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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (197607)	3/22/2023 10:00:25 PM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 218068

well, with me principal remains principal, albeit as much as possible unless the fundamental base superstructure is endangered, and that be non-interference, non-bias, all-inclusive, etc etc and all that in keeping for example, the only two folks banned from this thread are ones who tried to destroy the thread as opposed to simply voicing counter- and counter-counter- arguments in a perpetual cocktail party we find ourselves in. but, yes, I know and understand what you mean and appreciate your earnest conviction. BTW, this day am going w/ the kids on boat trip and seafood lunch at destination, after walkies and before nap as the boat rocks gently in concert with the sea, that which is in turn pulled by the moon The Jack has a day off due to PTA at his school, and the kids without issues are told to ask parents to refrain from making time slot appointments with which ever relevant teacher. The Jack was told he has no issues. The Coconut made great progress in networking over the past week and half to set up interviews (in person and by zoom, going forward) for summer internship, and deserves a break. I can always use a good solid goof-off day. I am quite good at such. To line up pod-vlog sequence for the day, I curate

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (197607)	3/22/2023 11:24:52 PM
From: TobagoJack	1 Recommendation Recommended By marcher Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218068

Re << just dumb, ignorant, misinformed, and dangerous >> … check … check … check … check … ad infinitum or let’s see how many times bloomberg.com US Fears a War-Weary World May Embrace China’s Ukraine Peace Bid US left on sidelines as China-Russia ‘bro-fest’ cements ties Some uncomfortable realities of Xi’s visit to Putin in Moscow Iain Marlow March 23, 2023 at 8:34 AM GMT+8 Xi Jinping with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 21.Photographer: Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik/AFP/Getty ImagesXi Jinping’s meetings in Moscow with Vladimir Putin put the Biden administration in an uncomfortable position: on the sidelines as two adversaries discuss a Ukraine peace proposal that the US has deemed unacceptable. US officials have publicly expressed deep skepticism about the Chinese idea, saying its call for a cease-fire would reward Moscow’s invasion by cementing its territorial gains. Privately, though, the meetings and the proposal have provoked a sense of unease within the administration, leading in turn to questions about the broader US approach to the two countries. According to one administration official, who asked not to be identified discussing internal deliberations, the US is worried about being backed into a corner over the Chinese proposal. Regardless of the US reservations, dismissing it outright could let China argue to other nations that are weary of the war — and of the economic damage it’s wreaking — that Washington isn’t interested in peace. If the US spurns the agreement, “China will likely ramp up messaging that the US is opposed to a cease-fire, that the US is opposed to the end of the war,” said Bonny Lin, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who once served at the Pentagon. “There will be lots of ways in which China will try to spin whatever comes from the China-Russia meeting in a way that seeks to portray the US in negative light.” The debate over China’s version of a peace plan highlights just one of the many uncomfortable realities that were brought home by Xi’s three-day visit this week to Moscow, which saw the Chinese leader greeted warmly by Putin. The two countries pledged to deepen their partnership even further. The Biden administration has tried to keep China on the sidelines since the start of the Ukraine invasion, but the opposite appears to have happened. Even as Xi and Putin grow closer, China is finding a receptive audience for its broader diplomatic push around the globe. At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Senator Jeff Merkley asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken to respond to what the Oregon Democrat called a “three-day bro-fest with Putin and Xi celebrating authoritarian power.” Blinken acknowledged it was a continuation of the two nations’ pledge right before the war of a “partnership with no limits.” “This is no surprise — both countries have very different worldviews than our own,” Blinken said. “They may find common cause in opposing the worldview that we and so many other countries around the world seek to defend and advance.” Blinken didn’t mention all the countries that have refused to take sides despite US urging. China has shrugged off US sanctions over its companies’ partnership with Russia, bought oil from Iran’s regime in defiance of western demands and helped orchestrate a diplomatic detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Major global economies such as India and Brazil are refusing to choose between China and the West, arguing they don’t want a new Cold War. And a week ago, Honduras began the process of giving up its diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of economic links with China. The move was “a sign of my determination to fulfill the government plan and expand frontiers freely in harmony with the nations of the world,” President Xiomara Castro said in a tweet. Worsening Ties It’s all taking place as US ties to China, which began to fray with former President Donald Trump’s trade war, keep getting worse. That was underscored by the furor over the alleged Chinese spy balloon that provoked a national outcry in the US and angry recriminations between Washington and Beijing. That episode eroded an attempt to stabilize the relationship late last year with an in-person summit between President Joe Biden and Xi in Indonesia. It led to a tense meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Munich, and Xi later warnedof “comprehensive containment and suppression by Western countries led by the US.” US officials argue that their sharp words for Beijing are having an impact. They say US public warnings that China might provide lethal assistance to Russia led Xi’s government to think twice about the idea. The US also continues to supply Ukraine with weapons — it announced $325 million in new munitions this week — in concert with European nations that are coming up with new supply plans of their own. The Biden administration has tried to make China confront the Ukraine crisis on the US’s terms, but “Xi is now getting in on his terms,” said Christopher K. Johnson, president of China Strategies Group, a political risk consultancy. “And that, I think, is probably causing some consternation within the administration.” With Washington constantly taking a hawkish hard line on China, some analysts believe that China may have effectively given up on a better relationship with the US anytime soon. The less China sees an opportunity to work with the US, “the more likely they are to pursue those other avenues and options,” said Melanie Sisson, a foreign policy fellow at the Brookings Institution. “And in many ways and places, that will mean trying to fray US relationships with other countries.” — With assistance by Jenny Leonard and Peter Martin Sent from my iPad

