Escalating War

The West is contributing to the Ukraine war. Here's your daily news digest for 20 February 2023.

Escalating War
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Is the West escalating the Ukraine war?
One year on, there is no sign of an endgame

Australia

Australia hides information on child deaths | Free West Media
The Australian Medicines Agency has meanwhile concealed deaths from Covid
Defence strategy and planning has never been Australia’s strong suit, but the current chaos is just a tad alarming
With Australia now anticipating “significant conflict” in the Indo-Pacific, the whole jumble and chaos of our defence strategy has become just a tad alarming, as well as depressing as ever, writes Laura Tingle.
QLD Police say shooting was an act of ‘Christian terrorism’ | The Spectator Australia
Queensland Police have said the December shooting that resulted in the deaths of two officers and an innocent neighbour was a Christian ‘terrorist attack’ influenced by ’ Premillennialism.

International

Putin must turn ‘360 degrees’ – German FM
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has mocked German FM Annalena Baebock’s grasp of mathematics
Biden Admin Negotiates Deal to Give WHO Authority Over US Pandemic Policies
News Analysis The Biden administration is preparing to sign up the United States to a “legally binding” accord…
European Union, Biden Administration Embrace Palestinian Lies
By turning a blind eye to Palestinian lies, fabrications and antisemitism, the Biden administration and the EU are sending a message to the Palestinians that it is perfectly fine to continue demonizing Israel and Jews. Needless to say, the statement by

Business, Finance & Investment

The View | The real reason why bank margins are under pressure - Clime Investment Management
In this week’s episode of the View, John and Paul discuss the Australia’s rising unemployment numbers having a positive impact on the share market and some key topics being mentioned in recent investor presentations. They also take a closer look at the results of Australian banks and explore the rea…
Great Default - How Central Banks Kick the Can on Default
They can get away with this politically.
Ausbiz: How to separate yourself from the market’s distracting noise?
I joined ausbiz to discuss how investors separate themself from the market’s distracting noise? It’s not uncommon for markets to fall amid fear an ‘event’ might occur and then rally when the event does occur. In my conversation with ausbiz we cover how the U.S. economy is growing, which means we are…

Culture

Roald Dahl Goes Woke: Famous Children’s Author’s Books Heavily Altered by ‘Sensitivity Readers’ | National Review
The publisher has changed hundreds of passages in a new edition of Dahl’s books in order to promote ‘inclusion and accessibility.’
Equity as a Conservative Principle - The American Conservative
Conservatives should not allow the concept of equity to be undermined by ideologues.
The Left Is Willing to Bankrupt America for Climate Change - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings. The inherent virtue of Socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” — Winston Churchill, House of Commons, Oct. 22, 1945 American socialists are eager to prove Churchill right. Their…

Crypto & Blockchain

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Binance Negotiates With US Regulators After Admitting Regulatory Flaws | Bitcoinist.com
The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Binance confirms the firm had some compliance issues years after its launch in 2017. The company is now discussing with
Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats. What’s Behind This Week’s Rollercoaster? What’s Ahead?
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain.

Postscript

Hungary reveals cost of anti-Russia sanctions
The Hungarian economy has lost over $10 billion as a result of Ukraine-related sanctions imposed on Russia by the West, PM Viktor Orban says

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