asmer Asrar Safi, who is from Pakistan, studies social studies and ethnicity, migration and human rights at Harvard College. His senior thesis is focused on Maulana Abdul Rahim Popalzai, a Muslim cleric known for leading peasant and labor movements in the Frontier Province of British India. Safi co-founded the South Asians for Forward-Thinking Advocacy and Research Initiative, and is particularly interested in bringing conversations from Pakistan to the global stage. At Oxford, he will study progressive political messaging in South Asia. Its nice to have context... I am curious about what is progressive political messaging is and how does this relate to S Asia..Hopefully Oxford throws in some Democracy and democracy in the coursework

Maybe wanna correct the typo in the title ( if you were using Yiddish) https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oy vey

https://news.yahoo.com/congress-getting-classified-ufo-briefing-170757118.html

https://www.thewirechina.com/ A paid site but seems well worth it if you are investing in China

https://www.seafarerfunds.com/prevailing-winds/ Not an investor in the fund but some occasional commentary on China financ\econ (Does not discuss funds).

https://www.seafarerfunds.com/prevailing-winds/china-commission-testimony-2023/ U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission China’s Current Economy: Implications for Investors and Supply Chains August 2023 At least for me, a well thought out presentation of China's issues and how the US should interact.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/other/charlie-munger-close-up/ar-AA1mboxN