Look no further than twitter-X debacle for what to expect from an efficiency commission headed by Elon Musk.

Any political leader who says school shooting in USA is a fact of life, either does not know what is all about life or does not want to do anything to prevent such heartbreaking tragedies repeating. All human actions correctable. First thing sensible bipartisan gun control law.

Two sharp contrasts of current USA elections to outside observers. 1. Gloom, doom, macho, rage, anger, easily detectable lies 2. Open, inclusive, issue based, deeply held values, pulpable happiness, civil, forward-looking. Voters have clear choices come November.

Great to see the Chief Minister and other representatives from Arunachal Pradesh in Dharmsala for the offering of Long Life Prayers to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This signifies and symbolises the special connection of His Holiness on all sides of the Himalayan region.

Understandably serious concerns expressed over killing of an American Turkish citizen by Israeli army on West Bank. Wish similar is said about Palestinian women, children bombed and gunned down every day. Pray for an early end.

It is interesting to see the few people of colour in Congress and media advocating Trump Republican values, getting front seats in weekend USA political talk shows. To prove their credential and loyalty they are even louder.

Good to know African leaders will choose wisely their own path forward best for their country after the Beijing submit. Not to follow blindly money trail like lemmings especially into debt traps. Point of no return from over dependence on one country.

A group of predominantly French researchers & scientists have published an open letter in Le Monde  expressing concern that France’s cultural institutions were enabling “sinicization,” or the assimilation of non-Chinese groups into Chinese culture #Tibet news.artnet.com/art-world/fren…

Threatening political opponents with crude reprisals after election is not democracy as defined by Lincoln. Best explained in Prof. Doris Goodwin's book on President Lincoln "Team of Rivals". It is autocracy of the worst type. Banana Republic all denounce and fear.

Hope Vice President Harris holds her ground in next Tuesday debate being herself self-confident, in command yet genuine, decent, open to debate substantive policy issues. Ignore insults, wild allegations, false claims, lies all can see. Best to avoid mud fight & stick to facts.

Only in USA possible to have first generation colored woman on debate stage with a white billionaire man with inherited wealth self enriched only himself for his whole life. Typical capitalist competing for the highest office in the land. Land of freedom, equal opportunity.

Reported use of his X media by Elon Musk to spread fear, biased, distorted election info is not surprising. That is how autocrats behave when they get power West East North South.

To an outside observer watching the US Presidential debate last night it was day light clear who won it Not surprising to learn in a sharply divided country the needle hardly moved. Hope people will vote to make their choice. Vote and not boo as Obama wisely advised.

Trump the self proclaimed powerful man and macho chickened out on a second debate with the vice president ?

Air Canada & unions. Fair bargain important especially for worker. But greater importance is public service affecting all directly or indirectly. Sacrifice needed on all sides for the greater good. Hope wiser council & social responsibility prevails in the current stalemate.

Great news about Air Canada and pilot union settlement. Hope it will serve as a model how a fair and socially responsible deal can be reached in the interest & for the benefit of all affected.

Listening to the views of USA voters after the Presidential debate reminded me of a poem I learnt in school about 5 blind men describing an elephant. Only the part each can feel on touch.

Elon Musk's comments on X wondering why people are not trying to assassinate the current USA President and Vice President are irresponsible, dangerous and really reprehensible from a public figure. After spreading it then deleting it as a joke will fool no one unfortunately.

To an outside observer leaders of a Democratic Protest Vote Movement against the Israel-Hamas war not endorsing Harris while warning against voting for Trump makes no sense. Only two candidates. Staying neutral in such closely fought competition irresponsible.

Good to read Governor Mike Dewine's article in the New York times the facts about immigrants in his state. One wishes he spoke in favor of the bipartisan bill instead of blaming Biden/Harris. Solutions instead of pointing fingers.