steve from virginia
@econundertow.bsky.social
I Examine economics, finance and their consequences. I support Ukraine; its struggle is the moral challenge of our time.
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Everyone Who Was Supposed to Protect You From This Failed Miserably
Donald Trump will now be the president again. A colossal failure by every Republican, Democratic, legal, corporate, and media institution got us here.
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After 9/11, the world entered the Ironic Universe, where the most destructive of any set of possible outcomes is the most likely:
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I'll believe it when I see it
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'll believe it when I see it
What Americans are discovering is the gigantic hole the founders left in the Constitution: that is, the inability to effectively remove bad-faith actors such as Trump and his stooges.
There is no recourse, no character test, no recall provisions, nothing short of violence or slavish acquiescence.
There is no recourse, no character test, no recall provisions, nothing short of violence or slavish acquiescence.
For the left, there’s a fracture between neoliberals and progressives.
For the right, it’s between Nazis and moderates.
Progressives and moderates are finding common ground in resistance.
Currently can’t tell if establishment Dems will join the Nazis in the minority or the People in the majority.
For the right, it’s between Nazis and moderates.
Progressives and moderates are finding common ground in resistance.
Currently can’t tell if establishment Dems will join the Nazis in the minority or the People in the majority.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What Americans are discovering is the gigantic hole the founders left in the Constitution: that is, the inability to effectively remove bad-faith actors such as Trump and his stooges.
There is no recourse, no character test, no recall provisions, nothing short of violence or slavish acquiescence.
There is no recourse, no character test, no recall provisions, nothing short of violence or slavish acquiescence.
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⚡️Explosions in Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse amid reported sea drone attack.
Photos and videos uploaded by locals in the town and later published by major Telegram channel Astra show explosions and a resulting fire in the area of the town's port.
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Photos and videos uploaded by locals in the town and later published by major Telegram channel Astra show explosions and a resulting fire in the area of the town's port.
kyivindependent.com/explosion-in...
Explosion in Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse amid reported sea drone attack
Later, the official Telegram channel of Krasnodar Krai confirmed the attack, claiming that four Ukrainian sea drones had been destroyed.
kyivindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
⚡️Explosions in Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse amid reported sea drone attack.
Photos and videos uploaded by locals in the town and later published by major Telegram channel Astra show explosions and a resulting fire in the area of the town's port.
kyivindependent.com/explosion-in...
Photos and videos uploaded by locals in the town and later published by major Telegram channel Astra show explosions and a resulting fire in the area of the town's port.
kyivindependent.com/explosion-in...
Ukrainian drones appear to have struck Tuapse oil pier again last night:
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November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ukrainian drones appear to have struck Tuapse oil pier again last night:
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💥 /1. According to "Dosye Shpiona": Over 1,000 Geran-2/Shahed drones were destroyed in strike on Donetsk base.
A strike was carried out on the launch positions and storage facilities of Geran-2 UAVs located at the Donetsk airport base. The strike involved both cruise missiles and strike drones.
A strike was carried out on the launch positions and storage facilities of Geran-2 UAVs located at the Donetsk airport base. The strike involved both cruise missiles and strike drones.
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
💥 /1. According to "Dosye Shpiona": Over 1,000 Geran-2/Shahed drones were destroyed in strike on Donetsk base.
A strike was carried out on the launch positions and storage facilities of Geran-2 UAVs located at the Donetsk airport base. The strike involved both cruise missiles and strike drones.
A strike was carried out on the launch positions and storage facilities of Geran-2 UAVs located at the Donetsk airport base. The strike involved both cruise missiles and strike drones.
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💥Special Operations Forces of Ukraine use FP-2 guided strike drones to destroy Russian targets in Crimea:
• S-400 located in the village of Uyutne near Yevpatoria;
• Ammunition depot in the village of Udachne, near Simferopol;
The operation was carried out on the night of October 6.
• S-400 located in the village of Uyutne near Yevpatoria;
• Ammunition depot in the village of Udachne, near Simferopol;
The operation was carried out on the night of October 6.
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
💥Special Operations Forces of Ukraine use FP-2 guided strike drones to destroy Russian targets in Crimea:
• S-400 located in the village of Uyutne near Yevpatoria;
• Ammunition depot in the village of Udachne, near Simferopol;
The operation was carried out on the night of October 6.
• S-400 located in the village of Uyutne near Yevpatoria;
• Ammunition depot in the village of Udachne, near Simferopol;
The operation was carried out on the night of October 6.
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TAX THE RICH.
ENOUGH!
We the people should not have to pay more for our electricity in any way shape or form. These AI companies sucking up resources driving up the prices is bullshit.
Tax the rich and release the Epstein files.
ENOUGH!
