I have at length discussed the state of small business in the US and how the pandemic has affected it, which is largely to push many businesses to close and further the expansion of megabusinesses. However, I have not given equal treatment of this issue to Europe. Unfortunately, from what I could see, the trends […]
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is known for his share of controversies in many areas. However, according to a series of recent statements to Bloomberg and reported by way of Yahoo! Finanace, he said that social networks are ‘amplifiers for idiots’. Former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt said the “excesses” of social media are […]
As Shoebat.com is noting the trends toward militarization, such as with nationalism and more interestingly, the purchase of fighter jets by Switzerland, now Forbes magazine reports that Finland is moving to purchase a series of fighter jets, with the question being if they will come from American or European manufacturers. On October 9, the U.S. […]
One of the trends to wach for in the future is going to be anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe, because while there is a lot of racial tension, it becomes mixed with legitimate concerns about the behavior of certain members of Europe’s Islamic groups, and added to that is the continued behavior, whether a part […]
In times of racial tension, while justice is important, peace and healing is equally important. However, this does not seem to be happening, and instead, in the name of attempting to help people, sides are being polarized against each other. Such is the fear taking place right now as the AP reports where the city […]
A proper definition of ‘fascism’ is the merger of state and corporate power. While corporations and goverments throughout history have merged, it is when the two do so in a way that creates a sort of ‘supermachine’ that results in the creation of state run by a materialistic philosophy in which there is no barrier […]
Food insecurity is ultimately driven in most cases by politics, since many nations have the ability to produce food, but because of political interference they are unable to feed themselves. Even in the absolutely horrible famine that befell 18th century Ireland, it was worsened directly by policies such as those under Lord Trevelyan, who preferred […]
One of the trends that I have pointed out for the future is going to be the rise of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computers as a substitute for humans. This is already in practice but is going to become much more serious as the years pass on. One study cited by BloombergQuint points this out, […]
While COVID-19 has affected many people, the main effects from the virus will not be caused by the illness itself but from the circumstantial fallout. This is already showing itself as according to a report from CNBC, the economic shocks caused to the nation have pushed eight million people, or just over two percent, of […]
One of the trends that I have identified and have been discussing is the nature of college and university tuition prices. Based on what I have seen, there is no way for the current method of operation to continue in that of constantly rising prices amid dropping salaries for graduates seeking employment, as the reason […]
It is a pattern in American history to see the formation of large corporations that come to dominate entire sectors of economic life, viciously crusing any other smaller businesses or diversity in business and forming monopolies. This is the reason why, most notably under President Teddy Roosevelt, the government began the serious establishment of ‘antitrust’ […]
With a tumultuous US election, at least as how it appears from the outside to many, world leaders are taking notice- some with concern, and others with delight. According to the Washington Examiner, one of those in the latter category is noted as being President Erdogan, sparking fears among some that a ‘power vacuum’ created […]
While the US talks about elections and argues over who will ascend the stairs of power, Armenia and Azerbaijan are still shooting at and killing each other in a horrible war with potentially major geopolitical implications for the Middle East. Given the trends toward war, the revival of the USSR at the same time with […]
Following the vicious attack by the Chechen Aboulakh Anzorov, there has been a public uproar across France, with public anger as well as the French government now exerting pressure on Islamic organizations according to Index.HR. POLICE began a search in France today for “dozens” of individuals from Islamist circles after a Chechen terrorist beheaded a […]
With the chaos already beginning, Oregon’s her sister state to the north of Washington there have been found trash bags by the side of the road containing mail-in ballots according to KOMO news Washington. Sammamish Police are investigating potential mail theft after two garbage bags of mail, which included ballots, were found on the side […]
One of the concerns that I have repeatedly addressed at Shoebat.com as a trend for the future is a looming ‘real estate crisis’ right now where commercial real estate, most of which is leveraged heavily, cannot service said debts because businesses, which are equally leveraged, cannot service their own mentioned debts because the consumer is […]
