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Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
The delivery of the US Navy's Ford-class aircraft carriers, specifically the USS John F. Kennedy and USS Enterprise, is facing significant delays. The USS John F. Kennedy's delivery is pushed back to March 2027, a two-year delay from its initial schedule. The USS Enterprise's delivery is now projected for July 2030, a year later than its previous target. These delays are attributed to production challenges, particularly with new technologies like advanced weapons elevators and a shortage of skilled labor at the Newport News shipyard.
Is the delay due to shortage of rare earth?
Fundamental flaw of demcratic political system.
Full of contradition:
All political parties supposedly are set up to do good for the country. That's never the case, politicians frequently engage in power struggles that prioritise self-interest over public service.
Forever power tug of war:
Opposing parties never ever wants the ruling party to do a good job, otherwise, they will never get a chance to oust and replace the ruling party.
99% of the time, voters tend to choose leaders with "good mouth" than a "good pair of hands."
(Side note: most voters just go through the motion and has faintest idea of how good or how bad the "pre-selected" candidates really are.
AIMHO.
In September 2024, China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports. This investigation is ongoing and could lead to the imposition of anti-dumping duties if dumping is proven.
Currently, China imports over 90% of its canola oil/seed from Canada and Australia has been seeking to re-enter the Chinese canola market, and there are recent developments suggesting potential trial shipments to China.
(Side note: China looks to diversify and canola market upside potential for Australia is massive.)
