The opening memery was definitely worth the price of admission. The contrast between the Glam Rock of the 80s Europe (the band) epitomized, and what is coming this winter for Europe (the nation(s)) could hardly be more stark. It was also funny as hell.

It's hard to overestimate the consequences of the nerfing of NorfStream to Europe.

The signs and wonders are seductive, but standing on first principles secures reason. There are solutions to all of the systemic challenges arising, and they all require not depending on the failing systems. Decentralization, the possession and application of independent means of production, is the real definition of wealth, freedom, and security, and the ongoing destruction of the supply lines, that enable collective dependence on centralization, are making it all but impossible to be unaware of the necessity to provide the essential resources ourselves we depend on for our lives, prosperity, and felicity.

Thanks!