Ben
@66en.bsky.social
I think this is the correct take — it’s a LARP, but is less motivated strictly by resource imperialism than by the goal of dismantling transnational left solidarities in Latin America
Tooze disagrees that Resource imperialism is an explanation for Trumpists actions. Why not?
1 Assets are small. Oil is heavy & difficult to recover economically
2 Financial liabilities of VZ govt are large
Concludes that trump likes "cosplaying" as imperialist
adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-...
1 Assets are small. Oil is heavy & difficult to recover economically
2 Financial liabilities of VZ govt are large
Concludes that trump likes "cosplaying" as imperialist
adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-...
January 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I think this is the correct take — it’s a LARP, but is less motivated strictly by resource imperialism than by the goal of dismantling transnational left solidarities in Latin America
a functional country would do many things right now
A functional country would shut Grok down permanently. Like, immediately. Right now. Last week. Whatever. Just flip the switch. Obviously.
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 AM
a functional country would do many things right now