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Trump's presidency exposes recurring patterns across American and global history—McKinley's protectionist turn, the Gilded Age's social divides, and Britain's interwar decline—revealing how each generation of leaders confronts the same challenge: preserving national strength without repeating the excesses that undo great powers. Hoover Senior Fellow Niall Ferguson at Summer Policy...

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Hoover Institution senior fellow Niall Ferguson (Niall Ferguson) joins this episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson (Peter Robinson) to discuss the war and ongoing stalemate in Ukraine; the Trump administration's foreign policy and negotiations with Russia; and the broader geopolitical landscape, including the shift in Europe's defense posture as the US signals a reduced commitment to NATO. Throughout the conversation, Ferguson explores historical analogies to understand Ukraine's position better, using comparisons to South Korea and South Vietnam. He discusses China's backing of Russia and its role in what he calls Cold War II, highlighting the long-term implications of this growing alliance. The discussion also covers the shock strategy deployed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance to pressure Europe into taking more responsibility for its defense, a move that Ferguson believes has finally awakened European leaders to their countries' security needs. Beyond Ukraine, the conversation shifts to the larger economic and military vulnerabilities of the United States, particularly in relation to China. Ferguson argues that America is no longer in a position of overwhelming strength and draws parallels between the US today and Britain in the 1930s: both as declining empires facing an emboldened adversary. He warns that while Trump's realpolitik approach may be a necessary adaptation to America's strategic limitations, its success remains uncertain. The discussion ultimately raises the question of whether this strategy will prevent a major conflict or, conversely, accelerate the decline of American global primacy.

Hoover Institution

46,635 次观看 • 1 年前

In evaluating Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape, it becomes increasingly important to distinguish between rhetoric and demonstrable political conduct. Among the nation’s leading figures, Atiku Abubakar stands out as one of the few politicians whose record consistently reflects engagement across Nigeria’s geopolitical divides. From his long history in coalition politics to his continuous consultations with leaders across the North, South, East, and West, Atiku has demonstrated a rare capacity to function as a bridge within Nigeria’s complex federal structure. His political trajectory shows a deep familiarity with the workings of the system and a consistent commitment to negotiation, inclusion, and alliance-building. Notably, accounts from political stakeholders, including Southeast leaders such as Senator Ben Obi, have referenced periods of sustained engagement and dialogue in which the aspiration of regional equity including the Southeast’s longstanding presidential ambition was openly discussed within broader national conversations. Within those discussions, Atiku has often been portrayed as receptive to the principle of fairness and zoning within party structures, and not antagonistic to regional aspirations. Based on these patterns, it is reasonable to argue that Atiku Abubakar remains one of the few national politicians whose political conduct suggests openness to supporting inclusive arrangements that could, under the right political consensus, create pathways for a Southeast presidency in the future. Ultimately, his strength lies not in regional isolation, but in his ability to connect Nigeria’s diverse political forces. He understands the structure, the negotiations, and the compromises that define national politics. Whether one agrees with him or not, it is difficult to deny that he remains one of the most strategically positioned figures capable of influencing how Nigeria’s political transitions are shaped. In that sense, his continued relevance keeps alive the broader idea of rotational inclusivity and national balance within Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

Sardauna

25,957 次观看 • 3 个月前

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Mark

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#WATCH | Washington, DC | Former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, says, "My advice to Pakistan is to cease its terrorist sponsorship. It can try to take advantage of any world leader, but ultimately, it is going to pay the price. Indeed, we see with Pakistan's own internal discord that it has paid a great price. India alone is responsible for its national security. It needs to base its national security on reality, not the promises of temporary leaders and insincere partners. Donald Trump may want to pretend that he is the fulcrum of negotiations but ultimately the only person who should decide whats good for India, are those within India's government and Prime Minister Modi himself. India needs to realise that Donald Trump alone is not incharge of US policy. The US Congress is, and it, in a bipartisan manner, embraces India. We are far less willing to let Pakistan's malign and terrorist sponsor behaviour slide than perhaps the White House. Sometimes it is important for India to simply ignore the advice or the commands they are getting from Washington, much in the same way that Benjamin Netanyahu ignored the desire of President Trump and put Israel's national security first and foremost... There is little mood in Washington for Pakistan's nonsense. If Pakistan thinks that it can fool the United States, ultimately, Asim Munir is going to end up like his Iranian military counterpart..."