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (197607)	3/23/2023 6:00:38 AM
From: TobagoJack	1 Recommendation Recommended By Maurice Winn Respond to of 218068

Re <<traumatised>> ... below described kiwi official largess, a whole lot of ways can be done to game the system edition.cnn.com New Zealand is spending $4 million to help teens recover from breakups Tara Subramaniam New Zealand thinks it’s time for its teenagers to say “thank u, next” to their exes and they’re spending millions to make it happen. The Love Better campaign, launched Wednesday, will receive $4 million (NZ$ 6.4 million) over three years from the Ministry of Social Development to help teens recover from breakups and minimize harm in their relationships, CNN affiliate RNZ reported. The campaign is being driven by New Zealand’s youth and what the government says they’ve identified as one of their key issues. “Over 1,200 young kiwis told us they need support to deal with early experiences of love and hurt, and breakups were identified as a common challenge,” Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Priyanca Radhakrishnan said in a statement. “Breakups suck,” a promotional video for the campaign declares. The video features clips of teens talking about needing to block their exes and move on from their past relationships, with one saying: “This is getting ridiculous. This is getting so out of hand. I need to sleep at night. I need to get over her.” Part of the campaign – which uses the tagline “own the feels” – includes a dedicated phone, text or email helpline for young people going through a breakup, run by Youthline, an organization dedicated to supporting people ages 12 to 24. Youthline is receiving a portion of the $4 million to support this expansion of its existing helpline service. “This is an authentic way to inspire others to build their own strength, self-worth, and resilience,” Radhakrishnan said in the statement, noting the Love Better campaign’s approach leveraging social media and creating a community to address the impact of breakups has not been tried before. “We know there can be very negative impacts from breakups done badly – both at a personal and community level,” Youthline’s chief executive Shae Ronald said, adding that relationship issues were one of the top reasons young people generally contacted the helpline, RNZ reported. According to the Ministry of Social Development, a survey of 1,200 young New Zealanders found that 68% had experienced something bad “beyond the ‘normal’ hurt of breaking up.” Radhakrishnan said the goal of the campaign is to support young people through “these formative experiences” in hopes of positively impacting how they approach future relationships. The Love Better campaign is part of the government’s broader national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. “New Zealand has shameful statistics of family and sexual violence and we need innovative approaches to break the cycle,” Radhakrishnan added. According to the Ministry of Justice, each year, the New Zealand Police investigate more than 100,000 incidents of family violence. In 2020, police received 9,723 reports of sexual violence and about half of the people who reported a sexual violence offense in New Zealand were under age 18 at the time of the incident, according to the Ministry of Justice.