Ron Vara
@ron-vara.bsky.social
Expert in economics and tariff policy
PhD in Economics
PhD in Economics
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A reminder that Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine came from Russia going back to 2016. From the Mueller Report:
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A reminder that Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine came from Russia going back to 2016. From the Mueller Report:
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Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
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The Twitter account location feature has been quite entertaining these past 48 hrs
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Twitter account location feature has been quite entertaining these past 48 hrs
“In 1985, Pres Reagan appointed me as a fed judge. I resigned Fri, relinquishing thatl… I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly”
Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.
Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“In 1985, Pres Reagan appointed me as a fed judge. I resigned Fri, relinquishing thatl… I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly”
Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.
Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.
Start calling it the “Epstein Shutdown”
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Start calling it the “Epstein Shutdown”
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Excuse me, but do you have some time to talk about how NAFO can change your life?
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Excuse me, but do you have some time to talk about how NAFO can change your life?
Live view of the White House
Credit: Corby Zone
Credit: Corby Zone
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Live view of the White House
Credit: Corby Zone
Credit: Corby Zone
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we've shifted from "90 deals in 90 days" to "tailor-made trade plans for each and every country on this planet"
(in order words, no deals)
(in order words, no deals)
July 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
we've shifted from "90 deals in 90 days" to "tailor-made trade plans for each and every country on this planet"
(in order words, no deals)
(in order words, no deals)
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Whistleblower: Federal judge nominee suggested the administration would defy court orders in order to carry out President Trump’s aggressive plan for mass deportations.
Emil Bove, now a nominee to the federal bench, proposed defying court orders, former DOJ colleague says
The account from a former DOJ lawyer comes as Bove is scheduled to face questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
www.politico.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Whistleblower: Federal judge nominee suggested the administration would defy court orders in order to carry out President Trump’s aggressive plan for mass deportations.
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AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
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The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.
How data centers are deepening the water crisis
The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.
www.businessinsider.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.
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Maria Salazar: I didn't think the leopard would eat the faces of MY constituents
June 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Maria Salazar: I didn't think the leopard would eat the faces of MY constituents
Didn't even realize Little Marco was doing this until after the press conference was over and I watched it back on video
June 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Didn't even realize Little Marco was doing this until after the press conference was over and I watched it back on video
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⚡️American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports.
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who died in Russia's mass missile attack on Kyiv, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed in a Russian strike.
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who died in Russia's mass missile attack on Kyiv, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed in a Russian strike.
American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who was killed in Russia's mass missile attack against Kyiv on June 17, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed by a Russian strike on Ukr...
kyivindependent.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
⚡️American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports.
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who died in Russia's mass missile attack on Kyiv, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed in a Russian strike.
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who died in Russia's mass missile attack on Kyiv, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed in a Russian strike.
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