Plutophi
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Exactly. Being destructive is, to him, being powerful.
When pundits argue that Trump will back down when he understands the destruction he is creating, they may be very wrong: Because it may be destruction and chaos that he seeks.
In his mind, this is what may be needed to "make America great again."
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In his mind, this is what may be needed to "make America great again."
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April 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Exactly. Being destructive is, to him, being powerful.
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Today, China hit back with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods after the U.S. imposed a 104% tariff on Chinese imports—so expect smartphone and laptop prices to rise.
Here's a breakdown from experts on just what Americans might expect to pay more on: www.wired.com/story/tariff...
Here's a breakdown from experts on just what Americans might expect to pay more on: www.wired.com/story/tariff...
Tariffs Will Make Electronics More Expensive. If You Need a New Gadget, ‘Buy It Now’
A 104 percent tariff on imports from China will likely see rising prices on smartphones and laptops in the coming months.
www.wired.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today, China hit back with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods after the U.S. imposed a 104% tariff on Chinese imports—so expect smartphone and laptop prices to rise.
Here's a breakdown from experts on just what Americans might expect to pay more on: www.wired.com/story/tariff...
Here's a breakdown from experts on just what Americans might expect to pay more on: www.wired.com/story/tariff...
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"No tariffs on US-made cars!"
Oh?
Does this US-made car contain steel? Tariff.
Glass for windscreen or mirrors? Tariff.
Any electronics? Tariff.
Fabric for upholstery? Tariff.
No tariffs on the car - just on everything in the car.
More here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfV...
Oh?
Does this US-made car contain steel? Tariff.
Glass for windscreen or mirrors? Tariff.
Any electronics? Tariff.
Fabric for upholstery? Tariff.
No tariffs on the car - just on everything in the car.
More here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfV...
Rahm Emanuel and Trump’s Tariff Chaos | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
www.youtube.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"No tariffs on US-made cars!"
Oh?
Does this US-made car contain steel? Tariff.
Glass for windscreen or mirrors? Tariff.
Any electronics? Tariff.
Fabric for upholstery? Tariff.
No tariffs on the car - just on everything in the car.
More here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfV...
Oh?
Does this US-made car contain steel? Tariff.
Glass for windscreen or mirrors? Tariff.
Any electronics? Tariff.
Fabric for upholstery? Tariff.
No tariffs on the car - just on everything in the car.
More here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfV...
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Glad the Times is focusing on this. This is the throughline with most of DOGE. Beyond firing tons of people, playing culture warrior, the throughline everywhere is getting access to data and building cross-govt systems to link it together. data is power.
The US government holds a tremendous amount of data about US citizens. Now,
The Trump administration is trying to access that data and link it together.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/u...
The Trump administration is trying to access that data and link it together.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/u...
How Musk and Trump Are Working to Consolidate Government Data About You
Databases that Elon Musk’s team is trying to access include more than 300 personal details about members of the U.S. public.
www.nytimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Glad the Times is focusing on this. This is the throughline with most of DOGE. Beyond firing tons of people, playing culture warrior, the throughline everywhere is getting access to data and building cross-govt systems to link it together. data is power.
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1. Trump and his allies have told Americans that the federal deficit is an existential threat to the country that requires immediate spending cuts.
Cancer research has been curtailed. Thousands of Social Security Admin positions eliminated
Now, Trump is proposing a $1 TRILLION MILITARY BUDGET
Cancer research has been curtailed. Thousands of Social Security Admin positions eliminated
Now, Trump is proposing a $1 TRILLION MILITARY BUDGET
$1,000,000,000,000
President Trump and his allies have told Americans that the federal deficit is an existential threat to the country that necessitates immediate spending cuts.
popular.info
April 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
1. Trump and his allies have told Americans that the federal deficit is an existential threat to the country that requires immediate spending cuts.
Cancer research has been curtailed. Thousands of Social Security Admin positions eliminated
Now, Trump is proposing a $1 TRILLION MILITARY BUDGET
Cancer research has been curtailed. Thousands of Social Security Admin positions eliminated
Now, Trump is proposing a $1 TRILLION MILITARY BUDGET
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This is big: House Republicans tucked language into the budget res “rule” that bans the House from voting to terminate Trump’s emergency declaration used to impose tariffs. TL;DR lawmakers who vote for this are officially giving up their power to revoke his tariffs until October.
April 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This is big: House Republicans tucked language into the budget res “rule” that bans the House from voting to terminate Trump’s emergency declaration used to impose tariffs. TL;DR lawmakers who vote for this are officially giving up their power to revoke his tariffs until October.
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Gigantic crowd in NYC for the #HandsOff march against Trump, Musk, and MAGA. So many people that the participants can barely move along. Signs decrying Trump and Co. on many fronts: immigration, science, Social Security, reproductive rights, tariffs, autocracy, kleptocracy & the price of eggs.
