@the1doctormitch.bsky.social
PsyD, JD, YT @the1doctormitch, Author: “A Taxing Problem. The Psychologist’s Prescription for a Just Tax System” , “Obesity Our Weight Problem & the Cure”
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We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
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The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the app Signal to share Yemen attack plans.
Pentagon Will Review Pete Hegseth’s Signal Use
The review started in response to a joint bipartisan request last week from leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the app Signal to share Yemen attack plans.
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Trump shows journalists a gold card featuring his face: “For $5 million this could be yours”
He does this on the very day the market wipes out $2.6 trillion in value,while millions of Americans fear for their jobs amid a looming recession. So out of touch
He does this on the very day the market wipes out $2.6 trillion in value,while millions of Americans fear for their jobs amid a looming recession. So out of touch
April 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Trump shows journalists a gold card featuring his face: “For $5 million this could be yours”
He does this on the very day the market wipes out $2.6 trillion in value,while millions of Americans fear for their jobs amid a looming recession. So out of touch
He does this on the very day the market wipes out $2.6 trillion in value,while millions of Americans fear for their jobs amid a looming recession. So out of touch
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At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"
April 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"
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I saw the Kanye ad yesterday (it aired in the Philly market, where we were) but didn't click on the link.
Today I found out it went to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
This was a Superbowl ad.
And it was to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
I feel like I'm losing my mind.
Today I found out it went to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
This was a Superbowl ad.
And it was to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
I feel like I'm losing my mind.
February 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I saw the Kanye ad yesterday (it aired in the Philly market, where we were) but didn't click on the link.
Today I found out it went to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
This was a Superbowl ad.
And it was to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
I feel like I'm losing my mind.
Today I found out it went to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
This was a Superbowl ad.
And it was to a website selling swastika T-shirts.
I feel like I'm losing my mind.
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It needs to include passage and enforcement of the fair tax system to bring economic tax justice to America and to eliminate the influence of big money in our elections. www.fairtaxsystem.net.
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It needs to include passage and enforcement of the fair tax system to bring economic tax justice to America and to eliminate the influence of big money in our elections. www.fairtaxsystem.net.
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Luis Rubiales, who resigned as Spain’s top soccer official after he forcibly kissed a player, testified at his sexual assault trial on Tuesday that he did so as a sign of affection in "a situation of extraordinary joy" after the country's national team had won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Former Top Soccer Official, Testifies About Kissing Star Player
Luis Rubiales said that when he kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips, it was just a sign of affection after the country’s national team had won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Luis Rubiales, who resigned as Spain’s top soccer official after he forcibly kissed a player, testified at his sexual assault trial on Tuesday that he did so as a sign of affection in "a situation of extraordinary joy" after the country's national team had won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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👀 DOJ acknowledges making two significant errors during a court hearing last week on efforts to dismantle USAID
1) It said only 500 employees had been placed on leave. Actual number was 2,140.
2) Said only future contracts were stopped. Existing contracts were also stopped.
1) It said only 500 employees had been placed on leave. Actual number was 2,140.
2) Said only future contracts were stopped. Existing contracts were also stopped.
February 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
👀 DOJ acknowledges making two significant errors during a court hearing last week on efforts to dismantle USAID
1) It said only 500 employees had been placed on leave. Actual number was 2,140.
2) Said only future contracts were stopped. Existing contracts were also stopped.
1) It said only 500 employees had been placed on leave. Actual number was 2,140.
2) Said only future contracts were stopped. Existing contracts were also stopped.
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In the weeks since Trump took office, Elon Musk has posted on X at the pace of an iPad-addicted child.
A sample: In two hours on Friday, Musk tweeted more than 40 times—about once every three minutes.
@nlanard.bsky.social on the clear story the posts tell:
A sample: In two hours on Friday, Musk tweeted more than 40 times—about once every three minutes.
@nlanard.bsky.social on the clear story the posts tell:
Elon Musk keeps boosting white nationalists on X
One user Musk amplified frequently attacks Black people and has said he is "impressed" by the Holocaust.
www.motherjones.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In the weeks since Trump took office, Elon Musk has posted on X at the pace of an iPad-addicted child.
A sample: In two hours on Friday, Musk tweeted more than 40 times—about once every three minutes.
@nlanard.bsky.social on the clear story the posts tell:
A sample: In two hours on Friday, Musk tweeted more than 40 times—about once every three minutes.
