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TexasTowelie

TexasTowelie's Journal
TexasTowelie's Journal
December 21, 2024

Russia's Future Compromised: Able-Bodied Men 'Disappear' En Masse - The Russian Dude



Current situation in Russia represents a very fragile economic theory. Which can collapse at any day now. Just look at Turkish example / parallel. One of the main reasons is the rapid decline of able-bodied men. And the futility of war driven effort. Russia's future is compromised.

0:00 What's up!
2:14 Fragile economic theory
5:07 The Turkish parallel
7:39 Rapid decline of working men
10:41 Futility of war driven growth
December 21, 2024

Romania's Response to Russian Air Threats: New Anti-Drone Measures - UATV English



Romania strengthens its airspace security with new legislation targeting unauthorized drones and aircraft. Learn how these measures, alongside newly acquired F-16s, are part of Romania’s response to Russian air threats.
December 21, 2024

Watch the MAGA Civil War After Crushing Defeat, It Gets Personal! - Pondering Politics



The Republican Party has publicly exploded into civil war after they defeated themselves in last night's government shutdown vote... and it gets very personal.
December 21, 2024

The Surprising Way Credit Cards Make Money - PolyMatter



This video explains how the interchange rate works within the credit card industry.
December 21, 2024

Watch Fox News Liberal Humiliate Elon Musk, MAGA Co-Hosts Speechless! - Pondering Politics



Liberal Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov humiliates Elon Musk for his meddling in the government shutdown negotiations, which resulted in $190 million in pediatric cancer research being removed, rendering her MAGA co-hosts speechless.
December 21, 2024

Trump Donors Busted Using Illegal Mexican Workers - The Logical Leftist



"Experts believe the alleged ‘shuttle support’ program used by Uline – a company owned by billionaires Liz and Dick Uihlein – is likely illegal and exploitative of workers"
December 21, 2024

China 60 Trillion Debt Crisis - Joe Blogs



China's Local Governments have built up a Massive 60 TRILLION of Debt through the issuance of Bonds. These Interest Coupon and Repayment of these Bonds was being funded by LAND AUCTIONS however the Property Crash has reduced this income and the Local Governments are now facing the risk of DEFAULT. In this video I look at the current situation and discuss the implications for China.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:11 LGFV DEBT
3:50 DEBT:GDP RATIO
6:14 CHINA V USA
8:09 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
December 21, 2024

Oil and gas companies sued over alleged false claims of plastic recyclability - CBS News



This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
December 21, 2024

Hakeem Jeffries speaks after House passes funding deal - CBS News



Hours before the government was set to shut down Friday, the House approved a short-term funding deal to keep the lights on over the holiday. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the bill's passage "a victory for the American people." Juliegrace Brufke, senior political reporter for The Daily Beast, and Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, join to discuss.

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Hometown: South Texas. most of my life I lived in Austin and Dallas
Home country: United States
Current location: Bryan, Texas
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About TexasTowelie

Retired/disabled middle-aged white guy who believes in justice and equality for all. Math and computer analyst with additional 21st century jack-of-all-trades skills. I'm a stud, not a dud!
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