With the arrival of Peak Oil, the curtain has closed on Act 1 of the drama Petroleum Man. What will happen in Act 2? Chekhov said, "If there's a gun on the wall at the beginning of the play, by the end it must go off." In the world's nuclear arsenal are many guns on the wall. If life copies art, will there be an Act 3 in which the players, having learned their lesson the hard way, live sustainably? To explore these and other questions... FTW's Act 2 Blog. Read, comment, take heart! Orkin
Saturday, December 23, 2023
From Jenna Orkin
No, an Israeli Real Estate Company Is Not Selling Beachfront Homes in Gaza
Accused leaker Teixeira was seen as potential mass shooter, probe finds
In Germany’s struggle against antisemitism, the arts are suffering
Should the Fourteenth Amendment Be Used to Disqualify Trump?
The weak point in this argument is the finding that Trump’s behavior constitutes “insurrection.” This is a defensible shorthand for January 6, one I’ve used frequently myself. But it’s not the most precise term. When I have the chance to use a longer description, I generally say that Trump attempted to secure an unelected second term in office.
Reindeer take mini naps while chewing their food.
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An eye surgeon in China repeatedly punched an 82-year-old patient he was operating on, video shows
Kibbutz says Gadi Haggai, abducted Oct. 7, died in Hamas captivity; body held in Gaza
Iranian Spy Ship Helps Houthis Direct Attacks on Red Sea Vessels
Assistance raises pressure on Israel and the U.S. to take action against the Yemen-based rebels
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