We the people should not have to pay more for our electricity in any way shape or form. These AI companies sucking up resources driving up the prices is bullshit.
Tax the rich and release the Epstein files.
In the first 9 months of 2025, utilities have requested or received approval for a total of $34B in rate increases, more than double the $16B during the same period in 2024
The hardest hit states are in the South
Trump said he would cut energy prices in half within a year
He lied
The hardest hit states are in the South
Trump said he would cut energy prices in half within a year
He lied
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
TAX THE RICH.
ENOUGH!
We the people should not have to pay more for our electricity in any way shape or form. These AI companies sucking up resources driving up the prices is bullshit.
Tax the rich and release the Epstein files.
ENOUGH!
We the people should not have to pay more for our electricity in any way shape or form. These AI companies sucking up resources driving up the prices is bullshit.
Tax the rich and release the Epstein files.
So the truth comes out: bailout of Argentina was really a bailout of a Wall Street firm that had made a bad bet.
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UPDATE: Hedge fund billionaire pressed Treasury Secretary for Argentina bailout, Argentine media reports
Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet big on Argentina, reportedly asked his friend for a rescue package. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered.
popular.info
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So the truth comes out: bailout of Argentina was really a bailout of a Wall Street firm that had made a bad bet.
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Who’s surprised?
Michigan U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain violated a law aimed at preventing conflicts of interest for the second time this year by being late to report financial stock trades made by her husband.
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
Michigan’s McClain tells congressional clerk that she will avoid violating STOCK Act in the future • Michigan Advance
Michigan U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain violated a law aimed at preventing conflicts of interest for the second time this year by being late to report financial stock trades made by her husband. A review of f...
michiganadvance.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Who’s surprised?
DC Bar Association Ethics Committee excoriates law firms that have compromised themselves to please Trump:
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DC Bar Drops Hammer on Law Firms That Bent the Knee to Trump
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November 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
DC Bar Association Ethics Committee excoriates law firms that have compromised themselves to please Trump:
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A revealing interview with the former NATO Chief. Full article is on @thetimes.com website (paywalled) so here are a few highlights.
While I've been critical of NATO, this point is so important. @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social won't criticise Zelenskyy but Ukraine's President acted TOO LATE.
A revealing interview with the former NATO Chief. Full article is on @thetimes.com website (paywalled) so here are a few highlights.
While I've been critical of NATO, this point is so important. @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social won't criticise Zelenskyy but Ukraine's President acted TOO LATE.
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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A revealing interview with the former NATO Chief. Full article is on @thetimes.com website (paywalled) so here are a few highlights.
While I've been critical of NATO, this point is so important. @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social won't criticise Zelenskyy but Ukraine's President acted TOO LATE.
A revealing interview with the former NATO Chief. Full article is on @thetimes.com website (paywalled) so here are a few highlights.
While I've been critical of NATO, this point is so important. @jensstoltenberg.bsky.social won't criticise Zelenskyy but Ukraine's President acted TOO LATE.
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 When we hear "Black Panthers", the first thought that comes to mind is the militant political party that came into existence in the mid-1960s.
They were not the first.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/761...
🧵 When we hear "Black Panthers", the first thought that comes to mind is the militant political party that came into existence in the mid-1960s.
They were not the first.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/761...
The Original Black Panthers Fought in the 761st Tank Battalion During WWII | HISTORY
These African American heroes battled the Nazis, but were still treated as second-class citizens in their home country.
www.history.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 When we hear "Black Panthers", the first thought that comes to mind is the militant political party that came into existence in the mid-1960s.
They were not the first.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/761...
🧵 When we hear "Black Panthers", the first thought that comes to mind is the militant political party that came into existence in the mid-1960s.
They were not the first.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/761...
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🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺 After returning from Ukraine, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Europe should increase support for Ukraine and investment in its own defense.
🗣️ Whitaker: I believe Europe must do more. We urge them daily here at NATO to do two things. First, they need to provide more support
🗣️ Whitaker: I believe Europe must do more. We urge them daily here at NATO to do two things. First, they need to provide more support
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺 After returning from Ukraine, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Europe should increase support for Ukraine and investment in its own defense.
🗣️ Whitaker: I believe Europe must do more. We urge them daily here at NATO to do two things. First, they need to provide more support
🗣️ Whitaker: I believe Europe must do more. We urge them daily here at NATO to do two things. First, they need to provide more support
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From 'Business 101' dept:
The hardest thing for any company to acquire is a paying customer. Companies today are working furiously to get rid of theirs!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3h5...
The hardest thing for any company to acquire is a paying customer. Companies today are working furiously to get rid of theirs!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3h5...
