Penny
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We must stop trying to make rational sense out of what Trump is doing. He is a ruthless dictator, plan and simple.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-and-domestic-policies
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-and-domestic-policies
January 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
We must stop trying to make rational sense out of what Trump is doing. He is a ruthless dictator, plan and simple.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-and-domestic-policies
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-and-domestic-policies
Come on!! BlackRock mgr in charge of the Fed is the fox in charge of the henhouse.
“WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's (BLK.N) chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve” (Fox News via Reuters 12/1/26)
“WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's (BLK.N) chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve” (Fox News via Reuters 12/1/26)
January 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Come on!! BlackRock mgr in charge of the Fed is the fox in charge of the henhouse.
“WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's (BLK.N) chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve” (Fox News via Reuters 12/1/26)
“WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump will interview BlackRock Inc's (BLK.N) chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder on Thursday as a candidate to lead the Federal Reserve” (Fox News via Reuters 12/1/26)
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Congress should pass a law requiring agents to show their faces, identify themselves, & wear their badges. It’s not agent safety we have to worry about these days.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Congress should pass a law requiring agents to show their faces, identify themselves, & wear their badges. It’s not agent safety we have to worry about these days.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
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70% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to govt data.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
70% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to govt data.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”
As ICE terrorizes cities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of Trump's major donors are private prison corporations.
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I don't disagree with this, and would simply add that the reason he feels he can accelerate in this way is because for what he's planning all he really needs is control of the United States Armed Forces and the money for his domestic interagency army—ICE, CBP, BOP, &c—the Big Beautiful Bill unlocked
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
I don't disagree with this, and would simply add that the reason he feels he can accelerate in this way is because for what he's planning all he really needs is control of the United States Armed Forces and the money for his domestic interagency army—ICE, CBP, BOP, &c—the Big Beautiful Bill unlocked
Trump will defend Iranian protestors from gov’t, but not protect Americans in America? The irony confounds:
‘With the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if force is used on protesters.’ Reuters 11/1/26
‘With the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if force is used on protesters.’ Reuters 11/1/26
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Trump will defend Iranian protestors from gov’t, but not protect Americans in America? The irony confounds:
‘With the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if force is used on protesters.’ Reuters 11/1/26
‘With the Islamic Republic's clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if force is used on protesters.’ Reuters 11/1/26
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
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Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
The Government Is Withholding Data On Labour Relations www.readthemaple.com/the-governme...
Reducing our compilation of and access to important labour statistics hurts Canadian workers and taxpayers by limiting truthful studies.
Reducing our compilation of and access to important labour statistics hurts Canadian workers and taxpayers by limiting truthful studies.
The Government Is Withholding Data On Labour Relations
ESDC removed data tables reporting ‘work stoppages’ from its website several months ago.
www.readthemaple.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Government Is Withholding Data On Labour Relations www.readthemaple.com/the-governme...
Reducing our compilation of and access to important labour statistics hurts Canadian workers and taxpayers by limiting truthful studies.
Reducing our compilation of and access to important labour statistics hurts Canadian workers and taxpayers by limiting truthful studies.
Umm, what’s with ‘Netflix to buy Discovery’ or for that matter Paramount/ Skydance merger… aren’t there laws against monopolies? How come no one is enforcing them? How is this beneficial to taxpayers and citizens? Dudes, privatization only works when competition remains. Anyone? Anyone?
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Umm, what’s with ‘Netflix to buy Discovery’ or for that matter Paramount/ Skydance merger… aren’t there laws against monopolies? How come no one is enforcing them? How is this beneficial to taxpayers and citizens? Dudes, privatization only works when competition remains. Anyone? Anyone?
Hoping dems in Congress all come back to the House (if they ever do) dressed in ‘l’M ANTIFA’ T-shirts. They and their staff should all be wearing them now, 24/7.
October 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Hoping dems in Congress all come back to the House (if they ever do) dressed in ‘l’M ANTIFA’ T-shirts. They and their staff should all be wearing them now, 24/7.
47’s Tariffs cost 16,000 Nestle jobs despite “better than expected sales growth.” Congrats Donnie, you’re king of the world, serf count is growing.
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire' - www.reuters.com/business/nes...
