The CIA assassination attempt on Slovakia's duly elected Prime Minister calls for retaliation

https://www.yahoo.com/news/slovakian-leader-stable-serious-condition-070509313.html How much longer will the world tolerate the vicious rampages of the CIA against democracy worldwide? How much longer can the world survive the madness of this organization that threatens the survival of humanity itself? The martyrdom of a truly saintly man, Robert Fico, by these insane thugs shows just how dangerous the CIA is to the peace of the world, and, quite possibly, the survival of the planet. How can we deal with these ravenous beasts in the CIA, who will exterminate any and all political opposition, by fair means, or foul, at every opportunity they find? How can one deal with mad, rabid dogs, like those in the CIA, other than by putting them down? What choice does the world have now, but to defend itself by any means necessary, against CIA insanity, that could kill us all? I think everyone knows the true answer to this question, in their hearts. Sure, it's called a "lone wolf" assassination attempt, but, we know better, don't we? Who gains by this -- the CIA. Who would have the means to program its agents to do such a thing -- the CIA. Who has habitually threatened the safety of the entire planet, to further its own imperialistic agendas, wherever possible -- the CIA. The world must rise up and vanquish this beast, this animal that threatens the survival of us all. Don't wait! Tomorrow may be too late.

Why was nothing done about the relationship between Don Johnson the actor, 22, with Melanie Griffith when she was 14 and James Webb the songwriter, 22, with Patsy Sullivan when she was 13?

https://www.quora.com/Why-was-nothing-done-about-the-relationship-between-Don-Johnson-the-actor-22-with-Melanie-Griffith-when-she-was-14-and-James-Webb-the-songwriter-22-with-Patsy-Sullivan-when-she-was-13 Fact is, in the not too distant past, the attitudes to sexuality were much, much more tolerant, and flexible. To give a very high profile example, when Roman Polanski was convicted of statutory rape of a 13 year old, in the mid-1970’s, he was offered no jail time, and community service, as punishment. When it looked like the judge might change his mind, Polanski simply hopped on a plane, and left for France, where he had citizenship. It’s only in the last twenty years or so that the U.S. Justice Department has “weaponized” all sexuality and "sex crime" in the U.S.

Can you explain the differences and similarities between scientists, engineers, and doctors?

https://www.quora.com/unanswered/Can-you-explain-the-differences-and-similarities-between-scientists-engineers-and-doctors?show_editor=True Interesting question. The most obvious similarity, is that they are all in high profile, publicity sensitive professions. Thus, they must all be skillful at managing people, and public relations, regarding their activities. In general, they cannot readily admit error, because admitting error could get them in very serious trouble — most obviously doctors, who are dealing with life and death issues on a regular, daily basis. Engineers can also get in trouble, if their designs don’t work well, but, in general, this is more likely simply to get them fired, than to get them sued or put in prison. As for scientists, they rarely get into trouble no matter how useless they are, although they may tend to be ignored, or have trouble finding employment, since their work tends to be rather abstract, and without immediate application.

The Legend of Mi Yue, first dowager empress of China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzz5GMJjtF0 https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hans/%E8%8A%88%E6%9C%88%E4%BC%A0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Mi_Yue This is a stunningly beautiful, 81 episode series on the first dowager empress of China, who may have lived to be ninety years of age, and laid the foundations of the Qin Empire, the first united empire in Chinese history. It gives a perspective on the complex political situation leading up to the end of the period of Warring States, and the commencement of the Qin Dynasty, that, although short-lived, laid the foundations for over 2000 years of relatively stable imperial rule in China. What we see here is the Chinese obsession with political stability and unity, and its costs, and benefits, in personal terms, to the people of China, even at the highest levels. Well worth dipping into, I think!

The Russians are starting to blow up facilities in Britain implicated in supporting the Ukrainian war effort

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-war-ripping-special-relationship-040000616.html Hey, if the Brits want to play rough, the Russians don't mind at all. While continually bragging about their open support of Zelensky's regime, the Brits probably didn't realize that the Russians would quite happily target relevant British citizens and buildings, in Britain itself, using their highly skilled intelligence operatives. Apparently, Britain still feels that the English Channel still protects them from the "land bound" Russians. I guess not, eh? And, the Biden administration is taking notice. Not wanting to get into a shooting war with Russian operatives on U.S. territory, the American government is, rather wisely, putting some very tight restrictions on what their rather over-enthusiastic CIA operatives would like to do in Ukraine. And, this is a very, very good idea, in terms of maintaining the safety of Americans, and America itself!

The GPS correction codes are classified. No one knows what's actually in them. So, why does everyone say they prove Einstein's theory of relativity is true?

I've noticed a strong tendency in dealing with the theory of relativity, and Einstein in general, to simply assume that it must always be true. And, all the evidence in favor of it, takes this form. This evidence proves the theory of relativity, because it must prove the theory of relativity, because the theory of relativity must be true. This is, actually, a classical logical fallacy according to Aristotle -- Tautology -- saying something must be true, quite simply, because it must be true. It is commonplace for everyone to claim these days -- but, most particularly, physicists and engineers -- that the GPS locater only works because of Einstein's theory of relativity, even though none of these people actually have the slightest idea how the GPS locater actually works, because the coding for it is highly classified information. And, indeed, if you point this out to these people, they see no problem with this at all! They will simply claim they "know" that it incorporates Einstein's theory, because, it has to! Does the absurdity of the Cult of Albert Einstein know no bounds, at all???

Is Russia, in reality, "The Borg"?