ANI

20,964 次观看 • 1 年前

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David Knight Legg

36,518 次观看 • 1 年前

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Sense Receptor

41,169 次观看 • 1 年前

The Second Amendment is quintessential to the American story. There isn’t a United States without arms, there isn’t an end to the Civil War without arms. There isn’t any meaningful resistance to the horrors of the Jim Crow era without Southern Blacks being armed against tyrannical local and state governments, despite anti-2A laws to disarm them. The irony is some of those same laws have been cited today by states such as Hawaii and North Carolina to justify firearm restrictions. Some of the most consequential moments in American history have involved firearms in some capacity. It’s a rich part of our history that shouldn’t be infringed. Despite the statistical fact that law-abiding gun owners rarely ever commit firearms related offenses, despite the fact that Americans of all backgrounds enjoy the freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment for a multitude of purposes, anti-Second Amendment political leaders like the governor in my state of Virginia continue restricting the rights of Virginians under the guise of public safety. If the governor and her Democratic majority truly want to address public safety, they should focus on improving the education in underserved areas, focus on expanding economic opportunities that put men to work, providing a mentorship pipeline for young men, and incentivizing stronger family units. All of those efforts would produce far better outcomes in reducing crime than violating the rights of law-abiding gun owners. So we’ll continue to enjoy this right on the range, at shooting competitions, while hunting as we challenge the state in court for its obvious violation of the second amendment. The following groups need the support of gun owners as lawsuits are extremely costly: SAF, NRA, Gun Owners of America, National Association for Gun Rights,vcdl.org, Firearms Policy Coalition, NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association

Shermichael Singleton

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America’s New Peace Doctrine December 5, 2025 (Explained For All Citizens Seeking Truth Over Propaganda) I. The First Principle: God Alone Is Sovereign In the beginning of America’s national life, our Founders declared something so simple yet so revolutionary that tyrants across every age have hated it: “All men are created equal… and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” - Declaration of Independence Not by kings. Not by governments. Not by global institutions. Not by bureaucratic elites. Not by corporations. Not by foreign powers. By God. This was - and remains - the covenant claim upon which America stands or falls. Everything in the New Peace Doctrine is an attempt to bring America back into alignment with that covenant after decades of drift, compromise, and surrender to global systems that neither love us nor answer to us. II. What Went Wrong: The Quiet Theft of a Nation For 30 years, America was told by smooth-talking “experts” that surrendering our sovereignty, our factories, our energy, our borders, our money, our culture, and even our children’s future was “the cost of progress.” But Scripture warns: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” - Hosea 4:6 We were not destroyed by force. We were weakened by deception, false peace, and global illusions sold as inevitabilities. Washington’s political class: • traded American workers for foreign profits, • traded American strength for global approval, • traded American independence for transnational rule, • and traded American families for corporate interests. This was not global “cooperation.” This was global capture. And the people paying the price were you - the citizen, the laborer, the parent, the forgotten middle class, the taxpayer, the soldier, the believer in America’s promise. III. What the Trump Doctrine Really Says (In Plain English) Despite media hysteria, the doctrine is actually built on five simple, moral, biblical, constitutional truths: 1 America’s Government Must Serve the American People First Not foreign governments. Not corporations. Not international bodies. This is not “isolationism.” It is God’s law of stewardship: “A shepherd tends the flock entrusted to him.” - 1 Peter 5:2 A government that ignores its own people is in rebellion against its God-given assignment. 2 American Workers Are Sacred Trust Bearers of National Prosperity The doctrine rejects economic systems designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many. Prosperity must be broad-based, real, and earned, not manipulated through: • financial engineering • global outsourcing • monopolistic platforms • or debt slavery This honors the biblical ethic: “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” - 1 Timothy 5:18 3 A Strong, United, Moral America Keeps the World Safe Real peace comes not from weakness or apology tours but from strength anchored in virtue. “When a strong man fully armed guards his own house, his possessions are safe.” - Luke 11:21 The Trump Doctrine is not war-seeking - it is war-preventing. Its purpose is deterrence through national coherence, economic renewal, and moral clarity. 4 Families, Faith, and National Identity Are Not Negotiable A nation that forgets who it is cannot lead anyone. The doctrine declares: • children must be protected, • families must be strengthened, • heritage must be honored, • truth must be spoken, • and freedom of worship must be preserved. This is not extremism. This is civilizational survival. “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” - Psalm 11:3 5 The Global Order Is Collapsing - Not Because of America, But Because of Its Own Corruption Europe’s decline is not caused by American strength. It is caused by: • abandoning its faith • censoring dissent • erasing borders • dissolving national identities • and submitting to unelected transnational bodies The doctrine states clearly: America will not follow them into the grave. 🇺🇸 See post 2/2👇🏼

