US Lost 25% Of Its Reaper Drones In Iran War, Officials Estimate

President Donald Trump said he would respond to Ansar Allah’s attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea by ordering attacks on Yemen and Iran.  “A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with commerce and trade, by shooting at ships. Since that time…they have acted very […]

The US Economy In A Nutshell: Privatize The Gains, Socialize The Costs Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Correspondent Simons Chase insightfully summarized this dynamic: Privatize the Gains, Socialize the Costs. In my post Five Dynamics That Make Sense of an Increasingly Chaotic World, #3 is the distribution of risk, costs and consequences to a diffused populace while concentrating the gains into the pockets of insiders/owners: Those seeking to reduce their private risks and increase their private gains seek to concentrate the gains generated by control structures and distribute the risks and costs to...

LEGO Faces Backlash Over Pride-Themed Content Aimed At Kids Via American Greatness, The Denmark-based toy company LEGO is facing criticism after promoting Pride-themed content on social media and its website. Parents accused the company of introducing LGBT themes to a brand primarily marketed to children. Although LEGO produces some building sets for adults, the company markets most of its products to children. Many young consumers follow the brand on social media. In a recent Instagram post, LEGO celebrated Pride Month with the caption, “Pride moments built, brick by brick. Swipe to see more of our...