janeiro 2025

Fall of empires and inflation

Fall of empires and inflation

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I recently discovered that only 1 military empire, the Byzantines, was able to successfully use currency and not fall into the debt spending and eventual debasement or unstable inflation of their monetary system. There’s several other examples from the bronze age or from pre-colonial Americas, but they didn’t use money in the modern sense. Every single other example I could find was eventually put into a position where debt spending was necessary and the debt spiral that followed […]

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POLICE, is there a fix?

POLICE, is there a fix?

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The relationship between law enforcement and communities in the United States has been fraught with tension, distrust, and anger, giving rise to a complex discourse on reform and the future of policing. Deep-seated issues have fueled widespread sentiment against policing, exacerbated by high-profile cases of misconduct and systemic corruption. Addressing this divide requires understanding the roots of public discontent and the arduous path towards meaningful reform to eradicate corrupt officials from the force. The historical context of policing […]

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POLICE SUCK, and these are only a SMALL fraction of cases, but there are always other cops who knew.

POLICE SUCK, and these are only a SMALL fraction of cases, but there are always other cops who knew.

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These examples highlight various issues, such as corruption, excessive force, and misconduct, and illustrate the broader challenges faced in policing. Derek Chauvin: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes during an arrest, which was captured on video and led to widespread protests against police brutality. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree […]

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