In noting the systematic advance of Russia through Ukraine these days, there seems a certain familiarity about it all. They're in no rush at all, their advance is extremely slow, but systematic, and, kind of inevitable. Their primary intention is to destroy any and all possible opposition in the form of Ukrainian infantry in their way, and any possible fortifications. They don't seem to have the slightest interest in rapid advance or conquest of territory, but, rather, the total and systematic absorption of territory, its colonization with Russian citizens, and the building of road and railway links to the Mother Country, Russia itself. The message is quite clear -- "We are the Russians, resistance is futile." Apparently, Russia is "The Borg". Really. I guess Vladimir Putin was a big fan of "Star Trek : The Next Generation", back in the 1980's when he was an up and coming KGB agent in the Soviet Union. And, the concept of "The Borg" made quite an impression on him. Now, it's quite common, I've noticed, to compare the Russians to the "Orcs", from Lord of the Rings, these days, in the Western media. And, indeed, I'm by no means sure that J.R.R. Tolkien did not indeed have Stalin in mind with Sauron, and that Mordor was not the Soviet Union, in the mind of the creator of the Lord of the Rings. However, I think in Vladimir Putin's mind, and in reality, the comparison to "The Borg", from "Star Trek: the Next Generation" would be much more apt. The Borg are a hive mind. They are not evil, but, actually, highly functional. It is a perfectly legitimate conception of society, although it sublimates the individual to the greater whole -- a conception that is anathema to the Western mindset. Of course, Westerners will submit to higher authority, if need be, for a time. However, they do so reluctantly. In contrast, in traditional China, in the Mongol Empire, and, in Russia, which learned so much from the Mongols, the conception of the hive mind is much more familiar, and much more acceptable. We really should bear this in mind, don't you think?

Erwin's song

I Whilst twilight shifts the blackened shore, To distant, wandering, sun-drenched gore, And hellish songs bestrew the wind, Within visions of goblins and demons and sin, I wandered along through evil and strife, And plunged myself into all that was rife With that wretched cadaver -- Mankind and his life! II He lied, he stole, he killed, he raped, His eyes aflame, his jaws agape, And all the while, his victims could see, His childlike face alight with glee! III 'Tis Erwin's song, we see, and hear! It's all we know, it's all we fear, Our lives are lived, we're all in thrall, We sing the song, we heed the call. For Erwin are our lives so long, It's all to hearken to Erwin's song. IV For Erwin loves the knives that sheen, He loves the blade, the bullet, he's mean! Erwin sees the bloodied forms, Exploding out of blackened dorms, When sugar-sweet Semtex sprays their charms, For terrorists' glorious grand alarums! V The date is set for all to see, When all are bound by Erwin's fee, To pay to Erwin what is due, In pain and suffering, yet, it's true, You can't escape your fate my friend, Erwin owns you in the end!

What's the real reason students are rioting on American University campuses? I don't really think it's Israel.

I've been puzzling over the reason students are rioting on American University campuses these days. Now, if these were mostly Muslim students, I suppose it might make some sense, in terms of Israel killing large numbers of their coreligionists in the Gaza Strip, lately. It might be over Israel, then. However, I don't believe these are mostly Muslim students. So, what exactly is the issue, or are the issues, here? Let's try to compare the situation to the riots in the 1960's, supposedly over the Vietnam War. It is significant that the rioting ceased completely in 1971, when the draft of young men for the Vietnam War ended, while the Vietnam War continued for another four years. So, really, the rioting wasn't over the Vietnam War, per se, it was over the possibility of being drafted for the Vietnam War, and of suffering, being wounded and dying in Vietnam, for no good reason that anyone could understand, at all. These are, of course, very practical issues. So, what exactly, are the practical issues that students might be rioting over today? 1. Abortion rights. Women in the Red States, mostly in the conventional American South, cannot get access to abortions anymore, since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This is very, very threatening for young women, many of whom are in college. So, to some extent, some of the students may be rioting over this important right -- the right to having abortion on demand. 2. Transsexual Rights. The notion that everyone has the right to choose their own gender is a very recent concept, but, among a very large group of young people it's become a very important concept. Precisely what this right comprises is open to debate, and, indeed, is being debated all the time. At times, it appears that transsexuals are demanding the right to impose themselves sexually on anyone of either gender! 3. Black compensation for slavery. Many legislators throughout the U.S., but, particularly in California, have put forward legislation mandating compensation on the order of millions, or tens of millions of dollars for every single black person born in the U.S, forever. The notion is that black slavery from two centuries ago has put them at a permanent disadvantage, so, some tens of millions of dollars will be required for each black man, woman and child, for the indefinite future, so that each of them can "get back on their feet", as it were. Nice work if you can get it! 4. The "Me Too" movement, also known as the "I want some money too!" movement. All women and children now are very actively encouraged to make criminal accusations against any and everyone at the drop of a hat, for "sexual impropriety", which, these days, can mean, quite literally, looking at someone the wrong way. Supposedly, being "touched inappropriately" induces long term psychological trauma, that can be passed on through multiple generations of families, indefinitely, and forever. So, there's a huge industry now in terms of lawsuits against wealthy individuals, schools, institutions and even governments in the United States. Basically, a credible accusation of sexual assault of any type is the best route to fame and fortune in these, our great United States! So, many of these rioting students may feel they deserve a piece of the sexual misconduct pie, as it were. 5. These students are often paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for utterly worthless training from professors who are little more than professional, pathological liars. They realize they're simply wasting their time and money, and, they're frustrated about this. Wouldn't you riot, too?