Mike Bon
@micbon.bsky.social
Ordinary American
Small town In western MA
Fiscal Progressive
Humanist
Live and let live
“The power of divide and conquer is in its ability to create artificial divisions among people who would otherwise unite against a common oppressor.” Angela Davis
Small town In western MA
Fiscal Progressive
Humanist
Live and let live
“The power of divide and conquer is in its ability to create artificial divisions among people who would otherwise unite against a common oppressor.” Angela Davis
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With the BUF loss, NE has clinched the AFC East Division Title.
December 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
With the BUF loss, NE has clinched the AFC East Division Title.
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This is right.
if you're shooting jews at a jewish social event in the diaspora, you're not targeting the state of israel, nor are you targeting its policies, nor are you targeting anyone with the power to effect change in israel's policies. you are just targeting jews.
When you’ve gone to this place, it’s time to just admit your only interest in antisemitism is claiming it doesn’t exist
December 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is right.
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Is this one of the greatest scenes in movie history?
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
“It's a Wonderful Life” Tried to Warn Us
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Is this one of the greatest scenes in movie history?
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
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"In Trump’s second term, the Republican-appointed majority on the supreme court has brought their institution to the brink of illegitimacy," writes Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn, who teach law at Harvard and Yale.
"Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off."
"Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off."
It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced | Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"In Trump’s second term, the Republican-appointed majority on the supreme court has brought their institution to the brink of illegitimacy," writes Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn, who teach law at Harvard and Yale.
"Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off."
"Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off."
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Good to see Krugman noting the problem of rightwing control of the media paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-the-b...
MAGA, the Broligarchs and the Media
This isn’t just about business; it’s about democracy
paulkrugman.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good to see Krugman noting the problem of rightwing control of the media paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-the-b...
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Truth
Remembering several pithy Asimov quotes, but this will have to serve:
"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom."
"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom."
It would be a mistake to assume that RFK Jr. wouldn’t dare take COVID19 vaccines off the market in the U.S. It is, after all, his organization that is demanding it.
H/t: @texasgeologist.bsky.social for the heads up
H/t: @texasgeologist.bsky.social for the heads up
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Truth
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The Case for Fiscal Insurgency
The Case for Fiscal Insurgency
by Will Beaman A common refrain keeps surfacing among prominent journalists- and commentators-in-digital-exile on BlueSky. Commenting on the emergence of yet another shadowy centrist think tank, Ne…
moneyontheleft.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Case for Fiscal Insurgency
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There's a very good chance that the very best article about NYC-DSA you will read this year is this one, by chapter co-chair Grace Mausser.
There are too many good lines to pick just one to highlight here; I recommend reading this one closely all the way through.
convergencemag.com/articles/nyc...
There are too many good lines to pick just one to highlight here; I recommend reading this one closely all the way through.
convergencemag.com/articles/nyc...
NYC-DSA Strategy in Zohran’s Race Shows the Path to Mass Municipal Governance
Establishment campaigns want us to believe they have inimitable skills. Everyday New Yorkers rolled their eyes, rolled up their sleeves, and proved them wrong. Now what?
convergencemag.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
There's a very good chance that the very best article about NYC-DSA you will read this year is this one, by chapter co-chair Grace Mausser.
There are too many good lines to pick just one to highlight here; I recommend reading this one closely all the way through.
convergencemag.com/articles/nyc...
There are too many good lines to pick just one to highlight here; I recommend reading this one closely all the way through.
convergencemag.com/articles/nyc...
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When you understand monetary operations these guys lose all credibility with regard to public finance:
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
MSN
www.msn.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When you understand monetary operations these guys lose all credibility with regard to public finance:
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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"Democratic Public Finance” is a must-read for anyone who believes that our cities can—& should—be financially empowered to serve their people, not Wall Street."
publicbankinginstitute.org/a-new-vision...
publicbankinginstitute.org/a-new-vision...
A New Vision for NYC – Public Banking Institute
publicbankinginstitute.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Democratic Public Finance” is a must-read for anyone who believes that our cities can—& should—be financially empowered to serve their people, not Wall Street."
publicbankinginstitute.org/a-new-vision...
publicbankinginstitute.org/a-new-vision...
