Syria’s Assad Drops White Phosphorus On Villages: Report
Syrian Jets Bomb Idlib Town, Using White Phosphorus: Jazeera
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Presenting The Syria Chemical Weapons “Kill Chain”
“Based on information released by the U.N., the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), nongovernmental organizations, and the U.S. and European governments, it is possible to construct a picture of the Syrian government’s entire chain of command involved in the research, production, weaponization, planning, and delivery of chemical weapons.”
Syria Airstrikes: A Bullet Point Summary Of The World’s Reaction
Here’s a rundown of pretty much everything you need to know in terms of who said what over the past seven or so hours. Most of this is predictable, but nevertheless you should keep yourself apprised.
The Trump Administration Is Probably Right On Syria – And For Once Their Motives Don’t Matter
Ok, so I don’t want to get too far down the Syria rabbit hole here
Donald Trump (Who Never Grabs ‘Em By The Pussy) Just Wants To Protect Muslim Women
“That Trump, who bragged about forcibly groping women during his reality TV days, would present himself as a protector of women from violence is insidious enough. But from a policy level, Trump’s cynical use of violence against women in his immigration order is even more hypocritical, considering that his administration is reportedly planning to gut the very programs that would assist women who are victims of domestic violence.”
Your Last Minute Preview Of Wednesday’s “Other” Big Event
Well, it looks like there may be hope for Europe yet. While some commentators expected
The First Week Of The Rest Of Your Life
Welcome to the first week of the rest of your life. By now you all
Dear Mr. Trump: “This Is How Crazy You Sound To The Sane Among Us”
Joe Biden is following me. I go to lunch at Mickey’s Diner and he’s sitting two stools away, wearing a stocking cap and a fake mustache with a fake nose and glasses but he says, “Hey, how’s it going, fella?†It’s Joe Biden. So pathetic. Sad.
The “Deep State”: Why Trump’s Conspiracy Theory Is Both Bullsh*t And Dangerous
“Turkish experts will tell you that discussion of the “deep state” flourishes in a climate of conspiracy and political polarization. It encourages the public to doubt the pillars of civil society — from the judiciary to the press — and take shelter in the shadow of a populist leader. That’s where the parallels to American politics in the age of Trump start to become all too real.”
“This Is How You Sustain A Dictatorship”: Trump’s Ministry Of (Twitter) Truth
“They believe that the words that come from their mouths as powerful leaders are the truth and that the media, when it strays from them, is telling lies. That’s autocratic thinking — and it is how you sustain a dictatorship.”
Must Read: Wall Street Explains Why We All Need Wall Street
Well, if this isn’t the very definition of serendipitous, then I don’t know what is.
Tragic Irony: How Trump And Le Pen Perpetuate Radical Islam’s Apocalyptic World View
One of the most tragically ironic things about populism anno 2017 is the extent to which it reflects the very same radicalism its adherents claim to be fighting against.
Hours After Call With Erdogan, Trump Wakes Up, Says Will “Never Have Security” If Judicial Branch Independent
Some friendly advice, from one autocrat to another…
Daily Kickstart (Dollar In Focus As UK Court Rules; Lira Plunges)
On Monday evening I said I’d likely find myself talking about the dollar again first thing
How To Trade Today’s Main Event
“You can cut the anticipation with a knife.”
Daily Kickstart (Dear Mexico, We’re Sorry About All This)
I think I can probably sum up Wednesday with one sentence and one chart…
Think The War In Syria Will End In 2017? Think Again.
Did you think the war in Syria (which is now coming up on its six year
January 20, 2017: The Day Democracy Died
The Donald Trumps, Marine Le Pens, and Frauke Petrys of the world represent a very real threat to Western democratic values. The ideologies they preach are poisoning the gullible who mistakenly believe they’ve found their champions in nationalist candidates pushing a noxious brand of populism.
Daily Kickstart (European Stocks Get Lift From PMI Data, But Political Jitters Persist)
“While the strong end to 2016 is encouraging news the manufacturing revival clearly remains vulnerable to political risk.”
Saudi King Starts Charity For Syria After Helping To Destroy It
Here’s why I find it highly amusing (in a morbid kind of way) that Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has now created a charity for Syrian refugees.
The Ghosts Of Central Banks Past And Future
Well, it’s just about over. The greatest (or worst, depending on how you’re inclined to
Daily Kickstart (Swedish Edition)
It makes total sense to take some money off the table. We’ve priced in no
Here’s What Carl Icahn Did After Trump’s Election
Over the past several weeks, I’ve noted time and again how markets seem to be
Daily Kickstart (BoJ Recap Edition)
“European stocks climbed to their highest in almost a year, while bonds and gold fell,
Syria: There Is No “Right” Side
I’ll confess that I’m hopelessly torn when it comes to Syria’s five year old, bloody
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