Jacques Duquesne
@jduquesne.com
Keen on science, skepticism and geeky stuff. Most views borrowed from someone smarter. I sometimes write.
Mélenchon isn't the alternative to Le Pen. His radicalism is her ultimate stepping stone. The political firewall has shifted in recent years.
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Mélenchon isn't the alternative to Le Pen. His radicalism is her ultimate stepping stone. The political firewall has shifted in recent years.
Or they understand, and put in the work anyway. That’s how foundational understanding gets built
July 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Or they understand, and put in the work anyway. That’s how foundational understanding gets built
It’s a societal choice: educated citizens or low taxes. For years, the U.S. relied on skilled immigrants to fill the gap. But that brain gain won’t last forever.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
April 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It’s a societal choice: educated citizens or low taxes. For years, the U.S. relied on skilled immigrants to fill the gap. But that brain gain won’t last forever.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
Eventually, you’ve got to invest in your own bench, or end up with voters who don’t understand how prices or systems actually work.
In France, most universities cost $500/year. For $3k, even non-Europeans get in. Only in the US is “just $32k and no rent” considered a bargain.
April 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In France, most universities cost $500/year. For $3k, even non-Europeans get in. Only in the US is “just $32k and no rent” considered a bargain.
Trump won 45% of the Latino vote and grew his Black support, especially among men. These aren’t voters “disconnected” from marginalized groups, they are them.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
April 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Trump won 45% of the Latino vote and grew his Black support, especially among men. These aren’t voters “disconnected” from marginalized groups, they are them.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.
Many left because Democrats progressive stances on LGBTQ+ issues clashed with their cultural values.
The Democrat coalition fractured.