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Marco Rubio knew the truth 9 years ago, but he sold his soul for power. Yet he was correct: He will one day have to explain his support for Trump, and this is not going to end well.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Marco Rubio knew the truth 9 years ago, but he sold his soul for power. Yet he was correct: He will one day have to explain his support for Trump, and this is not going to end well.
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Contrary to the conspiracy theories RFK Jr. is peddling on the CDC’s website, in Massachusetts we believe in science. Vaccines are safe, effective and lifesaving. They are the backbone of modern disease prevention and the well-being of our communities.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Contrary to the conspiracy theories RFK Jr. is peddling on the CDC’s website, in Massachusetts we believe in science. Vaccines are safe, effective and lifesaving. They are the backbone of modern disease prevention and the well-being of our communities.
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Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
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Nearly half of House Democrats voted to condemn socialism on Friday.
How Popular Is Socialism? What Polls Show as Democrats Condemn It
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Nearly half of House Democrats voted to condemn socialism on Friday.
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The returns to being an insider—those with status, access to power or privileged information—ought to be falling. Instead, they are soaring. We explain three reasons why
Donald Trump and the unseemly rise of “insider capitalism”
The returns to access in America are soaring
econ.st
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The returns to being an insider—those with status, access to power or privileged information—ought to be falling. Instead, they are soaring. We explain three reasons why
@whipkclark.bsky.social
What is wrong with you people? Have you voted yet to officially condemn fascism? Did your big $ donors force you to do this? This is why ordinary Americans can't take you seriously.
truthout.org/articles/hou...
What is wrong with you people? Have you voted yet to officially condemn fascism? Did your big $ donors force you to do this? This is why ordinary Americans can't take you seriously.
truthout.org/articles/hou...
House Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism Ahead of Mamdani White House Visit
Rashida Tlaib said the vote shows lawmakers “feel threatened” by those “willing to take on the billionaire class.”…
truthout.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
@whipkclark.bsky.social
What is wrong with you people? Have you voted yet to officially condemn fascism? Did your big $ donors force you to do this? This is why ordinary Americans can't take you seriously.
truthout.org/articles/hou...
What is wrong with you people? Have you voted yet to officially condemn fascism? Did your big $ donors force you to do this? This is why ordinary Americans can't take you seriously.
truthout.org/articles/hou...
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"Only insane people would seek out the counsel of a man who relies on Jeffrey Epstein for dating advice and Milton Friedman for economic inspiration.”
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
Epstein Confidant Larry Summers Guiding CAP’s ‘Project 2029’ - The American Prospect
Summers was overseeing the economic policy plank of the Center for American Progress’s effort. Emails released this week show him in regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
prospect.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"Only insane people would seek out the counsel of a man who relies on Jeffrey Epstein for dating advice and Milton Friedman for economic inspiration.”
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
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Donald Trump's political career depends on bad economic reporting themoneytrail.substack.com/p/on-the-mon...
On the Money: Bad Economics Coverage Enables Trump, Threatens Democracy
New York Times coverage of Trump budget cuts is emblematic of the media’s failure
themoneytrail.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Donald Trump's political career depends on bad economic reporting themoneytrail.substack.com/p/on-the-mon...
I just watched the first episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution. I'm as proud as ever, maybe more, to be from Massachusetts, from New England, indeed from America.
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I just watched the first episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution. I'm as proud as ever, maybe more, to be from Massachusetts, from New England, indeed from America.
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Neo-Liberalism, Trickle-down economics, Thatcherism or whatever you call it really has more in common with fundamentalist religion than anything else.
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Neo-Liberalism, Trickle-down economics, Thatcherism or whatever you call it really has more in common with fundamentalist religion than anything else.
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How to become a trillionaire
youtube.com/shorts/ILAh2...
youtube.com/shorts/ILAh2...
How AI data centers were invented #shorts
YouTube video by Charlie Berens
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How to become a trillionaire
youtube.com/shorts/ILAh2...
youtube.com/shorts/ILAh2...