“The whole world’s my hiding place. I can stand out there amongst them in the day or night and laugh at them.”–Jack Griffin (Claude Rains), ” The Invisible Man ” (1933) The coronavirus is an violent adversary in our times. It is a threat, its invisibility has made it a Petri dish where people can […]
It was meant to be an unabashed celebration of the triumph of Communism in China, and of President Xi Jinping’s authority as the country’s undisputed leader for years to come. But as the People’s Republic of China approaches its 70th anniversary on October 1st, Xi finds himself battling threats on multiple fronts. From a biting […]
China Has the Power to Destroy Bitcoin (BTC) $BTCUSD A damning new study has suggested China holds threatening influence over Bitcoin (BTC), and perhaps even the ability to attack and ultimately destroy the entire Bitcoin network. Academics from Princeton and Florida International Universities have explored how China “threatens the security, stability, and viability of Bitcoin” […]
The Trump Era is Different Than The McCarthy Era Living in the Age of Optimism During the McCarthy Era, just the question of communism cut across Americans of all persuasions. The Big Q: Are you on Senator Joe McCarthy’s side or not? Senator McCarthy’s conspiratorial and anti-communism crusade was either defensible or not. For many […]
The Evolution of the European Union The History of the EU from its post WWII beginnings to the present day With the United Kingdom (UK) voting to leave the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on 23 June, here is a look back at the evolution of the 28 nation single currency (Euro) bloc. […]