Albert Pinto
@70sbachchan.bsky.social
Alternately Defiant, Dispirited, and Despondent. Without illusions but not disillusioned. Focus on Climate, Inequality and Development.
I co-edit the Polycrisis project and newsletter https://www.phenomenalworld.org/series/the-polycrisis/
I co-edit the Polycrisis project and newsletter https://www.phenomenalworld.org/series/the-polycrisis/
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Albert Pinto
@70sbachchan.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Global Conjuncture w/ Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay
Featuring Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay on a global conjuncture defined by Washington’s shredding of the liberal international order’s legitimacy amid a panic over decline: the escalating Cold War with Ch...
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Our world crisis of ecology, economics, and empire, has continued to metastasize. It is shaking confidence in established worldviews & ruling elites everywhere.
@iliasalami.bsky.social & @danieldenvir.bsky.social & I chatted about @thepolycrisis.bsky.social
thedigradio.com/podcast/glob...
@iliasalami.bsky.social & @danieldenvir.bsky.social & I chatted about @thepolycrisis.bsky.social
thedigradio.com/podcast/glob...
"there should legitimately be some kind of award for making a billionaire crash out this hard. give one to her and one to zohran for breaking ackman " - @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"there should legitimately be some kind of award for making a billionaire crash out this hard. give one to her and one to zohran for breaking ackman " - @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com
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there should legitimately be some kind of award for making a billionaire crash out this hard. give one to her and one to zohran for breaking ackman
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
there should legitimately be some kind of award for making a billionaire crash out this hard. give one to her and one to zohran for breaking ackman
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history will ultimately decide this but i think joyce carol oates might have just landed the most devastating burn in human history. like the death star trench run of posting
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
history will ultimately decide this but i think joyce carol oates might have just landed the most devastating burn in human history. like the death star trench run of posting
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Workers tend to herbs grown beneath solar panels in a photovoltaic plantation in Lihua, Lianyungang, Jiangsu.
An aerial view shows residential buildings with roof-mounted photovoltaic-solar panels in Yinchuan,
Great photos of China's record smashing solar boom
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
An aerial view shows residential buildings with roof-mounted photovoltaic-solar panels in Yinchuan,
Great photos of China's record smashing solar boom
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
July 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Workers tend to herbs grown beneath solar panels in a photovoltaic plantation in Lihua, Lianyungang, Jiangsu.
An aerial view shows residential buildings with roof-mounted photovoltaic-solar panels in Yinchuan,
Great photos of China's record smashing solar boom
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
An aerial view shows residential buildings with roof-mounted photovoltaic-solar panels in Yinchuan,
Great photos of China's record smashing solar boom
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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I should write the argument up properly somewhere, but I think this is fundamentally wrong. A decisive fraction of the capitalist class does oppose addressing the climate crisis, but *not* because it would be bad for profits. If anything, a green New Deal type program would raise aggregate profits.
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I should write the argument up properly somewhere, but I think this is fundamentally wrong. A decisive fraction of the capitalist class does oppose addressing the climate crisis, but *not* because it would be bad for profits. If anything, a green New Deal type program would raise aggregate profits.
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New @nberpubs: "The Economic Impact of Brexit" www.nber.org/papers/w34459
"by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time." 😲
"by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time." 😲
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New @nberpubs: "The Economic Impact of Brexit" www.nber.org/papers/w34459
"by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time." 😲
"by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time." 😲
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There are many tragic repercussions of the German austerity fetish — this one tops my list 👇
Reversing investment while interest rates were *negative*, & failing to shield against the inevitable reckoning over Russian gas dependence. All justified in the name of "protecting future generations".
Reversing investment while interest rates were *negative*, & failing to shield against the inevitable reckoning over Russian gas dependence. All justified in the name of "protecting future generations".
Solar panel installation dropped off a cliff in Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain etc as EU pursued ruinous austerity policy.
