In “The Red Devil” a play written by Antoine Rault there is a conversation between Colbert (Minister of Finance under Louis XIV) and Mazarin. The contents of this exchange have gone into the annals of history > Colbert: “When trying to find money, there is always a moment when messing about is no longer enough. Please, Lord High Treasurer, tell me how one can manage to spend more when already up to one’s neck in debt…” -Mazarin: “When you are a simple mortal, of course, and swamped in debt, you are sent to prison but the State… well the State is a different kettle of fish. The State cannot be thrown in prison. And so the debt increases! Every State does that.” Colbert: “Oh really? Is that what you think? However, we need money and how can you find any when you’ve already devised every imaginable tax?” -Mazarin: “We create others”. Colbert: “We can’t tax the poor more than we do already.” -Mazarin: “Yes, that’s true.” Colbert: «So, what about the rich?» -Mazarin: «We can’t tax the rich either. They would stop spending. A rich person who spends feeds hundreds of poor people». Colbert: “So, what should we do?” -Mazarin: “Colbert, your reasoning is completely illogical! Lots of people are neither one thing nor the other, neither poor, nor rich… French people work in the hope of becoming rich but dreading being poor! Those are the people we should be taxing, more and more! They are the ones! The more you take from them, the more they work to make up for it… That well never runs dry.”
South Africa Reverses Decision to Reopen Border Crossing With Mozambique https://en.sputniknews.africa/20241108/south-africa-reverses-decision-to-reopen-border-crossing-with-mozambique-1069098837.html
Israeli strikes kill civilians, injure UN peacekeeper, soldiers in Lebanon https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/07/736816/Lebanon-Sidon-UNIFIL-Baalbek-Israel-
USB: 8 November is a day of mobilisation and strike for the entire Italian industrial sector. #WFTU https://www.wftucentral.org/usb-8-november-is-a-day-of-mobilisation-and-strike-for-the-entire-italian-industrial-sector/
"This is on the occasion of Donald Trump's presidency. God bless America, God bless Israel!" -IOF https://odysee.com/this-is-on-the-occasion-of-donald:b90198b87670c0300bebb66d95445674e61633ef
Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions https://www.nknews.org/2024/11/putin-says-russia-could-hold-military-drills-with-north-korea-defying-sanctions/
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass № 9: How to seal an election in five steps through information power https://swentr.site/news/607282-us-plan-against-election-fraud-allegations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
New achievement of Iranian nuclear scientists; Breaking US monopoly on production of lymph node cancer diagnosis medicine https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i230960
Israeli soldier killed by rocket fire in northern Israel https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-11-07/ty-article/.premium/israeli-soldier-killed-by-rocket-fire-in-northern-israel/00000193-0652-d8ad-a3ff-3e7b80e30000
Apostrophy Android Partners with Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging https://reclaimthenet.org/apostrophy-android-partners-with-threema-libre-for-free-privacy-focused-messaging
Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum https://koreapro.org/2024/11/yoon-battles-scandal-as-calls-for-probe-on-first-ladys-influence-gain-momentum/
Money Squandering, Corruption And Money Laundering – What Is The EU Parliament In Fact? https://orientalreview.su/2024/11/07/money-squandering-corruption-and-money-laundering-what-is-the-eu-parliament-in-fact/
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired salvos of missiles targeting Israeli gatherings at the gate of Hermon site, Liman settlement, Hanita settlement and Sa’ar settlement north of Nahariya: statements https://english.almanar.com.lb/2259567
Iranian Minister of ICT Visits Cuba and Venezuela, Signs Agreements to Expand Ties https://iranpress.com/content/291923
Trump Team Wants 'Frozen Conflict' in Ukraine + Russian Forces Advance in Donbass w/ Mark Sleboda https://rachelblevins.substack.com/p/trump-team-wants-frozen-conflict
Runoff in Uruguay: Will it be the Left or the Right “Radish”? https://covertactionmagazine.com/2024/11/07/runoff-in-uruguay-will-it-be-the-left-or-the-right-radish/
Dedollarisation and Independent Payment Framework, a Big Agenda for BRICS http://infobrics.org/post/42684/
Francis Boyle Asserts Trump’s Election Inspires Hope of Ukrainian Settlement https://eir.news/2024/11/news/francis-boyle-trumps-election-win-inspires-with-hope-of-ukrainian-conflict-settlement/
The North Macedonia Flag: A Balkan Bright Spot https://www.youngpioneertours.com/north-macedonia-flag-balkan-bright-spot/
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Why Should UAW Divest From Israel Bonds Now? (UAW Labor for Palestine) https://laborforpalestine.net/2024/11/07/why-should-uaw-divest-from-israel-bonds-now-uaw-labor-for-palestine/
Call the IEB and Demand Divestment Today (UAW Labor for Palestine) https://laborforpalestine.net/2024/11/07/call-the-ieb-and-demand-divestment-today-uaw-labor-for-palestine/
UAW Labor for Palestine launches new campaign to divest from Israel (Tag24) https://laborforpalestine.net/2024/11/07/uaw-labor-for-palestine-launches-new-campaign-to-divest-from-israel-tag24/
Relations between Russia and the United States will be closely monitored, writes The Washington Times, commenting on Donald Trump's congratulations from Vladimir Putin https://news-pravda.com/usa/2024/11/08/837189.html
Farewell to Martyr Diaa Dweikat, Jenin, West Bank, occupied Palestine, 2 Oct 2024 https://rumble.com/v5mrcfe-farewell-to-martyr-diaa-dweikat-jenin-west-bank-occupied-palestine-15-sep-2.html
Here’s What Trump’s Peace Plan Might Look Like & Why Russia Might Agree To It https://korybko.substack.com/p/heres-what-trumps-peace-plan-might
Trump Considering Helping Ukraine in Return for Its Temporary Refusal to Join NATO – Reports https://sputnikglobe.com/20241107/trump-considering-helping-ukraine-in-return-for-its-temporary-refusal-to-join-nato--reports-1120802942.html