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X @Balaji
Balaji· 2026-02-05 11:40
“Enforceable international law may become synonymous with decentralized smart contracts, at least in the context of international trade. And beyond trade, crypto protocols provide transnational protection for civil liberties like freedom of speech and privacy. This is not yet the entirety of what the rules-based order purports to protect, but the ability to guarantee free speech and free markets to anyone with an internet connection is a major step forward.”From 2021: https://t.co/F0HeYoB7j9 ...
Who Wins When Washington Plays Favorites?
Bloomberg Television· 2026-01-31 15:01
The Trump administration has not been shy about taking ownership interests and otherwise participating directly in businesses that we otherwise thought were in the private sector. Our colleague Michael McKee brings us up to speed on what's been done so far. My administration will offer GM and Chrysler a limited additional period of time.It isn't a new practice. The government took stakes in auto and insurance companies during the great financial crisis, but it is a shift. At that time, the idea was to provi ...
Howard Marks Sees No Need for More Rate Cuts
Youtube· 2025-12-11 15:14
Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's accommodative policies, including rate cuts and balance sheet expansion, may lead to increased risk-taking behavior in the market [1][2][3] - Current low interest rates, with the Fed funds rate at 3.5%, are considered low historically, but they are inducing moderate returns in the debt market [6][7] - The S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio suggests a low prospect of returns, historically averaging in the low single digits over the next ten years when bought at current levels [7] Group 2 - Concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the labor market are significant, with potential job quality deterioration despite job count stability [9][10] - The relationship between job loss due to automation and societal issues, such as the opioid epidemic, highlights the importance of job fulfillment beyond financial compensation [11]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-11-07 20:28
Criticism of Reaganite Accomplishments - The speaker argues that the Soviet Union largely contributed to its own downfall, questioning the claim of "winning the Cold War," and points out that communist ideologies have infiltrated domestic institutions [1] - The speaker questions the value of America's number-one position if it doesn't benefit Americans, particularly young people struggling with jobs and affordability [1] - The speaker criticizes "free markets" for enabling corporate monopolization, replacement of American workers with foreign visa holders, and the promotion of DEI and leftist ideology [1] - The speaker attributes the overturning of Roe v Wade to Trump, not the conservatives mentioned [1] Marketing Tactic - A quarter of the video is an advertisement for the speaker Dinesh's financial retirement advice site [2]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-21 17:14
Industry Leadership & Legacy - The Heritage Foundation founder, Ed Feulner, built institutions supporting American values [1] - Feulner expressed concern over the right's shift away from free markets and U S global leadership [1] Political Commentary - Mike Pence highlights Ed Feulner's lament regarding the right's changing stance on free markets and U S global leadership [1]