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An ordinary bod who wants to keep engaged with journalists, philosophers, politicians, economists, satirists, comedians, climatologists, animal lovers, fact finders and people with diverse views but not trolls.
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A technique of power as a mechanism for profit, securing low-cost access to resources and cheap labour. It was never really about growth, efficiency or enlarging the pie for everyone. The environment was an afterthought: when profits were at stake, bosses saw carbon overload as a price worth paying.
"Neoliberalism was a technique of power. It did its job as a mechanism for profit, securing low-cost access to resources and cheap labour. It was never really about growth, efficiency or enlarging the pie for everyone."
Neoliberalism – lurching onwards
Part one showed how neoliberalism worsened inequality and failed to raise economic growth – here, the author shows how it succeeded in its true aim
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November 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A technique of power as a mechanism for profit, securing low-cost access to resources and cheap labour. It was never really about growth, efficiency or enlarging the pie for everyone. The environment was an afterthought: when profits were at stake, bosses saw carbon overload as a price worth paying.
"All of these rights spell security" said FDR and that's what the GOP, project 2025 and Trump don't want for the majority because the INSECURITY OF THE MASSES gives them CONTROL.
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"All of these rights spell security" said FDR and that's what the GOP, project 2025 and Trump don't want for the majority because the INSECURITY OF THE MASSES gives them CONTROL.
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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Ol' Donnie said he wanted to send $2000 checks from the tariff money so that, if/when his tariffs are declared unlawful by SCOTUS, he can then say, "I wanted to send you all those checks, but..."
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Ol' Donnie said he wanted to send $2000 checks from the tariff money so that, if/when his tariffs are declared unlawful by SCOTUS, he can then say, "I wanted to send you all those checks, but..."
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In under 30 seconds, these two say everything we need to know about unity and being English/British. Courtesy of @tuc.org.uk
“Don’t let hate divide us.”
#unity #togetherwethrive #hopenothate #strongertogether
“Don’t let hate divide us.”
#unity #togetherwethrive #hopenothate #strongertogether
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In under 30 seconds, these two say everything we need to know about unity and being English/British. Courtesy of @tuc.org.uk
“Don’t let hate divide us.”
#unity #togetherwethrive #hopenothate #strongertogether
“Don’t let hate divide us.”
#unity #togetherwethrive #hopenothate #strongertogether
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"Overheard in an Oslo cafe, in which Mamdani was described as an American politician who “finally” sounded normal.
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"Overheard in an Oslo cafe, in which Mamdani was described as an American politician who “finally” sounded normal.
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
“Normal." “Here, (in Norway) taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
True in most of Europe, especially Nordic countries
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Brother Warnock lays it plain.
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Brother Warnock lays it plain.
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Now they're screwing with air travel...
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You're Gonna MISS Your FLIGHT
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Now they're screwing with air travel...
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youtu.be/MNn7wHAnHKw
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🎵 why would Lockheed Martin build a ballroom..... 🎶 This is TikTok Premium ☺️
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🎵 why would Lockheed Martin build a ballroom..... 🎶 This is TikTok Premium ☺️
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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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And most importantly, he's kept the Epstein files safe for another week while starving millions of children. Dear Leader is unstoppable!
November 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
And most importantly, he's kept the Epstein files safe for another week while starving millions of children. Dear Leader is unstoppable!
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"I just got to say, Martha, that’s a lie. The health care battle is not about health care for illegal immigrants & Sean Duffy knows it. It’s about millions of Americans who in the last few weeks have gotten premium increase notices..." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/11/vide...
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"I just got to say, Martha, that’s a lie. The health care battle is not about health care for illegal immigrants & Sean Duffy knows it. It’s about millions of Americans who in the last few weeks have gotten premium increase notices..." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/11/vide...
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So CBS settled Trump’s lawsuit where he frivolously sued because they edited Kamala Harris’s interview so it would fit into their air time.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So CBS settled Trump’s lawsuit where he frivolously sued because they edited Kamala Harris’s interview so it would fit into their air time.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
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Chump Doesn't Need MAGA anymore, So He Doesn't Care Who
He's Hurting......FAFO
He's Hurting......FAFO
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Chump Doesn't Need MAGA anymore, So He Doesn't Care Who
He's Hurting......FAFO
He's Hurting......FAFO
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This is the country we’ve become under the Trump administration.
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is the country we’ve become under the Trump administration.