Monday, September 7, 2026
Germany’s Long Winter Begins
AfD is really taking off now as winter energy shortages loom, Ukraine collapses, and economy keeps sinking.
Oxford Union Debates—Sami Hamdi Argues Israel Never Truly Wanted Peace with Palestine
In the UK, which is increasingly criminalizing speech critical of Israel, Oxford Union holds debate on the ruse of peace.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Exile (1994) Run Time: 1H 35M Plus Bonuses!
Exile is a movie about hardship and renewel.
The Newly Violent GUR-SBU Rivalry Is Ukraine’s Most Important Domestic Political Dynamic
Like rats fighting on a sinking ship, Ukrainian intelligence and secret police are at war as a drone strikes office of SBU head.
Colonel Wilkerson: Trump Admin Preparing Insurrection Act, Martial Law Ahead of Midterms
Larry Wilkerson is unsure the U.S. will hold a free and fair election — if any — given Homeland Security’s expanded ICE and militia forces
Can Decentralized Energy Prevent the Next Crisis?
William Gibson:“The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed,.” as decentralized power in Ukraine, Puerto Rico and Cuba shows
Coffee Break: Dolly Parton, the Dead Zone, Junk Food Addiction, and Algorithmic Intelligence
Part the First: Dolly Parton, American from an Old School. August 2026 was the cruelest month for me in a long time. Dolly Parton died, to be closely followed by Wendell Berry. Mr. Berry will be a topic for next week. But this Friday we will remember Dolly Parton. For me, she goes back to […]
To Reduce the Risk of “Foreign” Interference, Mexico Moves to Bar Dual Nationals from Senior Government Roles
“To be a candidate for governor, why would you hold another country’s nationality? In other words, you are Mexican, period.”
Why ‘Entitlements’ Cuts May Succeed
“Never let a crisis go to waste” means “Expect another go at entitlements reform, as in cuts, in the not-too-distant future.”
Holiday Weekend Schedule
We are taking a wee break over this holiday weekend, but you will still get plenty of post fare, particularly our daily Links.
Why Resurrecting Prize Law to Seize Iranian Vessels Signals the End of U.S. Naval Supremacy
Reviving 1800s Prize Law to seize Iranian vessels in 2026 marks a shift from global maritime police to a declining sea power
