Another frequently noted non-cognitive skill includes social-emotional learning or what is sometimes referred to as emotional intelligence. The latter allows students to self-regulate and ultimately become more resilient in the face of adversity and changing times.

Not getting a medal for just behaving and doing the right thing would be a good start.
Or for “participating” in some activity or sporting event.

99% of life is not like that.

There is a vast bleating contingent who post on X text boxes with different shade backgrounds (they are not memes by any stretch) various paraphrases of the idea that Trump will not be able to be inaugurated because of Section 14 of the constitution.

That is it.

it is rather strange – each person afeared but posting such bolstered by others themselves similarly afeared that there is no hope, have posted it and none of them.

Mutually assured by collective secret uncertainty.

And if Congress does not stop the inauguration it is because they are corrupt. Nothing about there not being a single jurisdiction where Trump or anyone else has been convicted of insurrection: they have made up their mind and it is up to the TLA agencies, Congress, and the universe re-aligning the planets to make it happen.

Wussia, Wussia Wussia.
Dover, you had to trudge through 27 years of the NYTimes to find an opinion piece that isn’t critical of Wussia? Oh my.,how could you: it’s a flagship MSM publication. I thought I’d never…….

I think it was Roger, who said to you, a few days ago, there was no way for Wussia to be allowed in NATO as it was always meddling in regional affairs of smaller bordering states. Wussia was never going to be a friend – at best neutral status and very closely watched for the obvious reason that it could not be trusted.
Perhaps because of instability created by underhanded Russian meddling in former Soviet republics and former commitern countries, it meant that it was ridiculous to have Russia joining NATO when these smaller states were clamoring to get away from Russian bear hugs.

1990

East Germany (by reunification with West Germany):

East Germany became part of NATO through German reunification on October 3, 1990. This expanded NATO’s territory without a formal new member joining.

1999

Czech Republic

Hungary

Poland

These three countries officially joined NATO on March 12, 1999, during the first wave of post-Cold War expansion.

This expansion was controversial, as Russia perceived it as a threat to its sphere of influence, while NATO argued it was about strengthening European security and embracing democratic reforms in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Balkan states joined NATO primarily in the early 21st century, although their reasons for joining can be traced back to the 1990s and early 2000s. The breakup of Yugoslavia, ethnic conflicts, and NATO’s interventions in the region (e.g., in Bosnia and Kosovo) motivated these nations to seek NATO membership for security, stability, and integration into the Western political and economic framework.

Here’s a timeline of when the Balkan states joined NATO and why they did:

Balkan States’ NATO Membership Timeline

2004 – First Balkan Nations Join

Bulgaria

Romania

Slovenia

Why?

To escape Russian influence and align with Western Europe.

To ensure regional security following instability in the Balkans during the 1990s.

To strengthen their integration into European institutions (many later joined the EU).

2009 – Second Wave of Balkan Membership

Albania

Croatia

Why?

For security guarantees under NATO’s Article 5 after the violent Yugoslav Wars.

To further solidify ties with the West and pave the way for EU membership (Croatia joined the EU in 2013).

Albania had long sought NATO membership as a cornerstone of its post-communist reforms.

2017

Montenegro

Why?

To protect its sovereignty amid perceived Russian interference (e.g., Russia opposed Montenegro’s NATO membership and allegedly backed a 2016 coup attempt).

To stabilize its political institutions and secure Western support.

2020

North Macedonia

Why?

To resolve long-standing disputes with Greece, including its name (formerly “Macedonia”), allowing it to join NATO.

To secure Western backing against possible regional instability and Russian influence.

Key Reasons the Balkan States Joined NATO

Security and Stability: NATO membership offered protection against potential aggression or internal conflicts after the region’s violent 1990s history.

Western Integration: Joining NATO was seen as a step toward modernization, democracy, and eventual EU membership.

Protection from Russia: Several Balkan states sought to limit Russian influence, particularly after witnessing Russia’s involvement in nearby conflicts (e.g., Georgia in 2008, Ukraine in 2014).

Economic Benefits: NATO membership signaled political stability, which attracted foreign investment.

In short, NATO provided these countries with a sense of security, an opportunity to rebuild after war and instability, and a pathway to integration with Western institutions.

The one thing you neglected to mention with your link to these silly and simplistic, NY TImes articles is that every single NATO member has veto power. Were US arms manufacturers also strong arming every politician under the NATO umbrella too? LOL. Seriously, you need to revise your X follows as it’s giving you mental indigestion.

Lastly, the American left was very negative towards the arms manufacturers during the 90s so it comes as no surprise the NYTimes would be carrying a critical piece.

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The Trump sentencing: Curtain to fall on Merchan’s Hamlet on the Hudson

If I was Trump I wouldn’t be forgiving and forgetting. Hope Merchan enjoys his IRS colonoscopy.

This issue is unlikely to go away, but there are so many moving parts and dreadful bad actors that it’s not at all clear where it will all go.

Right to the top.

No direct involvement – heaven forfend! – but the king appears to have been recruited (willingly or unwillingly?) to the task of papering over the unspeakable sins of the UK prog-left establishment, past and present:

Commentary on the king’s speech by Gavin Ashenden, former Anglican bishop and long-standing chaplain to Queen Elizabeth.

 John Kerry, then US Secretary of State under President Barack Obama, meets with Iran’s then Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on May 17, 2016 in Vienna, Austria. (Image source: US State Department)

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Defeat Iran’s Oppressive Regime :: Gatestone Institute

Without obuma and POS like kerry the iranians would still be rooting goats. The enemy of the West are the left.

Cats, is closure the right word?

These blokes found him after 7 years. The family get to have a burial. You just know they will go to sleep thinking what happend?

No speculation from me. All that matters is they found him.

Great job.

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Adam Brown Adventures:

AFTER 7 YEARS, TOMMY BRAILEY HAS BEEN FOUND!
Today, we traveled to Sumter, South Carolina, to continue searching for missing person, Tommy Brailey, who disappeared from Brewers Bar and Grill in 2017 along with his silver BMW 325i. I teamed up with fellow searcher, Jason Souhrada from Myrtle Beach, and spent the day scanning several ponds and waterways with sonar, operating on the theory that Tommy’s car might be submerged nearby. After an extensive search, we located his silver BMW about 10 feet below the surface in a small creek, along hwy 401 near Crestwood Highschool, the route he would have likely taken home. Once the vehicle was recovered, authorities discovered human remains inside, which the coroner’s office later confirmed to be Tommy.

We ask that you keep the Brailey family in you thoughts and prayers during this difficult tim

SOLVED 7-Year Missing Person Case (Tommy Brailey): Car Found 10ft Deep in Swamp!