The fact that Elon Musk could be attacked as “pro-Russian” merely for suggesting a possible peace deal — even though he gave Starlink to the Ukrainian war effort — shows how warped and intolerant the public conversation has become.

On Ukraine, @elonmusk learned two lessons: 1. if you suggest avoiding a nuclear war, you’ll face death threats. 2. Maybe there isn’t a “good side” in that war. (Which is what every intelligent person who understands the area said from …

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Australian homeowners could be forking out more than $2000 extra a month soon, with fears they don’t realise the “shock” headed their way.

by Boo_Randy You are not a “homeowner” until the last mortgage check clears. These Australian debt donkeys who bought into one of the world’s most insane housing bubble courtesy of the RBA are royally screwed. https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/interest-rates/interest-rates-how-much-the-cash-rate-could-rise-by-2023/news-story/dc2d53fda7f84927a7fa94120c4dab09 Australian homeowners could be …

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Deja brew: US could face ANOTHER beer shortage after extinct Missouri volcano contaminated the country’s largest CO2 reserve – causing shortage in the sector that could see prices quadruple

by Boo_Randy This shit is getting downright Biblical. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11229207/US-face-BEER-shortage-Mississippi-extinct-volcano-providing-CO2-contaminated.html Beer drinkers across the US are staring glumly into their pints, knowing the costs are likely to rise due to a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide – thanks in part to …

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The boss of a ‘Black Swan’ fund warns the Fed’s rate hikes could cripple markets and the economy – and cause a bigger problem than inflation

via businessinsider: Mark Spitznagel warned the Fed’s rate hikes risk causing huge damage to markets and the US economy. The Universa Investments boss cautioned higher interest rates could turn inflation into deflation. Spitznagel questioned whether the Fed will be able …

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