@nlanard.bsky.social on the clear story the posts tell:
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JFC! We’ve got a teenager with full access to the State Department’s data—one who joked about wiping servers after getting fired for leaking a security firm’s info to a competitor.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
February 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
JFC! We’ve got a teenager with full access to the State Department’s data—one who joked about wiping servers after getting fired for leaking a security firm’s info to a competitor.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
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Tell me you're redlining without telling me you're redlining
The US DOT says it's planning to prioritize areas with high marriage & high birth rates for funding.
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
DOT’s Plan to Distribute Funding by Birth and Marriage Rates Would Leave Communities Most In Need Behind
If enacted, the new US Department of Transportation memo would prioritize funding to whiter, higher-income, more car-dependent areas over communities of color and people who walk, bike, or take public...
www.urban.org
February 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Tell me you're redlining without telling me you're redlining
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This is — literally — unheard of in federal prosecutions.
We can’t prosecute him because he’s a candidate for office? Wow.
We can’t prosecute him because he’s a candidate for office? Wow.
Justice officials tell prosecutors to drop charges against N.Y. Mayor Eric Adams
A top Justice official said New York Mayor Eric Adams should not have to face trial given his reelection campaign and the fight against crime and illegal immigration.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
This is — literally — unheard of in federal prosecutions.
We can’t prosecute him because he’s a candidate for office? Wow.
We can’t prosecute him because he’s a candidate for office? Wow.
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Dump Susan Collins in 2026.
February 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Dump Susan Collins in 2026.
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Egg prices are surging, gas prices are up, and planes are crashing on a near-daily basis.
And this is what the White House is focused on.
And this is what the White House is focused on.
February 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Egg prices are surging, gas prices are up, and planes are crashing on a near-daily basis.
And this is what the White House is focused on.
And this is what the White House is focused on.
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Donald Trump's second term instantly kicked off with an onslaught of cruel and sometimes unconstitutional orders.
These orders take aim at a long list of perceived enemies: trans families, immigrants, Democrats, and so forth.
Here's who is on the target list—and how they plan on fighting back.
These orders take aim at a long list of perceived enemies: trans families, immigrants, Democrats, and so forth.
Here's who is on the target list—and how they plan on fighting back.
Trump's targets
He promised revenge. Here’s who’s first on his list—and how they’re fighting back.
www.motherjones.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Donald Trump's second term instantly kicked off with an onslaught of cruel and sometimes unconstitutional orders.
These orders take aim at a long list of perceived enemies: trans families, immigrants, Democrats, and so forth.
Here's who is on the target list—and how they plan on fighting back.
These orders take aim at a long list of perceived enemies: trans families, immigrants, Democrats, and so forth.
Here's who is on the target list—and how they plan on fighting back.
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Trump sends FAFOtown, USA a subtle message.
USDA Freezes Conservation, Other Direct Farmer Funding - Farm Policy News
The USDA has frozen some funding for farmers as it goes through a sweeping review, despite assurances that programs helping farmers would not be affected.
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu
February 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Trump sends FAFOtown, USA a subtle message.
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Richest guy in the world cutting American eduction spending
Hearing that DOGE went into the Dept of Education today and shut down almost the entirety of the department's in-house research arm, Institute of Educational Sciences, cancelling contracts totally about $900m.
February 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Richest guy in the world cutting American eduction spending
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If Google Maps is going to call it the Gulf of America, then shouldn't the USA at least clean up all of the oil we've spilled into that vital body of water?
Not holding my breath for anyone to do the right thing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Not holding my breath for anyone to do the right thing in the Gulf of Mexico.
February 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If Google Maps is going to call it the Gulf of America, then shouldn't the USA at least clean up all of the oil we've spilled into that vital body of water?
Not holding my breath for anyone to do the right thing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Not holding my breath for anyone to do the right thing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
February 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
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Berlin has seen this before.
Nearly 250,000 people in Berlin showed up to protest fascism and the Musk backed AfD party.
February 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Berlin has seen this before.
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I can’t believe the Supreme Court said the president was above the law and now the president is acting like he’s above the law.
February 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I can’t believe the Supreme Court said the president was above the law and now the president is acting like he’s above the law.
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I wonder how one possibly justifies any of these actions
February 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I wonder how one possibly justifies any of these actions
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Maddow: If you don't have Bluesky yet, I recommend it. It is a social media network that doesn't make me want to stab myself in the eye with a rusty fork
February 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Maddow: If you don't have Bluesky yet, I recommend it. It is a social media network that doesn't make me want to stab myself in the eye with a rusty fork