The Big Shining Lie: We’re Better off Now — No, We’re Poorer, Much Poorer
Armies of well-paid apologists, apparatchiks and propaganda peddlers--economists, pundits, statisticians, influencers--spend their entire careers pushing a big shining lie; we’re more prosperous now than ever before. This is demonstrably false, as the truth--that we’re much poorer

Australia
‘Expand our cooporation’: Penny Wong to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony
US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be attended by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong as well as other foreign dignitaries as Australia seeks to dodge punishing tariffs promised by the populist leader.
Australia’s Worker Shortage Crisis Deepens As Migration Program Failure Continues
“Despite the federal government’s unprecedent migration intake, Australia’s worker shortage crisis is getting worse. Yet, Australian pensioners, veterans, and students are locked out of employment opportunities due to regressive red tape and taxes,” said Saxon Davidson, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs.

International
France’s problem is Algeria – not Elon Musk | The Spectator Australia
Emmanuel Macron has a problem and its name is not Elon Musk. It is interference of an altogether more dangerous nature, a brazen attempt to destabilise France. On Thursday…

The Rape Jihad Is Unmentionable Because It’s Doctrinal | National Review
Yet British officials knew what was happening on a rampant scale. It was impossible not to know.

Business, Finance & Investment
Oil and Gas Analyst Warns L.A. Pipelines Are ‘At Risk’ During Wildfires
Several oil and gas pipelines in the Los Angeles area are “at risk” as multiple large fires rage on, industry analysts warned.

Conservative Policies: The Answer to the Housing Crisis?
The housing crisis is a growing problem in America, with rising rents, soaring home prices, and a shortage of affordable housing putting the American Dream out of reach for many. It’s a crisis that demands action, but the solutions proposed by…

Culture
Voters across the world are resentful, angry and lashing out - The Centre for Independent Studies
This year’s biggest losers have been political incumbents. Across the world, voters have been punishing governments, booting out long-term and short-term governments alike.

No, the LA inferno is not Mother Nature’s revenge
The coverage of the Los Angeles fire has exposed the medieval streak in climate activism.

Crypto & Blockchain
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UK Judge Rejects $1.19 Billion Bitcoin Recovery Case, Citing Unrealistic Success Odds
UK IT specialist James Howells loses legal battle to retrieve a hard drive with £600 million in Bitcoin from a landfill, as court sides with council.

Postscript
Yes, Los Angeles Sent Fire Equipment to Ukraine
