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2 years ago
I didn’t say astronomical price increases, I said price increases.
And, yes, we will do well relative to every other nation. We are uniquely positioned with energy, agricultural, and Human Resources.
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2 years ago
Zeihan also makes a couple interesting points with regard to Russia.
While the US has the world’s best farmland in the Midwest, Ukraine also has rich farmland. That will be a critical resource to whoever controls it.
Also, as the world boycotts Russia, they have nowhere to send much of their oil. Their wells are in Siberia and the equipment is poorly maintained. If the equipment is out of use for a few months, micro fractures will form and the wells will become useless. That will have a noticeable impact on world oil supply.
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2 years ago
The war in the Pacific started because Japan needed to get access to natural resources for its economy. This time, China could be in the same situation. It’s gonna get messy.
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2 years ago
Here is what China is doing in response to Nancy’s visit.
-Military exercises and missile tests surrounding Taiwan
- Banning dozens of imports from Taiwan to China, Taiwan’s main trading partner
-Cyberattacks on Taiwan government computers
-Crack down on dissidents supporting Taiwan
-Diplomatic protests
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2 years ago
Any diplomatic mission should have a goal in mind. Every possible outcome from Pelosi’s visit is worse than if she hadn’t visited. She has no goal, no positive outcome. It provokes the Chinese, incents them to retaliate, and puts Taiwan at much greater risk.
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2 years ago
Another source.
https://republicbrief.com/breaking-pelosi-immediately-lights-the-fuse-upon-landing-in-taiwan/
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2 years ago
One of the sources
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2022/08/02/nancy-pelosi-lands-in-taiwan-after-kirby-reaffirms-we-do-not-support-taiwan-independence/
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2 years ago
Monkey pox is related to smallpox. The smallpox vaccine is effective against monkey pox.
For decades, Public Health agencies were tasked with being prepared for just this occurrence. Instead, they allowed millions of vaccines to expire and have no procedures in place to fight it.
Most of the early cases were transmitted via gay sex. No action was taken to control this activity.
When CoVid hit, we shut everything down. With monkeypox, they didn’t even shut down the bath houses. I wonder why.
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2 years ago
China says upcoming drills will include firing missiles over the island of Taiwan
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2 years ago
Nancy made her move. Now, China will respond.
One option that has been discussed, both within China and in the US, would be for China to blockade Taiwan. They’ve already encircled Taiwan with their Navy.
Not only would a blockade crush Taiwan’s economy but it would stop the flow of semi-conductors to the rest of the world. That would make the current supply chain issues look trivial. The US would enter depression territory.
It’s only fair to say Nancy called China’s bluff if they don’t respond. We don’t know that yet.
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2 years ago
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is expected to cost tax payers over $90 million for security, allocation of US military presence, and more.
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All this for her to get a private tour of the Nvidia chip factory after she purchased millions in shares using insider info.
Meanwhile, the Dems can’t decide what their China Policy is:
-John Kirby at the White House yesterday: "...We do not support Taiwan independence"
-Pelosi in a statement today: "our congressional delegation's visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy."
China has deployed its Navy to encircle Taiwan and carry out “ military exercises”.
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2 years ago
Motor Trend tested the Ford F 150 Lightning and found it did a poor job of towing. Towing causes the battery to drain fast.
A pick up truck that cant tow.
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/ford-f150-lightning-electric-truck-towing-test/
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2 years ago
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rickduganVerified and Certifiable Super-Reviewer
If only the Better Business Bureau had accreditation for hookers.
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2 years ago
Follow up question for dancers. Has any customer ever told you the truth when you asked what his job is?
Over the years, I’ve had dancers look at my watch to judge my ability to spend.Seems like a more accurate approach, at least for old guys who still have watches.
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2 years ago
It’s not the review writing that’s poor, it’s the quality of the club experience. All the reviews are either old or, if newer, reflect a poor experience.
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2 years ago
How many people of German ancestry or Italian ? Hell, how many Cubans or Mexicans ?
You notice the Asian Indians because their looks stand out. There are 1.5 Billion of them. They’ve got to be somewhere.
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2 years ago
Yup, sounds like it’s done the full Blye Moon transition from affordable nude fun to clip joint.
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2 years ago
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shailynnThey never tell you what you need to know.
Merging airlines is very tricky. There is so much that needs to be coordinated from pay scales, job titles, reservation systems, maintenance practices, etc. The transition can take years and be filled with misery for customers.
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2 years ago
I did RTFF. Placers closed. Cherrys closed. Boleiros closed. Poor and old reviews for Obsessions and Studio 69.
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2 years ago
I haven’t been there for years. It used to have several full service strip clubs with good talent. I think that’s mostly gone now.
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2 years ago
It’s an autism thing with musk. He is incapable of a long term relationship, he doesn’t understand social conventions, he likes sex, and he has billions. Meanwhile, there are millions of hot women who are happy to have one of kids to tap into the billions.
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2 years ago
For decades, a recession has been defined as 2 quarters in a row of negative growth. We’ve already had one quarter. Later this week, the 2nd quarter GDP numbers come out. They will almost certainly show we are in a recession.
The Biden administration has just come out and said the definition of a recession isn’t as simple as that. It’s more nuanced. So, even if GDP declines this week, we really aren’t in a recession.
It will be interesting to see how the media treats this. Will there be headlines about recession, or obedient silence ?
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2 years ago
If I were Trump, I’d form an alliance with DeSantis. Trump would be more like a Chairman of the Board for 4 years, keeping DeSantis on track and getting in plenty of golf, while DeSantis did all the day to day heavy lifting as VP.
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2 years ago
Many years ago, in the city where I lived, a couple was arrested for fucking in the stands at a rock concert. The woman claimed it was okay because he was her fiancé. The man told police he had just met her.
I suspect that if you were to ask the stripper and her older “boyfriend” to define their relationship, you’d get very different answers. “Dating” 😙
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2 years ago
In Sydney, there are only a few strip clubs but at least one hundred legal brothels. Maybe Perth is different.