#De-delegated Budgets

[johnbrace]

Wirral Schools Forum (Wirral Council) 22nd November 2022 Part 3 of 4

[delphi-dreamin]

Stress Ball

Poor Lucifer is more stressed than usual...

Do y'all remember this little beauty? Well, @midnight-vixn's prompt was too good to just be that one little blurb, so...I wrote more.

Lucifer x Delphi

Word Count: 1.6K

Content warnings: fem!OC, vaginal penetration, rough sex, implied masochism, praise kink, pet names (love, darling, little one)

Other Characters: Diavolo, Barbatos, and making her first appearance in Delphi's story, @sassykattery's MC Altaira!

Lucifer hasn’t slept properly in a week. He hasn’t slept in his bed in two. And he hasn’t been able to relax in twice as long. He hasn’t exactly been subtle about his frustrations, either. He’s been snapping at his brothers, withdrawing from social obligations in favor of work, and even neglecting his relationship.

Of course, Delphi understands exactly what’s going on. The school festival is coming up and Diavolo has put most of the work on Lucifer, as usual. He’s been up all hours of the day and night trying to organize a budget that had been left in shambles, resolve stubborn class conflicts over activities that his brothers weren’t able to resolve, plan what the student council themselves were going to do for the festival, and still attend his classes. Delphi tries to help as much as she can, delegating as much as she possibly can to the brothers, but Lucifer still has entirely too much work for one demon to do.

And though it warms his heart every time she brings him a fresh cup of coffee or a plate from whichever meal he’d missed, and he relishes every kiss she presses to his temple before she goes to bed, his mood grows more sour by the day.

The final straw, he decides, is the text he receives from Diavolo asking him to go to the human realm to retrieve some potion or other that Solomon can’t make with ingredients from the Devildom. By the time he makes it to Delphi’s curses and hexes class, he’s barely holding back his demon form. She follows him without a word, despite her confusion, into Diavolo’s empty office.

She even more confused when he slams her into the door and locks it behind them, his wings unconsciously caging her in and shielding her from eyes that aren’t there. When he crashes his lips into hers, she melts into his grasp, letting him open her up and take what he needs. He grabs her ass and lifts her up, growling as she wraps her legs around his waist and grips the bases of his horns. He slides his tongue over hers, squeezing her ass in response to her moans.

“Lucifer,” Delphi pants when he breaks away, sinking his teeth into her neck and leaving behind a deep purple ring.

“I need you,” he groans into her skin. “I feel like I haven’t seen you since preparations for the festival began and I just…I need you.”

She pulls him up to face her, staring into his pleading eyes and giving him a soft smile. “You know I’m yours. But why Diavolo’s office?”

A wicked grin breaks out on Lucifer’s beautiful features. “You mean you don’t want him to come back from his meeting with some of the most awful nobles in the Devildom only to be driven mad by our scents so thick in his office that he can barely breathe?”

Delphi can’t help the matching grin that curls at the corners of her lips. “Do what you need to, love.”

Lucifer moves fast enough that when he lays her face down on the desk, it knocks the wind from Delphi’s lungs. Before she can catch her breath, he’s got her pants and underwear around her ankles and he’s thrusting into her with wild abandon. He grips her hips hard, deep blue bruises forming under his long fingers as he pounds into her.

Delphi grips the edge of the desk in front of her, cries of ecstasy flying from her lips. She’s helped Lucifer de-stress before, but it was nothing like this. Before it was hot, sure, him taking out his frustrations on her as if he couldn’t break her with one too-strong thrust. But now she can tell that even then he was holding back.

This is like trying to straddle a tornado or a hurricane. All she can do is hold on and ride out the storm.

Heat twists within her, building quicker than she thinks it ever has as he repeatedly and relentlessly hits that sweet spot deep within her that they both know hurts so good. She can feel herself getting closer and closer to release, clenching until she’s so tightly wound she’s unsure how he’s still able to move.

“Go on, love,” Lucifer coaches, his tone soft despite the ferocity with which he’s both holding and fucking her. “Come as many times as you need.”

“Fuck! Lucifer!” Delphi cries, stars dancing across her vision as she trembles beneath him. She can't move with him holding her hips down, but she can swear a blue steak so loud that she's sure it can be heard down the hall.

Her head swimming, she’s grateful when he slows and turns her over, fully removing the rest of her clothes and shoes. His hands trace her curves, caressing every inch of soft skin he can reach. Delphi arches into his touch, soft moans and whimpers escaping her hoarse throat. She groans lightly as he shifts her closer to the edge of the desk, lifting her already-sore legs to rest on his shoulders.

The burn in the backs of her thighs is nothing compared to the inferno building in her core with every long, deep stroke of Lucifer’s cock within her sensitive walls. His thrusts build in speed and intensity until her whimpers turn to moans and her moans turn to cries once more. Delphi reaches for the edge of the desk again, but is stopped when Lucifer takes both of her hands in one of his, entwining their fingers above her head. As he restrains her hands, he captures her lips once more with his, lapping up her cries of pleasure with a satisfied smirk.

With a few more precise nudges of his tip against that deepest spot within her, Delphi’s arching off the desk, eyes screwed shut as her walls clench around him. Her hips jerk erratically as tears sting at the corners of her eyes, a strangled cry making its way past her lips as she throws her head back. Her second orgasm crashes around her like a summer storm, hot and intense and over nearly as quickly as it began. She’s left trembling beneath her love as he slows to a steady roll, burying his face in the crook of her neck and placing scorching, open-mouthed kisses along the thin skin there.

“You’re doing so well, my love,” Lucifer murmurs, nibbling lightly at her earlobe. He chuckles at the whimper she lets out in response. “You are absolutely perfect, my darling little human.”

“Luci, don’t stop,” Delphi begs, her voice a high whine. She can feel his pact mark activating on her throat, its heat blooming and spreading over her neck and chest.

Grinning, he breathes into the shell of her ear, “Do you like it when I praise you, love? When I tell you how beautiful you look beneath me like this? Or how good you feel around my cock, like you were made just for me?”

Delphi nods frantically, eyes squeezing shut as she chokes on a sob. She can feel everything within her tightening once more, the throbbing of the pact mark on her throat only heightening the sensation.

“Will you be good for me and give me one more, little one?” Lucifer hums, gripping her earlobe between his teeth once more. He releases her hands, allowing her to wrap her arms around his shoulders and grip him tightly, her nails digging sharply into his ivory skin.

Her release is explosive, crying out his name one final time as the earth seems to shatter around her and her vision goes completely white. She feels Lucifer's hips shudder and suddenly she's being filled with warmth. He continues to thrust into her, fucking her through her orgasm and pushing his cum as deep as he possibly can within her.

Delphi whimpers as she comes down from her high, legs sore and energy fully spent. She lets her arms fall to the desktop and her head fall to the side. Lucifer takes the opportunity to nip at the thin skin of her neck once more, grinning.

“How does going home sound, my love?” he asks, his breath tickling her overstimulated nerves.

She jerks at the feeling, whining as she feels fluids beginning to leak down her thighs and onto the desk. Peering up at him through heavy lashes, she nods. “Please?”

She cries out one last time when Lucifer pulls out, their combined fluids dribbling from her abused hole onto the papers left on the desk. He dresses her quickly, supporting her so that she can step into her bottoms, then takes her into his arms in a bridal carry. He whisks her out of the office nearly as fast as he pushed her into it, making sure to turn the lights off and lock the door behind them.

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When Diavolo opens his office after his meeting, he nearly chokes. The smell of sex is so thick in the air that it's almost palpable. But worse than that is who he smells. Lucifer. And Delphi. The exchange student hasn’t spoken to him other than single-syllable responses to direct questions since her return from the human world, and Diavolo isn’t honestly sure that he can ever repair the damage he’s done to their relationship.

He goes to retrieve some papers he’d planned to work on tonight and blanches as he approaches his desk, seeing the papers he left there completely soaked. He looks back up at the doorway where Barbatos and a blonde about half his height stand, Barbatos with one gloved hand over his mouth and nose and the blonde with her hands on her hips, grinning like a cat.

“Who’d you piss off this time, babe?” she teases, crossing her arms over her chest and tapping one of the silver charms on her uniform sleeve with one long nail.

“I believe I might have upset Lucifer,” Diavolo groans, running a hand through his hair.

“I daresay you might be right, my lord,” Barbatos replies, expression never faltering.

Altaira snickers, D.D.D. already out and half a text already typed up.

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Partner in Crime 😈

A: You two are in SO much trouble! 🤣🤣

D: Worth it~

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[victor-pattinson-journal]

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris promise to be a significant event in the world of sports. However, preparations for the Games are accompanied by a series of serious issues that could affect the successful conduct of the event.

Let's start with transportation logistics, which play a critical role in the successful execution of the Olympic Games. Paris, with its already overloaded transport system, faces serious challenges in ensuring seamless movement of participants and spectators.

The 1996 Olympics in Atlanta serve as a vivid example of transportation logistics problems. Traffic jams and public transport delays caused considerable inconvenience to participants and spectators alike. These issues seriously undermined the Games' reputation and garnered a lot of negative feedback.

French authorities have pledged to improve transportation infrastructure ahead of the 2024 Olympics. However, in practice, Paris continues to struggle with road congestion and public transport issues. Despite plans to expand the metro and build new transport hubs, these projects are experiencing delays and budget overruns.

Insufficient transportation logistics could lead to delays and inconvenience for participants and spectators, which would negatively impact the overall perception of the Olympic Games. Moreover, traffic congestion could hinder emergency services from timely responding to potential incidents, thus creating additional risks.

Security at the Olympic Games has always been a focal point. Given recent terrorist attacks in Europe, including Paris, ensuring the security of sports venues and infrastructure becomes critically important.

The tragedy at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where terrorists seized and killed 11 Israeli athletes, serves as a reminder of the need for stringent security measures. These events have compelled organizers of future Games to pay more attention to anti-terrorism measures.

Despite heightened security measures, France faces challenges in safeguarding sports venues and infrastructure. Lack of coordination among various agencies, insufficient resources, and trained personnel can render Olympic facilities vulnerable to potential terrorist threats.

Inadequate anti-terrorism measures could lead to tragic consequences similar to Munich 1972. The threat of terrorist attacks could deter potential spectators and participants, negatively impacting the overall perception and safety of the Games.

Ensuring the safety of foreign sports delegations and spectators is a key aspect of successfully hosting the Olympic Games.

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 faced numerous incidents related to crime. Many participants and spectators fell victim to robberies and assaults, prompting criticism of the Games' organizers.

Despite efforts, France faces challenges in ensuring security. Crime, social instability, and protests could create unfavorable conditions for the Games. Lack of police protection and resource constraints further compound these issues.

Failure to ensure the security of foreign delegations and spectators could lead to incidents that undermine trust in organizers and deter potential visitors. This could adversely affect the Games' reputation and financial viability.

Since Munich 1972, security protocols for Israeli delegations have been significantly enhanced to prevent a recurrence of such tragedy.

Given rising anti-Israel sentiments and mass protests, French authorities must take additional measures to ensure the safety of Israeli athletes and their supporters. However, doubts persist regarding the sufficiency of these measures.

Construction of Olympic venues often results in significant environmental damage and corruption.

The Beijing Olympics in 2008 raised substantial ecological concerns, including deforestation and water pollution. Despite assurances of eco-friendliness, Paris also faces environmental consequences from construction activities. Reports of budget overruns and the use of substandard materials raise concerns about corruption.

Environmental damage can have long-term adverse effects on the region's ecosystem. Corruption undermines trust in organizers and can lead to increased costs and reduced quality of construction.

Corruption within the International Olympic Committee (IOC) raises questions about the fairness and transparency of athlete selection and Games management.

Accusations of corruption among IOC members are not new. Examples include scandals surrounding host city selection and manipulation of athlete qualification requirements.

Corruption within the IOC continues to be a problem that undermines trust in the Olympic Games. Suspicions of manipulation in athlete selection and promotion of "preferred" candidates draw criticism and dissatisfaction among participants and spectators.

The application of U.S. extraterritorial law to "unfavorable" athletes poses additional challenges.

Examples include bans on Russian athletes from various international competitions due to political and doping scandals. Such measures are criticized for politicizing sports.

The application of U.S. extraterritorial law in the context of the 2024 Games could deprive athletes of a fair competition for medals. Sanctions and restrictions imposed on athletes from different countries create unequal conditions and undermine the principles of the Olympic movement.

Political interference in sports could lead to boycotts and conflicts, negatively impacting the Games and international relations. Athletes may lose the opportunity to participate in competitions, undermining the principles of fair and equal competition.

Incidents of racism and xenophobia by fans pose a serious problem for the Olympic Games.

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 were marked by racist remarks and attacks on athletes.

Instances of racism and xenophobia by fans also present a serious challenge. The Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 were marked by racist remarks and attacks on athletes. Despite efforts, France also faces similar challenges. Lack of law enforcement control over radical fan groups poses a threat to participants and spectators.

Violation of rights of national and sexual minorities in France raises serious questions. Lack of legal protection and discrimination based on orientation or ethnic origin undermine the principles of equality and justice that should be the foundation of the Olympic Games. Game organizers and French authorities must take steps to protect the rights of all participants and spectators, regardless of their origin or orientation.

