#global dominance

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Hudson on Super Imperialism 3

Breaking Free from U.S. Financial Imperialism: A Path Forward for the Global South – excerpted from Michael Hudson’s book Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of the American Empire Introduction: Michael Hudson’s critique of U.S. financial imperialism extends beyond Europe and Russia to the Global South. In this final blog post, we explore Hudson’s insights into how U.S. economic policies…

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The happenstance of nature does not make you better than others

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Crypto Clash: China and USA Compete for Global Dominance | ICODesk

Crypto Clash: China and USA Compete for Supremacy in the Global Blockchain Arena

In the rapidly developing cryptocurrency landscape, two global superpowers, China and the United States, are engaged in a fierce rivalry for supremacy and this struggle goes beyond and extends beyond the traditional financial and technology sectors into the realm of blockchain and digital currencies. In this study, we examine the mechanisms, policies, and innovations that explain the crypto struggle between China and the United States. 

Digital Yuan vs Digital Dollar: The Battle of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

China has made great strides in developing its digital currency, the digital yuan. Standing as the central bank’s digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan aims to reshape the global financial landscape. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering creating a digital dollar, and discussions revolve around the potential benefits and challenges of such a move. The race to establish the first widely accepted CBDC is one of the most important elements of the crypto struggle.

Legislative strategies: Striking a balance

China and the United States are leading the way in tighter cryptocurrency regulation. China has taken a tough instance, banning cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs) and actively exploring blockchain technology. In contrast, the U.S. takes a nuanced approach, striving to balance innovation with investor protection. 

Technological Innovation: Blockchain and Beyond

The crypto struggle also extends to technological innovation. China has emerged as a leader in blockchain development, with infrastructure such as blockchain-based service network (BSN). Meanwhile, the USA is fostering innovation through a combination of public and private sector initiatives, with a focus on blockchain applications beyond digital currencies. 

Global Impact: Economic and Geopolitical Implications

As China and the United States jostle for crypto supremacy, global economics and geopolitics hang in the balance. CBDC approval, and developments in blockchain, could affect international trade, monetary policy, and the distribution of economic power. The winner of the crypto scramble stands to shape the future of global finance and technology.

Investor Sentiment: Navigating uncertainty in crypto markets

The crypto scramble instills some uncertainty in the minds of investors worldwide. Fluctuating regulations, technological developments, and the adoption of digital currencies create a dynamic environment for crypto investors. To understand what China and the US are doing, the crypto struggle translates into a need for investors looking to navigate this ever-changing landscape.

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Unifying bogeyman

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User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) are the backbone of any successful digital product. These five companies have taken their UX/UI game to the next level, dominating the global arena with exceptional design.

From intuitive navigation to visually stunning interfaces, they have set the bar high for UX/UI standards. Read on to discover the secrets behind their success.

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freaky swap au

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The down bad side of me wants to say Wesker fucks but I know deep down he is just. Not Interested.

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And that’s what happens when you’re the people’s princess

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UK 1998

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"Though we both know one day there'll be blood on the floor... but which one will betray the other more?" (x)

New Fairly OddParents 'fic today!

Rated T - 6,900 words

50 Words of Dale and Vicky

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🌃 City Lights AU

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50 scene snippets about two inseparable BFFs and a string of bad decisions. Predates lemon pit torture.

OR, Dale and Vicky were friends when they were kids.

(First 5 prompts under the cut)

50 Words of Dale and Vicky Friday August 14th, 1992 - Friday April 14th, 1995 Summer of the Pink Star - Spring of the Small Sunflower

1. Balance

Even Dad raised an eyebrow at the redhead who took the mutton bustin' like a piece of sticky tape. The sheep charged through the Dimmsdale Dimmadome's mucky arena, the girl thumping up and down on its back. With every second she clung, the crowd surged higher and higher with excitement- cheering already! Did she sew her sleeves to its wool or something? 6-year-old Dale, safe behind the chute fence, braced his arms a little straighter; craned his neck a little higher.

"Whoa… She's cruisin' like a roadrunner."

One flump of a small body later, the little girl went tumbling through the muck. But she won, of course (and scored the traditional belt buckle emblem plus a set of 4 family tickets to Wave 'N Rage to prove it). The girl cheered into Dad's microphone and jumped up and down. Watching some black-haired woman and a redheaded guy (who must be her two parents) fawn over her, Dale had to wonder… if she had any siblings.

That was wicked…

Her name was Vicky Aingeal. And he was about to be the best friend she never asked for.

2. Cattle

The next time he saw her, it was at the state fair. The scruffy scarlet ponytail hadn't changed. She wolfed down a funnel cake at a table, her parents to either side (and sharing their own). Powdered sugar smeared her lips and fingers. That stuff had to be so greasy… but it looked delicious. Dale, who had already been a Bright Young Man and a Very Well-Behaved Good Boy (semi-interchangeably) for the past 5 minutes while his dad talked about cows and bovine and steer and heifers with Mr. So-'N-So (Cue laughter; they were friends), decided he'd finished standing in the hot sun, bouncing on his toes. He darted his gaze between Vicky and the back of his dad's head. Another 20 seconds flickered by. This time, Dale's stomach even growled. And if that wasn't a sign, what was?

