Ramon Noguera (Sad Dad)
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"If our society had to agree upon a symbol, it would most likely not be a circle, a cross, or a line, but the dizzying exponential curve." Niklas Luhmann; Die Systemtheorie der Gesellschaft (2017: 300)
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A remarkably thoughtful reflection on the thorny issue of the politics of universities, published in the usual far-right sewers of WSJ Opinion no less. Take note, NYT Opinion!
Why Universities Can’t Be Neutral
After the Oct. 7 attacks, campus groups pressured trustees to adopt policies enforcing ‘institutional neutrality’. But it is an elusive and illusory goal.
www.wsj.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
A remarkably thoughtful reflection on the thorny issue of the politics of universities, published in the usual far-right sewers of WSJ Opinion no less. Take note, NYT Opinion!
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🗨️ Trump iba a corregir el déficit público reduciendo el gasto político superfluo (expresión populista vacía de contenido) gracias al Departamento de Eficiencia Gubernamental -DOGE-. En su lugar, va a aumentarlo con la 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' OBBBA.
NBER paper 👉 www.nber.org/digest/20260...
NBER paper 👉 www.nber.org/digest/20260...
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
🗨️ Trump iba a corregir el déficit público reduciendo el gasto político superfluo (expresión populista vacía de contenido) gracias al Departamento de Eficiencia Gubernamental -DOGE-. En su lugar, va a aumentarlo con la 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' OBBBA.
NBER paper 👉 www.nber.org/digest/20260...
NBER paper 👉 www.nber.org/digest/20260...
The FT calling it like it is. Respect!
Opinion from Alphaville: Here's a look inside Elon Musk's big tent. ft.trib.al/NM1VE7i
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The FT calling it like it is. Respect!
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I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
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I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Post apocalyptic TV shows seem to be the main social/political education of most of these guys
what exactly are we doing here?
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Post apocalyptic TV shows seem to be the main social/political education of most of these guys
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As Pier Paolo #Pasolini warned in the 1970s, fascism doesn't argue or persuade. It stages itself. Domination is not justified, it is displayed. Violence as spectacle. Power becomes obscene display - a pornography of domination.
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 AM
As Pier Paolo #Pasolini warned in the 1970s, fascism doesn't argue or persuade. It stages itself. Domination is not justified, it is displayed. Violence as spectacle. Power becomes obscene display - a pornography of domination.
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as previously discussed downthread from the patient zero discussion that ended with sky off of here, the amount of subsidy to make this profitable (and thus palatable to any US company) is hilariously large
TRUMP: MAY SUBSIDIZE OIL COMPANIES REBUILDING IN VENEZUELA: NBC
January 5, 2026 at 11:01 PM
as previously discussed downthread from the patient zero discussion that ended with sky off of here, the amount of subsidy to make this profitable (and thus palatable to any US company) is hilariously large
The true Donroe Doctrine is the usual scam: federal subsidies and guarantees for Trump's donors and cronies, with kickbacks to the right people, but abroad where your median voter is not paying attention.
TRUMP: U.S. MAY REIMBURSE OIL COMPANIES FOR REBUILDING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE – NBC
January 5, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The true Donroe Doctrine is the usual scam: federal subsidies and guarantees for Trump's donors and cronies, with kickbacks to the right people, but abroad where your median voter is not paying attention.
Per sorpresa de ningú, les riqueses sense fi del subsòl veneçolà necessitaran subsidis i garanties estatals per ser explotades. Sortirà cara la doctrina Donroe.
TRUMP: U.S. MAY REIMBURSE OIL COMPANIES FOR REBUILDING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE – NBC
January 5, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Per sorpresa de ningú, les riqueses sense fi del subsòl veneçolà necessitaran subsidis i garanties estatals per ser explotades. Sortirà cara la doctrina Donroe.
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TRUMP: U.S. MAY REIMBURSE OIL COMPANIES FOR REBUILDING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE – NBC
January 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
TRUMP: U.S. MAY REIMBURSE OIL COMPANIES FOR REBUILDING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE – NBC
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The Truth about Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Truth about Venezuela.