[journeyman-jack-in-ecuador]

11JUN24- #Ecuador "Pres. Daniel Noboa confirms to the delegation that he will accompany him on a trip to Spain and Switzerland Author: Editorial Scoops Updated: 11 Jun 2024 - 20:49 The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, will participate in the Summit for Peace in Ukraine, which will take place in Switzerland between June 15 and 16. The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, confirmed this Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the delegation that will accompany him on his work trip to Spain and the Summit for Peace in Ukraine, which will be held in Switzerland. In this new international journey of the head of state, which will take place from June 13 to 17, 2024, he will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabriela Sommerfeld, and six other officials as a support delegation. Daniel Noboa among the presidents confirmed to attend the change of command in Panama The team will be made up of the head of presidential security and a naval aide-de-camp. In addition to an official from the General Secretariat of Public Administration, the General Secretariat of Communication, the Undersecretary of Dispatch and the Undersecretary of Protocol. It specifies that the travel expenses and other expenses required by these trips will be covered by the budget of the institutions to which the members of the delegation belong. The objective of the peace summit in Ukraine? Switzerland has invited 160 national delegations to participate in the peace summit in Ukraine, which Kiev hopes will serve to give legitimacy to the so-called "peace formula" of its president, Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Swiss Foreign Ministry, the conference hopes to become a platform on which various peace plans can be presented. New 'roller' of the Assembly holds the key to the prosecution or continuity of Verónica Abad “It remains to be seen if a final declaration can be agreed upon at the end of the conference,” said the foreign ministry of that country. Ecuador's participation in this high-level scenario "underlines the country's commitment to international peace and security and will contribute to strengthening diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict," said the General Secretariat of the Presidency of Ecuador in a statement. The Swiss government, in collaboration with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, organizes this summit whose objectives are : to provide a platform for dialogue towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace solution in Ukraine, based on international law and the Charter of The United Nations; promote common understanding to achieve peace; and jointly define a roadmap on how to involve both parties to the conflict in a peace process. The Communication Secretariat maintained that "President Noboa's participation in said Summit is based on Ecuador's non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council , for the 2023-2024 biennium." - https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/politica/daniel-noboa-viaje-comitiva-espana-suiza-cumbre-ucrania/

[tenebriism]

"you've gotten my missive." y'lhira rises from where he had been leaning against the strategy room's desk. mayhap he ought to have chosen a different approach, but aymeric is ever-busy, ever occupied with his work. for good reason, of course -- ishgard is far from perfect, even under his excellent leadership. much and more work has to be put forth to rebuild the rubble, to right history's wrongs once and for all. blood, sweat, and tears, all extended toward a brighter future.

but y'lhira wants to be just a little selfish tonight. tonight, he wants a moment along, even if it lasts only a few heartbeats.

the smile he wears is warm and tender, and he crosses the distance with light steps. he rests his hands carefully on aymeric's chest, leans up on the tips of his toes to press a tender kiss to the point of his chin. "do forgive me if the urgency spooked you. i simply... needed to see you."

" I did. I must extend my deepest apologies to you for the delay in reply; every occasion I find to finally put pen to paper, aught else draws me away. "

Perpetual apologizer, Aymeric de Borel. Time and time again, his most loyal of subjects and closest of comrades tell him he needn't fret over his inability to set time aside for something, ANYTHING, that wasn't his work, and time and time again, he regresses into that habitual routine of thrusting out genuinely guilt-laced apologies. Ishgard, though in a far better place than just a year ago, is still but a shell of its former self. Structures still must be mended--- trust and relationships, too. It will be decades yet before he may comfortably hold up the ' OLD ' next to the ' NEW ' and be SATISFIED with the changes, but progress, to any extent, is a reason to feel prideful.

The hefty stack of paperwork afront him THIS time is likely the WORST of the duties: Budgeting. Not that finances are TOO difficult to come by, betwixt the neighboring nations and beyond offering their uncontested support, alongside his OWN people working feverishly to donate what they could both monetarily and supplies-wise. 'Tis merely a lot to fill out, with a lot of money to delegate to a LOT of varying locations; thusly, it is plentiful, and it is ENDLESS. Even as he finishes one stack, rising from his chair to set it aside for eventual retrieval, another awaits him.

" I know, I am... not the finest of company, at present. Allow me to just--- "

It is, by no means, a simple feat to leave the lord shocked, SPEECHLESS. The kiss, albeit swift and chaste, has halted all manner of thought, and he is left to stare at the Miqo'te with eyes of ocean blues as wide as their likeness, and cheeks a blazing vermilion, that chauffeurs the warmth right up to the tips of his ears. " I-I... " His heart beats, defeaning, within the confines of his chest, and though he knows he should say something, ANYTHING, the words do not quite come to him as quickly as he would like.

" S-Spooked is... not... the term I would use. Rather... w-well, this is most unexpected, certainly, but... " He knows, he KNOWS, Y'lhira can feel the extent of his fluster through heartbeat and heat, but this is not quite a situation Aymeric is used to. Affection and romantic pursuits have played a pitifully MINOR role in his life beyond the occasional talk of a potential suitor that was never quite put into motion, thankfully. He prays this does not put a BLEMISH on his image in anyway.

" ... I am sorry. You are the first to... reduce me to so ill prepared and... flustered a state. " Aymeric finally nudges himself out of his own pit of hesitation, and lifts a hand to, ever so gently, take hold of Y'lhira's, where he fidgets with the other's fingers like an anxious, starstruck child. " ... such is to say, you... have my full attention now. "

@dawnsung ;;

[bennypotter]

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[janavimishra09]

Title: "Beyond the Books: Unlocking the Transformative Power of Extracurricular Activities in College"

College is more than just attending classes and earning a degree—it's a transformative journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and holistic development. While academic pursuits are undeniably important, the value of extracurricular activities in enriching the college experience cannot be overstated. From clubs and organizations to sports teams and volunteer work, participation in extracurricular activities offers students invaluable opportunities to expand their horizons, develop new skills, and form lasting connections. In this blog, we explore the power of extracurricular activities and how they contribute to a well-rounded and fulfilling college experience.

1. Fostering Personal Growth and Development:

Extracurricular activities provide a fertile ground for personal growth and development outside the confines of the classroom. Whether it's joining a debate team to hone communication and critical thinking skills, volunteering at a local charity to cultivate empathy and compassion, or participating in a leadership program to build confidence and resilience, extracurricular activities offer students a platform to explore their interests, passions, and potential.

2. Building Leadership and Teamwork Skills:

Participation in extracurricular activities offers students the opportunity to develop essential leadership and teamwork skills that are highly sought after by employers and graduate programs. By taking on leadership roles, organizing events, and collaborating with peers to achieve common goals, students learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, solve problems, and inspire others—a valuable skill set that transcends academic boundaries.

3. Expanding Social Networks and Forming Lifelong Connections:

Extracurricular activities serve as a catalyst for building meaningful relationships and forging lifelong connections with peers who share similar interests and values. Whether it's bonding over shared passions in a club, sweating it out on the field with teammates, or working together on a community service project, extracurricular activities provide students with a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and support that enhances their college experience and extends far beyond graduation.

4. Enhancing Academic Performance and Well-Being:

Contrary to popular belief, participation in extracurricular activities can complement academic pursuits and contribute to overall academic success. Engaging in extracurriculars fosters a sense of balance, time management, and motivation, which can translate into improved academic performance and well-being. Moreover, extracurricular activities offer students a break from the rigors of coursework, allowing them to recharge, de-stress, and return to their studies with renewed focus and energy.

