Sour Milk

Peter Maguire's analysis of international, diplomatic, and cultural affairs.

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Mike Perry RIP

294 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Friendship Travel Life reflections Loss
  1. Mike Perry was a respected surfboard shaper, writer, and meteorologist who passed away after battling cancer
  2. Perry was remembered as a loyal friend who taught important life lessons by example
  3. He had a profound impact on those around him and left a lasting legacy in the surfing community

Cass Sunstein

216 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Policy Government Administration Border Security
  1. The Biden administration's open border policies have led to a significant increase in illegal immigration.
  2. Cass Sunstein, appointed by President Biden, plays a key role in rolling back immigration laws and shaping border control policies.
  3. Sunstein's 'counterspeech' doctrine aims to discredit critics and control public discourse on various issues.

Ukraine 9

255 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine Conflict Reconstruction International relations Military
  1. Ukraine has suffered significant losses in soldiers and citizens, with America spending billions on a war with unclear objectives.
  2. Blackrock and other powerful entities stand to benefit financially from the conflict in Ukraine, while soldiers on the frontlines face a bleak reality.
  3. The appointment of wealthy individuals like Penny Pritzker and corporate entities like Blackrock for Ukraine's reconstruction raises concerns about ulterior motives and the future of the nation.