Remember a few years ago when some pundits were telling the masses that South Korean democracy is a beacon of the world and that Americans can all learn something from South Korea’s vibrant democracy? Now South Korea looks very similar to the US on 1/06.

See the financial scandals of Yoon Suk Yeol and his family are up to their necks in. Sound familiar?

Coming to a former Democracy near you.

Old joke: Has anybody seen Elton’s new piano? Neither has he.

Poor old sod. Wish him nothing but the best.

Is it possible a deal is nearing, and Donald Trump is posturing to take credit for it?

"… was forced out of previous leadership positions for financial mismanagement, sexist behavior, and being repeatedly intoxicated on the job.”

Sounds like a Fox employee. Even sounds like a Trump nominee. Doesn’t sound like a SecDef.

It’s a show.

They know that under standard circumstances there would have been no charges, let alone jail time. But, his name is Biden and they needed to prosecute and get their pound of flesh. Now, when Trump pardons violent felons and murders, as he has done before, they can point to Biden. As if tax evasion is a simular crime.

Performative theatre aided by the media.

Turkey moved from being the weakest of the power brokers in this region to the strongest player. It is still unclear what this means in tangible means and the way might be still very long, but is clear that the trajectory will be a different one. Russia and Iran along Assad are the biggest losers.

Jailbird gets free trip to Paris on you. More at 11.

Wow. Even your mom says you suck. Lol

Not me, Zelensky.

Some ceasefire, with frozen conflict - similar to Korea. No real solution or peace treaty. That’s why the landmines.

Sometimes, stating the obvious is good.

Very impressed with this move on part of the Aussies. It’s not that they know something the rest of the world doesn’t, it’s just that they have the guts to do something about it

The house is really close. So much so that Republicans will have a one seat majority until April. The Republicans will have a 3 seat majority in the senate. IDT it’s anything to brag about and not a foregone conclusion for anything.

That agency was created by congress and it will take congress to destroy it, no matter what President Musk says.

It’s all transactional.