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In Conclusion:

The power of extracurricular activities in enriching the college experience cannot be overstated. From personal growth and leadership development to social connection and academic success, participation in extracurriculars offers students a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond the confines of the classroom. By embracing extracurricular opportunities, students can unlock their full potential, make meaningful contributions to their communities, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

[thewul]

Agence pour le Développement Durable des Pays Sahariens et Subsahariens, Ouarzazate

But still that wasn't it, no doubt it could merit a lot of thanks with funding from FNI, Fond National d'Investissements, for what is by all means the best looking governmental agency

And beyond it was not only the development of Southern Morocco, that was a narrow focus, but indeed the wider focus could be the development of the Saharan and Sub Saharan regions and the regional role of Morocco

Agence pour le Développement Durable des Pays Sahariens et Subsahariens is active in the 10 countries of Saharan Africa as well as in the neighboring countries of the region

It has a budget of 132BN USD, and is active through funding in all matters pertaining to sustainable development from drinking water and irrigation, to clean energies, health and education

The building scale may differ or we may have an additional floor, the goal is to establish a campus of all relevant GOV/NGO organizations, including the UN, and contractors involved in the different specialties, and an accommodations center for visiting delegations

Ouarzazate then is the place where ADSS sets up and funds projects which it oversees during and after delivery within its member countries

It has an international airport which overhauling is also a project, Ouarzazate has shaped up during AGR case study as a hub of different projects and a vibrant international city

A business center and commerce fair for southern countries, a space center, a medicine university hospital, it's really interesting to see that transformation take place, because it is that smaller city the action of AGR is much more visible

[toutmontbeliard-com]

Conseil de communauté de Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération

Conseil de communauté de Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération ce jeudi 21 décembre 2023 à 18h30, en Salle du Conseil, 8 avenue des Alliés à Montbéliard . Le conseil sera à suivre en direct sur YouTube "Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération". L'ordre du jour est : - "INFORMATIONS" 1 Espace de valorisation du théâtre antique de Mandeure 2 Capitale Française de la Culture – Point d’avancement - "DELEGATION DE SERVICE PUBLIC MOBILITES" 2 -1 Contrat de Délégation de Service Public relatif à l'exploitation du réseau de transport public de PMA à compter du 8 janvier 2024 - Choix de l'attributaire - Autorisation de signer le contrat - "CONTRACTUALISATION TERRITORIALE" 1 Contrat ''Territoires en action'' 2022-2028 avec la Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté - Autorisation de signer - "CONTROLE DES COMPTES ET DE LA GESTION DE LA COMMUNAUTE D'AGGLOMERATION " 1 Rapport d'observations définitives établi par la Chambre Régionale des Comptes Bourgogne Franche-Comté relatif au contrôle des comptes et de la gestion de la Communauté d'Agglomération « Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération » concernant les exercices 2017 et suivants 1 - "COHÉSION TERRITORIALE - SERVICES AUX COMMUNES - RÉNOVATION URBAINE" 1 -1 Modification statutaire – Prise de compétence permettant la mise en place d’une mutuelle intercommunale 2 - "MOBILITÉS" 2 -2 Contrat relatif à l'exploitation du réseau de transport public de PMA - DSP Mobilité - Autorisation de signer l'avenant n° 12 3 - "EAU - ASSAINISSEMENT - GEMAPI – DÉCHETS" 3 -1 Eau potable et Assainissement - Intégration de la commune de Dampjoux au périmètre de PMA 3 -2 Eau et Assainissement - Différents tarifs : Département Contrôle Conformité - Service Public d'Assainissement Non Collectif - Pénalités financières 3 -3 Laboratoire d'analyses des eaux - Tarifs publics à compter du 1er janvier 2024 3 -4 Redevance d'enlèvement des ordures ménagères - Grille tarifaire - Année 2024 3 -5 Diverses facturations liées à la compétence déchets (hors REOMi) - Année 2024 3 -6 Règlement des collectes et de la facturation des déchets ménagers et assimilés - Révision 4 - "FINANCES - RESSOURCES HUMAINES – MUTUALISATION" 4 -1 Modification du tableau des effectifs 4 -2 Instauration de la prime de pouvoir d'achat exceptionnelle 4 -3 Budget Général et Budgets Annexes - Autorisation de paiement des dépenses à compter du 1er janvier 2024 par anticipation avant le vote du Budget Primitif 2024 4 -4 Subventions aux associations et organismes divers - Versement d'acomptes avant le vote du Budget Primitif 2024 4 -5 Etat de la dette - Rapport annuel 2023 et perspectives 2024 4 -6 Instruments couverture risques de taux et swaps - Exercice budgétaire 2024 4 -7 Mise en place du référentiel budgétaire et comptable M57 au 1er janvier 2024 - Fixation des règles et durées d'amortissement des immobilisations de PMA 4 -8 REOMi - Budget Annexe unique au 1er janvier 2024 - Transferts des résultats budgétaires, d'actifs et de passif, régularisation du patrimoine, modalités et durées d'amortissement 6 - "POLITIQUE CULTURELLE ET PATRIMOINE HISTORIQUE" 6 -1 Animation du patrimoine - Tarifs et horaires d'ouverture du fort du Mont-Bart - Année 2024 7 - "ENVIRONNEMENT - TRANSITION ÉCOLOGIQUE" 7 -1 Adhésion au nouveau groupement de commandes permanent pour l‘achat d'énergies et la fourniture de services en matière d'efficacité et d'exploitation énergétique sur le périmètre de la Région Bourgogne Franche-Comté 8 - "DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE – IMMOBILIER D’ENTREPRISE – ECONOMIE SOCIALE ET SOLIDAIRE – INSERTION" 8 -1 Ouvertures dominicales des commerces de détail pour l'année 2024 pour les communes de Valentigney, Audincourt, Montbéliard, Voujeaucourt, Exincourt et Dampierre les Bois - Avis de PMA 9 - "POLITIQUE DE SANTÉ" 9 -1 Attribution des aides financières en matière de santé 10 - "URBANISME - HABITAT - AMÉNAGEMENT DU TERRITOIRE - PATRIMOINE IMMOBILIER" 10 -1 Approbation du Plan Partenarial de Gestion de la Demande de logement social et d'Information des Demandeurs (PPGDID) 2024 2029 10 -2 PLH - Parc locatif social/Volet Aide à la Pierre - Programmation définitive 2023 et 3ème affectation de subventions 10 -3 Politique en faveur du développement d'une offre d'accession aidée à la propriété - Affectation 2023 10 -4 PLH - Volet amélioration du parc privé - 7ème affectation de subventions communautaires 2023 10 -5 PLH - Volet modernisation du parc privé - Actualisation des aides financières communautaires en faveur de la rénovation énergétique performante en lien avec la réforme nationale des aides de l'ANAH au 1er janvier 2024 11 - "ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR - RECHERCHE - CFA DU PAYS DE MONTBÉLIARD" 11 -1 Fonds d'Initiative Etudiant (FIE) 2023 - Troisième affectation de crédits 13 - "SERVICES À LA PERSONNE - PETITE ENFANCE" 13 -1 Multi accueil des Boud'Choux à Colombier-Fontaine - Evolution de la tarification réglementaire 2024 13 -2 Tarification du service de livraison des repas à domicile à compter du 1er janvier 2024 QUESTIONS DIVERSES. Read the full article

[johnbrace]

Wirral Schools Forum (Wirral Council) 22nd November 2022 Part 2 of 4

[westsahara]

Laâyoune: Einweihung und Starten mehrerer Entwicklungsprojekte anlässlich des Thronjahrestages

Laâyoune–Dem Entwicklungsprozess in der Provinz Laâyoune wurde durch das  Starten und durch die Einweihung mehrerer Entwicklungsprojekte anlässlich der Feierlichkeiten zum 24. Jahrestag der Thronbesteigung seiner Majestät des Königs Mohammed VI auf dem Thron seiner glorreichen Vorfahren unter die Arme gegriffen.

