Murali Veeraiyan
@muralive.bsky.social
"One must imagine Sisyphus happy"
Tech / Product Mgmt, Politics & Philosophy
Tech / Product Mgmt, Politics & Philosophy
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IMHO USA was always a rogue state when all politicians (Ds&Rs) enabled their corporate oligarchs to run roughshod around the world evading taxes and regulations. It's only fair that those corrupt oligarchs have now found a more compliant 🍊 dictator to partner closely with for the long-term.
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Musk sent this email on Christmas Day - he already had five kids under the age of 8 at this point.
So if I’m understanding this sequence correctly, from Thanksgiving to Christmas 2012, Elon Musk was essentially pestering registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to throw him a wild party on the island.
January 30, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Musk sent this email on Christmas Day - he already had five kids under the age of 8 at this point.
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The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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So basically we have a solid center left majority under PR, or a knife edge possibility of hard right government under FPTP. The country really can't afford the luxury of political parties' vanity when it comes to electoral pacts.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (+1)
LAB: 21% (+2)
CON: 17% (-1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 14% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 25-26 Jan.
Changes w/ 18-19 Jan.
RFM: 25% (+1)
LAB: 21% (+2)
CON: 17% (-1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 14% (=)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 25-26 Jan.
Changes w/ 18-19 Jan.
January 27, 2026 at 10:17 AM
So basically we have a solid center left majority under PR, or a knife edge possibility of hard right government under FPTP. The country really can't afford the luxury of political parties' vanity when it comes to electoral pacts.
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The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It's About Reining In Trump
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It's About Reining In Trump
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm EST
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It's About Reining In Trump
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...
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The killings in Minnesota and ICE terrorizing American cities wouldn’t be possible without the acquiescence of John Thune, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the GOP.
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Stop Letting Republicans Off the Hook for the ICE Killings
The GOP has a choice: use their power to force change or own the chaos and the killings.
messagebox.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The killings in Minnesota and ICE terrorizing American cities wouldn’t be possible without the acquiescence of John Thune, Mike Johnson, and the rest of the GOP.
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
Everyone, especially the media, has to stop letting them off the hook.
messagebox.substack.com/p/why-republ...
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Federal agents’ killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday has strengthened Senate Democrats’ resolve to force changes to Trump’s immigration forces — even at the risk of shutting down the government.
How Democrats — and even a few Republicans — in Congress are moving to rein in ICE
Alex Pretti’s death has pushed more and more lawmakers into saying something must be done.
www.vox.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Federal agents’ killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday has strengthened Senate Democrats’ resolve to force changes to Trump’s immigration forces — even at the risk of shutting down the government.
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Luke Akehurst, Member of Labour's National Executive Committee suggests there was a plot to oust Keir Starmer by Andy Burnham
Labour MP Kim Johnson, "Keir Starmer is one of the most unpopular prime ministers we've ever had, his trust has been lost by the people. He needs to fear for his leadership"
Labour MP Kim Johnson, "Keir Starmer is one of the most unpopular prime ministers we've ever had, his trust has been lost by the people. He needs to fear for his leadership"
January 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Luke Akehurst, Member of Labour's National Executive Committee suggests there was a plot to oust Keir Starmer by Andy Burnham
Labour MP Kim Johnson, "Keir Starmer is one of the most unpopular prime ministers we've ever had, his trust has been lost by the people. He needs to fear for his leadership"
Labour MP Kim Johnson, "Keir Starmer is one of the most unpopular prime ministers we've ever had, his trust has been lost by the people. He needs to fear for his leadership"
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I wrote about California's attempt to stop ICE from masking, and what the legal uncertainty of the ban says about the health of our democracy (e.g., bad things) www.theverge.com/policy/86720...
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
Americans do not like masked secret police.
www.theverge.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I wrote about California's attempt to stop ICE from masking, and what the legal uncertainty of the ban says about the health of our democracy (e.g., bad things) www.theverge.com/policy/86720...
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New Column: Cuz chaos on the streets provides an excuse to cancel elections. He doesn't really have the power to do that, but he still might try. newrepublic.com/article/2056... via @newrepublic.com
Donald Trump Wants This Chaos.
It Means More Power in His Hands.
