"This is not to say that it’s a bad book. In fact, the novel is a genuine page-turner, complete with a feisty and resourceful heroine, memorably sinister baddies, a swoon-worthy love interest, plot twists galore, and a thrilling cliffhanger conclusion. Though it carries the supposed gravitas of an “important” work, The Handmaid’s Tale in fact presents the sort of entertainingly prurient fare that seems designed to appeal to a certain type of reader. It is, essentially, a kinky romance novel gussied up as an edgy and radical political thriller."
https://andynowicki.substack.com/p/the-handmaids-tale-is-a-kinky-romance?triedRedirect=true
https://andynowicki.substack.com/p/the-handmaids-tale-is-a-kinky-romance?triedRedirect=true
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THE HANDMAID'S TALE is a kinky romance novel
...and a wish fulfillment fantasy for its "feminist" readers
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Another belter from Kit Knightley.
https://off-guardian.org/2024/11/27/the-mainstream-media-is-dead-long-live-the-mainstream-media/
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"The demographic crisis is often used to justify population substitution and replacement migration, based on the misleading argument that such policies will help fund pensions. In reality, non-European immigration, particularly from North Africa and Arab countries, has been shown to increase the need for skilled labor rather than alleviating it, while also placing significant burdens on healthcare and education systems. Numerous studies have confirmed this, showing that this type of migration generates more costs than benefits. Remigration, particularly of illegal migrants and those who present economic or cultural disadvantages, would significantly ease these burdens. While labor shortages in areas like caregiving exist, the long-term solution lies in promoting domestic labor forces and family policies, as demonstrated by countries like Japan and South Korea, even though transitional measures may still be necessary in the short term."
https://www.rt.com/news/609133-martin-sellner-solution-eu-migrant-problem/#:~:text=The%20demographic%20crisis,the%20short%20term.
https://www.rt.com/news/609133-martin-sellner-solution-eu-migrant-problem/#:~:text=The%20demographic%20crisis,the%20short%20term.
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Migrants go home: This man believes he has a plan to solve the refugee crisis in the EU
Remigration is often conflated with mass deportation – but the concept is more complex than that, explains its main proponent Martin Sellner
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TIL in 1830, around 13.7% of the U.S. black population was free, totaling about 319,599. Surprisingly, 3,775 free blacks owned 12,760 slaves, according to the census.
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Lavrov’s Outrageous “Peace” Conditions Highlight Kremlin Propaganda
In a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his skewed and inflammatory demands for so-called peace negotiations with Ukraine. The key points included:
• NATO Restrictions: Lavrov insisted on Ukraine abandoning NATO aspirations, barring Western military bases on its soil, and halting military exercises involving foreign troops.
• Territorial Concessions: He demanded Ukraine recognize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, blatantly disregarding international law.
• Zelenskyy’s Decree: Lavrov called for President Zelenskyy to publicly rescind his decree prohibiting negotiations with Putin.
• “Russophobia” Claims: Lavrov decried Ukraine’s laws protecting its sovereignty and culture, labeling them “Russophobic” and unacceptable.
• Absurd Guarantees: In a bizarre twist, Lavrov suggested Russia could provide Ukraine with “security guarantees,” while denying any intention to harm the “fraternal people.”
This Russian rhetoric, riddled with propaganda, underscores the Kremlin’s disinterest in genuine peace efforts, instead promoting narratives to justify its aggression.
In a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his skewed and inflammatory demands for so-called peace negotiations with Ukraine. The key points included:
• NATO Restrictions: Lavrov insisted on Ukraine abandoning NATO aspirations, barring Western military bases on its soil, and halting military exercises involving foreign troops.
• Territorial Concessions: He demanded Ukraine recognize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, blatantly disregarding international law.
• Zelenskyy’s Decree: Lavrov called for President Zelenskyy to publicly rescind his decree prohibiting negotiations with Putin.
• “Russophobia” Claims: Lavrov decried Ukraine’s laws protecting its sovereignty and culture, labeling them “Russophobic” and unacceptable.
• Absurd Guarantees: In a bizarre twist, Lavrov suggested Russia could provide Ukraine with “security guarantees,” while denying any intention to harm the “fraternal people.”
This Russian rhetoric, riddled with propaganda, underscores the Kremlin’s disinterest in genuine peace efforts, instead promoting narratives to justify its aggression.