"Dad-"

Dad didn't stop talking, but he did move his hand to Dale's shoulder and gave a quiet squeeze. Not now, said the gesture, so Dale went quiet. He played with the big brim of his hat, staring at Vicky and her funnel cake until she stopped eating and raised her head. Their eyes flicked across each other. Dale jumped and glanced away. Back to the cattle. The Dimmadomes showed fat and healthy cows every year at… the cow-showing event. "Open dairy," Dad called it with his friends (SO awesome; all fancy). Dale never remembered the name except this time of year, but he definitely knew cows.

"Dad," Dale tried again. But dad kept talking, squeezing his arm again, so Dale went quiet for real and softly picked at his nose. The grown-ups talked cows, milk, and hormones… And when that all wrapped up, Doug scooped him up and set him on his hip in one shwoop.

"Now, what's all the fuss, son? What's got your knickknack paddy whacking?"

"Dad, I want a funnel cake."

Doug Dimmadome (owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome) threw an unreadable glance at the table where Vicky and her parents ate. It might've been unreadable because Dale was only 6. "Too risky, kiddo. It's probably got dairy. Now come on, son- You wanna lead the herd with me?"

3. Instrument

"Huh," was the first thing Vicky said when she came across the refrigerated butter sculpture. Seriously? Three giant cows playing in a band? "Pretty weird." It was a huge amount of butter and that was kinda impressive all in all, but… did it serve any purpose? It wouldn't last. Who would want to keep that thing cold for months? Even winter wouldn't get cold enough to not melt it. She looked for a price tag, a card- anything that indicated it might be for sale. Was this thing just donated? Free of charge? I wouldn't want it either, but that feels like a waste. I'm sure SOMEONE would buy it. Some kind of stupid, rich…

She was still there, leaning so close to the clear case, her nose could've touched the nearest instrument, when someone tapped her shoulder. She yelped, hit the case (with her face), and spun around. "Who-? … Oh." That weird kid who'd been staring at her while she ate lunch. When Vicky blinked at him, he pushed the brim of his big hat up with one thumb. He even smiled.

"I saw you at the mutton bustin'."

"The what?"

"You rode the sheep? Most people don't stay on that long."

"Oh, yeah. That sheep was a loser."

The kid blinked, like he actually cared about some random sheep's feelings or something. Honestly, with a name like mutton bustin', whoever was in charge of that thing probably cooked it up and ate it by now. "Well," said the kid, pretty slow on the word. He put out his hand. "I'm Dale… Donovan. And you're Vicky, right?"

"Uh, are you following me?"

4. Sheet

He showed her the chicken tent, the pigs, and the cattle (with their parents trailing behind, of course- Dad had a lot of business to talk and Vicky's parents didn't seem to mind he was there, even if Vicky still gave him weird sideways looks like she couldn't decide just what to make of him). But little by little… those shoulders that looked like tall fenceposts started coming down like a gate sinking underwater.

Then he showed her something super interesting over her shoulder while he tore down the sheet with the name Dimmadome scrawled across it. Look… Is it so wrong to want a friend who likes you without asking about your dad getting rich?

He ignored the confused looks the cows shot him as he bunched the paper in his hand.

5. Resonant

Y'know what? There was something REALLY funny about watching the awkward kid jump about 10 feet in the air (skeleton practically leaping from his skin) when a piercing whistle carried through the air.

"Th-that's my dad," Dale stuttered. "I have to go. Um. 'Bye."

Huh. So, did he not like to add the 'good' in 'good-bye' either? Maybe he's more self-aware of the crushing weight of existence than I thought. Not the worst quality in a friend.

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Barbara Walters said it best: Taylor Swift IS the music industry.

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Hudson on Super Imperialism 2

This is the second post in a sequence explaining post WW2 USA strategies for global dominance. For the previous post, see: Hudson on Super Imperialism 1 U.S. Financial Strategies for Global Dominance Introduction: Michael Hudson, in his podcast and writings, provides a profound critique of the U.S.’s economic and financial strategies that have underpinned its global dominance. This blog post…

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has anybody else thought about how jk could easily manage sofia's parts of slow dance or is it just me?

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MORE MERCH WITH THE GIRLIES ON IT

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keegan brainrot is hitting so bad rn....

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Browsing through my book shelf for something to read and found an old, termite eaten copy of Noam Chomsky. Some timely reading for what's happening now in the middle east.

An indication of the intellectual genius that is Noam Chomsky is him writing in 2003 - more than 20 years ago - about the similarities between Hindutva and Zionism, a fact that's now abundantly clear.