Freedom from Fear

"Freedom from fear” has been a favorite invocation of political charlatans

Freedom from Fear
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History Rhymes: Freedom from Fear ⋆ Brownstone Institute
Why not offer “freedom from Constitution?” “Freedom from fear” means security via delusions. Our ruling class should replace Bill of Rights.

Australia

Deaths of despair can be avoided | The Spectator Australia
I have in front of me the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. I am partway through. I will probably not read it all, though I will do my best. Why, you may ask…
Labor minister says PM ‘hasn’t played favourites’ with Qantas despite flight perks
A Labor frontbencher says the government hasn’t gone easy on Qantas just because ministers, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have received free upgrades and other perks from the airline.

International

Netanyahu stalling Middle East settlement due to US election – CNN
The Israeli prime minister is reluctant to make any serious decisions until the race for the White House is over, CNN has reported
Trump Blasts Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal On Rogan
On Friday, Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden for his ‘horribly’ managed withdrawal from Afghanistan that got 13 American service members killed.

Business, Finance & Investment

BP Walks Back Green Targets Amid Market Realities
The energy transition remains challenged by economic realities…
Is it time for Australia to embrace 20-year residential leases?
The president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has argued that Australia’s residential rental market would be improved if landlords were more open to long-term leases.

Culture

Almost 50% of Duke University faculty think ‘too much’ emphasis is being put on DEI: Survey
Almost half of Duke University faculty members believe there is too much emphasis being put on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the institution, according to a recent survey.
More Editors Quit the LA Times Over Its Presidential Endorsement.
Several editors have left the Los Angeles Times newspaper after the newspaper refused to endorse any presidential candidate for the 2024 election. Robert

Crypto & Blockchain

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Study Finds 1.5 million Australian Crypto Owners Confused Over Tax Time
UQ study finds many crypto owners unclear on tax duties, risking issues with the ATO; suggests educational resources to aid compliance.

Postscript

Did Harris Duck Joe Rogan? Rogan Told Trump Harris Was ‘Supposed To’ Do Show But Has Not
Donald Trump imagines what would happen if Kamala Harris did a Joe Rogan podcast: “She’d be laying on the floor.”

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