Ralph Althouse
ralph51.bsky.social
Ralph Althouse
@ralph51.bsky.social
Retired interventional cardiologist and MPH in epidemiology.
Reposted by Ralph Althouse
Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just admitted that the Big Ugly Bill's "Trump Accounts" are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."

This follows Trump and DOGE slashing SSA staffing levels to record lows.

Make no mistake: the Trump regime is waging war on Social Security.
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Reposted by Ralph Althouse
As corporate media bows to Trump, public broadcasting has never been more important.

A free press exists to question authority and help the public question it as well.

But authoritarians insist that they must never be questioned.

This is the cost of tyranny. deadline.com/2025/08/corp...
Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down Operations After Loss Of Federal Funding
The CPB will lay off staffers at the end of September following the loss of federal funding.
deadline.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Live Updates: After a Weak Jobs Report, Trump Says He’s Firing That Agency’s Commissioner www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
We are now in Orwell’s Ministry of Truth from his novel “1984”. It took an additional 41 years.
Live Updates: After a Weak Jobs Report, Trump Says He’s Firing That Agency’s Commissioner
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Ralph Althouse
Yes. Why is this allowed to continue? This criminal administration is alienating our allies, destroying our international standing, and isolating us in this world.
Where are our lawmakers? They have the authority and the ability to stop it NOW.
Why are they impotent?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
April 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Totally disgusted with existing social media kowtowing to Trump. I’ve already left X, now need to leave Meta platforms given Zuck’s behavior and changes. Any advice is appreciated. Is there a way to look for my current FB and Insta friends on BlueSky?
January 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM