Neon Liberalism, episode 77
Source: Liberal Currents
“Would a Land Value Tax Fix That?” (06/08/26)
The Bulldozer Revolution: A Blueprint For American Meddling in Eastern Europe
Source: Libertarian Institute
by Patrick Pillow
“By the summer of 2000, Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević appeared firmly entrenched in power. A decade earlier, he had risen to prominence by harnessing Serbian nationalism as Yugoslavia began to fracture. Over time, he consolidated control over political institutions and much of the media while leading Serbia through wars, sanctions, and NATO’s 1999 bombing campaign. Yet beneath the surface, public frustration was growing. The economy was struggling, unemployment remained high, and many Serbians had grown weary of international isolation and authoritarian rule. When Milošević changed election rules in July 2000 to allow the presidency to be decided by popular vote, he likely expected another victory. Instead, the move created an opportunity for a united opposition.” (06/08/26)
Human Life Is So Much Harder Than It Needs To Be
Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone
“We make it so hard for ourselves, this human experience. Like it would be hard enough just being born into mortal bodies that have to experience pain and get sick and deteriorate and die. That alone would be more than enough to deal with. Then on top of all that we go and create these psychological ego structures in our heads that make us miserable for a whole bunch of other reasons that aren’t even real.” (06/08/26)
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2026/06/08/human-life-is-so-much-harder-than-it-needs-to-be/
Kenya: Police Attack Protesters With Chemical Weapons, Arrest Ex Chief Justice at National Park Protest
Source: US News & World Report
“Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya’s capital. Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Nairobi National Park, Reuters reporters said. The Kenya Wildlife Service has defended the project, saying it will expand an animal orphanage on the site, Africa’s only wildlife reserve within a capital city. Protesters — who waved placards marked with ‘Nature is not vacant land’ and other slogans — say the plans, including a parking area for more than 1,000 vehicles, will encroach on one of Kenya’s most famous protected areas.” (06/08/26)
Trump Watch, 06/08/26
Source: Future of Freedom Foundation
“Trump Watch: Why People Blindly Support Trump.” (06/08/26)
Lookin’ Out Your Backdoor
Source: The American Conservative
by Bill Kauffman
“Say the powers-that-be determine to site something truly noxious == a radioactive waste dump, a halfway house for child molesters, a data center — in your neighborhood. (These almost inevitably will be government projects or enabled by corporate welfare and subsidies to developers.) You protest. Instead of meeting your sincere remonstrations with arguments, you will be sneeringly called a NIMBY — a Not in My Backyard obstructionist. This epithet can be disorienting. Not in My Backyard? Well, yeah—not in my backyard. What’s wrong with caring about my backyard?” (06/08/26)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/lookin-out-your-backdoor/
At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say. The quake hit at 07:37 local time on Monday (Sunday 23:37 GMT), triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. Some of those were cancelled hours later. Videos and images showed buildings collapsing, including a clip of a Jollibee fast food restaurant reduced to rubble, and landslides have been recorded in some areas. More than 100 people have been injured across several provinces, almost two dozen are missing, and 10,000 residents have been pre-emptively evacuated, authorities have said.” (06/08/26)
LPALive, episode 72
Source: LP Alliance
“June 7, 2026 LNC meeting.” (06/07/26)
Gaza and its people may not survive this phase of ceasefire
Source: Responsible Statecraft
by Omar Shaban Ismail
“By corralling millions of Palestinians into 30% of the former strip, Netanyahu is making life there untenable. For hardliners, this is all part of the plan.” (06/08/26)
The Runup to the Declaration of Independence
Source: Tenth Amendment Center
by Rob Natelson
“In the years before 1763, the British Empire—although in theory a unified entity—was really a federation. The central government in London controlled foreign affairs and the imperial post office. It also regulated trade with foreign countries and among units of the empire. But otherwise, the 13 future American states were largely self-governing.” (06/07/26)
https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2026/06/07/the-runup-to-the-declaration-of-independence/