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Food Crisis Deepens, Calls for Summits, Riots in Haiti

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Thanos

While the food crisis deepens, world bodies are calling for a summit — in June. We’ve seen food riots across the globe in several countries as rising demand and falling supplies create shortages, and some middle class areas of the … Continue reading →

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Two Years of Blogging

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Thanos

On April 1st I passed the two year mark, quietly unoticed by myself, or anyone else. It’s been a great deal of fun and driven a lot of soul searching, as well as many long hours of research (it’s never as easy … Continue reading →

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Gore Lied; People Will Die

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Thanos

In the end oil, coal, and food are foolish to burn, all create carcinogenic compounds that pollute the air — and if you have a ecological concern that should be it, not global warming. However our current eco-movements are headed down this exact path, with politicians hostage to the coal, oil, and bio-fuel lobbies worldwide. Continue reading →

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Obama Schooled on Defense

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Thanos

What is Barack’s stance on the Taiwan straits? How does he want to handle Myanmar? Where is he at on South America? What would he do if Hugo Chavez invaded Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, or Columbia? What’s his position on North Korea? What would he do about the increasing belligerence of Russia? Where does he stand on Tibet? What would he do if Kosovo and Serbia go to war, and Europe starts choosing up sides? Continue reading →

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How Liberals Think

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Thanos

This is old, but well worth watching again.   

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Karachi Blackout

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Thanos

Higher energy prices are having effects in countries of the subcontinent, Karachi has gone from load-shedding to a complete blackout yesterday over unpaid energy bills. In nearby Nepal they struggle to keep up with the increased cost of Energy as … Continue reading →

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The Singularity and the Singularity Institute

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Thanos

I’m posting this for my Mom, who asked about the Singularity, and what it’s all about this weekend. This is the most concise explanation that I can find, from the Singularity Institute. She’s a big Isaac Asimov fan, so grasped … Continue reading →

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Trends and Strategies for the Election and the Future

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Thanos

This is going to be a rambling post full of wild-assed but informed speculation on strategic trends, challenges, and opportunities. I’m fully responsible for all of it. I’ve got a few subjects to cover here; from politics, to war, to … Continue reading →

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William F. Buckley RIP; William F. Buckley Lives in Us

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Thanos

. Forgive me if you will for the title paraphrase of “The King is Dead; Long Live the King”, but it is truly fitting for the passing of the father and king of modern conservatism. William F. Buckley passed from this … Continue reading →

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Let the Strength of Peace Run Through This Land

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Thanos

I know I can never return To the time of hope when I was born Let the strength of peace run through my hand When we walk away from the stone’s roar Then I will be afraid no more And now … Continue reading →

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