@White_Rabbit
Alfred is sure handy, for those pesky reference look-ups.
It would take me at least 20 minutes to find the correct book, and index.
I believe that one of the core issues with modern economies - and globalized capitalism in particular - is that they put very little if any focus on resilience.
Way I see it, resilience is actually more important than any other factor with respect to the economy and governance; it is *inevitable* that things will go horribly wrong in one way or another over the long term, so setting up society to minimize/withstand the consequences when that happens is absolutely crucial.
DW News
DEVELOPING: Germany's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador following the arrest of two German-Russian nationals on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, according to media reports.
https://www.dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
The Arizona House of Representatives has failed to advance a repeal of the state's 160-year-old abortion ban, a blow to GOP candidates in competitive races. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law-repeal/index.html
The Senate has killed the first article of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He still faces one other article in the Senate. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/senate-mayorkas-impeachment-articles/index.html
Per Katie Phang:
MERCHAN: You have the right to be present during the trial and to assist your attorneysโฆ.do you understand?
TRUMP: โYes."
MERCHAN: If you disrupt the proceedings, you can be excluded from the courtroom and committed to jail based on your conduct and the trial will continue on in your absenceโฆdo you understand?
TRUMP: โI do.โ
MERCHAN: If you do not show up there will be an arrest...do you understand?
TRUMP: "I do."
Looking for reasons to be optimistic. Always seeking to know more history, science. Always striving to live more sustainably. Parent and permaculture enthusiast