To you and me, Renee Good and Alex Pretti are tragic victims of authoritarian overreach. To the Trump regime, they’re exhibits in building the case for martial law.
newrepublic.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
New Column: Cuz chaos on the streets provides an excuse to cancel elections. He doesn't really have the power to do that, but he still might try. newrepublic.com/article/2056... via @newrepublic.com
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
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Chris Madel not only dropped out of the Minnesota governor race, but seemingly the Republican Party, after the murder of Alex Pretti. “That’s the choice facing Republicans in Washington: go down with Trump’s ship, or build another boat." From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/Jr1K7jf
Republican Expressions of Concern Already Turning Back Around - The American Prospect
All the Trump administration had to do was send Tom Homan to Minnesota.
trib.al
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Chris Madel not only dropped out of the Minnesota governor race, but seemingly the Republican Party, after the murder of Alex Pretti. “That’s the choice facing Republicans in Washington: go down with Trump’s ship, or build another boat." From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/Jr1K7jf
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a proper, grown-up media would have taken Farage apart some time ago for all that surrounds him, not swoon over his latest regression project
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
a proper, grown-up media would have taken Farage apart some time ago for all that surrounds him, not swoon over his latest regression project
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There’s no reforming this
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
There’s no reforming this
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"When I was in Westminster, people didn't organise to get the best for their region. They spent all the time point-scoring."
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
January 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"When I was in Westminster, people didn't organise to get the best for their region. They spent all the time point-scoring."
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
At @instituteforgovernment.org.uk conference, @andyburnham.bsky.social called for a new voting system that would promote a "place-first, not party-first" culture.
We agree!
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EXCL: Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection.
*All* the details from me, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social & @joshhalliday.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
*All* the details from me, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social & @joshhalliday.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andrew Gwynne signs Commons deal that could pave way back for Andy Burnham
Exclusive: Andrew Gwynne’s settlement allows him to potentially retire and call byelection in Gorton and Denton
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM
EXCL: Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection.
*All* the details from me, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social & @joshhalliday.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
*All* the details from me, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social & @joshhalliday.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andy Burnham: Britain is still "in hock to the bond markets"
The Greater Manchester mayor sets out his case for "business friendly socialism"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The Greater Manchester mayor sets out his case for "business friendly socialism"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Andy Burnham: Britain is still “in hock to the bond markets”
The Greater Manchester mayor set out his case for "business friendly socialism"
www.newstatesman.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Andy Burnham: Britain is still "in hock to the bond markets"
The Greater Manchester mayor sets out his case for "business friendly socialism"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The Greater Manchester mayor sets out his case for "business friendly socialism"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Andy Burnham is one of the few politicians to not currently have a negative net favourability rating among Britons, as reports of a potential by-election in Manchester fuel speculation of him making a return to Westminster
Favourable: 29%
Unfavourable: 29%
Net: =0
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Favourable: 29%
Unfavourable: 29%
Net: =0
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Andy Burnham is one of the few politicians to not currently have a negative net favourability rating among Britons, as reports of a potential by-election in Manchester fuel speculation of him making a return to Westminster
Favourable: 29%
Unfavourable: 29%
Net: =0
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Favourable: 29%
Unfavourable: 29%
Net: =0
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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Blocking Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton would not only look terrible for Starmer but it would also risk handing the seat to Reform, which could be enough to tip Labour MPs over the edge
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Blocking Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton would not only look terrible for Starmer but it would also risk handing the seat to Reform, which could be enough to tip Labour MPs over the edge
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Gavin Newsom shows off the new range of knee pads at Davos
For politicians and industry leaders so they kneel for Trump
"We laugh, but this is a serious moment"
For politicians and industry leaders so they kneel for Trump
"We laugh, but this is a serious moment"
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Gavin Newsom shows off the new range of knee pads at Davos
For politicians and industry leaders so they kneel for Trump
"We laugh, but this is a serious moment"
For politicians and industry leaders so they kneel for Trump
"We laugh, but this is a serious moment"
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And we're back. The moment the danger passes, people rush to pretend everything is alright again. It isn't and will not be.
DAVOS - GERMANY'S MERZ: DESPITE FRUSTRATION, ANGER OF RECENT MONTHS, LET US NOT BE TOO QUICK TO WRITE OFF THE TRANSATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP
January 22, 2026 at 8:58 AM
And we're back. The moment the danger passes, people rush to pretend everything is alright again. It isn't and will not be.
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Adult men that never stop acting like teenagers is why we are where we are today.
January 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Adult men that never stop acting like teenagers is why we are where we are today.
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The closer you look, the more it seems like many of his hotel and casino projects in the 1990s and 2000s: flashy at first glance, but so laden with debt and hidden costs that they soon became fiascos econ.st/3LRaSB8
Photo: AP
Photo: AP
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The closer you look, the more it seems like many of his hotel and casino projects in the 1990s and 2000s: flashy at first glance, but so laden with debt and hidden costs that they soon became fiascos econ.st/3LRaSB8
Photo: AP
Photo: AP
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Another reminder that the Telegraph's Allister Heath is a one-man Human Centipede of news reporting.
Then...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11...
Now...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Then...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11...
Now...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Another reminder that the Telegraph's Allister Heath is a one-man Human Centipede of news reporting.
Then...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11...
Now...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Then...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11...
Now...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...