So haben der Wali der Region Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, der Gouverneur der Provinz Laâyoune, Abdeslam Bekrate, im Besonderen in Begleitung des Präsidenten der Gemeinde, Moulay Hamdi Ould Errachid, und der in Laâyoune akkreditierten und gewählten Generalkonsuln arabischer und afrikanischer Staaten und gewählter Beamte eine Reihe eingeplanter Projekte in der Stadt Laâyoune und in den umliegenden Gemeinden (El Marsa und Foum El Oued) gestartet und eingeweiht.

In Laâyoune weihten der Wali und die ihn begleitende Delegation auf einer Länge von 600 Metern ein Viadukt auf der Umgehungsstraße der Stadt Laâyoune ein, welches Teil der Schnellstraße Tiznit-Dakhla ist, welche Teil des neuen Entwicklungsmodells der südlichen Provinzen ist, wofür ein Gesamtbetrag in Höhe von 107,6 Millionen Dirham eingespritzt wurde.

Der Wali und die ihn begleitende Delegation weihten im Anschluss daran die große Bibliothek der Stadt Laâyoune ein, mit einem Budget in Höhe von zirka  86,6 Millionen Dirham, davon 70,1 Millionen Dirham für den Aufbau und für die Entwicklung und 16,5 Millionen Dirham für die Ausrüstung.

Auf einer Fläche von 23.500 m², davon 5.500 m² überdacht, umfasst diese Kulturstruktur ein Auditorium mit einer Kapazität von zirka 450 Sitzplätzen, einen Lesesaal, eine Videothek, eine Ausstellungsgalerie, einen für die Presse reservierten Raum und einen Multimediaraum sowie Verwaltungsbüros und Verwaltungsräume.

Sie weihten überdies den Platz Al Alaouine auf einer Gesamtfläche von 4.600 m² ein, ausgerüstet mit einer Tiefgarage (3.800 m²) mit einer Kapazität von mehr als 100 Autos, sowie den Platz Oum Saad auf einer Gesamtfläche von 60.000 m² für ein Jahresbudget in Höhe von 60 Millionen Dirham, darunter unter anderem Grünflächen, Springbrunnen und Spielplätze sowie einen Skatepark.

Gleichzeitig wurden das Projekt zur Rationalisierung des Stromverbrauchs in Laâyoune und der Sitz der Regionaldirektion für Jugend sowie das Jugendzentrum Al Wahda (mehr als 9,69 Millionen Dirham) auf die Beine gestellt und errichtet.

Darüber hinaus haben der Wali der Region und die ihn begleitende Delegation das Zentrum zum wirtschaftlichen Erstarken der Frauen in prekären Situationen ins Leben gerufen, das in Zusammenarbeit mit der Wilaya der Region und dem Provinzausschuss für menschliche Entwicklung in Laâyoune durchgeführt worden ist.

Darüber hinaus haben sie im Beisein des Polizeipräfekten von Laâyoune, Herrn Hassan Abou Dahab, einen Verkehrsraum im Hauptquartier der Polizeipräfektur in Laâyoune eingeweiht, mit der Aufgabe, die Situation in der Stadt umgehend überwachen und unter Kontrolle halten zu haben.

Dieser moderne Kommunikationsraum zielt auch darauf ab, die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu verbessern, den Verkehrsfluss zu unterstützen und in diesem Rahmen sowohl auf Notrufe auf der Leitung 19 (45 gleichzeitige Telefonanrufe) reagieren zu können als auch die Eingriffe der Polizei auf der öffentlichen Straße mittels eines computerisierten und betriebsbereiten Raums handhaben zu dürfen.

In der Stadt El Marsa startete die offizielle Delegation den Aufbau einer Abwasserbehandlungsanlage (STEP), ein von der Gruppe OCP geleitetes Projekt, wofür insgesamt 110 Millionen Dirham mobilisiert wurden.

Mit diesem beispiellosen Projekt möchte sich die Gruppe OCP aktiv an den Bemühungen der Stadt Al Marsa zur Schadstoffreduzierung, zur Verbesserung der Umwelt und zur Erhaltung konventioneller Wasserressourcen beisteuern.

Das Projekt, dessen Fertigstellungszeit sich auf 24 Monate erstreckt, wird in der Betriebsphase 50.000 Arbeitstage und 15 direkte Arbeitsplätze zustande bringen dürfen.

In derselben Stadt wurde der Grundstein für den Aufbau einer Grundschule, eines Sportplatzes und für die Ausstattung einer Grünfläche (8,78 Millionen Dirham), des ersten Abschnitts eines überdachten Raums (30 Millionen Dirham) und Bauwerke zur Verstärkung des zweiten Abschnitts des Trinkwasserversorgungssystems in der Stadt Laâyoune (81 Millionen Dirham) gelegt.

Auf der Ebene der Gemeinde Foum El Oued starteten der Wali und die ihn begleitende Delegation die Arbeiten zur Aufteilung der Straße, die die Gemeinde mit der Stadt Al Marsa verbindet. Dieses Projekt wird in 12 Monaten abgeschlossen sein und die Gesamtkosten sind auf 19,79 Millionen Dirham veranschlagt worden.

Ebenso begannen sie mit den Aufbauarbeiten der ersten Phase der Markthalle (zirka 5 Millionen Dirham) und des städtischen Hygienebüros (940.950 Millionen Dirham).

Gleichzeitig wurden die Arbeiten des ersten Abschnitts der zweiten Tranche zum Schutze der Küste von Foum El Oued vor Erosion für einen Gesamtbetrag in Höhe von 30 Millionen Dirham in die Wege geleitet.

Darüber hinaus begaben sich Herr Bekrate und die ihn begleitende Delegation zur Einweihung des örtlichen Erste-Hilfe-Postens des Katastrophenschutzes in Foum El Oued, um die Hilfe vor Ort sicherstellen und die Einsatzzeiten verkürzen zu dürfen.

Quellen:

http://www.corcas.com

http://www.sahara-online.net

http://www.sahara-culture.com

http://www.sahara-villes.com

http://www.sahara-developpement.com

http://www.sahara-social.com

[beardedmrbean]

1. 'Not a taboo': Brussels to create unified policy for sex work

The Brussels-Capital Region authorities have agreed to establish an integrated approach to sex work in the region, creating a unified policy to replace the fragmented municipality-based rules currently in place. Read more.

