@arkashu.bsky.social
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1. Trump is pushing forward with his plans to create a "Crypto Strategic Reserve."
No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.
The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.
It's a grift.
No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.
The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.
It's a grift.
Strategic corruption reserve
President Trump is hawking a memecoin and collecting most of the revenue from the sale of a separate coin from a company called World Liberty Financial.
popular.info
March 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
1. Trump is pushing forward with his plans to create a "Crypto Strategic Reserve."
No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.
The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.
It's a grift.
No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.
The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.
It's a grift.
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Interesting call today from a former Reform candidate with little or no love for Farage. This episode has really crystallised his position & I doubt he’s alone. Significant cos Farage hasn’t simply endorsed Trump, he’s manacled himself to him politically & in many ways personally.
In 2.5 weeks, Donald Trump has gone from a +38 net favourability rating among Reform UK voters to -8
All Britons
Favourable: 15% (-7 from 16-17 Feb)
Unfavourable: 80% (+7)
Reform UK voters
Favourable: 45% (-21)
Unfavourable: 53% (+25)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
All Britons
Favourable: 15% (-7 from 16-17 Feb)
Unfavourable: 80% (+7)
Reform UK voters
Favourable: 45% (-21)
Unfavourable: 53% (+25)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
March 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Interesting call today from a former Reform candidate with little or no love for Farage. This episode has really crystallised his position & I doubt he’s alone. Significant cos Farage hasn’t simply endorsed Trump, he’s manacled himself to him politically & in many ways personally.
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Former SSA Commissioner @martinomalley.bsky.social: It's interesting to me that the people that are going after waste, fraud, and abuse would do away first with the division, whose job it was to guard against improper payments, waste fraud and abuse... This is totally irresponsible.
March 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Former SSA Commissioner @martinomalley.bsky.social: It's interesting to me that the people that are going after waste, fraud, and abuse would do away first with the division, whose job it was to guard against improper payments, waste fraud and abuse... This is totally irresponsible.
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Helpful graphic:
March 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Jack Daniel’s maker Brown Forman’s CEO: “Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves is worse than a tariff…” #TrumpTradeWar #Trumpcession
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/int...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/int...
March 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Jack Daniel’s maker Brown Forman’s CEO: “Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves is worse than a tariff…” #TrumpTradeWar #Trumpcession
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/int...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/int...
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This is the way. Write your pension fund, school, city comptroller and demand divestment from Tesla.
March 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is the way. Write your pension fund, school, city comptroller and demand divestment from Tesla.
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Calls increasing across Europe to cancel all US contracts immediately and oust Star link. The Russia allied Trump government has made the US a national security threat.
March 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Calls increasing across Europe to cancel all US contracts immediately and oust Star link. The Russia allied Trump government has made the US a national security threat.
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Most of UK’s big build-to-rent developers owned by foreign private equity firms.
They don't build for families or the poor.
Profiteering, debt, tax dodges are the game.
They expect govt contracts and land to boost business.
Councils can build cheaper, eliminate profiteering.
They don't build for families or the poor.
Profiteering, debt, tax dodges are the game.
They expect govt contracts and land to boost business.
Councils can build cheaper, eliminate profiteering.
Most of UK’s big build-to-rent developers owned by foreign private equity firms
Common Wealth thinktank says Labour should control profits made by ‘institutional investors’
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Most of UK’s big build-to-rent developers owned by foreign private equity firms.
They don't build for families or the poor.
Profiteering, debt, tax dodges are the game.
They expect govt contracts and land to boost business.
Councils can build cheaper, eliminate profiteering.
They don't build for families or the poor.
Profiteering, debt, tax dodges are the game.
They expect govt contracts and land to boost business.
Councils can build cheaper, eliminate profiteering.
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In 1939 Nazi Germany invaded Poland, Soviet Union agreed to carve-up the country.
History repeats itself: Russia invaded Ukraine. Trump-led USA agreeing a carve-up.
Will embolden all dictators to grab territories and resources of weaker countries.
Nuclear proliferation inevitable.
History repeats itself: Russia invaded Ukraine. Trump-led USA agreeing a carve-up.
Will embolden all dictators to grab territories and resources of weaker countries.
Nuclear proliferation inevitable.
February 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
In 1939 Nazi Germany invaded Poland, Soviet Union agreed to carve-up the country.
History repeats itself: Russia invaded Ukraine. Trump-led USA agreeing a carve-up.
Will embolden all dictators to grab territories and resources of weaker countries.
Nuclear proliferation inevitable.
History repeats itself: Russia invaded Ukraine. Trump-led USA agreeing a carve-up.
Will embolden all dictators to grab territories and resources of weaker countries.
Nuclear proliferation inevitable.
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Umberto Eco put together a now-famous list of 14 attributes of fascistic states. I'm going to discuss each of them in hopes this helps ppl understand that fascism is not just a buzzword. We're going to go through these by theme, so strap in. 🧵
February 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Umberto Eco put together a now-famous list of 14 attributes of fascistic states. I'm going to discuss each of them in hopes this helps ppl understand that fascism is not just a buzzword. We're going to go through these by theme, so strap in. 🧵
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Under Trump we can NOT believe anything this administration says. We could be in a recession by year end but Trump will say the economy is great and corporate media will report that.
First jobs report under Trump and he is losing jobs. With layoffs in federal government we can expect a spike in unemployment in coming months
February 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Under Trump we can NOT believe anything this administration says. We could be in a recession by year end but Trump will say the economy is great and corporate media will report that.