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
There are many tragic repercussions of the German austerity fetish — this one tops my list 👇
Reversing investment while interest rates were *negative*, & failing to shield against the inevitable reckoning over Russian gas dependence. All justified in the name of "protecting future generations".
Reversing investment while interest rates were *negative*, & failing to shield against the inevitable reckoning over Russian gas dependence. All justified in the name of "protecting future generations".
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Solar panel installation dropped off a cliff in Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain etc as EU pursued ruinous austerity policy.
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Solar panel installation dropped off a cliff in Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain etc as EU pursued ruinous austerity policy.
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
Where would solar, Wind & EV be now Without Europe‘s LOST DECADE in 2010s?
@palmapolyak.bsky.social @mkblyth.bsky.social
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/car...
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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Insurance rates up $2000.
Food benefits cut off.
Farmers unable to sell their crops.
Skyrocketing national debt.
$40 billion to Argentina.
America First!
Food benefits cut off.
Farmers unable to sell their crops.
Skyrocketing national debt.
$40 billion to Argentina.
America First!
October 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Insurance rates up $2000.
Food benefits cut off.
Farmers unable to sell their crops.
Skyrocketing national debt.
$40 billion to Argentina.
America First!
Food benefits cut off.
Farmers unable to sell their crops.
Skyrocketing national debt.
$40 billion to Argentina.
America First!
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In a normal democracy, a total collapse of party leadership would result in an no-confidence vote and immediate snap elections to find leaders who can lead
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
In a normal democracy, a total collapse of party leadership would result in an no-confidence vote and immediate snap elections to find leaders who can lead
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Argentina edition of Libertarian bible
October 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Argentina edition of Libertarian bible
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
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My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
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Love to negotiate a deal then performatively vote no on the deal I negotiated.
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Love to negotiate a deal then performatively vote no on the deal I negotiated.
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And if that doesn’t work, try 202-224-3121
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
And if that doesn’t work, try 202-224-3121
thankgiving flights is why the democrats caved on the government shutdown fight with Trump?
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
thankgiving flights is why the democrats caved on the government shutdown fight with Trump?
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My read of it (with very incomplete information) is scoring more political points would have required destroying Thanksgiving travel and at least 10 Dem Senators don’t have the stomach for that.
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My read of it (with very incomplete information) is scoring more political points would have required destroying Thanksgiving travel and at least 10 Dem Senators don’t have the stomach for that.
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this cartoon sums it up.
This next decade is about China's solar hockey stick of hope against the petrostates led by the US.
China's bet made Solar+batteries+EVs turn into business models of Coke cans-everywhere, cheap, accessible, satisfy the thirst for freedom.
bsky.app/profile/mark...
This next decade is about China's solar hockey stick of hope against the petrostates led by the US.
China's bet made Solar+batteries+EVs turn into business models of Coke cans-everywhere, cheap, accessible, satisfy the thirst for freedom.
bsky.app/profile/mark...
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
this cartoon sums it up.
This next decade is about China's solar hockey stick of hope against the petrostates led by the US.
China's bet made Solar+batteries+EVs turn into business models of Coke cans-everywhere, cheap, accessible, satisfy the thirst for freedom.
bsky.app/profile/mark...
This next decade is about China's solar hockey stick of hope against the petrostates led by the US.
China's bet made Solar+batteries+EVs turn into business models of Coke cans-everywhere, cheap, accessible, satisfy the thirst for freedom.
bsky.app/profile/mark...
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From plotting to kill Cuba’s communist leader Fidel Castro with a poisoned milkshake, to staging a CIA-backed coup against Guatemala’s elected government, the US has made many attempts to reshape its 'back yard' — often with unintended consequences. on.ft.com/4hmb86C
October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
From plotting to kill Cuba’s communist leader Fidel Castro with a poisoned milkshake, to staging a CIA-backed coup against Guatemala’s elected government, the US has made many attempts to reshape its 'back yard' — often with unintended consequences. on.ft.com/4hmb86C