February 4th in History4Th February 960 The coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of Song, initiating the Song Dynasty period that would last more than three centuries in China. ...... On 4th February 1400 Bernard Brocas (age 46) was tried, and condemned to... See More » (+4)
1 out of 10 jobs lost in manufacturing was lost to china and outsourcing. The other 9?The other 9 were replaced by machines. Automated out of existence. What happened to jobs in manufacturing? For the most part, they didn't lose out to a Worker in China or Mexico, they lost their job to competition from a machine. The simple reality... See More »
Democrat flips reliably red Texas district in victory that stuns Republican partyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/01/democrat-wins-red-texas-district-taylor-rehmet The Republican Party, Has Achieved its Raison d'être, Slavery is no more. It should now go the way of the Whigs, GO AWAY. That's my sentiment. China has... See More »
Why is it that for most Indians, we only get to meet other Indians growing up and not people from other countries much?So as someone born in Siliguri in West Bengal in India but living in Bangalore since 2008, I noticed one thing growing up that I have always been surrounded by other Indians only. My hometown Siliguri has many people who are Nepalese, Bhutia, many... See More »
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Big stage, big claims, no mechanism for real peaceby Charbel. A. Antoun, opinion contributor/The Hill 01/30/26 1:30 PM ET. Davos has always been a stage for grand announcements, but this year’s unveiling of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” was designed to eclipse them all. Leaders from dozens of... See More »
Have you ever stumbled upon a person's grave in a huge cemetery, and it felt like more than just a coincidence?Some people are bad. What makes them stay that way? Has Trump's incompetent administration permanently damaged the party? He is now trying to prove the elections that put him in power are corrupt. He is saying China, Russia, Dems and everyone rigged... See More »
So how fvcked is the world economy really?The US bet the farm on AI, and the entire stock market and banking system is based on a handful of tech companies giving each other bigger and bigger IOUs. And the whole rationale for this "investment" is that the US must develop superintelligent... See More »
Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms raceBy Mark Trevelyan and Jonathan Landay/Reuters January 30, 202612:04 AM CST LONDON/WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach... See More »
The orange 🍊 clown 🤡 is losing itThreathening Canada and the Uk because they are making deals with China With Friends like the clown 🤡, who needs enemies! Plus suing the Treasury for $ 10 billion for releasing tax returns (for himself most likely)
Why do some people believe that Kant's views on happiness are out of touch with what happiness truly is?Why is the idea of aiming at a plastic cup so tempting for people who've been drinking? What do you think will be the long-term consequences of US allies deepening trade ties with China? Why do some friendships seem to have self-interest at the core,... See More »
The orange 🍊 clown 🤡 and IranThreatning Iran with military attacks and probably start world wars TACO Now Iran is going to hold militart exercices with Russia and China at exactly the same time Wait and see!!
Gold's big rally has sparked a bearish stock-market signal that hasn't been seen in over 20 yearsPhoto above - Costco (Costco!!!!) now sells $200 million in gold coins and bars every month, as well as 50 pound bags of dog food and 200 count boxes of Kirkland disposable diapers. Is this a sign of the future, or the end? There were at least 3... See More » (+1)
Are high IQ people really better at understanding others, or is emotional intelligence a separate skill?Why are many poor Americans so much more outspoken about making sure scions retain their assets, and maximize their profits, than they are about their own families having a comfortable life? Have you ever witnessed a dramatic change in someone's... See More »
China is not a purely communist country. Therefore? Fearmongering!China has a market economy and privately owned wealth. The concept of China being labeled as a communist “enemy”/opponent ignores the fact that China has a market economy and an economy larger than America’s “free-market” it’s laughable
America spends money to help every other country make progress but not the domestic poor.Marco Rubio at a senate hearing. Negotiations between Trump and Venezuela. America wastes so many resources everywhere in the world. But domestic issues? Barely a fraction as much. Food infrastructure no but limiting market access of China and... See More »
Australia is committing genocide against Palestine, and preparing to attack China - and it punishes people who talk bad about the genocide or the war!You're not at war with China, Palestine isn't your enemy? Wrong. Go vote differently or not, but you're LIARS. You're killing just fine, together as a nation. Nothing else. (1)
Why do some people feel the urge to revisit their old homes, and have you ever had a surprising experience doing so?How will Democrats ever remember all of the things that GOP members of both houses of Congress allowed to be done in Trump's name, by the time their elections are being contested? What reasons might be given for the lack of awareness of the Prime... See More »
What are some tips for explaining your holiday meal plans to family who might not agree, while avoiding unnecessary stress?How might European countries handle the pressure from the US's policies as they seek closer ties with China?
Is happiness the main goal in life and helping unhappy people become happy?What did we fight WW2 for? Did we fight for democracy or against authoritarianism? Should Republicans take a look back at history to understand what "American" means? They seem to have forgotten. How important is it that U.S. Vice President JD Vance... See More »
Trump’s not the first US president to fall in love with war. History shows where this is goingIn his fresh intoxication with global conquest, Trump is following an established pattern – one that promises disaster. By Peter Beinart/The Guardian Sun 25 Jan 2026 09.00 EST To many observers, Donald Trump’s open bellicosity – his threats to... See More »
Amid US economic crisis, will the Fed also prop up the Japanese Yen?Photo above - Deleted scene from "Godzilla 1954" where Japan asks the US Federal Reserve to rescue the falling Yen . . . No! Famed economist John Maynard Keynes did NOT recommend that nations run perpetual budget deficits in order to buy stuff for... See More » (+1)
I am very excited and I am designing a simple poster about online live qigong classes..Live meaning, it won't be a recorded class but I would be with my students present, so they can follow my instructions and movements and I can also correct their posture. For starters I need a free platform online. Zoom is free up to 40 min but I... See More »
Trump administration says China no longer a threat and that Latin America is its focusNext will come an attack on Greenland to break the NATO alliance, and then all of Putin's geostrategic goals would have been achieved.
Europe can talk about turning to China because Trump wont let them continue to rip off the US. How is that going to work for them long term?China does what is good for China FIRST (just as Trump tries to do for the US). China and Russia will own Europe now that much of it has been infected by rampant immigration. They will cry for the days that they could count on the US to carry,... See More »