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Join a group. Don't be alone. You have power and your voice matters. Don't forget that. If we slink away and hide, fascism wins. Don't be scared of insecure men who hate themselves. The Gaslit Nation Action Guide has ideas on where to start: www.gaslitnationpod.com/action-guide
Action Guide — Gaslit Nation
www.gaslitnationpod.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Join a group. Don't be alone. You have power and your voice matters. Don't forget that. If we slink away and hide, fascism wins. Don't be scared of insecure men who hate themselves. The Gaslit Nation Action Guide has ideas on where to start: www.gaslitnationpod.com/action-guide
Musk in charge of another fake poll that will give him the results he chooses. Doesn't even have to worry about paper ballots or participation like on election day. He can use his bots and data access to make up anything.
Sadly some will pay attention and believe his fraudulent claims...
Sadly some will pay attention and believe his fraudulent claims...
The kid was so racist that Trump fired him. But not too racist for the real president.
February 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Musk in charge of another fake poll that will give him the results he chooses. Doesn't even have to worry about paper ballots or participation like on election day. He can use his bots and data access to make up anything.
Sadly some will pay attention and believe his fraudulent claims...
Sadly some will pay attention and believe his fraudulent claims...
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happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
February 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
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NEW: Shortly after Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked her to drop the Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging the state’s 2021 voter suppression law, S.B. 202.
I warned you, Raffensperger is no hero. He is a GOP vote suppressor.
I warned you, Raffensperger is no hero. He is a GOP vote suppressor.
Raffensperger Asks Federal Government for Help Suppressing Voters
Read more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW: Shortly after Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked her to drop the Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging the state’s 2021 voter suppression law, S.B. 202.
I warned you, Raffensperger is no hero. He is a GOP vote suppressor.
I warned you, Raffensperger is no hero. He is a GOP vote suppressor.
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Death Merchants:
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
US health department condemns private equity firms for role in declining healthcare access
Government report says private equity investment in nursing homes led to 11% increase in patient deaths
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Death Merchants:
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
Private equity investment firms slammed for declining US healthcare quality and access.
11% increase in patient deaths.
Aggressive staffing cuts, hiring inadequately credentialed staff, low investment, profiteering.
Why is the UK NHS being handed to private equity?
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It’s not just that the buy-out won’t be honored; it can’t be honored.
They have neither authority nor appropriations to honor the promise. “Fraud in the inducement.”
They have neither authority nor appropriations to honor the promise. “Fraud in the inducement.”
More Than 40,000 Federal Workers Have Resigned So Far, Short of Target
Uncertainty about whether they will get paid not to work through September is deterring employees who face a Thursday deadline for taking a buyout.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s not just that the buy-out won’t be honored; it can’t be honored.
They have neither authority nor appropriations to honor the promise. “Fraud in the inducement.”
They have neither authority nor appropriations to honor the promise. “Fraud in the inducement.”
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Translation:
Basically the Dark Gothic Dickhead has told Trump he can just get rid of all America's wasteful bureaucratic Air Traffic Control personnel, systems & infrastructure, and replace it all with several young 4chan incels, Grok and Starlink.
🤦♂️
Basically the Dark Gothic Dickhead has told Trump he can just get rid of all America's wasteful bureaucratic Air Traffic Control personnel, systems & infrastructure, and replace it all with several young 4chan incels, Grok and Starlink.
🤦♂️
February 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Translation:
Basically the Dark Gothic Dickhead has told Trump he can just get rid of all America's wasteful bureaucratic Air Traffic Control personnel, systems & infrastructure, and replace it all with several young 4chan incels, Grok and Starlink.
🤦♂️
Basically the Dark Gothic Dickhead has told Trump he can just get rid of all America's wasteful bureaucratic Air Traffic Control personnel, systems & infrastructure, and replace it all with several young 4chan incels, Grok and Starlink.
🤦♂️
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Eliminating the DOE hurts the most vulnerable. Trump wants to “send education back to the states” — seemingly oblivious to the fact that it is already there, as any state official will tell you.
February 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Eliminating the DOE hurts the most vulnerable. Trump wants to “send education back to the states” — seemingly oblivious to the fact that it is already there, as any state official will tell you.
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The whole "Constitutional crisis" is particularly rich to those of us who stood in the breach, demanding that Congress not trash our Constitution on Jan 6. Trump's presidency is invalid & unconstitutional per 14A. These are the obvious consequences of illegally handing power to an insurrectionist.
This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The billionaire’s DOGE team has launched an all-out assault on federal agencies, triggering numerous legal objections.
wapo.st
February 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The whole "Constitutional crisis" is particularly rich to those of us who stood in the breach, demanding that Congress not trash our Constitution on Jan 6. Trump's presidency is invalid & unconstitutional per 14A. These are the obvious consequences of illegally handing power to an insurrectionist.
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Americans are confused, scared and angered by President Trump’s escalating attacks on our independent, professional and dedicated civil service.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
Rep. Raskin’s On-Demand Webinar for Federal Workers Facing the Trump-Musk Assault on our Government
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Americans are confused, scared and angered by President Trump’s escalating attacks on our independent, professional and dedicated civil service.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
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Well played, President Claudia Sheinbaum, for committing troops already at the border since 2021, knowing perfectly well President Man Baby would have no idea and take it as a win.
February 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Well played, President Claudia Sheinbaum, for committing troops already at the border since 2021, knowing perfectly well President Man Baby would have no idea and take it as a win.
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Ok I’ll join a lawsuit! He violated my privacy at Social Security Admin and that’s a $1,000 fine per violation. So 300Mill people…$300Bill fine.
February 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Ok I’ll join a lawsuit! He violated my privacy at Social Security Admin and that’s a $1,000 fine per violation. So 300Mill people…$300Bill fine.