PTMAC
@ptmac.bsky.social
Social warrior, fighting for the underdog, democracy advocate. Truth is the substance of all morality… Mahatma Gandhi
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35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
35 million Americans live in poverty, and yet, this is what our president is focused on.
Robert Brockman. Remember that name.
The estate of the late billionaire Robert Brockman has reached an agreement to pay $750 million in back taxes and penalties.
Billionaire’s Heirs to Pay $750 Million in Biggest-Ever U.S. Tax Fraud Case
The estate of Texas software executive Robert Brockman agreed to settle a case in which IRS had sought $1.4 billion.
on.wsj.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Robert Brockman. Remember that name.
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Elon Musk appointed 19-year-old Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, the grandson of a KGB lieutenant colonel to DOGE. He was instrumental in cutting funding for the United States Agency for International Development, which directly resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of poor people overseas.
December 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Elon Musk appointed 19-year-old Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, the grandson of a KGB lieutenant colonel to DOGE. He was instrumental in cutting funding for the United States Agency for International Development, which directly resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of poor people overseas.
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Tourism supports 15 million American jobs.
What happens when the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit a place oppressed by a bellicose, mercurial 79 yo convicted of 34 felony crimes?
It’s not good.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
What happens when the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit a place oppressed by a bellicose, mercurial 79 yo convicted of 34 felony crimes?
It’s not good.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Tourism supports 15 million American jobs.
What happens when the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit a place oppressed by a bellicose, mercurial 79 yo convicted of 34 felony crimes?
It’s not good.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
What happens when the rest of the world doesn’t want to visit a place oppressed by a bellicose, mercurial 79 yo convicted of 34 felony crimes?
It’s not good.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
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Russian economy: "One major shock now would travel fast through the system."
How about a combined attack on Russian oil tankers, refineries, electricity production and rail transport? Not so easy to execute maybe but Ukraine has surprised up in a positive way before.
How about a combined attack on Russian oil tankers, refineries, electricity production and rail transport? Not so easy to execute maybe but Ukraine has surprised up in a positive way before.
5/5: The 2026 tax hikes are not policy tweaks, they shift the burden onto households and small business because oil no longer covers the gap in the budget. That removes another buffer. One major shock now would travel fast through the system.
December 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Russian economy: "One major shock now would travel fast through the system."
How about a combined attack on Russian oil tankers, refineries, electricity production and rail transport? Not so easy to execute maybe but Ukraine has surprised up in a positive way before.
How about a combined attack on Russian oil tankers, refineries, electricity production and rail transport? Not so easy to execute maybe but Ukraine has surprised up in a positive way before.
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The Russian ‘press’ also thought Trump was selling out Ukraine yesterday - and they’re thrilled
December 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Russian ‘press’ also thought Trump was selling out Ukraine yesterday - and they’re thrilled
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Still searching for even a hint of remorse from @joerogan for the role he played in installing this regime 🕵🏻♂️
December 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Still searching for even a hint of remorse from @joerogan for the role he played in installing this regime 🕵🏻♂️
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All credit to Zelenskyy for maintaining his composure and not tackling Trump right there…
I don't even know how to comment on "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed…"
December 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
All credit to Zelenskyy for maintaining his composure and not tackling Trump right there…
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ICYMI — “Jared’s the INVESTOR here”
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
December 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
ICYMI — “Jared’s the INVESTOR here”
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
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Bill Clinton isn't even defending Bill Clinton. He is saying to release the full report unredacted.
December 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Bill Clinton isn't even defending Bill Clinton. He is saying to release the full report unredacted.
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Bernie calls for a moratorium on A.I. data centers
December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Bernie calls for a moratorium on A.I. data centers
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Democrats must remember this — and act on it.
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Toby Morton, a 'South Park' alum, bought www.trumpkennedycenter.org months ago on a hunch that the ridiculously vain Donald Trump would rename the Center. Donald’s stupidity is only exceeded by his predictability.
HOME | Trump Kennedy Center
www.trumpkennedycenter.org
December 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Toby Morton, a 'South Park' alum, bought www.trumpkennedycenter.org months ago on a hunch that the ridiculously vain Donald Trump would rename the Center. Donald’s stupidity is only exceeded by his predictability.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Ther insatiable greed is killing us. Literally.
December 28, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Ther insatiable greed is killing us. Literally.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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I saw this old movie clip floating around Instagram and hoo boy it was so prescient that I had to bring it over here.
When Katharine Hepburn tells you who the villains are, you’d better listen.
When Katharine Hepburn tells you who the villains are, you’d better listen.
December 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I saw this old movie clip floating around Instagram and hoo boy it was so prescient that I had to bring it over here.
When Katharine Hepburn tells you who the villains are, you’d better listen.
When Katharine Hepburn tells you who the villains are, you’d better listen.
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
Yep, say their names!
This is how you know a wealth tax is the right thing to do
December 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Yep, say their names!