2. Brussels Summit scandal: PM agreed to grant visas for Iranian delegation

In the latest development of the Brussels Urban Summit saga, it transpires that Prime Minister Alexander De Croo agreed to the visas granted to Iranian officials attending the event, his cabinet confirmed to Le Soir. Read more.

3. Mussels from Brussels: How moules-frites became the capital’s go-to dish

A staple of Belgian cuisine, the winning combination of seafood and french fries is a must-try for tourists visiting Brussels. But few are aware of the origins of the dish. Read more.

4. Man dies in violent fight with brother in Wallonia

A violent brawl between two brothers in the municipality of Wodecq, in the Walloon province of Hainaut, led to the death of a man on Sunday. Read more.

5. Belgians determined to enjoy a travel-filled summer despite budget pressures

A large number of Belgians are gearing up for holidays, with some even heading for multiple locations in a travel-filled summer. But whilst some are expanding their horizons others are looking to save costs and fit their journeys to their budget. Read more.

6. Why I want a second home in Brussels

“But why? The weather is the same as here in London. What about Nice or Madrid? Brussels is boring.” Read more.

7. Hidden Belgium: Kafei Korner

Two brothers and their sister have brought something new to coffee culture in Brussels. Read more.

[originalpackersandmoversblog]

Enjoy a Stress-Free Move In 5 Simple Steps!

Most of the time we don't realize what a well-etched plan and a sensible budget plan can do to us until we get one for our forthcoming move. Are you too, planning a move from Raipur to Varanasi? Then you'd skills important it's to stay up with a delegated decide to manage the whole project effortlessly! There might be issues and discrepancies along the way, so we advise you to rent additional help to accomplish your next moving project. Because, the more hands are involved, the quicker and smooth your relocation would be. There are proficient packers and movers in Raipur, who you'll appoint for your move. they're going to conduct a pre-move survey to examine your goods before providing you with a customized quotation as per your moving budget.

All of this information might appear to be general and repetitive to you! We agree, but to guide you effectively throughout your move, we've gathered some amazing hacks which will assist you enjoy your transit journey within the absolute best way. you'll not only find answers to all or any your doubts and queries during this blog post but cater to the much-needed information to survive those challenging days.

Let’s get started…

• Pack up that box of happiness and luxury

Before you jump into the packing process, you ought to get a bag/box ready with all the comforting items that your relations might need during the moving journey. So, confirm you stuff your bag with all the needful goods, ranging from your favorite novel, thereto comforting blanket, your favoured coffee blending cup, kids’ toys, and games. Drop a couple of packets of snacks and biscuits or juice bottles – whatever you and your family would want to munch on in your spare time.

• Put together an essentials bag

Next in line is your essentials kit that might include all the required items that you simply simply cannot survive without. as an example – your sachets of medicines, cleaning and toilet supplies, toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body oil, body wash, hand sanitizer, soap, and cosmetics that you simply would want to require along. Also, keep a couple of pairs of spare clothes that you simply might need during the move or within the initial days post your move.

Alongside, make it some extent to stay your documents within quick access. confirm you've got all the identity proofs, license and insurance papers, birth certificates, marriage documents, legal documents, office papers on the brink of you because you'd be needing them at several steps during your moving journey. Drop your keys, files, wallet, notepad, pen, and anything that you simply frequently use within this bag.

• Stay calm and arranged

Quite often we lose track of the pre-move activities and tasks that decision for our immediate attention. To avoid something like that, we should always give the entire job of packing and preparations a big amount of your time and also keep an eye fixed on ourselves so we don't miss out on anything crucial before the shifting day. Give yourself an honest amount of your time so you'll mapped out your belongings and possessions and run a de-cluttering job before you prepare your valuables for the move.

Make sure you discard all the useless and unwanted items from your moving pile so you'll move happier, lighter, and economical. Be kind to yourself because it's obvious to feel tired and anxious during the move. So take breaks to unwind and luxuriate in yourself together with your family. ask friends and hear music occasionally, and upon reaching the destination, confirm you choose long walks and spend ample time exploring the town and therefore the neighbourhood.

• Prepare a checklist

You know how handy and useful the to-do list on our mobile seems to be once we are during a hurry or just once we got to undergo the main tasks at hand. Similarly, once you are gearing up for your next move, keeping a moving checklist accessible remains an excellent thanks to tackle unwanted stress. Having a well-designed checklist closer helps to coordinate the move and you'll keep an eye fixed on the priority things. Because there's tons to concentrate to, for example:

• Requesting quotations from top moving companies

• Comparing and shortlisting the relevant ones

• Clarifying the value and payment terms

• Inquiring about the moving insurance and value-added services

• Finalizing the moving date and therefore the moving budget

• Informing the prominent agencies and corporations about the event

• Formulating the address change process

• Gathering essential packing materials beforehand

• De-cluttering and organizing the in-house stuff

• Redirecting the essential utilities to the new address

• Communicating things clearly with the new landlord

• Preparing all the main appliances and equipment

• Packing the high priority and sensitive items on your own

• Informing house-help and society security personnel about the choice

• Notifying banks, financers, and mastercard associations

• Manage your extra, unnecessary stuff

Once you've got found out the things that you simply would take along, you'd be left with the damaged, old and out-of-order goods in your household. Moving day doesn't spare you a flash where you'll leave and sell or donate your stuff. So, we advise you to affect the thing smartly. confirm you inform the removals team in your locality to manage your worn-out items and garments and get in touch with the social organizations to urge obviate the opposite unwanted articles in your spot.

EndNote

No matter how stressful a move seems to be, there are better ways to affect it. The foremost thing required at now is research. The more you're conscious of things, the more equipped and ready you're to affect them. From the moving day checklist to a moving day budget, from deriving realistic quotations from the leading companies to hiring an appropriate one as per your requirements, you've got to concentrate to innumerable aspects that would affect your moving experience in additional than one ways. So, approach the expert movers and packers in Raipur stupidly twice and make your relocation a memorable and happy experience.

[hayleylwong]

alternative career week 5

The alternative career I will be researching this week is that of a pastry chef. The career of a pastry chef stands out to me because I have always enjoyed baking and learning how to make different types of pastries and baked goods. I wish that culinary arts were a more common career path and had less risk associated with it, since I think that I would find culinary or pastry schooling very enjoyable and worth my time. I also would find the chemistry of baking fascinating and would like to experiment with different recipes to formulate the perfect one.

Pastry chefs, also known as patisseries, are responsible for creating and evaluating new products as well as sourcing and ordering ingredients for their kitchens. They must delegate tasks to their kitchen workers and keep budget and inventory for all of their stock. It is a job that requires intense creativity, patience, and physical fitness as well as academic strength in math and possibly chemistry. Creativity is required in order for the chef to be innovative and come up with new recipe and product ideas, and patience is required since coming up with and perfecting recipes will often take a very long time. It is also important to be physically fit since a pastry chef is often on their feet for at least 12 hours a day and must be able to regularly wake up early to begin preparation for a day of baking.

