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One could argue that USD is a US export.

Depends which part of Syria we're talking about.

I don't think anyone would scoff and the discovery and elimination of waste or fraud. I think the vibe you're describing is doubt that these supposed billions in waste/fraud/abuse …

Famously friendly and cooperative Donald Trump?

Russia feels like its getting a good deal because its everything Russia wants. Trump behaving like a baby in front of the world is just a bonus.

And now they aren't even jobs.

I’m curious to know if you think unions are bad for the economy now, after everything they/labor have accomplished for worker rights in the last century, or if it’s those very thin…

Why do you think it’s called “The Great Recession”?

So what you’re saying is you can’t have peace and prosperity if the other side doesn’t want it?

* StarCraft! (1998)

Allowing anyone to benefit from forced labor sounds like an invitation for corruption.

Funny enough, a few years ago I got a ~$20 check from the IRS after they made some adjustments to my tax filing. So not only can they do it for you, they can do it better!

I think you’re misunderstanding the comic. I’ve always taken it to be exactly what you’re saying, thus the “I am very intelligent”. Because he’s not.

All you've been doing is mischaracterizing things to the point of absurdity and then pointing out how your mischaracterizations are absurd. Propaganda can be harmful even if hasn't…

Since you don’t seem to be aware, propaganda could have negative real world impact influencing (not even mind control!) a small group of people. Imagine the impact is only a group …

On the other hand, Americans lack the perspective of a society that has been invaded multiple times in the last century. And remains under threat from one such dangerous and hostil…

I mean, if someone dies in a car crash and they weren’t wearing their seat belt, is it victim blaming to say they should have been?

Given the insane demand for these things right now, the real cost is not being able to sell it.

Not for Russia's benefit but for his own.

To be clear, I don't see it as either/or. No doubt a mixture of solutions is the optimal strategy. If you have any literature to recommend, I'm happy to read it.

I don't understand how, with the dearth of information we currently have, anyone can see this as "higher values" vs "money". No doubt people are motivated by money but it's not lik…

But is it low enough? Solar drops to zero every night. For hydro, there's already seasonal variation with rain/snow melt. Beyond that, it looks like the majority of hydro in the US…