Ian MacMillan
@ian-macmillan.bsky.social
Lefty Liberal. Rochdale "Graduate". Studied history, politics, some literature at U of T. Large film collection. From Vancouver. Nerd wannabe, perhaps.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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Make America Florida. Huh.
November 22, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Make America Florida. Huh.
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“While I still don’t think Bluesky — or any social media app — will ever fully replace the old Twitter, I get what the excitement is about,” our tech columnist @kevinroose.com writes.
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:56 PM
“While I still don’t think Bluesky — or any social media app — will ever fully replace the old Twitter, I get what the excitement is about,” our tech columnist @kevinroose.com writes.
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here's today's post: "Morning Joe’s ratings are now in the shitter. boo fucking hoo." — and Nancy Mace fucking sucks.
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Morning Joe’s ratings are now in the shitter. boo fucking hoo.
and Nancy Mace fucking sucks
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November 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
here's today's post: "Morning Joe’s ratings are now in the shitter. boo fucking hoo." — and Nancy Mace fucking sucks.
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
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Everything is political economy, tariff exclusion edition
One way to increase your odds of avoiding tariffs? Make a political donation…
My write up of a fascinating study:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
My write up of a fascinating study:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Donations Improved Odds of Avoiding Trump Tariffs, Study Finds
Public companies whose executives donated to Republican candidates had a higher chance of winning exclusions from President-elect Donald Trump’s first-term tariffs on China, while those that gave to D...
www.bloomberg.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Everything is political economy, tariff exclusion edition
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"The preponderance of voters who get no news whatsoever suggests the very notion of an “informed electorate” might become a thing of the past."
The article was shared as a gift.
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The article was shared as a gift.
wapo.st/4fVvMsr
Opinion | Our democracy needs a different model for journalism
Informed voters are increasingly an endangered species. ProPublica’s nonprofit model could help save them.
wapo.st
November 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM
"The preponderance of voters who get no news whatsoever suggests the very notion of an “informed electorate” might become a thing of the past."
The article was shared as a gift.
wapo.st/4fVvMsr
The article was shared as a gift.
wapo.st/4fVvMsr
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The real muscle behind Trump’s “populist” movement is the moneyed class — wealthy heiresses, tech bros, and crypto kings. They influence policy to favor the rich, and tell voters that immigrants and DEI have caused their economic plight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/rockbridge-tr…
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/rockbridge-tr…
Behind the Scenes at a Secretive Gathering of Rising MAGA Donors
The Winklevoss twins, Rebekah Mercer, allies of Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and top Trump campaign aides recently joined a conclave of right-wing donors who are suddenly flush with power.
buff.ly
November 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM
The real muscle behind Trump’s “populist” movement is the moneyed class — wealthy heiresses, tech bros, and crypto kings. They influence policy to favor the rich, and tell voters that immigrants and DEI have caused their economic plight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/rockbridge-tr…
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/rockbridge-tr…
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Ontario planning experts go to bat for Ontario bike lanes which are in danger of being dismantled by the P.C. government. Premier Doug Ford is so far sticking to his guns. #bikes #onpoli #congestion www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/21/n...
Ontario planning experts slam Ford's war on bike lanes
Opposition continues to pour in over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s fight against bike lanes. The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), with over 5,000 members, sent a letter to the government ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Ontario planning experts go to bat for Ontario bike lanes which are in danger of being dismantled by the P.C. government. Premier Doug Ford is so far sticking to his guns. #bikes #onpoli #congestion www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/21/n...
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Remember in the movie “Aliens” when no one listened to the woman and then everyone died? That’s what the vibe feels like right now.
November 21, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Remember in the movie “Aliens” when no one listened to the woman and then everyone died? That’s what the vibe feels like right now.
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Tesla has the highest rate of deadly accidents, their model S and model Y rank among the most dangerous of electric automobiles.
November 22, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Tesla has the highest rate of deadly accidents, their model S and model Y rank among the most dangerous of electric automobiles.