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Economist Brent Neiman explains the idiocy of Trump's tariffs formula.
First, the idea that a trade imbalance deserves tariffs:
"The Nobel laureate Robert Solow explained why when he quipped, “I have a chronic deficit with my barber, who doesn’t buy a darned thing from me.” "
First, the idea that a trade imbalance deserves tariffs:
"The Nobel laureate Robert Solow explained why when he quipped, “I have a chronic deficit with my barber, who doesn’t buy a darned thing from me.” "
April 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Economist Brent Neiman explains the idiocy of Trump's tariffs formula.
First, the idea that a trade imbalance deserves tariffs:
"The Nobel laureate Robert Solow explained why when he quipped, “I have a chronic deficit with my barber, who doesn’t buy a darned thing from me.” "
First, the idea that a trade imbalance deserves tariffs:
"The Nobel laureate Robert Solow explained why when he quipped, “I have a chronic deficit with my barber, who doesn’t buy a darned thing from me.” "
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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(1,2) During the last Trump State Of The Union, I spoke the truth when I yelled out "What about victims of gun violence like my daughter." For that, I was removed, arrested, & jailed. This speech is a bottomless pit of undignified nonsense with evil at its core.
March 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
(1,2) During the last Trump State Of The Union, I spoke the truth when I yelled out "What about victims of gun violence like my daughter." For that, I was removed, arrested, & jailed. This speech is a bottomless pit of undignified nonsense with evil at its core.
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"No one wins in a trade war. I want to speak directly to the American people. We want to work with you, as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt. But your government has chosen to do this to you." - Justin Trudeau
FULL SPEECH | Trudeau outlines response to U.S. tariffs
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
March 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
"No one wins in a trade war. I want to speak directly to the American people. We want to work with you, as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt. But your government has chosen to do this to you." - Justin Trudeau
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Honestly, I am not shocked that Donald Trump calls Trudeau ‘Governor’ and talks constantly about annexing Canada. We lived through one Trump term already. This is what and who he is. I *am* appalled at how swiftly US media across the political spectrum have accepted it as funny & normal.
March 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Honestly, I am not shocked that Donald Trump calls Trudeau ‘Governor’ and talks constantly about annexing Canada. We lived through one Trump term already. This is what and who he is. I *am* appalled at how swiftly US media across the political spectrum have accepted it as funny & normal.
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can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
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“Should American tariffs come into effect tonight, Canada will, effective 12:01 a.m. EST tomorrow, respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion of American goods.”
Canada to retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B worth of U.S. goods if Trump follows through
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared for a trade war with its southern neighbours should U.S. President Donald Trump implement the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened on Tuesday.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
“Should American tariffs come into effect tonight, Canada will, effective 12:01 a.m. EST tomorrow, respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion of American goods.”
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The last month has seen shock & sorrow among all thinking people of good will...
The last month has seen shock & sorrow in the US research community, with grant freezes & cuts, mass firings of government scientists, & much more.
Now many are fighting back. @heidiledford.bsky.social reports for @nature.com on the rise of scientist-activists:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Now many are fighting back. @heidiledford.bsky.social reports for @nature.com on the rise of scientist-activists:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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US science is under threat ― now scientists are fighting back
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
www.nature.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The last month has seen shock & sorrow among all thinking people of good will...
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An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
March 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
It’s time to acknowledge we are in the midst of an existential crisis.
March 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
It’s time to acknowledge we are in the midst of an existential crisis.
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NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes
NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes
SILVER SPRING, MD—As mass firings of career experts and scientists continued to roil the federal government, officials confirmed Friday that cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
theonion.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes
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Trump's 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 to our ally in the Oval Office is a DAMN SHAME.
Denigrating a democratic world leader while sitting next to him has not only jeopardized our work with global allies. Once again, Trump's ego just put our national security at risk.
Denigrating a democratic world leader while sitting next to him has not only jeopardized our work with global allies. Once again, Trump's ego just put our national security at risk.
"You're either going to make a deal or we're out."
President Trump to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy : "The problem is I've empowered you to be a tough guy. I don't think you'd be a tough guy without the U.S. You're people are very brave. But, you're e...
www.c-span.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump's 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 to our ally in the Oval Office is a DAMN SHAME.
Denigrating a democratic world leader while sitting next to him has not only jeopardized our work with global allies. Once again, Trump's ego just put our national security at risk.
Denigrating a democratic world leader while sitting next to him has not only jeopardized our work with global allies. Once again, Trump's ego just put our national security at risk.
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Let’s elevate and spread the word about those who fight back. Trump is trying to intimidate Maine Governor Janet Mills. Her first reply was “See you in Court.” Here’s her latest response. www.maine.gov/tools/whatsn...
Governor Mills' Statement on Notice of Investigation From U.S. Department of Education
www.maine.gov
February 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Let’s elevate and spread the word about those who fight back. Trump is trying to intimidate Maine Governor Janet Mills. Her first reply was “See you in Court.” Here’s her latest response. www.maine.gov/tools/whatsn...
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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And it begins.
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
February 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And it begins.
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge.
First Amendment
Violation of Due Process
Rights to Privacy
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
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John Lewis is proud of Jasmine Crockett... we all need to get in "good trouble" now!
February 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
John Lewis is proud of Jasmine Crockett... we all need to get in "good trouble" now!
These #50501protests happened across the country today. Where is the media coverage? @npr.org @nytimes.com @foxnewscorporation.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
These #50501protests happened across the country today. Where is the media coverage? @npr.org @nytimes.com @foxnewscorporation.bsky.social
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February 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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We are in a constitutional crisis. Thank you congressmen Murphy and Raskin.
Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We are in a constitutional crisis. Thank you congressmen Murphy and Raskin.
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Our Dems in leadership are raising to STOP the hostile takeover.
"Just like the president who is elected to "SOMETHING" cannot impound the money of the people, we don't have a 4th branch of government called Elon Musk and that's going to become REAL clear" - Rep. Raskin.
"Just like the president who is elected to "SOMETHING" cannot impound the money of the people, we don't have a 4th branch of government called Elon Musk and that's going to become REAL clear" - Rep. Raskin.
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Our Dems in leadership are raising to STOP the hostile takeover.
"Just like the president who is elected to "SOMETHING" cannot impound the money of the people, we don't have a 4th branch of government called Elon Musk and that's going to become REAL clear" - Rep. Raskin.
"Just like the president who is elected to "SOMETHING" cannot impound the money of the people, we don't have a 4th branch of government called Elon Musk and that's going to become REAL clear" - Rep. Raskin.
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This is great to see. Thank you Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen!
Would be even better is MSNBC was covering it live, as they have live shots right now on air in the White House and Congress but not here.
Would be even better is MSNBC was covering it live, as they have live shots right now on air in the White House and Congress but not here.
People have gathered outside USAID HQ for press event with Democratic Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen where they're addressing the building's mysterious shutdown today in the midst of the Trump admin dismantling the agency.
(Photos shared with me)
(Photos shared with me)
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is great to see. Thank you Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen!
Would be even better is MSNBC was covering it live, as they have live shots right now on air in the White House and Congress but not here.
Would be even better is MSNBC was covering it live, as they have live shots right now on air in the White House and Congress but not here.
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
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rep raskin speaks to a crowd of 100 outside usaid hq
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
February 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
rep raskin speaks to a crowd of 100 outside usaid hq
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”