Prologue Journal – Page 32459 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Israel Isn’t Perfect, but It’s an Example for the Mideast

Wall Street Journal Its citizens are fighting over the rule of law, while many of its neighbors are merely fighting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-isnt-perfect-but-its-an-example-for-the-mideast-rule-of-law-democracy-uae-hamas-judiciary-430f6f6f

Japan’s ‘ama’ divers struggle to stay afloat as rising sea temperatures erode incomes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ama diver numbers are declining as rising seawater temperatures reduce catches, making it exceedingly difficult to sustain a living in the profession. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216602/japans-ama-divers-struggle-stay-afloat-rising-sea-temperatures-erode-incomes?utm_source=rss_feed

China ‘successfully completes’ Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island

Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh and Jack Moore China said it had “successfully completed” three days of war games around Taiwan on Monday, capping a show of force that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of the self-ruled island. A Chinese helicopter flies over a military base in Pingtan island,…

Rolex the Trademark Watchdog

Wall Street Journal Chipotle’s lawsuit takes me back to the time I was accused of infringement. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rolex-the-trademark-watchdog-chipotle-sweetgreen-name-lawsuit-website-domain-burrito-2571492a

Nashville Officials Vote to Send Justin Jones Back to Tennessee House

Wall Street Journal The former Democratic state lawmaker was expelled by Republicans last week, along with Memphis Democrat Justin Pearson. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nashville-officials-vote-to-send-justin-jones-back-to-tennessee-house-864afa30

Donald Trump’s Enemies Need Him

Wall Street Journal He brings them a sense of purpose—not to mention ratings and in some cases money. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-enemies-need-him-cnn-fox-news-alvin-bragg-indictment-election-2024-democrats-republicans-media-ratings-80771852

How Obama Killed Nuclear Nonproliferation

Wall Street Journal He took the rules-based international order for granted and wouldn’t defend it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-obama-killed-nuclear-nonproliferation-npt-soviet-union-ukraine-deterrence-bill-clinton-russia-invasion-rules-based-order-49959cc8

The World Is Ending, but It’s Been Ending Many Times Before

Wall Street Journal Maybe our tendency to see catastrophe is a product of how easy we have it in this age of abundance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-world-is-ending-but-its-been-ending-many-times-before-gospel-easter-war-crisis-imminence-2449a32a

‘Life Sentence’ Review: How Gangsters Play the Game

Wall Street Journal In a broken Baltimore neighborhood, young men come and go in a blur of bullets and blood. A gang leader murders with cold nonchalance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/life-sentence-review-how-gangsters-play-the-game-52519b8f

Notable &Quotable: Burn

Wall Street Journal ‘I love New College, but for the good of our nation, I hope the school fails miserably and conspicuously.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/notable-quotable-burn-new-college-hillsdale-ron-desantis-florida-woke-higher-education-richard-corcoran-aaron-hillegass-91ce1393