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Analogy? Re below, some will say English is weakened by newcomers; many say it is strengthened.
Look at its best students. English was Joseph Conrad's third language, no? Hear through an accent to note grammatical and lexical beauty in Mario Draghi's answers to questions, etc.
On and on....
Look at its best students. English was Joseph Conrad's third language, no? Hear through an accent to note grammatical and lexical beauty in Mario Draghi's answers to questions, etc.
On and on....
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Analogy? Re below, some will say English is weakened by newcomers; many say it is strengthened.
Look at its best students. English was Joseph Conrad's third language, no? Hear through an accent to note grammatical and lexical beauty in Mario Draghi's answers to questions, etc.
On and on....
Look at its best students. English was Joseph Conrad's third language, no? Hear through an accent to note grammatical and lexical beauty in Mario Draghi's answers to questions, etc.
On and on....
Wit's end. As you already know...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat... ,yet remains a place to start?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat... ,yet remains a place to start?
December 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Wit's end. As you already know...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat... ,yet remains a place to start?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat... ,yet remains a place to start?
Agree. Agree.
Lost.
Doesn't the why behind mass shootings affect everyone--everyone--at some level every single day indirectly if not directly? Doesn't it matter to to everyone?
As a non-expert, I read numbers like the ones below and am dumbfounded....
rockinst.org/gun-violence...
Lost.
Doesn't the why behind mass shootings affect everyone--everyone--at some level every single day indirectly if not directly? Doesn't it matter to to everyone?
As a non-expert, I read numbers like the ones below and am dumbfounded....
rockinst.org/gun-violence...
December 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Agree. Agree.
Lost.
Doesn't the why behind mass shootings affect everyone--everyone--at some level every single day indirectly if not directly? Doesn't it matter to to everyone?
As a non-expert, I read numbers like the ones below and am dumbfounded....
rockinst.org/gun-violence...
Lost.
Doesn't the why behind mass shootings affect everyone--everyone--at some level every single day indirectly if not directly? Doesn't it matter to to everyone?
As a non-expert, I read numbers like the ones below and am dumbfounded....
rockinst.org/gun-violence...
Yes, a lot of good people have been let down.
December 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Yes, a lot of good people have been let down.
Interesting (imo as a newbie).... Tried rechecking above results for accuracy and got this
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Interesting (imo as a newbie).... Tried rechecking above results for accuracy and got this
Thanks. Have saved your helpful question re AI output.
AI on AI:
AI on AI:
December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thanks. Have saved your helpful question re AI output.
AI on AI:
AI on AI:
Re recent cover of Time Magazine....
December 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Re recent cover of Time Magazine....
From AI
"Research indicates that people of Somali heritage, both in the Horn of Africa and the global diaspora, demonstrate high levels of civic engagement, strong community focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep sense of social responsibility...."
"Research indicates that people of Somali heritage, both in the Horn of Africa and the global diaspora, demonstrate high levels of civic engagement, strong community focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep sense of social responsibility...."
December 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
From AI
"Research indicates that people of Somali heritage, both in the Horn of Africa and the global diaspora, demonstrate high levels of civic engagement, strong community focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep sense of social responsibility...."
"Research indicates that people of Somali heritage, both in the Horn of Africa and the global diaspora, demonstrate high levels of civic engagement, strong community focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep sense of social responsibility...."
Also, tangentially,
December 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Also, tangentially,
??? "We'll help you master South America if you help us master Europe." ???
South America and Russia, assuming summary is accurate...
South America and Russia, assuming summary is accurate...
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
??? "We'll help you master South America if you help us master Europe." ???
South America and Russia, assuming summary is accurate...
South America and Russia, assuming summary is accurate...
Very tangentially, on the US economy, how are the trillions of inward investment we're hearing about tracked? Is the summary below accurate?
What is the rough sum of inward investment and what does such a sum mean for the people of the United States?
Genuine questions. Please forgive ignorance.
What is the rough sum of inward investment and what does such a sum mean for the people of the United States?
Genuine questions. Please forgive ignorance.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Very tangentially, on the US economy, how are the trillions of inward investment we're hearing about tracked? Is the summary below accurate?
What is the rough sum of inward investment and what does such a sum mean for the people of the United States?
Genuine questions. Please forgive ignorance.
What is the rough sum of inward investment and what does such a sum mean for the people of the United States?
Genuine questions. Please forgive ignorance.
Tangentially, on "popularity"...
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Tangentially, on "popularity"...
Also, below, as you but not all of us understand yet ...( Der Spiegel has separately published an English version here derspiegel.substack.com/p/we-must-no..., saying it contained original quotes from the note in English.)
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Also, below, as you but not all of us understand yet ...( Der Spiegel has separately published an English version here derspiegel.substack.com/p/we-must-no..., saying it contained original quotes from the note in English.)
Tangentially, they were only on this mission to Moscow because the United States as a country exists, correct? Without the United States, the plan would not have figured. Yet, apparently they do not represent the United States? If the United States is to be involved-if-why didn't Secretary Rubio go?
December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Tangentially, they were only on this mission to Moscow because the United States as a country exists, correct? Without the United States, the plan would not have figured. Yet, apparently they do not represent the United States? If the United States is to be involved-if-why didn't Secretary Rubio go?
Tangentially, re Peter Thiel et al's Próspera (described at this link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pr%C3%B...)
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Tangentially, re Peter Thiel et al's Próspera (described at this link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pr%C3%B...)
Excerpt from this helpful talk given by Jason Stanley....
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Excerpt from this helpful talk given by Jason Stanley....
How does the Secretary of State (as below) deal with the people in the picture to his left and to his right? Genuine, not rhetorical, question.
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How does the Secretary of State (as below) deal with the people in the picture to his left and to his right? Genuine, not rhetorical, question.
Well put. Thanks for posting.
An AI summary of the problem....
An AI summary of the problem....
December 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Well put. Thanks for posting.
An AI summary of the problem....
An AI summary of the problem....
Paragraph below taken from the bio/CV of the main (?) negotiator for Russia (linked here....
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirill_... )
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirill_... )
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Paragraph below taken from the bio/CV of the main (?) negotiator for Russia (linked here....
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirill_... )
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirill_... )
Indirectly related...
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Indirectly related...
Also? Fact or fiction?
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Also? Fact or fiction?
Tangentially,
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tangentially,
Seeking to answer my own question on executive .war-"power"...
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Seeking to answer my own question on executive .war-"power"...
I hear this (below) again and again. Assuming it's true, does it need to be better understood "out there" and more top of mind?
Would a little supportive flesh on its bones and a melody to sing it to help?
Would a little supportive flesh on its bones and a melody to sing it to help?
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I hear this (below) again and again. Assuming it's true, does it need to be better understood "out there" and more top of mind?
Would a little supportive flesh on its bones and a melody to sing it to help?
Would a little supportive flesh on its bones and a melody to sing it to help?