The Shrewd Economist
Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
July 30, 2026
Putin Is Selling Off Russia's Gold. Is the War Economy Losing Steam? | DW News
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gold,
gold reserves,
Russia
July 29, 2026
Democracy Now! Top US & World Headlines
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Under Trump, the USA is well on its way to becoming a pariah state. — © Mark
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Democracy Now!,
US news,
world news
The Communist Tyrant Who Created 100,000 Orphans | 60 Minutes Australia
The Full-length Interview with Elon Musk | The Economist
July 29, 2026 | Elon Musk may be the most powerful man in the world. He’s worth almost $1trn, runs Tesla and SpaceX, boasts an enormous social-media following and, to top it all off, he reckons he’s pretty good at predicting the future, too.
In his first extended interview since SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, Elon Musk sat down with Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, at his Texas Gigafactory to talk about what he thinks this future holds. They discuss the timeline for AI overtaking human intelligence, the rapid progress of China, the reasons for his interest in Europe and why he thinks he “got a little too involved” in politics.
In his first extended interview since SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, Elon Musk sat down with Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, at his Texas Gigafactory to talk about what he thinks this future holds. They discuss the timeline for AI overtaking human intelligence, the rapid progress of China, the reasons for his interest in Europe and why he thinks he “got a little too involved” in politics.
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Elon Musk
Hannity Stutters & Chokes Out a Lie Even He Can't Believe He's Telling
I think that Elon Musk talks crap half the time. And suckers swallow it, hook, line, and sinker!
Listening to Scott Bessent in this video, he must be another one who is full of bullshit as well! Just as Ronald Reagan was.
In reality, Reagan was a third-rate actor who had an economic system named after him: Reaganomics. Go figure! I doubt that the man ever studied any economics in his life!
Reaganomics and Thatcherism should carry much of the blame for the mess we find ourselves in today. For example: Do you really think that we would have seen the current ENORMOUS wealth INEQUALITY without Reagan and Thatcher’s “trickle-down economics” BULLSHIT? And all those tax breaks they gave the already superrich?
Unfortunately, I am ashamed to have to admit it, even I bought in to the bullshit. At that time, I was a huge fan of Thatcher and even of Reagan.
Even though both of them did some good—I wouldn’t deny that—but they also caused a hell of a lot of harm to so many. The UK has never been the same since. Nor has America, for that matter! And now, we have this bullshitter par excellence, Elon Musk, to contend with! From what I have read, he is as high as a kite half the time. Many of his utterances sound like it, too! 😊 — © Mark Alexander
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Elon Musk,
Scott Bessent,
Sean Hannity
July 28, 2026
Steve Rosenberg: Some Russian Regions Experiencing "Fuel Discomfort" - One Russian Paper on the Fuel Shortage
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Russia,
what the papers say
Yanis Varoufakis: Capitalism Does NOT Celebrate Competition; It Trends towards Monopoly
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capitalism,
Yanis Varoufakis
July 27, 2026
The Ivanka Trump, Kanye West Albania Situation Is Crazy
July 27, 2026 | For more than a decade, Albanian Prime Minster Edi Rama has been viewed as the liberal, cosmopolitan face of a rapidly changing Albania.
The reality behind this façade, however, is much different, and recent events highlighted by both Ivanka Trump and Kanye West are exposing the true nature of one of Europe's favorite politicians.
The reality behind this façade, however, is much different, and recent events highlighted by both Ivanka Trump and Kanye West are exposing the true nature of one of Europe's favorite politicians.
Why Is Germany’s Far Right Winning Young Voters?
July 27, 2026 | In Germany the radical right is on the rise. The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has gone from the fringes to the second largest party in federal government. And it is expected to win more state elections this autumn.
So how did the AfD become so popular in a country that's worked so hard to distance itself from its fascist history? And could it be stopped?
Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Olivia Case, Jesse Fox.
So how did the AfD become so popular in a country that's worked so hard to distance itself from its fascist history? And could it be stopped?
Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Olivia Case, Jesse Fox.
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AfD,
Alternative für Deutschland,
Germany
Nick Clegg: No Other Country Has Punched Itself in the Face Like Britain
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Brexit,
Nick Clegg
Steve Rosenberg: "Back to Square One": Russian Newspaper Downbeat on Ukraine War Diplomacy
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Russia,
what the papers say
Alastair Campbell on Why Andy Burnham Could Succeed Where Others Failed | Talk to Al Jazeera
July 26, 2026 | Alastair Campbell, former spokesman to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, says Brexit left Britain weaker and less confident, triggering years of political instability and seven prime ministers in a decade.
He believes Andy Burnham has the empathy and leadership to turn the country around, but only if he can rebuild the economy, restore trust and lead the UK beyond the Brexit era. He warns that the Labour Party must win on its own agenda; not by trying to out-Reform Reform or out-Green the Greens.
He believes Andy Burnham has the empathy and leadership to turn the country around, but only if he can rebuild the economy, restore trust and lead the UK beyond the Brexit era. He warns that the Labour Party must win on its own agenda; not by trying to out-Reform Reform or out-Green the Greens.
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Andy Burnham,
Brexit
July 26, 2026
Trump Aides ‘Don’t See a Way Out’ of Iran War: Senator Whitehouse | The Bottom Line
July 26, 2026 | The Americans who voted for President Donald Trump are seeing a “wholesale violation” of his campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars, especially the United States-Israel war on Iran,
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.
Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.
Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.
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Donald Trump
Proof That Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Talking About
This is an excellent video, but it would be so much better if the lip movements were in sync with the speech! — © Mark Alexander
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Elon Musk
July 25, 2026
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