“It is extraordinary how frightened Vladimir Putin seems to be of one man,” Antony Blinken, Biden’s nominee for secretary of state told senators this week. “I think that speaks volumes, and Mr. Navalny is a voice, I think, for millions and millions of Russians and their voice needs to be heard.” Source: Kremlin Misread Navalny’s Resolve to Fight, Even from Prison For the … [Read more...] about World Leaders and Officials Demand Navalny To Be Released Immediately
Recommended List of Putin’s Supporters for Sanctioning
Recommended List of Putin's Supporters for Sanctioning Source: Anti-Corruption Foundation Priority Shortlist 1. Roman Abramovich Billionaire businessman with a wide portfolio of holdings in Russia and globally, one of the key enablers and beneficiaries of the Kremlin’s kleptocracy, with significant ties to, and assets in the West. 2. Denis Bortnikov Deputy President and … [Read more...] about Recommended List of Putin’s Supporters for Sanctioning
Russian People are Rallying Against Putin
Sizeable crowd of Navalny protesters gathering at Moscow’s “3 Stations” neighborhood. They’re chanting “Putin Is A Thief!” (Video @AvtozakLIVE) pic.twitter.com/Rf0ZJokCoa— Mike Eckel (@Mike_Eckel) January 31, 2021 Stand-off in Chelyabinsk. People are chanting: “We are unarmed”. https://t.co/gU2KqiFHmb— Leonid Ragozin (@leonidragozin) January 31, 2021 It’s … [Read more...] about Russian People are Rallying Against Putin
More than 400 Bipartisan Mayors Now Signed on To Letter Calling for Action on Direct Fiscal Assistance for Cities
Republican, Democrat and Independent Mayors Want Congress to Pass Relief Included in Biden Rescue Plan America's mayors are using their voices to demand Congress finally take action to support cities by passing the fiscal relief for local governments included in President Biden's American Rescue Plan. A letter to Congress now has 402 signatures from mayors all across … [Read more...] about More than 400 Bipartisan Mayors Now Signed on To Letter Calling for Action on Direct Fiscal Assistance for Cities
GameStop: Are we witnessing a new social phenomenon?
I understand the mechanics of collective stock manipulation by coordinated action of social media community. However, I don't understand motivation. To punish big boys in hedge funds? Some form of anarchism and nihilism? Social protest? Going counter market logic just for the sake of it? Kinda stupid and destructive. … [Read more...] about GameStop: Are we witnessing a new social phenomenon?