Inroads to War

Wars have many inroads. Here's your daily news digest for 1 June 2023.

Inroads to War
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The road to Ukraine began in Syria
The Arab Spring revealed the West’s weakness

Australia

Moral and political self-righteousness on steroids | The Spectator Australia
I have a couple of Canadian friends from law school who went to the Bench in Canada. You know what they knew about taking up the job as superior court judges? They knew that they had less scope for…
It’s Time To Concentrate On Keeping The Lights On
With the recent closure of the Liddell Power Station, our leaders must realise it is time to hit the pause button on our headlong rush towards reliance on greater renewable energy. As occurred when the Hazelwood Power Station closed in Victoria, the removal of 10 per cent of the power supply of NSW…
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation verdict to end high-stakes battle between Australian media giants
Not only is it high stakes between Australia’s largest media companies but experts say this case will likely affect future public interest stories

International

The Consequences of American Meritocracy in the Rearview
If you’re reading this and you’re black, I don’t care. Yellow or brown, I still don’t care. If you’re gay, ditto. If your family is from Mexico or China, same. Basically, if you’re reading this, while I ce…
OPEC will welcome Iran’s return to oil market – secretary general
Iran’s full return to the oil market will be welcomed once US sanctions are lifted, the head of OPEC says
I Bear Glad Tidings From Spain - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
I am writing this still a little inebriated because I have been celebrating for three days straight, so please don’t take it into account if it seems as though I’m dropping letters on the page like someone rolling dice across…

Business, Finance & Investment

Active Funds: Why Wealthy People Continue To Invest In Them
Have you ever wondered why wealthy people are more willing to invest in hedge funds, venture capital, venture debt, private equity, and specialty funds? These are all actively-run funds that mostly have a history of underperforming the S&P 500. Yet, billions of dollars still pour in each year. Some…
Gen Z in ‘gold rush’ for precious metal investment
Ye Huiling, a 25-year-old middle school teacher in Shenyang, Liaoning province, has been purchasing gold products for the last three years.

Culture

Why Are Hospitals Still Using Remdesivir? ⋆ Brownstone Institute
Alas, the federal government insisted that if hospitals wanted to get paid, they had to treat Covid patients with Remdesivir.
Phillip Schofield and the moral wasteland of ITV
The Schofield scandal exposes the decadence and hypocrisy of the cultural establishment.
U.S. Faces Massive Shortage Of Prescription Drugs | The Daily Wire
Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country. Congress and the White House are scrambling to address a shortfall in prescription drugs — everything from painkillers to cancer treatments. “Hospitals all acr…

Crypto & Blockchain

Top 5 Cryptos Poised To Rise Amid US Debt Ceiling Deal
A remarkable development occurred this week as a tentative deal was made to address the US debt crisis, adding some degree of optimism to the top 5 cryptos
Bitcoin Sees Flash Rally to $70,000 on Decentralized Exchange Amid Low Liquidity
The price of the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin has recently hit a $70,000 high on the decentralized exchange PulseChain, catapulting from its current price level of around $27,000 in a flash surge.
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Postscript

Trump to End Birthright Citizenship, Stop ‘Birth Tourism’ – Day One
Donald Trump has vowed to put an end to birthright citizenship for children born to illegal aliens on the first day of his return to office.

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