Rob Cunningham | KUWL.show

30,840 次观看 • 7 个月前

There is a simple truth that many politicians today seem to ignore: when every country puts its own interests first, the world ultimately benefits because no one is left behind. If each nation focuses first and foremost on solving its own problems and strengthening its own country, people everywhere would quickly be better off again. This principle lies at the heart of Donald Trump’s America First agenda. By concentrating on making America great again, Trump has delivered results for the United States that speak for themselves. His only job is to serve the American people, nothing else, and he approaches that responsibility with clarity and determination. European leaders would be wise to adopt the same philosophy, but instead they are busy trying to save the world from climate change and social inequality while neglecting their own countries. Every nation deserves its own version of this MAGA approach. Make Germany great again. Make Britain great again. Make France great again. What Europe urgently needs are strong leaders who prioritize their citizens above all else, rather than constantly seeking questionable international approval or compromising national interests for the sake of fragile multilateral agreements. The current generation of European politicians has failed precisely because it has abandoned this basic national duty. Friedrich Merz provides a striking example of this weakness. His desire for power was so strong that he knowingly made a whole range of deceptive campaign promises to German voters before the election, only to abandon them afterward and in many cases do the exact opposite. More debt instead of less, higher taxes instead of relief, a softer approach instead of tougher immigration policies, no reduction in electricity costs, economic decline instead of a turnaround, left-leaning policies instead of a clear break from the left, and instead of a promised wave of reforms, Germany is now stuck in stagnation without any change. Such dishonest double standards reflect a fundamental betrayal of leadership. A head of government is there to advance the interests of their own country, not to abuse power for personal survival while neglecting the nation. This pattern repeats across Europe. Leaders like Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron continue to defer to the European Union and other international structures, prioritizing consensus over decisive action. The result has been economic stagnation, persistent structural problems, and declining confidence among their own populations. Constant compromise and dependence on multilateral frameworks have weakened national decision-making rather than strengthening it. Meanwhile, the United States has demonstrated a different path. Under Trump’s leadership, policy has been guided by clear priorities: economic growth, secure borders, and national resilience. That focus has produced tangible outcomes and restored a sense of direction. The contrast is difficult to ignore. Europe’s challenges are not inevitable; they are the direct consequence of incompetent leadership that hesitates to act in its own national interest. Those who mock Trump’s style or criticize America First while failing their own citizens lack credibility and should take a hard look in the mirror. Until they can deliver real improvements at home, their criticism remains hollow. Effective leadership begins with accountability to one’s own country. Only when nations return to that principle will meaningful progress and lasting prosperity follow.

Torsten Prochnow

61,193 次观看 • 4 个月前

Self Attention by hand ✍️ ~ 9 steps walkthrough below Self-attention is what enables LLMs to understand context. How does it work? So I drew and calculated one entirely by hand. Goal: turn four 6D features into four 3D attention weighted features, filling in every cell yourself. = 1. Given = Four feature vectors, six dimensions each, one per position. = 2. Query, key, value = Let us multiply the features by WQ, WK and WV. Queries, keys and values all come out of the same four features, and that is what the word "self" is doing in self-attention. = 3. Prepare for MatMul = We copy the queries across the top and the transposed keys down the side. Lining the two up is half the work. = 4. MatMul = Let us multiply K transpose by Q. Every cell is the dot product of one key with one query, which we use as a matching score. That works because the dot product is the numerator of cosine similarity: it is how alike two vectors are, before anyone divides by their lengths. = 5. Scale = We divide by the square root of dk, the dimension of a key vector, here 3. Without it the scores grow with the dimension and a 64-wide head would swamp the softmax. To keep the page doable in pen, the drawing approximates dividing by root 3 with halving. = 6. e to the power = Let us raise e to the power of each score. This is the first half of softmax, and the drawing uses 3 in place of e, which is close enough to do in your head. = 7. Sum = We add up each column: 16, 6, 7 and 12. = 8. Normalize = Let us divide every cell by its column sum. That gives the attention weight matrix in yellow, and each of its four columns is now a probability distribution over the four positions. The decimals are nudged as they are rounded, so every column still sums to exactly 1. = 9. MatMul = We multiply the value vectors by those weights. Each output is a blend of all four values, mixed in the proportion the attention matrix just decided, and it goes to the position-wise feed forward network in the next layer: the FFN box at the bottom of the page. The outputs: Attention weights (A), by column = [.2, .6, 0, .2], [.2, .4, .2, .2], [.4, .2, 0, .4], [.1, .7, .1, .1] Attention weighted features (Z) = [8, 2, 6], [8, 4, 4], [16, 4, 2], [4, 2, 7] The takeaway: attention is a weighted average, and everything before step 9 exists to decide the weights. Compare every position with every other, turn the scores into one distribution per position, then blend. 💾 Save this post!

