Akshar Patel
@aksharpatel.bsky.social
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2) Lest anyone think I’m downplaying real issues, I’ve also written this piece on the worrying rise of young people on health-related benefits, highlighting the UK’s particular issue with young adult mental health: www.ft.com/content/1466...
March 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
2) Lest anyone think I’m downplaying real issues, I’ve also written this piece on the worrying rise of young people on health-related benefits, highlighting the UK’s particular issue with young adult mental health: www.ft.com/content/1466...
This chart shows the average of members of the U.S. Congress. Is it time for either an age limit or term limits for members that serve in the U.S. Congress?
December 28, 2024 at 1:34 AM
This chart shows the average of members of the U.S. Congress. Is it time for either an age limit or term limits for members that serve in the U.S. Congress?
This chart shows corporate profits over the last 20 years, raising the question: Are rising prices mainly due to inflation, or are corporations increasing prices beyond inflation? #econsky
December 25, 2024 at 12:51 AM
This chart shows corporate profits over the last 20 years, raising the question: Are rising prices mainly due to inflation, or are corporations increasing prices beyond inflation? #econsky
Gas Prices Across the U.S.: A Visual Breakdown of 2024 Fuel Costs by State.
Is it better to live in a low cost of living state or high cost of living state when factoring in everyday expenses?" #econsky
Is it better to live in a low cost of living state or high cost of living state when factoring in everyday expenses?" #econsky
December 24, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Gas Prices Across the U.S.: A Visual Breakdown of 2024 Fuel Costs by State.
Is it better to live in a low cost of living state or high cost of living state when factoring in everyday expenses?" #econsky
Is it better to live in a low cost of living state or high cost of living state when factoring in everyday expenses?" #econsky
This map shows the cost of raising a child in each U.S. state. Could the rising costs be a major reason why each generation is having fewer kids? #econsky
December 22, 2024 at 12:42 AM
This map shows the cost of raising a child in each U.S. state. Could the rising costs be a major reason why each generation is having fewer kids? #econsky
A map of the happiest states ranked in the United States.
December 20, 2024 at 7:09 AM
A map of the happiest states ranked in the United States.
This map shows each state's tax burden relative to the entire country. This raises the question: Are lower-income individuals better off in states with lower tax burdens, like Tennessee, than in states like California, even if welfare availability is higher in states like California? #econsky
December 18, 2024 at 5:58 AM
This map shows each state's tax burden relative to the entire country. This raises the question: Are lower-income individuals better off in states with lower tax burdens, like Tennessee, than in states like California, even if welfare availability is higher in states like California? #econsky
California is projected to become the world’s 4th largest economy surpassing Germany. Does this statistic show any significance with the rate of Californian’s leaving for other states?
December 3, 2024 at 7:29 AM
California is projected to become the world’s 4th largest economy surpassing Germany. Does this statistic show any significance with the rate of Californian’s leaving for other states?
Is the housing market in a bubble? This side-by-side map displays the rise in housing in 1950 compared to 2024.
December 2, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Is the housing market in a bubble? This side-by-side map displays the rise in housing in 1950 compared to 2024.
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Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details are still unclear, such as how it will be enforced. nyti.ms/3Zbp1vL
November 28, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details are still unclear, such as how it will be enforced. nyti.ms/3Zbp1vL
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Bolero's Wisdom - Gator Days
November 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Bolero's Wisdom - Gator Days
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i genuinely think threads (and mastodon for that matter) failed because it discouraged shitposting
November 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM
i genuinely think threads (and mastodon for that matter) failed because it discouraged shitposting
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This is a great piece from @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social with some good lessons for progressive rethink in three ways 1) On cultural issues you have to embrace politics of “and” so on immigration public will care about compassion but also control and contribution.
on.ft.com/40KKDBt
on.ft.com/40KKDBt
November 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
This is a great piece from @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social with some good lessons for progressive rethink in three ways 1) On cultural issues you have to embrace politics of “and” so on immigration public will care about compassion but also control and contribution.
on.ft.com/40KKDBt
on.ft.com/40KKDBt
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People *really* hate inflation!
Though it’s also notable that most countries seeing political reversals this year have also had record high immigration, and parties on the right have made big gains.
Economic upheaval + social upheaval = 2024 election results.
Though it’s also notable that most countries seeing political reversals this year have also had record high immigration, and parties on the right have made big gains.
Economic upheaval + social upheaval = 2024 election results.
November 7, 2024 at 11:34 AM
People *really* hate inflation!
Though it’s also notable that most countries seeing political reversals this year have also had record high immigration, and parties on the right have made big gains.
Economic upheaval + social upheaval = 2024 election results.
Though it’s also notable that most countries seeing political reversals this year have also had record high immigration, and parties on the right have made big gains.
Economic upheaval + social upheaval = 2024 election results.
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We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
November 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
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Who Are These Federal Workers Trump Wants to Fire? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
November 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Who Are These Federal Workers Trump Wants to Fire? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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Threads is an echo chamber on the left, Twitter on the Right, I hope this stays a sane normal place where some disagreement can be politely explored. Too much to ask??
November 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Threads is an echo chamber on the left, Twitter on the Right, I hope this stays a sane normal place where some disagreement can be politely explored. Too much to ask??
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There was a global inflation surge as the world economy reopened after the pandemic; Biden policies didn't have much to do with it, but incumbents everywhere paid the price, including Democrats in America (and by the way Trump's popular vote lead will probably be only ~1.5 points) 3/
November 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
There was a global inflation surge as the world economy reopened after the pandemic; Biden policies didn't have much to do with it, but incumbents everywhere paid the price, including Democrats in America (and by the way Trump's popular vote lead will probably be only ~1.5 points) 3/
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This cuts both ways. Trump would probably have won in 2020 if Covid had waited a year to strike. America got Obamacare because the global financial crisis struck on Bush's watch; Britain got austerity because it struck on Brown's watch 2/
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
This cuts both ways. Trump would probably have won in 2020 if Covid had waited a year to strike. America got Obamacare because the global financial crisis struck on Bush's watch; Britain got austerity because it struck on Brown's watch 2/
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I am very much not joining in the "what Democrats must do" conversation; I don't have illusions of being a brilliant political strategist. Also, I have a strong appreciation for the role of sheer luck in political affairs. 1/
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM
I am very much not joining in the "what Democrats must do" conversation; I don't have illusions of being a brilliant political strategist. Also, I have a strong appreciation for the role of sheer luck in political affairs. 1/
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It’s starting to happen. Non-techy people, friends and family are asking what Bluesky is 👀
November 22, 2024 at 4:03 AM
It’s starting to happen. Non-techy people, friends and family are asking what Bluesky is 👀
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Excellent piece from @nicktimiraos.bsky.social www.wsj.com/economy/infl...
How Democrats Blew It on Inflation
President Biden hadn’t even been inaugurated when he and his senior advisers made a monumental gamble in January 2021 that would reverberate through his presidency.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Excellent piece from @nicktimiraos.bsky.social www.wsj.com/economy/infl...
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Oh, forgot to include the "policy didn't cause inflation" chart 5/
November 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Oh, forgot to include the "policy didn't cause inflation" chart 5/
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This site really does feel like 2019 Twitter in a good way
November 21, 2024 at 6:25 AM
This site really does feel like 2019 Twitter in a good way