Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp, 12/09/25
Source: Antiwar.com
“Antiwar.com Turns 30, NDAA Will Give Trump $1 Trillion Military Budget, IDF Spying on US, and More.” (12/09/25)
System Update, episode 555
Source: System Update
“Trump’s New National Security Doctrine; What Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Split with MAGA Reveals About the White House’s Political Problems.” (12/08/25)
When push comes to shove …
Source: The Price of Liberty
by Nathan Barton
“Peace is preferable. In Europe, new drums are beating, joining those drums of war already present in Eastern Europe. The Russo-Ukrainian War drags on, despite efforts by The Donald and a few others to negotiate at least a longer-lasting ceasefire. To believe the news stories on mainstream media sources, both Russia and Ukraine are bleeding themselves dry. According to many (whom we once viewed as rational, neutral, and observant commentators), Russia has failed, is doomed, and Putin and his entire regime are toast. … Of course, it just might be that once again the MSM (and various and sundry governments) are lying to their audience, figuring they have cozened the public. Again. Such fun! Such profits!” (12/08/25)
https://thepriceofliberty.org/2025/12/08/when-push-comes-to-shove/
Why Mark Carney’s Trade Strategy Must Change Now
Source: Independent Institute
by Francis Crescia
“The Canada-US trade relationship is over 150 years old and remains one of the world’s most closely aligned economic partnerships. The two countries conduct annual trade valued at $1.3 trillion. Currently, that relationship is in shambles. Tariff negotiations have stalled, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is redirecting Canadian trade away from the U.S. He is committed to doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade. … While Carney has prioritized the economy in his government’s policy initiatives, he often overpromises and fails to deliver on commitments made.” (12/09/25)
https://www.independent.org/article/2025/12/09/mark-carneys-trade-strategy/
Uber’s New Airport Kiosks Will Let Travelers Order Rides Without the App
Source: Bloomberg
“Uber Technologies Inc. is introducing a way for some people to use the ride-hailing service without the company’s signature app. The rideshare giant plans to install physical kiosks at places like airports, starting with LaGuardia in New York, it said in a statement on Tuesday. These outposts, which were designed with travelers in mind, include a large touch screen with a credit card reader and receipt printer. The booking experience mirrors what consumers might be used to on the mobile app.
The first kiosk will be at LaGuardia’s Terminal C, with installations at hotels, ports and other international airports to follow over the coming months, the company said. The experience was intended for ‘international visitors arriving without a local data plan or anyone who prefers an in-person experience,’ it added.” (12/09/25)
Overseas Visitors Love Our Parks. Now Our Parks Love Overseas Visitors.
Source: Property and Environment Research Center
by staff
“Starting January 1, 2026, overseas visitors who pull up to the gates of 11 of the most popular U.S. national parks (including destinations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon) will pay a $100 surcharge on top of the base entrance fee. The price of non-resident ‘America the Beautiful’ annual passes will also rise, to $250, while remaining $80 for Americans. The policy change is fantastic news for anyone who cares about national parks, including visitors from abroad. For years, PERC has argued that higher fees for non-resident visitors are one of the smartest, fairest ways to protect America’s best idea at a time when our most famous parks are straining under record crowds and aging infrastructure.” (12/08/25)
Dog bites man: Florida’s DeSantis busks for attention with “foreign terrorist organization” designations
Source: WFLA
“Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Monday evening designating the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as ‘foreign terrorist organizations.’ The order, which was posted on the governor’s social media accounts, stated that Florida would be designating the two organizations as terrorist groups due to alleged connections to anti-Israel groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Palestinian groups. … CAIR called the order ‘defamatory and unconstitutional’ and said it plans to file a lawsuit against DeSantis.” (12/08/25)
The Dispatch Podcast, 12/08/25
Source: The Dispatch
“The Eunuch Congress | Roundtable.” (12/08/25)
https://thedispatch.com/podcast/dispatch-podcast/the-eunuch-congress-roundtable/
The Mona Charen Show, 12/08/25
Source: The Bulwark
“Trump’s Family is Shockingly Corrupt. Why Doesn’t Anyone Care? (w/ John Prideaux).” (12/08/25)
There’s An AI Bubble. For Real.
Source: Persuasion
by Jerry Kaplan
“It’s a great party. But as the music gets louder, the lights dimmer, and the drinks stronger, you already know how it ends: a miserable day in bed nursing an epic hangover. So why not one more margarita before calling that Uber? Welcome to the AI Bubble. All the warning signs are there, and the aftermath is equally predictable. But with your portfolio brushing the stratosphere, why not spike it with a little margin? You may think your ETF is diversified, but with more than half of the S&P 500’s gains for 2025 coming from the so-called ‘Magnificent Seven’ AI-exposed stocks, you’ve already doubled down on one massive bet—that the new wave of Generative AI will soon drive exponential earnings growth far into the future.” (12/08/25)
https://www.persuasion.community/p/theres-an-ai-bubble-for-real