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May 17, 2023

Here's a life lesson I always tell my students: NEVER blame "external" factors for your situation. Own everything. Because: it is probably true; even if not, it is the best way to succeed. Here, the richest country in West Africa blames external shocks.

Here's a life lesson I always tell my students: NEVER blame "external" factors for your situation. Own everything. Because: it is probably true; even if not, it is the best way to succeed. Here, the richest country in West Africa blames external shocks.

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Published on May 17, 2023 18:51

The market of ideas, like the markets for goods, services, labor, and capital, needs to be constructed. It is not natural. That is why Florida's legislative actions to protect the market of ideas from DEI tyranny is appropriate. It maintains fair play.

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The market of ideas, like the markets for goods, services, labor, and capital, needs to be constructed. It is not natural. That is why Florida's legislative actions to protect the market of ideas from DEI tyranny is appropriate. It maintains fair play.

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Published on May 17, 2023 09:05

May 16, 2023

Great to see a revival of the conservative political tradition in Canada that: (1) built the country; (2) made it attractive to millions of migrants; and (3) offers a unifying vision of freedom.
https://www.routledge.com/Canadian-Co...

Great to see a revival of the conservative political tradition in Canada that: (1) built the country; (2) made it attractive to millions of migrants; and (3) offers a unifying vision of freedom.
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Published on May 16, 2023 18:48

Why is "pay equity" policy not a scandal? It is systemic, institutionalized sexism in plain site. It responds to a non-problem. It costs companies millions. And it hurts women more than men.

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Why is "pay equity" policy not a scandal? It is systemic, institutionalized sexism in plain site. It responds to a non-problem. It costs companies millions. And it hurts women more than men.

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Published on May 16, 2023 18:48

Canadian Pretendian promises to "repair the damage of cognitive imperialism" by making claims that others cannot criticize and which all lead to more power and money for "indigenous" activists. Nice racket!

Canadian Pretendian promises to "repair the damage of cognitive imperialism" by making claims that others cannot criticize and which all lead to more power and money for "indigenous" activists. Nice racket!

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Published on May 16, 2023 07:53

Evidence in plain site about how Pretendians and Wokesters use social media "community guidelines" reports to silence their critics and get away with it.

Evidence in plain site about how Pretendians and Wokesters use social media "community guidelines" reports to silence their critics and get away with it.

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Published on May 16, 2023 07:40

May 14, 2023

RT by @BruceDGilley: Are there any particular claims you care to debunk from the essay or are you just gonna accuse @BruceDGilley of "white supremacy" and call it good?

Are there any particular claims you care to debunk from the essay or are you just gonna accuse @BruceDGilley of "white supremacy" and call it good?

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Published on May 14, 2023 18:46

Right-wing populist continues to poll well in Thailand despite/because the political establishment throwing every dirty trick at him for 17 years. Why not listen for a change?

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Right-wing populist continues to poll well in Thailand despite/because the political establishment throwing every dirty trick at him for 17 years. Why not listen for a change?

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Published on May 14, 2023 18:27

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