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MichaelJ 1d ago

Promises Made, Corruption Given

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/promises-made-corruption-given/

IN NUMBERS: Philippine sources of electricity affected by Middle East crisis

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/philippines-electricity-numbers-middle-east-crisis-march-2026/

[In This Economy] Beware the allure of price caps on fuel and food

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-beware-price-caps-fuel-food/

[In This Economy] Beware the allure of price caps on fuel and food

When prices are rising and people are hurting, politicians want to be seen doing something. Price controls are visible, immediate, easy to explain, and therefore popular. But the economics is clear: they almost always create more problems than they solve.

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Cosmic Librarian 2d ago

U.S. exempts oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

"To be secure as a nation we need a steady, affordable supply of our own energy," Hegseth told the six members of the committee, nicknamed the God Squad for its ability to make life or death decisions about endangered animals. "This is not just about gas prices; it's about our ability to power our military and protect our nation."

More like 'Satan's Supporters'?

#gulfofmexico #wildlife #oilindustry #endangeredwildlife #nationalsecurity

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/30/nx-s1-5745926/endangered-species-committee-hegseth-security

[Be The Good] An oil crisis reminding us to vote wisely in 2028

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/be-the-good-reminder-vote-wisely-2028/

CBC Edmonton 3d ago

Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers
President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-venzuela-ceraweek-shell-chevron-machado-9.7148762?cmp=rss

CBC World 3d ago

Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers
President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-venzuela-ceraweek-shell-chevron-machado-9.7148762?cmp=rss