1.? The G7 decided to loan Ukraine 50 billion dollars to be paid back from frozen Russian assets this week- is this a good idea?
The assets are primarily from Russian oligarchs who stole it after the Soviet Union dissolved.? Putin is probably the richest man in the world so hopefully a lot o f? it is his.? I would like to see the entire stash given to Ukraine for reconstruction.
2.? Testa's stockholders agreed to pay Elon Musk up to 54 billion dollars in compensation as CEO this week - it's not clear to me is this is a one year deal or over multiple years - is this a good idea?
He is certainly worth more than Bill Gates.? This is not money but stock options which are only worth what the market says - and Tesla went up about 2& yesterday.? I suspeet there are a large number of investors who are glad to see him locked in for a few years.
3.? Did you learn anything interesting this week?
After thirty years I learned how to make a cell phone call without touching the phone.
4.? Did you do anything interesting this week?
I took my granddaughter down the central coast to a job and then over to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - she had never seen either - was much implressed.
5.? Is the conflict in Gaza or Sudan more of a human tragedy?
Both - but Gaza was started by Hamas - Sudan is in the midst of a longstanding civil war.? And Hait is simply a failed country that needs an injection of US Marines.
