The US is said by some to be an imperial power, but it is an odd sort of empire. The Russian Federation and its predecessors are much more traditional empires.
Imagine the result of destroying the trans-siberian railway--not that I should advocate such a thing. It first connected Moscow with Vladivostok in 1916. --Alan
Yes, the U.S. is into rule by indirection. Commerce its favored tool now that it is no longer taking land and resources from owners without paying. Eminent domaine. Using the commerce clause to terminate discrimination in public accommodations was quite brilliant. If prohibiting trade can write finis to a war, it will be impressive.
Sergej Sumlenny: "Get ready for the break up of Russia" [Click]
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That would be amazing, and healthy for the world.
DeleteThe US is said by some to be an imperial power, but it is an odd sort of empire. The Russian Federation and its predecessors are much more traditional empires.
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DeleteImagine the result of destroying the trans-siberian railway--not that I should advocate such a thing. It first connected Moscow with Vladivostok in 1916.
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Egad! Blogger isn't blocking me at the moment!
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DeleteYes, the U.S. is into rule by indirection. Commerce its favored tool now that it is no longer taking land and resources from owners without paying. Eminent domaine. Using the commerce clause to terminate discrimination in public accommodations was quite brilliant. If prohibiting trade can write finis to a war, it will be impressive.
DeleteThere are survivors And some very brave parents.
ReplyDeleteI should have added it is about the Texas shooting. A child is talking.
DeleteHurricane Agatha hitting the southern Mexico coast. Could reform in Atlantic
ReplyDeleteThis would be the third and strongest early season hurricane on record to form and hit land!
DeleteHubble Confirms Something Is Strange With Expansion of the Universe [Click]
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Handgun Freeze in Canada and Five Round Limit on Magazines
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