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Bill’s Commentary:

“You didn’t think he (or the rest of the world) forgot about this, did you?”

Putin: ‘Theft’ Of $300BN in Frozen Assets A ‘Price Worth Paying’ To Break West’s Grip On Global Finance

In somewhat surprising statements and what can be viewed as a very frank ‘concession’, President Vladimir Putin has said  Russia is “ready” to part with its $300 billion in frozen assets, framing it as a another way which accelerates Russia’s and its allies’ shift away from Western-dominated financial systems.

“A significant amount of Russian gold and currency assets is frozen in Western banks. They keep telling us they intend to steal our money,” Putin said before the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) summit in Minsk on Thursday.

If the West does simply take the funds in the end, it would create an “irreversible trend toward the regionalization of payment systems” – and this in the long run would benefit the global economy. “I think it is probably worth paying for,” Putin mused, while further describing the Moscow aims to strengthen its own financial settlement systems with “friendly states.”

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Bill’s Commentary:

“I searched a dictionary for “Karens wearing burqas” and to my astonishment, this came up! I am not sure that these flashy colors are acceptable? I am sure that the Karens, once under Sharia law, will see their human rights blasted back to Medieval times!”

White Women in New York City Embrace Burqas Ahead of Mamdani Administration

Across New York City, white liberal women are donning colorful burqas in anticipation of what they believe will be a transformative era under the administration of Zohran Mamdani, the progressive Democratic Socialist poised to lead the city.

The trend, which has swept through neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Park Slope, is being hailed as a bold statement of solidarity with the incoming leadership’s vision, which many expect will usher in policies rooted in equity and cultural inclusivity.

The burqa, a full-body covering traditionally associated with certain Islamic practices, has been reimagined in vibrant hues like magenta, teal, and sunflower yellow, with some featuring patterns inspired by local street art.

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Bill’s Commentary:

“”Dog and pony show” is an understatement!”