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire' - www.reuters.com/business/nes...
www.reuters.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
47’s Tariffs cost 16,000 Nestle jobs despite “better than expected sales growth.” Congrats Donnie, you’re king of the world, serf count is growing.
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire' - www.reuters.com/business/nes...
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire' - www.reuters.com/business/nes...
Imagine that. Take a bow, Mr. So-called Peace-broker.
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Imagine that. Take a bow, Mr. So-called Peace-broker.
So, this piece of Nazi architecture would prob cost American taxpayers $300-$800 million. Couldn’t Bumph’s vanity projects fund some of those health or social security cuts? Asking for a friend (who could use those dollars).
October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
So, this piece of Nazi architecture would prob cost American taxpayers $300-$800 million. Couldn’t Bumph’s vanity projects fund some of those health or social security cuts? Asking for a friend (who could use those dollars).
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals (WPost)
Putting all the leaders in one room is 1) an unnecessary expense, and 2) dangerous to their and US military’s health and longevity. Is Hegseth an idiot, or plotting downfall of US military?
Putting all the leaders in one room is 1) an unnecessary expense, and 2) dangerous to their and US military’s health and longevity. Is Hegseth an idiot, or plotting downfall of US military?
September 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals (WPost)
Putting all the leaders in one room is 1) an unnecessary expense, and 2) dangerous to their and US military’s health and longevity. Is Hegseth an idiot, or plotting downfall of US military?
Putting all the leaders in one room is 1) an unnecessary expense, and 2) dangerous to their and US military’s health and longevity. Is Hegseth an idiot, or plotting downfall of US military?
The Guardian, 28/05/25, on Mark Rubio’s « Foreigners who work to undermine the rights of Americans should not enjoy the privilege of traveling to our country. »
The Guardian: « It is unclear how this would work in practice. »
Duh: No more foreign press allowed to first-hand criticize the US gov’t.
The Guardian: « It is unclear how this would work in practice. »
Duh: No more foreign press allowed to first-hand criticize the US gov’t.
May 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Guardian, 28/05/25, on Mark Rubio’s « Foreigners who work to undermine the rights of Americans should not enjoy the privilege of traveling to our country. »
The Guardian: « It is unclear how this would work in practice. »
Duh: No more foreign press allowed to first-hand criticize the US gov’t.
The Guardian: « It is unclear how this would work in practice. »
Duh: No more foreign press allowed to first-hand criticize the US gov’t.
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Trump is escalating his war against American higher education and against the rest of the world. We will be the worse for this.
Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-i-told-the-ed-school-graduates
Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-i-told-the-ed-school-graduates
Trump’s Biggest “Fuck You” Yet to Higher Education and the Rest of the World
He and his regime are mounting an assault on the American mind. Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
robertreich.substack.com
May 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump is escalating his war against American higher education and against the rest of the world. We will be the worse for this.
Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-i-told-the-ed-school-graduates
Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-i-told-the-ed-school-graduates
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-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
-$1.5T in new tax cuts predominantly for the rich
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
-$700B in Medicaid cuts
-$500B in Medicare cuts
-$300B in SNAP cuts
-Leasing public lands to Big Oil
-Ending IRS Direct File
-Ending clean energy tax credits
-Banning AI regulation in the states
The oligarchy's wish list.
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While many Americans were still asleep, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed Trump’s huge, horrible mega-bill.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
May 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
While many Americans were still asleep, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed Trump’s huge, horrible mega-bill.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
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The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity:
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
May 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity:
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.
It’s time more people understood this.
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Our little farmer harvests some sweet potatoes…
With some help from a few friends
With some help from a few friends
May 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our little farmer harvests some sweet potatoes…
With some help from a few friends
With some help from a few friends
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Surprise new Hounds track! Exclusive release here on Bluesky.
Hope you’ll given it a listen (just click below) and share.
Hope you’ll given it a listen (just click below) and share.
Hounds, “Fully Operational Mobile McDonald’s Unit”
YouTube video by Seth Abramson
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May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Surprise new Hounds track! Exclusive release here on Bluesky.
Hope you’ll given it a listen (just click below) and share.
Hope you’ll given it a listen (just click below) and share.
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