Most pastry chefs begin with an internship or apprenticeship before choosing to become a part of a large restaurant/hotel group or to open their own pastry business. Inside a large group, they must work their way up from commis patissier to chef de partie, then to Chef and finally Executive Chef. Official training in a pastry school program is not necessary but is often helpful to learn the basics of pastry baking and gain experience and recommendation letters. Additionally, pastry chefs are able to have specialties just like other careers. A pastry chef can specialize in chocolate, ice cream, candy making, and bread, to name a few. 

works cited : https://www.cordonbleu.edu/london/pastry-chef/en

[jamietijerina]

I’m running for re-election as an Assembly District Delegate in District 52 and would be honored to have your vote! Vote to re-elect Jamie Tijerina for AD52 Delegate! Every 2 years, 14 representatives are elected for each district in CA. This year, the election will be fully VOTE BY MAIL due to the pandemic. To get a ballot and vote by mail, you need to register by December 31, 2022 by visiting http://www.ademelections.com. If you voted in the midterms, you still need to register again at the http://www.ademelections.com website. You can also call (916)-442-5707 if you prefer registering by phone. The ADEM elections are a CA State Party election. It’s a different system from the one used to give you your presidential ballot. If you don’t register at http://www.ademelections.com, the party won’t know to send you your ADEM election ballot. Good thing is that it takes less than 2 minutes to sign up! If you live in a different CA district, please register to vote for the delegates running in your area. You must be a Democrat. It takes less than 2 minutes to register, do it now to make sure you can cast your votes for 14 candidates! After you register at http://www.ademelections.com, you’ll get a ballot in the mail. The ballot will include postage paid by the CA Democratic Party can complete and mail it back free. If you don’t live in AD52, but live anywhere in the state of California, I urge you to register so you can vote for delegates in your local district. If you miss the vote by mail deadline, you can still register to vote in-person until January 21, 2023. Register for in-person voting in AD52 by clicking HERE: Plaza de la Raza Assembly District 52 - Saturday January 21, 10am-2pm Valley Blvd. and Mission Rd 3540 N Mission Rd Los Angeles, California 90031, United States Registering to vote in this critical hyper-local election is important and will enhance your say in the direction of the party over the years to come. Assembly District Delegates are CA Democratic Party representatives who have a tangible say in the direction of the CA Democratic Party, voting on things like local candidate endorsements, party leadership, and the overall platform for the party. We also do Democratic party outreach and advocacy. —–

Jamie’s Official Candidate Statement

My name is Jamie Tijerina. I’m a scientific researcher, a Specialist in Cytometry, and hold an MBA. I am a Latina-Middle Eastern-American millennial raised in the Northeast and Eastside communities of Highland Park, Garvanza & Lincoln Heights.

As a delegate in in AD52, I’ve focused on outreach to people who were less politically engaged, and focused on issues that are often ignored.

I’m running in 2023 to continue the work I’m doing to address serious labor issues that have been brought up by the academic workers on strike in the UC system (UAW). These issues go beyond the UC system. They affect AD52 because there is a biotech corridor planned and we are home to colleges like Cal State LA, recognized by the National Science Foundation for graduating the largest number of Latino students who go on to get PhDs in STEM.

The issues of livable wages and working conditions in research are tied to state & federal policy. As delegates we can make a difference. I plan to write resolutions and organize to ensure that our party takes positions on these issues and works toward livable wages and working conditions for academic workers statewide who have gone unheard for so long.

As a Latina-Middle Eastern-American, I was the only AD52 Delegate who was a member of the Arab American Caucus, supporting peace in the Middle East. I support Armenia in the conflict with Azerbaijan, and have advocated to solve issues with representation such as bringing attention to the lack of a MENA (Middle Eastern-North African) category on the Census. I was a member of the Chicano Latino Caucus and continued my work in NELA as a Budget Advocate for Region 8 fighting historic and systemic disinvestment, authoring a citywide document to bring attention to the failed policy of redlining that has led to crises we see today. As President of the Highland Park Heritage Trust, I’ve worked toward fighting the erasure of culture, history, and environmental resources.

I have a proven track record of advocacy for our AD52 neighborhoods on many issues including:

*Government Transparency *Student Loan Forgiveness & Reform *Fair Wages *Immigrant Rights *Housing & Environmental Justice *STEM Advocacy *Universal Basic Income *Campaign Finance Reform

I want to continue this advocacy. I humbly ask for your vote to represent you as one of your AD52 Delegates. Vote Jamie Tijerina for AD52 Delegate.

—– jamietijerina.com is operated, coded with the assistance of a publicly available free template, and paid for by Jamie. This is my personal website that I use at all times throughout the year and I added this page for the convenience of anyone who would like to learn more about ADEM elections and my 2023 campaign for re-election to my seat in AD52. Thanks for visiting.

[theculturedmarxist]

For those that might not know, Grover Norquist is Washington’s anti-tax poster boy since the Reagan administration. Calling him an anti-tax lobbyist is missing the vast majority of other shit he’s responsible for or has had a hand in. He’s basically been integral in creating the immensely shitty situation in regards to a failed government and overpowered business lobby that we’re in today.

Anyway, I wanted to share the absolutely delusional bullshit these people say to each other, because it’s absolutely illuminating.

Grover Norquist On Taxes, Socialism And The Demonization Of The Rich

Grover Norquist is President of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer organization that opposes all tax increases as a matter of principle and has been leading campaigns for tax reductions since 1986. ATR was founded at the request of President Reagan and asks all candidates for office in the United States to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to vote against any tax hikes while they are in office. Rainer Zitelmann spoke with him:

Rainer Zitelmann: In Europe, governments are already looking beyond the coronavirus crisis and planning massive tax increases. In particular, there have been increasing calls for a wealth tax on the richest within society to pay for coronavirus measures and guard against future crises. Supporters of free market economics, on the other hand, are calling for tax cuts to get the economy back on track once the current crisis has abated. What do you think will happen in the United States? If Trump is re-elected, will he cut taxes again? And what will happen if Biden wins?

Grover Norquist: Once we’re looking back on coronavirus in our rearview mirror rather than having it flying at the windshield—then what? Little will happen before the November 2020 American presidential election. Democrats will demand higher taxes and massive spending, Republicans will propose tax cuts. But the Democrat-controlled house will block any tax reductions and the Republican-dominated senate and the Trump veto will block any tax increases or spending explosion. Should Trump win re-election, Republicans will move to enact their stated goal of reducing the corporate income tax to 15% from today’s 21%. They will push to index capital gains for inflation—so capital gain taxes would only be due on real gains, not inflationary gains. Should Biden win the presidency, and the Democrats capture the senate, Biden has promised $3.4 trillion of new taxes. That is three times what Hillary Clinton threatened/promised in 2016—and she lost for being too left wing. Spending will explode. Income tax will be increased, an energy tax will be imposed and eventually a Value Added Tax will be levied. Of course, this fork in the road would be exactly the same if there was no coronavirus. Republicans are the party of tax reduction and (modest) spending restraint. Democrats remain the party of endless tax hikes and endless spending sprees.