Tom Yeh

26,814 次观看 • 10 天前

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Michael O'Fallon - Sovereign Nations

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#MyModiStory Honourable Prime Minister Sri. Narendra Modi Ji (Narendra Modi) In your remarkable journey, we see the story of a leader who rose from humble beginnings, through unwavering discipline and commitment, to become the guiding force of our great nation. Your vision for Bharat is not merely about governance, but about awakening the soul of the nation - to instill self-belief, dignity, and unity among its people. The way you have inspired and motivated every citizen to take pride in our culture, heritage, and national identity has strengthened the spirit of India. Your relentless pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, your compassion for the poor and marginalized, and your firm resolve in steering India towards progress are qualities that will always be remembered as hallmarks of your leadership. Your resolve for Viksit Bharat - a developed India by 2047 is a clarion call for every Indian to participate in nation-building. As someone deeply connected with the people, I understand the weight of responsibility and sacrifice that comes with public life. I have always admired your tireless dedication, working day and night without rest, traveling across the length and breadth of the nation, and representing Bharat with pride on the global stage. Your life is a testament to how determination, integrity, and spiritual strength can transform not only an individual but also an entire nation. At a time when the world faces unprecedented uncertainties, you have shown immense courage and strategic wisdom in handling diplomatic battles on the global stage. Whether it is safeguarding India’s interests, strengthening partnerships with major powers, or giving voice to the concerns of the Global South, you have ensured that Bharat’s stature stands tall and respected in international forums. This balancing of tradition with modern diplomacy, of national pride with global cooperation, is a rare quality that only true statesmen possess. On this very special day, I pray for your good health, long life, and unshakable energy to continue guiding our country. May you always be blessed with strength of purpose as you lead Bharat towards greater unity, prosperity, and global respect. May your journey ahead continue to inspire generations to serve the nation with selflessness and courage. With deepest Respect and warm Regards A Very Happy Birthday to You! #HappyBirthdayModiJi PMO India

Pawan Kalyan

1,204,143 次观看 • 10 个月前

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Gold Telegraph ⚡

915,695 次观看 • 1 年前

BREAKING: Conservative Republican and former Senator from Arizona Jeff Flake (Jeff Flake) urges Americans to dump Trump and elect Harris, says, "I want to support a candidate who understands that political opponents are fellow citizens—not the enemy." He says, "I’m a conservative Republican who had the honor to serve my home state of Arizona in the United States House of Representatives and in the Senate for nearly two decades. I believe that America is a great country. I believe that our best days lie ahead. I want to support a candidate for president who believes the same. I believe that we don’t have to agree on every issue or policy, but that we should use the political process created by our founders to debate and to persuade, not disparage or demonize. I want to support a candidate who understands that political opponents are fellow citizens—the loyal opposition as our parties once knew each other—not the enemy. Having spent the past three years overseas as a United States ambassador, I’ve seen up close that we have very real enemies abroad. We also have vital and indispensable allies. I want to support a presidential candidate who understands and appreciates the difference. I believe in our constitutional system and in the rule of law. And I want to support a candidate who respects the will of the voters and would never attempt to use the powers of the presidency to overturn an election after having been turned out by the voters. Finally, I want to support a presidential candidate who seeks to unite our country, rather than one who divides us—one who represents the ideals of a new generation of leadership based not on grievances of the past, but hope for the future. For all of these reasons, I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president. I’ve served with Kamala in the United States Senate. I’ve also served with Tim in the United States House of Representatives. I know them. I know firsthand of their fine character and their love of country. I would encourage all Republicans who feel this way to do the same. After all, in times like these, there is nothing more conservative than putting country over party."