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"The rapacity with which Israel and Turkey are seizing Syrian territory, and the shamelessness with which the USA refuses to condemn their actions demonstrates that even those countries which are favored by Clown World can’t be bothered to maintain the pretense of what previously passed for “international law” any longer."
https://voxday.net/2024/12/11/the-liberal-world-order-is-over/
https://voxday.net/2024/12/11/the-liberal-world-order-is-over/
Vox Popoli
The Liberal World Order is Over - Vox Popoli
Viktor Orban is correct, although ironically, it’s the fall of Syria, not Ukraine, that marks the end of the so-called Neo-Liberal Rules-Based World Order: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that his country’s refusal to conform to liberal…
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Google’s quantum chip, Willow, solved in just 5 minutes a problem that would have taken the most powerful supercomputer 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years.
To put it in perspective, that’s longer than the age of the universe itself.
What makes Willow truly groundbreaking is its ability to reduce errors as it scales—a feat that took 30 years of research to achieve. The chip also boasts a record-breaking 105 qubits, setting a new standard in quantum computing.
But that’s not all. Willow will also be used to train neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI even further. The entire tech industry is in awe, and IT giants, including OpenAI, are congratulating Google on this monumental achievement.
The future is here. And it’s quantum.
#science #quantum
To put it in perspective, that’s longer than the age of the universe itself.
What makes Willow truly groundbreaking is its ability to reduce errors as it scales—a feat that took 30 years of research to achieve. The chip also boasts a record-breaking 105 qubits, setting a new standard in quantum computing.
But that’s not all. Willow will also be used to train neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI even further. The entire tech industry is in awe, and IT giants, including OpenAI, are congratulating Google on this monumental achievement.
The future is here. And it’s quantum.
#science #quantum
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The greatest fear in the corridors of Jordanian power is being next in line after Syria — and this fear is not unfounded. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bk0x59hvjl
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Jordanian leaders fear kingdom could be next to fall
Analysis: Concerns on unclear rebel government body in Syria and unrelenting Iranian attempts to gain sway in the country lead Jordanian lawmakers to worry for their future ; fears include alliance with Jordanian Islamist groups
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BREAKING: The UK government has unveiled plans to provide cash incentives to the families of elderly citizens who choose euthanasia.
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⚡️🇮🇱🇵🇸 The last "standing" building in northern Gaza was obliterated by the Israeli "Defense" Forces.
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MAGA goes wild over Jill Biden’s very friendly encounter with Trump at the Notre Dame reopening in Paris
https://nypost.com/2024/12/08/us-news/jill-biden-appears-very-friendly-with-president-elect-trump-at-notre-dame-in-paris/
https://nypost.com/2024/12/08/us-news/jill-biden-appears-very-friendly-with-president-elect-trump-at-notre-dame-in-paris/
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MAGA goes wild over Jill Biden's very friendly encounter with Trump...
"Look at how fast everyone warmed up to 'fascist dictator' Donald Trump. Not even Dr. Jill Biden can resist this world class charmer," one commenter mused.
"For a time Uranus seemed to travel regularly and as expected, in the orbit which had been calculated for it ; but early in the present century it began to be slightly refractory, and by 1820 its actual place showed quite a distinct discrepancy from its position as calculated with the aid of the old observations. It was at first thought that this discrepancy must be due to inaccuracies in the older observations, and they were accordingly rejected, and tables prepared for the planet based on the newer and more accurate observations only. But by 1830 it became apparent that it would not accurately obey even these. The error amounted to some 20"."
https://aetherczar.substack.com/p/the-discovery-of-neptune
https://aetherczar.substack.com/p/the-discovery-of-neptune
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The Discovery of Neptune
A Guest Post by Oliver Lodge
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"Every President deserves to have the Cabinet of his/her choosing. Trump included. Is RFK, Jr. a mistake? Maybe or maybe not. I personally love vaccines and fluoride. But I can see Kennedy’s point and why should anyone forbid questions about the science. That seems anti-science to me. It’s especially anti-science when scientists tell us that we cannot question the science. Thoughts?"
https://victorygirlsblog.com/rfk-jr-and-the-75-plus-nobel-laureates/#:~:text=Every%20President%20deserves,the%20science.%20Thoughts%3F
https://victorygirlsblog.com/rfk-jr-and-the-75-plus-nobel-laureates/#:~:text=Every%20President%20deserves,the%20science.%20Thoughts%3F
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RFK Jr. And The 75 Plus Nobel Laureates - Victory Girls Blog
More than Nobel Laureates have signed a letter urging the Senate to not confirm RFK Jr. to the position of Health and Human Services Secretary
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TIL that several crew members onboard the Challenger space shuttle survived the initial breakup. It is theorized that some were conscious until they hit the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
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