I had to look this up.... It seems that Taiwan IS actually 'technically' a satellite of mainline China.... But in reality? It act's as a independent country.... China keeps saying it wants the country back and wants to cancel it's Western … [Read more...] about Taiwan votes for new leader who wants independence from mainline China….
the Economy
House Democrats give their conditions for the GOP Speaker to hold off a shutdown….
'Let's make a Deal' time coming up Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson .... He IS being whipsawed by his RightWingNuts House Republicans to NOT agree to a Spending Bill that does NOT CUT mass swat's of Social programs that Democrats will NOT support for passage in the … [Read more...] about House Democrats give their conditions for the GOP Speaker to hold off a shutdown….
Citigroup Bank cutting 20,000+ jobs due to loses…..
They laid off 7,000 in 2023.... (They are laying off even more people and expect pay out $1 Billion + in severance pay) The company is paying $1.7 Billion in addition to an addtional $1.6 Billion they paid and counted as losses .... Let's see? That add's up to about … [Read more...] about Citigroup Bank cutting 20,000+ jobs due to loses…..
Ukraine Update…684 days into the Russian Conflict….Brit’s pledge $3 Billon in aid…US Surplus Aircraft for Ukraine?…
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has a GOOD Day..... The Brits's announcement of funding gives him a bridge financially until the US Congress finally ok's more aid.... Ukraine has some issues with military signup's.... More saber ratling by Dmitry … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…684 days into the Russian Conflict….Brit’s pledge $3 Billon in aid…US Surplus Aircraft for Ukraine?…
IRS annouces $360 million MORE taxes collected with new infusion of funding….
Folks? Republicans want to CUT the IRS funding! THAT would INCREASE the countries debt!.... Does THAT make ANY sense? The IRS says it has collected an additional $360 million in overdue taxes from delinquent millionaires as the agency's leadership tries to promote the … [Read more...] about IRS annouces $360 million MORE taxes collected with new infusion of funding….
President Biden keeps cutting back student loan debt…..
On this? He HAS kept a promise and is probably helping the American economy.... While picking up votes one would think, eh?* The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking effect … [Read more...] about President Biden keeps cutting back student loan debt…..
Ukraine Update…682 days into the Russian Conflict…The push for the Ukraine ‘Peace Plan’…..
Zelensky travel's around Europe pushing for his way in any settlement with Russia.... He has made it plain that Russian President Putin's continual talking about overtaking the Ukraine IS a hinderance to any final peace between the two countries... Drone and rockets … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…682 days into the Russian Conflict…The push for the Ukraine ‘Peace Plan’…..
Hamas…Israel Conflict Day 93…South Africa starts a case against Israel for Genocide…
Here’s what we know: The accusation of genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies, has particular significance in a country founded in the wake of the Holocaust. South Africa lays out a case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The U.S. and allies strike at … [Read more...] about Hamas…Israel Conflict Day 93…South Africa starts a case against Israel for Genocide…