They're Firing Everyone And Getting Rich From It
YouTube video by Vanessa Wingårdh
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November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
From 'Business 101' dept:
The hardest thing for any company to acquire is a paying customer. Companies today are working furiously to get rid of theirs!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3h5...
The hardest thing for any company to acquire is a paying customer. Companies today are working furiously to get rid of theirs!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3h5...
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Tonight, the evil, terrorist nation of Russia is launching ballistic missiles and drones at civilians again, like they do every night.
Putin will rot
Putin will rot
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Tonight, the evil, terrorist nation of Russia is launching ballistic missiles and drones at civilians again, like they do every night.
Putin will rot
Putin will rot
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The American economy is bein' strangled by Trump's idiotic economic policies.
Per independent experts, layoffs last month were over 153K — the worst October in 22 years.
Over 1 million workers have been laid off this year, partially because of AI and chaotic mismanagement of the economy.
Welcome to Trump's "New Golden Age."
Over 1 million workers have been laid off this year, partially because of AI and chaotic mismanagement of the economy.
Welcome to Trump's "New Golden Age."
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The American economy is bein' strangled by Trump's idiotic economic policies.
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Why isn’t this all over the news?
Big moment on CNN with Jake Tapper the NLRB whistleblower just dropped serious allegations about a DODGE Russia information breach. This is a serious national security threat!
#NLRB #Whistleblower #Russia #CNN #JakeTapper
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
Big moment on CNN with Jake Tapper the NLRB whistleblower just dropped serious allegations about a DODGE Russia information breach. This is a serious national security threat!
#NLRB #Whistleblower #Russia #CNN #JakeTapper
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Why isn’t this all over the news?
Big moment on CNN with Jake Tapper the NLRB whistleblower just dropped serious allegations about a DODGE Russia information breach. This is a serious national security threat!
#NLRB #Whistleblower #Russia #CNN #JakeTapper
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
Big moment on CNN with Jake Tapper the NLRB whistleblower just dropped serious allegations about a DODGE Russia information breach. This is a serious national security threat!
#NLRB #Whistleblower #Russia #CNN #JakeTapper
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
Bug hunt underway in eastern Ukraine, Russian bugs, that is:
www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWar...
No gore but the implication will be shocking for sensitive individuals.
www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWar...
No gore but the implication will be shocking for sensitive individuals.
From the UkraineWarVideoReport community on Reddit: Ukrainian 414th UAS Brigade "Magyar's Birds" took out multiple Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk direction. Nov 01-06, 2025
Explore this post and more from the UkraineWarVideoReport community
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November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Bug hunt underway in eastern Ukraine, Russian bugs, that is:
www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWar...
No gore but the implication will be shocking for sensitive individuals.
www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWar...
No gore but the implication will be shocking for sensitive individuals.
Russia still has oil and gas to sell to the West and dump onto the international markets so the Kremlin's abuses of everyone stupid enough to play along with them will be ignored.
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Russia still has oil and gas to sell to the West and dump onto the international markets so the Kremlin's abuses of everyone stupid enough to play along with them will be ignored.
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56th brigade infantry battalion needs a pickup (~€6200)
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
56th brigade infantry battalion needs a pickup (~€6200)
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
send.monobank.ua/jar/3Zuzxk994D
PayPal [email protected]
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Effectively, he is about to wipe out half the remaining army, indeed, yes.
Plus 100% of their motivation.
(the other 50% is just waiting for their chance of grift, extortion & abuse)
Gestapo-chief Rudolf Diels was once an astute observer.
bsky.app/profile/wilh...
#1/2
Plus 100% of their motivation.
(the other 50% is just waiting for their chance of grift, extortion & abuse)
Gestapo-chief Rudolf Diels was once an astute observer.
bsky.app/profile/wilh...
#1/2
pure propaganda
corruption has gone so far it's impossible to clean up the system without breaking the system
corruption has gone so far it's impossible to clean up the system without breaking the system
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Effectively, he is about to wipe out half the remaining army, indeed, yes.
Plus 100% of their motivation.
(the other 50% is just waiting for their chance of grift, extortion & abuse)
Gestapo-chief Rudolf Diels was once an astute observer.
bsky.app/profile/wilh...
#1/2
Plus 100% of their motivation.
(the other 50% is just waiting for their chance of grift, extortion & abuse)
Gestapo-chief Rudolf Diels was once an astute observer.
bsky.app/profile/wilh...
#1/2
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40th seperate rifle batallion with some carinthia defence 4 sleeping bags!
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40th seperate rifle batallion with some carinthia defence 4 sleeping bags!
Support our work today!
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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40th seperate rifle batallion with some carinthia defence 4 sleeping bags!
Support our work today!
40th seperate rifle batallion with some carinthia defence 4 sleeping bags!
Support our work today!