Simon Ateba

89,239 次观看 • 1 年前

Watch closely who is loudly opposing any strike on the Islamic Republic’s military infrastructure. Then look at who endorsed them. A recurring name appears: NIAC Action, the political arm of the National Iranian American Council. NIAC presents itself as a voice for Iranian-Americans. That’s the branding. The controversy begins when you examine its leadership history and political activity. It was founded by Trita Parsi (alongside others, including Siamak Namazi). Over the years, many Iranian dissidents and diaspora activists have accused NIAC of advocating positions that align closely with the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy goals, particularly around sanctions relief and nuclear negotiations. In 2012, Parsi sued an Iranian-American activist for defamation over claims that NIAC functioned as a regime lobby. During court discovery, internal emails became public. Those documents showed that Parsi had extensive communications with Iranian officials, including Javad Zarif. Later, Zarif became foreign minister and a central figure in negotiating the nuclear deal. The released emails revealed coordination of meetings, messaging discussions, and efforts to facilitate access between Iranian officials and U.S. policymakers. Parsi has argued these contacts were normal diplomatic engagement. But the pattern went beyond neutral policy advocacy and into organized influence aligned with Tehran’s strategic interests. That distinction matters. Diplomacy is not the same thing as lobbying on behalf of a foreign regime. But the boundary between them can blur, and that blur is exactly where influence operates. Fast-forward to recent debates. On Iranian state media, analyst Foad Izadi, a frequent voice on Iran’s state broadcaster, openly discussed lobbying networks in the U.S. and named Trita Parsi and NIAC as the regime lobbyists. When state-aligned figures publicly describe you as part of their influence ecosystem, people start asking questions. This is not about conspiracy theatrics. It’s about patterns: – Consistent advocacy for policies that reduce pressure on the regime. – Documented communication with senior Iranian officials. – Political endorsements aligned with anti-pressure positions. – Public acknowledgment from regime-aligned media of influence networks. Influence operates through policy framing, “community representation,” and access to lawmakers. The Islamic Republic has invested heavily in soft power abroad because it understands something fundamental: shaping Western policy is cheaper than confronting it militarily. The question isn’t whether people are allowed to argue against military strikes. Of course they are. The question is transparency. Who are they connected to? Who amplifies them? Who benefits from their policy outcomes? In geopolitics, follow incentives, not slogans. History shows that authoritarian regimes don’t just export missiles. They export narratives. And those narratives travel through institutions that claim to represent communities. When you see coordinated messaging, recurring endorsements, and documented back-channel access, it’s not irrational to ask: whose strategic objectives are being served? Power moves through relationships.

Sana Ebrahimi Ledene

16,259 次观看 • 5 个月前

🇺🇸🇷🇺TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT: A SIGNIFICANT FIRST SMALL STEP TO PEACE? No concrete agreement reached, but a lot of good progress and understanding made. In the previous insanity of the 4 years of Genocide Joe and Holocaust Harris, the nuclear powers were in a proxy war and Washington refused to even negotiate with Moscow… Now, at the very least, Washington and Moscow are talking in depth about each other’s positions, and genuinely trying to reach an agreement to end the death and destruction in Ukraine. No deal yet, but this is a giant positive for the prospect of world peace. Of course NATO nation media such as Comcast Sky News is absolutely seething at the prospect of Trump treating Putin as an equal, and as the leader of a great power, because their understanding of geopolitics is an infantile mess. A classroom of children could offer better solutions than any of these well-paid useless stenographers. European leaders, the mighty members of the Coalition of the Irrelevant/The ‘No One Asked Us’ Alliance are also seething. All of their efforts to persuade Trump to be intransigent, just hurl threats at Vladimir Putin, and mimic the failed policy of Joe Biden towards Russia have completely failed. They have been sidelined and simply told to ‘shut up’ like the vassals on leashes that they are. One thing is clear; Trump understands the recipe for how relations between great powers should be. Differences can exist, conflicts can arise, but mutual respect and a constant willingness to compromise, negotiate, and just talk, is essential to avoid nuclear Armageddon. Going forward, for a peace agreement to be reached, essential root causes of this dire state of superpower relations must be addressed: 1. NATO cannot and must not expand to Ukraine 2. The US must stop disrespecting and ignoring Russia’s legitimate security concerns that any leader in the Kremlin would have 3. Security must include Russia, and not be aimed against Russia 4. The realities on the ground in the proxy war that Washington provoked over 3 decades must be acknowledged This meeting’s outcome indicates that Washington is at least moving in the right direction towards mutual respect and understanding of Russia’s positions. The real dividend for the rest of the world if a successful agreement is reached to end the Ukraine proxy war and ease superpower tensions, is that finally, with Moscow and Washington on the same page, the two can work in tandem to ease geopolitical tensions and end wars around the world; the Gaza genocide, looming war with Iran, Latin America… And perhaps, Moscow could be the bridge between the US and China🇨🇳, to avert a future catastrophic conflict which would bring nothing but destruction and economic misery to the world.

Afshin Rattansi

109,277 次观看 • 11 个月前