Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Good Riddance, Alan Greenspan
Cataloguing some of the less-well recognized ways that Alan Greenspan did tremendous harm to the financial system and citizens at large.
Iran War: Brief Update – JD Vance Acting in Bad Faith, Israel Stressed Even as It Doubles Down on Intent to Stay in Lebanon
Today’s Iran war news: Despite media cheerleading, JD Vance’s repeated displays of dishonesty do not bode well for getting the “deal” ‘done.
The US and Israel’s (Covert and Overt) Political and Election Meddling, on Multiple Continents, Is Off the Charts
In stark contrast with Russiagate, there is little coverage, let alone outcry, in the Western legacy media.
Keir Starmer Resigns: Can Anyone Survive as Prime Minister in Today’s Britain?
Starmer post-mortems raise questions about what next for what passes for UK leadership.
Coffee Break: Mamdani Endorses in New York Dem Congressional Primaries
Zohran Mamdani has endorsed multiple candidates in Democratic congressional primaries as part of a “vigorous push by the DSA to claim more ground in Congress.”
What Would Happen if the UK Tried to, or Did, Repay Its National Debt?
The leadership contest in the UK is set to produce yet more flogging of bad neoliberal tropes, so this post provides a needed counterpoint.
Iran War: Iran Snubs US, Walks Out of Direct Talks Due to Trump Threats; Israel Still Refusing to Exit Lebanon; Strait of Hormuz Transits Expected to Stay Low Due to Scrapping
Today’s Iran war post: Ugly antics by Trump led to hard pushback by the negotiators, boding ill for fast progress the US so badly needs.
Obama Legacy: As Celebrities Descended Upon Chicago Presidential Center, Across Town Firefighters Were Evacuating Patients From Another Private-Equity-Destroyed Hospital
Let’s try to understand how Barry raised a billion for his Borg ship. Don’t forget your Altoids.
Fifty Two Questions for Andy Burnham
Former mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham is set to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. Will he bring change or more of the same?
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Harry Tracy, Desperado (1982) Run Time: 1H 39M Plus NDEs!
Harry Tracy, Desperado is a film about love and the end of the Old West.
Zelensky’s Ultimatum To Lukashenko Gives Putin The Chance To Finally Restore Deterrence
An argument that Russia risks losing key ally Belarus unless it responds more forcefully to Ukraine and NATO.
