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January 30, 2022

The people of India (as opposed to their fanatical nationalist intellectuals) have clearly not got the memo that they are supposed to hate the West and never want to colonize themselves by moving there. More would come if places were available.

The people of India (as opposed to their fanatical nationalist intellectuals) have clearly not got the memo that they are supposed to hate the West and never want to colonize themselves by moving there. More would come if places were available.

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Published on January 30, 2022 13:20

Even The Guardian cannot help but admire this colonial giant of African education and literature. No bitter asides here about "racism" because they would be absurd.

https://www.theguardian.com/education...

Even The Guardian cannot help but admire this colonial giant of African education and literature. No bitter asides here about "racism" because they would be absurd.

theguardian.com/education/20…

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Published on January 30, 2022 10:20

January 29, 2022

China's leaders say they want but actually fear a property tax: "Taxpayers are expected to demand the right to influence and participate in municipal decision making and the monitoring of municipal expenditures."

https://doi.org/10.1787/a944b17e-en

China's leaders say they want but actually fear a property tax: "Taxpayers are expected to demand the right to influence and participate in municipal decision making and the monitoring of municipal expenditures."

doi.org/10.1787/a944b17e-en

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Published on January 29, 2022 11:35

"Decolonize" is a fascist project and always has been, whether Hitler's plan to dismantle the British and French empires, indigenous attempts to destroy liberal "settler" states, or the BJP's recent erasure of a Christian hymn on Republic Day in favor of a

"Decolonize" is a fascist project and always has been, whether Hitler's plan to dismantle the British and French empires, indigenous attempts to destroy liberal "settler" states, or the BJP's recent erasure of a Christian hymn on Republic Day in favor of a Hindu one.

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Published on January 29, 2022 10:11

Gandhi's grandson criticizes the BJP's plans to "decolonize" the country's annual Republic Day ceremonies by erasing a Christian hymn that Gandhi loved.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/column...

Gandhi's grandson criticizes the BJP's plans to "decolonize" the country's annual Republic Day ceremonies by erasing a Christian hymn that Gandhi loved.

hindustantimes.com/columns/w…

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Published on January 29, 2022 10:03

January 27, 2022

Canadian Indians form a group to police for Pretendians in the academy. Will they use "local knowledge keepers" to determine indigeneity? Falsifiable family trees? Try DNA and see what happens.
https://windspeaker.com/news/windspea...

Canadian Indians form a group to police for Pretendians in the academy. Will they use "local knowledge keepers" to determine indigeneity? Falsifiable family trees? Try DNA and see what happens.
windspeaker.com/news/windspe…

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Published on January 27, 2022 10:53

January 26, 2022

I hear that @amconmag will publish Frances Widdowson's blockbuster expose of the lies of "child graves" at Kamloops and elsewhere on February 14. The Canadian ultra-Woke elite establishment tried to purge her, but her voice will sound. @SeanCarleton @ubcir

I hear that @amconmag will publish Frances Widdowson's blockbuster expose of the lies of "child graves" at Kamloops and elsewhere on February 14. The Canadian ultra-Woke elite establishment tried to purge her, but her voice will sound. @SeanCarleton @ubcirshdc @TanyaTalaga

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Published on January 26, 2022 19:47

Neil Young: "Pull Rogan, or pull my songs."

Spotify: "Songs"

Young (singing): "Helpless, helpless..."

Spotify: (connection interrupted)

#NeilYoung

Neil Young: "Pull Rogan, or pull my songs."

Spotify: "Songs"

Young (singing): "Helpless, helpless..."

Spotify: (connection interrupted)

#NeilYoung

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Published on January 26, 2022 17:16

With large budget deficits, rising inflation, and a politicized central bank, "policymakers should..vigorously refrain from using [monetary finance] because it is much more likely to trigger strong inflationary pressures with disastrous economic outcomes."

With large budget deficits, rising inflation, and a politicized central bank, "policymakers should..vigorously refrain from using [monetary finance] because it is much more likely to trigger strong inflationary pressures with disastrous economic outcomes."
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Published on January 26, 2022 09:13

January 23, 2022

Otherworldy beauty at @HoodMeadows today.

Otherworldy beauty at @HoodMeadows today.

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Published on January 23, 2022 18:08

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