‘Make Trade, Not War’ is China’s daring plan in the Middle East

From the United States’ point of view, the National Security Strategy document highlighted how China and Russia are trying to shape a new geopolitical environment in the region, which contrasts sharply from Washington’s aims and interests.  It pointed out that while Russia is trying to advance its position as the leading political and military power broker, China is pushing ahead with a ‘win, win’ economic policy.”

Read more: http://www.atimes.com/article/make-trade-not-war-chinas-daring-plan-middle-east/

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Belarus Legalizes Cryptocurrencies and ICOs – Tax-Free for Five Years

“The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a decree which legalizes cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and smart contracts. All crypto transactions and related income, including from mining, will be tax-free for the next five years. The decree creates unprecedented conditions for residents of the Belarusian High-Tech Park (HTP).  Legal entities in HTP can attract investments by issuing their own ICO tokens as well as buying and selling them through crypto exchanges.”

Read more: https://news.bitcoin.com/belarus-legalizes-cryptocurrencies-icos-tax-free/

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Vermont Becomes the Ninth State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

“Today Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill making his state the ninth to legalize marijuana for recreational use and the first to do so through the legislature rather than a ballot initiative. The new law, which takes effect on July 1, allows adults 21 or older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in public, to grow up to six plants (two of them mature at any one time) per household, and to keep whatever they produce.”

Read more: https://reason.com/blog/2018/01/22/vermont-becomes-the-ninth-state-to-legal

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How New Tax Cuts Are “Fighting for $15”

“While still early in the wake of the enactment of the tax-reform law, the demonstrable results seem to be in stark contrast with the mandatory minimum-wage laws requiring a $15 wage.”

Read more: https://fee.org/articles/how-new-tax-cuts-are-fighting-for-15/

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Jacob Hornberger: Keep It Shut Down!

“The best thing the American people could ever do is to shut down all the non-essential functions of the federal government, especially all the welfare-warfare state functions. That’s the key to achieving a free and prosperous society.”

Read more: https://www.fff.org/2018/01/22/keep-it-shut-down/

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Swiss government announces launch of blockchain taskforce

“The Swiss government has created a blockchain taskforce to begin regulatory framework on startups and initial coin offerings. Switzerland has long been accepting toward blockchain startups and cryptocurrency organisations, and is home to ‘Crypto Valley,’ a region in the country known for the number of companies developing projects based on the technology.”

Read more: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/swiss-government-creates-blockchain-taskforce/41067/

 

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Korea: Peace Breaks Out, Despite McMaster

“Do Ryom and Kim really deserve to be vaporized because of a war that ended nearly 70 years ago?”

Read more: http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2018/01/10/korea-peace-breaks/

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Americans Overwhelmingly Opposed to Endless US Military Interventions

“86.4 percent of those surveyed feel the American military should be used only as a last resort, while 57 percent feel that US military aid to foreign countries is counterproductive. The latter sentiment ‘increases significantly’ when involving countries like Saudi Arabia, with 63.9 percent saying military aid—including money and weapons—should not be provided to such countries.  The poll shows strong, indeed overwhelming, support, for Congress to reassert itself in the oversight of US military interventions, with 70.8 percent of those polled saying Congress should pass legislation that would restrain military action overseas.”

Read more: https://www.thenation.com/article/new-poll-shows-public-overwhelmingly-opposed-to-endless-us-military-interventions/

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French actress denounced for defending men’s right to seduce women

“She is one of 100 French women who wrote an open letter, warning about a new ‘puritanism’ sparked by recent sexual harassment scandals.  It deplores a wave of ‘denunciations’, following rape allegations made against US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.  A group of French feminists condemned the letter, accusing the signatories of trivialising sexual violence.”

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42630108

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After three mistrials, judge dismisses case against Cliven Bundy and sons

“A federal judge ruled Monday that the federal government may not retry Cliven Bundy and his sons after rebuking prosecutors for withholding evidence during their felony trial stemming from an armed standoff four years ago.  She said the attorneys were in violation of the Brady rule, which requires prosecutors to disclose evidence that could be favorable to a defendant, and told them it wasn’t possible to proceed with the case.  On Monday, she dismissed the case ‘with prejudice,’ meaning the government cannot retry the defendants.”

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-bundy-mistrial-2018-story.html

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