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El estado de ánimo del siglo XXI es la sospecha, su marco teórico es la conspiración y su forma-partido es la secta.
January 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
El estado de ánimo del siglo XXI es la sospecha, su marco teórico es la conspiración y su forma-partido es la secta.
Palace coup.
Marco Rubio said he’s reserving judgment on Venezuela VP Delcy Rodríguez’s denial, saying the U.S. will judge the interim authorities by their actions in the coming days and weeks and urging them to seize a “historic opportunity” to serve the country.-NYT
January 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Palace coup.
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Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez is 1st European leader to make a stronger statement following Trump's press conference where he said the US will run Venezuela and take its oil.
Sanchez has been ostracised by other 🇪🇺 leaders for his past criticism of Trump. Will they listen to him now?
Sanchez has been ostracised by other 🇪🇺 leaders for his past criticism of Trump. Will they listen to him now?
January 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez is 1st European leader to make a stronger statement following Trump's press conference where he said the US will run Venezuela and take its oil.
Sanchez has been ostracised by other 🇪🇺 leaders for his past criticism of Trump. Will they listen to him now?
Sanchez has been ostracised by other 🇪🇺 leaders for his past criticism of Trump. Will they listen to him now?
This is literally a case of "You and whose army?" I mean literally. Whose army?
Trump: "We're there now, but we're going to stay until such time as the pop -- proper transition can take place. So we're gonna stay until such time as -- we're gonna run it essentially."
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
This is literally a case of "You and whose army?" I mean literally. Whose army?
Happy 1826 to all that celebrate!
January 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Happy 1826 to all that celebrate!
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I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 9:13 AM
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
Hi ha, suposo, una lògica perversa en tot això. Si el Premi Nobel per la Pau és per l'oposició veneçolana, ajudar-los a fer la feina de canvi de règim hauria de fer punts per la candidatura de l'any vinent, no? La covardia moral té un preu molt alt (que sovint paguen els que menys tenen.)
Explosions hit Venezuelan capital Caracas ft.trib.al/OC2sZmM
Explosions hit Venezuelan capital Caracas
Residents report loud blasts and aircraft flying over the city
ft.trib.al
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Hi ha, suposo, una lògica perversa en tot això. Si el Premi Nobel per la Pau és per l'oposició veneçolana, ajudar-los a fer la feina de canvi de règim hauria de fer punts per la candidatura de l'any vinent, no? La covardia moral té un preu molt alt (que sovint paguen els que menys tenen.)
Mira, 2026 ja comença millor que l'any passat.
Mamdani to press ahead with tax rises for New York City millionaires ft.trib.al/tkzvX5o
Mamdani to press ahead with tax rises for New York City millionaires
New mayor dismisses fears of an exodus of wealthy residents as he looks to fund his affordability agenda
ft.trib.al
January 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Mira, 2026 ja comença millor que l'any passat.
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Before returning to hibernation, I want to share one of the most fascinating chats I had last year.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
Open Questions | Political scientist Ivan Krastev on European vertigo in a post-American world
While melancholy Europe frets that the US and China will shape the future, middle powers are jostling for a place at the big table.
www.scmp.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Before returning to hibernation, I want to share one of the most fascinating chats I had last year.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
The great political theorist Ivan Krastev on why Europe feels disoriented, and how speed, psychology and habit matter as much as power in this moment.
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This spectacular image of the planetary alignment of Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter above the Sydney Opera House was taken in the early morning around April 21, 2022, and featured as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day on April 26, 2022
December 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This spectacular image of the planetary alignment of Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter above the Sydney Opera House was taken in the early morning around April 21, 2022, and featured as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day on April 26, 2022
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DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.
December 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
DOGE was A LOT less likely to cancel contracts from companies that donated money to Republicans than companies that donated to Democrats.
I'm confused. Are they saying ISIS was right when they referred to US military as 'crusaders'?
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I'm confused. Are they saying ISIS was right when they referred to US military as 'crusaders'?