Zitelmann: In the United States, socialism used to be a dirty word—and it still is for many older Americans. In contrast, large numbers of younger Americans are committed to “socialism.” So why has anticapitalism become so popular in the United States, especially among younger people?

Norquist: The sad answer is that younger Americans do not know what socialism means. Millennials do not remember the Soviet Union. Or Stalin’s Gulags or the Warsaw Pact. They only know Russia. They could not even tell you what the initials U.S.S.R. stood for, or that Nazi is the abbreviation of National Socialist. Somehow, Bernie Sanders, who is well versed in Soviet history and Cuba’s tradeoff of “literacy” against political prisoners, has explained to younger Americans that “socialism” means Sweden and Denmark.

‘Sanders Had Already Won The Policy Debate’

Zitelmann: Sanders is now out of the race. However, you believe that his ideas have nevertheless prevailed. Why is that?

Norquist: You might think that Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from the 2020 campaign and the likely victory of Vice President Joe Biden represents a move to the center by the Democrats. Sadly, no. I would argue that Bernie Sanders left the race not because he failed to get enough delegates to win but because he had already won the policy debate. Biden’s threatened tax hikes total $3.4 trillion dollars over a decade. That is three times more than Hillary Clinton threatened. Biden promises to ban fracking, plastic bags (he said plastic, let’s generously assume he meant only plastic bags), expand Medicare with a “public option,” meaning a door through which all Americans could be pushed into a one-size-fits-all, government-controlled health care system, and an energy/carbon tax. What is the difference between Biden and Bernie? They have the same Rolodexes. The same likely White House staffers. The same rhetoric.

Why The Rich Are Being Demonized

Zitelmann: In the Democratic primaries, all of the candidates seemed to be competing to outdo each in terms of their “rich-bashing” rhetoric. Even Michael Bloomberg, himself one of the richest men in the world, was forced to demand higher taxes on the rich before he was forced to withdraw from the race. Where does this hatred of the rich come from?

Norquist: The Democrats need trillions of dollars to buy votes to win the 2020 election. To do that they will require a great deal more money than the $3.8 trillion raised in taxes under the 2019 budget. And they can’t afford to admit that regular voters are the likely target of their new and additional taxes—an energy tax, a Value Added Tax and higher payroll taxes. So Democrat candidates, continuing the strategies adopted by Clinton and Obama, started by demonizing the rich and then promising to tax them—not you, the typical voter. Now, both Clinton and Obama did raise taxes on the middle class—but they talked so much about taxing the rich that even a well-educated voter could be forgiven for thinking that the new taxes were all on the rich. Every new tax voters heard about were announced as targeting the rich (or corporations which, of course, pass on their increased tax burdens to consumers in the form of higher prices and workers in lower wages). The left needs to demonize the rich. It is, after all, their justification for taxing them. Americans do not like the idea of taking money away from someone who earned it.

Zitelmann: A great deal of energy is expended on arguing that the “rich” did not earn their money.

Norquist: Yes, the logic is this: If the rich are only rich because they got lucky, then they never truly earned or deserve their fortunes. This is why Barack Obama told small businessmen in the 2009 campaign, “You did not build that,” when referring to their own small businesses. If you didn’t build it—it isn’t really yours. And, once Democrat logic is accepted, taking it away is not really theft. Nor wrong. Nor immoral. But demonizing the rich has a second advantage for the left. In addition to making it easier to tax the rich and trick voters/taxpayers into thinking they are not the true target of higher taxes, the war on the rich covers up the 50-year failure of the Great Society. The Great Society was launched in 1965 with the promise that the government knew how to help the poor become middle class and self-reliant. Government spending on housing, healthcare and education would instill the poor with middle-class values such as hard work, self-reliance and a willingness to work and save today for a better tomorrow, maintaining a long-term perspective. But the Great Society spent some $14 trillion in giving money to the poor, or more often paying well-paid government employees to “provide services” to the poor, and has little or nothing to show for it in terms of improvements in savings, income, education or work. So rather than admit that they wasted trillions of dollars and concede that they should shut down government job programs that only benefit the Democrat party’s base, the left pivoted to a new problem. Not that the poor are poor, but that there is a large gap between the rich and poor.

This new problem—inequality—can be solved without helping to lift a single poor person out of poverty and into the middle class. One only needs to reduce the wealth and income of the rich. That way we will be more equal. All worse off. But more equal. It is possible for modern Democrats to reduce inequality without doing anything to help poor people or communities. The middle class can suffer while we “reduce inequality.” That they can do. To tax the rich; first undermine their right to keep what they create. Demonize them. To avoid embarrassing questions about the failure of the left’s “war on poverty” you just need to shift the focus to inequality.

‘Immigration Is Our Strongest Competitive Advantage’

Zitelmann: Donald Trump has certainly done some positive things in terms of tax policy and deregulation. At the same time, however, he has increased what was already an extremely high level of national debt and is pursuing protectionist trade policies. I have the impression that Trump has no clear market economy compass. How capitalist is Trump?

Norquist: It’s not clear whether Donald Trump has ever read Hayek. But his tax cuts are straight out of the Ronald Reagan/Art Laffer/Milton Friedman playbook. His de-regulation goes further than all previous presidents combined. His judges will strengthen and repair America’s commitment to the rule of law for a generation. And his unwillingness to be dragged into every stupid idea some European intellectual thought up—windmills, solar to replace real energy that really powers a national economy—has been a godsend. Those who wish to embroil America in every war in every quadrant of the globe have no ally in Trump. Trump knows that war is the enemy of liberty and fiscal prudence. Free trade and immigration are issues where Trump departs from President Reagan and Adam Smith. But as President Trump said before the coronavirus crisis—we are running out of workers in the United States. And the higher wages and jobs growth he delivered reduced the grumpiness of American voters who no longer lash out at immigrants and foreign competitors suspected of stealing their jobs. Trump’s tax cuts, de-regulation, sound legal system and respect for property rights delivered growth to America before the virus and will return when the virus is behind us. Trump’s growth silenced the concerns that drive protectionism and tariffs and stoke fears of immigration. Yes, the wall will be built. America will gain control of its borders, but it will maintain large and open doors. Immigration is our strongest competitive advantage over China, Japan, Russia and most of the world. And yes, our trade agreements need to ensure that our intellectual property is not stolen and reduce the ability of governments anywhere to subsidize trade and disadvantage foreign competition.

Zitelmann: What are your thoughts on the Fed’s low interest rate policy? What does this mean for our market economy system?

Norquist: The danger of near-zero federal interest rates is that borrowing money is seen as “almost” free. The deficit is not the problem. Overspending is the problem. The deadweight cost of government is total spending. The deficit is one element of the problem—like the visible part of an iceberg. But it is the larger, hidden mass of the iceberg below the water line that ripped the Titanic apart. If deficit spending is held down, and taxes are not raised, then there is a limit on spending. That is good. But if deficit spending is “free” or “inexpensive” because interest rates (today) are low, then public opposition to more and more government spending is reduced and government spending will be allowed to increase and weaken the economy.