April 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Gigantic crowd in NYC for the #HandsOff march against Trump, Musk, and MAGA. So many people that the participants can barely move along. Signs decrying Trump and Co. on many fronts: immigration, science, Social Security, reproductive rights, tariffs, autocracy, kleptocracy & the price of eggs.
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From the Boston Hands Off:
April 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From the Boston Hands Off:
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Last weekend, the so-called “Tesla Shield” came out to defend Elon Musk’s car company after weeks of “Tesla Takedown” protests.
Guess who that group included? Proud Boys, armed militias, and at one event in Idaho, a guy dressed as Hitler.
Guess who that group included? Proud Boys, armed militias, and at one event in Idaho, a guy dressed as Hitler.
The Proud Boys and Militias Come to Tesla’s Defense
After weeks of “Tesla Takedown” protests, the Proud Boys and other far-right extremist groups are showing up to back Elon Musk's beleaguered car company.
wrd.cm
April 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Last weekend, the so-called “Tesla Shield” came out to defend Elon Musk’s car company after weeks of “Tesla Takedown” protests.
Guess who that group included? Proud Boys, armed militias, and at one event in Idaho, a guy dressed as Hitler.
Guess who that group included? Proud Boys, armed militias, and at one event in Idaho, a guy dressed as Hitler.
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April 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Trump's tariffs have now wiped out all the DOW's gains for the entire past year.
The last time this happened was in March 2020.
The last time this happened was in March 2020.
April 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Trump's tariffs have now wiped out all the DOW's gains for the entire past year.
The last time this happened was in March 2020.
The last time this happened was in March 2020.
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NEW: In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly-anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump's tariffs.
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly-anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump's tariffs.
www.wired.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEW: In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly-anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump's tariffs.
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Congress could overturn these tariffs right now but they are more concerned about Donald Trump's feelings than the economy of the United States.
April 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Congress could overturn these tariffs right now but they are more concerned about Donald Trump's feelings than the economy of the United States.
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Make America Use Flip Phones Again
iPhones made in U.S. could cost $3,500 as tariffs pose an existential threat to Apple — Wedbush
April 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Make America Use Flip Phones Again
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This is … not the law.
In other words, this is illegal.
In other words, this is illegal.
April 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is … not the law.
In other words, this is illegal.
In other words, this is illegal.
“Who loves ya, baby?”
Say hello to a new subway map! 🗺️
Today, the MTA unveiled a new subway diagram that provides riders with essential travel information in an easily readable, bright, and orderly manner.
Today, the MTA unveiled a new subway diagram that provides riders with essential travel information in an easily readable, bright, and orderly manner.
April 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“Who loves ya, baby?”
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BREAKING: DOGE is starting to put together a team to migrate the SSA's computer systems entirely off one of its oldest programming languages in a matter of months, potentially putting the integrity of the system—and the benefits on which tens of millions of Americans rely—at risk.
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase In Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.
www.wired.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
BREAKING: DOGE is starting to put together a team to migrate the SSA's computer systems entirely off one of its oldest programming languages in a matter of months, potentially putting the integrity of the system—and the benefits on which tens of millions of Americans rely—at risk.
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I’m not sure how many times this has to happen for people to get it.
Not gonna pretend like I know anything about Carney’s politics because I don’t, but I watched his speech yesterday and he essentially told Trump to fuck off and now Trump’s speaking about him with a modicum of respect.
I feel like there’s a lesson in there somewhere.
I feel like there’s a lesson in there somewhere.
Trump drops the demeaning "governor" stuff and calls Carney by his correct title
March 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I’m not sure how many times this has to happen for people to get it.
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UPDATE: DOGE has made a significant change to its website to make it more difficult for 3rd parties to check its claims.
It has paginated all cuts, and displays only 10 cuts in each category per page
Not to worry though, the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker will have a workaround soon
doge.muskwatch.com
It has paginated all cuts, and displays only 10 cuts in each category per page
Not to worry though, the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker will have a workaround soon
doge.muskwatch.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
UPDATE: DOGE has made a significant change to its website to make it more difficult for 3rd parties to check its claims.
It has paginated all cuts, and displays only 10 cuts in each category per page
Not to worry though, the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker will have a workaround soon
doge.muskwatch.com
It has paginated all cuts, and displays only 10 cuts in each category per page
Not to worry though, the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker will have a workaround soon
doge.muskwatch.com
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March 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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"Attorney General Josh Kaul said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving away related to Wisconsin's Supreme Court election."
Wisconsin DOJ plans to take legal action against Elon Musk for election-related cash prize
MADISON (WKOW) -- Attorney General Josh Kaul (D-WI) said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving
www.wkow.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Attorney General Josh Kaul said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving away related to Wisconsin's Supreme Court election."
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"Attorney General Josh Kaul said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving away related to Wisconsin's Supreme Court election."
Wisconsin DOJ plans to take legal action against Elon Musk for election-related cash prize
MADISON (WKOW) -- Attorney General Josh Kaul (D-WI) said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving
www.wkow.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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