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TexasTowelie

TexasTowelie's Journal
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April 23, 2024

Major update in Trump's New York trial - Brian Tyler Cohen



The Legal Breakdown episode 265: @GlennKirschner2 discusses a decision regarding Trump's $175 million bond in his NY civil trial.
April 23, 2024

US Confronts China on Russia; TikTok Ban; Blinken & Xie Feng; China's Doping Scandal - China Update



00:00 Introduction
00:12 US-China: TikTok, Blinken Visit & Xie Feng Comments
08:47 China Doping Scandal
April 23, 2024

Russia - China & India Stop Buying Russian Coal After Sanctions despite Huge Increase in Demand - Joe Blogs



In this video I investigate RUSSIAN COAL. You may be surprised to hear that 2023 represented a record year for Coal Demand with the majority of that demand coming from China and India. Over the past 2 years Russia has significantly increased its exports of coal to China and India. In this video I look at the volume of Russian Coal being supplied, the cost and practicalities of switching supply and discuss whether it is possible for EUROPE to switch suppliers.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:55 GLOBAL DEMAND
5:14 GLOBAL PRODUCTION
7:56 RUSSIA
11:26 SANCTIONS
12:47 RUSSIAN EXPORTS
14:40 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
April 23, 2024

Racism and Xenophobia Are Russia's Second Face: New Repressions Against Migrants Imposed - UATV English



After the attack on the Crocus City Hall in the suburbs of Moscow, repressions against Middle Asian migrants increased in Russia. Tajiks, in particular, have been banned from many spheres of employment and public life in the federation. Xenophobia and discrimination of other nations is the second face of the Russian people themselves, and it is employed as the state policy.
April 23, 2024

Russian media praises MTG for trying to derail Ukraine aid bill - CNN



CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports that Ukrainians are hopeful that with the US passage of an aid bill, soldiers can turn things around in their fight against Russia.
April 23, 2024

Secret Russian documents reveal Putin's next plans. Ukrainians bypass Crimea. Kadyrov is very sick. - The Russian Dude



SECRET Russian DOCUMENTS REVEAL Putin's NEXT PLANS. Ukrainians BYPASS CRIMEA. Kadyrov is VERY SICK - The Russian Dude 11:26

Russian mothers do not feel shame to dress their kids in Z-Clothes. Kadyrov is reportedly very sick. Again? Is it for real this time? According to Kyrylo Budanov, some small Ukrainian units were able to bypass Russian defenses and enter Crimea. Potentially stolen Russian documents reveal that the next goal of Putin after Chasiv Yar is Kramators and Slavyansk. Will peace talks resume?

0:00 Z-Mothers and crazy fashion
1:26 Is Kadyrov very sick again?
4:18 Ukrainians bypassed Crimea
5:39 Future Putin's plans revealed
10:36 Are peace talks possible?
April 23, 2024

Congress Passes Massive Aid - Eastern Express - TVP World



In this episode of Eastern Express, Benjamin Lee dives into the long-awaited aid package designed to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. As the U.S. Congress finally takes action, we unpack the complex details, strings attached, and the sense of urgency that's been long overdue. From long-range missiles to vital air defense supplies, don’t miss this episode!
April 23, 2024

We Found The Most Powerful Billionaire You've Never Heard Of - More Perfect Union



Jeff Yass is a mega-billionaire who does not believe in income inequality.

He thinks he shouldn't have to pay taxes because we're nearly at the point where, “everybody [in America] has all the stuff they need... No one’s hungry, no one’s cold."

He's the largest election donor in 2024.

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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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