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By The Rev Kev, who lives Down Beneath
As soon as extra it’s that point of 12 months. Children are going again to highschool in America, individuals are coming back from their August holidays in Europe, the climate begins to chill – and as soon as once more it’s time for the annual fundraiser
Your donations not solely hold Bare Capitalism working however assist its enlargement with extra writers coming aboard and Yves’s transfer as a part of a march in direction of world domination. (Lambert’s Mr. Subliminal: How about going to the Tip Jar proper now and feeding these good snow leopards…rather a lot!).
So as soon as once more I’ve sought out worldwide leaders to solicit their assist in the Tip Jar fundraiser and had, effectively, fascinating outcomes.
I attempted to contact Pete Buttigieg for him to encourage individuals go to the Tip Jar however couldn’t discover him. The truth is, no person can discover him.
Not deterred, I sought different world leaders who’ve made it to the highest. Folks identified for his or her huge expertise, their eager perception, their deep knowledge, their profound humanity, and their depth of character. So it my nice pleasure to introduce to readers the Vice President of the USA, Kamala Devi Harris:
Whats up, I’m Kamala Harris; my pronouns are ‘hey’ and ‘you’, and I’m a girl sitting at a pc carrying a white go well with.
I’ve been requested to make a case for the Tip Jar so let me begin.
Once I consider Bare Capitalism, I consider American alternative. And what I really like about America is that anyone could be made President of the USA – actually anybody. Have a look at me. I needed to get on my knees to get an opportunity to be made Vice President and now that I’m, I’m solely a heartbeat away from being the President of the USA – in reality, the very first Madame President ever. Suck on that one, Hillary.
So what I wish to say is that this – It’s essential as you’ve got heard from so many unimaginable leaders for us at each second in time and positively this one to see the second in time during which we exist and are current and to have the ability to contextualize it to know the place we exist within the historical past and within the second because it relates not solely to the previous however the future. And we’ve to take this severely or else it received’t be critical.
And Bare Capitalism is a tradition. What’s tradition? Tradition is – it’s a reflection of our second and our time. Proper? And current tradition is the way in which we specific how we’re feeling in regards to the second, and we should always all the time discover instances to specific how we really feel in regards to the second. That could be a reflection of pleasure. As a result of, you recognize, it comes within the morning. And in addition, donate to the Tip Jar.
Really inspiring phrases.
I used to be additionally in a position to attain Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Fee. She graciously agreed to report a quick video for the Tip Jar fundraiser. So with out additional adieu, I current Madame President:
Women and gents, Ms. Smith, Mr. Lambert, Honourable readers. I communicate to you from the European Union headquarters in Brussels, the dwelling, beating coronary heart of our European tradition and our everlasting values. A spot the place we observe our values – whether or not you wish to or not.
Once I took workplace in December of 2019, I vowed to alter Europe in order that in 5 years none would acknowledge it. I’ve nearly completed my worthy job as a part of the rules-based order. Sure, I’m effectively conscious that sacrifices needed to be made however I’ve all the time been prepared to let individuals try this.
However I digress as I need to flip to the rationale for my discuss – the fundraiser. I’m happy to speak to Bare Capitalism as there should not many individuals taking my calls lately. Joe received’t discuss to me, my good pal Klaus received’t return my calls, Putin received’t choose up the cellphone, and each time I discuss to that wretched dwarf from the east he retains on asking me for extra money.
I must make this a fast video as the facility retains on getting lower right here. [sotto voce] Silly sanctions blowback.
Because the enlargement of the European Union with Asian members is on maintain for the time being, I wish to develop on-line with organizations like Bare Capitalism that comply with European values. Some good younger males named Vovan and Lexus really useful Bare Capitalism to me once they interviewed me just lately. Such charming fellows. And so…. Verdammt noch mal! The lights are flickering once more.
Look, simply go to the Tip Jar, OK? And if you happen to might spare some, a donation to the Ursula von der Leyen Retirement Fund could be very a lot appreciated as I’m however a poor, humble public servant. And lengthy dwell Europe and lengthy dwell a free and impartial Ukraine. Or no matter.
So I used to be enthusiastic about the Tip Jar and the way it may very well be made simpler for individuals to donate to love had been achieved with cheques after I had an excellent thought: Cryptocurrency! Sure, the way in which of the long run.
I went on-line and was in a position to get involved with a public-spirited citizen who reckons that he is aware of all the pieces there may be to learn about cryptocurrency, is a world chief on this discipline, and will help set it up totally free. This man has been going by means of a tough patch currently although. He broke up along with his girlfriend Caroline after a vacation within the Bahamas and had to return to dwelling in his mother or father’s basement in Alameda.
However now he says that he has scored some free authorities lodging and needs to re-establish himself. He goes by the web deal with of newSBF and has mentioned that he’s prepared to assist. I’ll, uhh, simply test one or two issues first [clickety-clickety-clickety]. Ummm, gimme a minute [clickety-clickety-clickety]. Yeah look, how about we give that concept a little bit of a miss for now however fortuitously the Tip Jar nonetheless awaits any donations that you would be able to make.
And now a private word. I do consider that Bare Capitalism isn’t just a web site however is extra akin to a gathering level of like minded individuals nevertheless it takes plenty of work and energy to maintain it going – and cash – which is why the need for a Tip Jar. Any contribution helps, $5, $50, $5,000, or a month-to-month subscription. And in case you are doing effectively now, please high up your donation on behalf of those that wish to give too however can’t proper now.
In fact there may be all that tough work achieved by the individuals at Bare Capitalism itself that retains it rolling. Folks like Yves, Lambert, Nick, Conor, KLG, tech guru Dave, moderators Jules, katiebird, and semperloquitur….and common friends like Michael Hudson, Hubert Horan, Satyajit Das, albrt, Thomas Neuburger, and Andrew Korybko.
After which there may be the flip facet. Yves has mentioned up to now how one of many strengths of Bare Capitalism is its well-informed, engaged commentariat including info and sharp evaluation within the feedback part. So many individuals from so many walks of life and experiences, every with their very own insights and ideas to jot down, anecdotes to share, jokes to inform.
And it is because of this that I want to see Bare Capitalism go from power to power. So you probably have some cash to spare, simply kick it into the Tip Jar. When you’ve got just a little, give just a little. When you’ve got rather a lot, give rather a lot, and know that you’re giving one thing again.
Thanks.
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