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Liberal environmentalist. 💙💙💙Researching energy transition and Climate Change; BLM, LGBTQ+ ally, political junkie, anime lover. Support science education.
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· Aug 14
Commentary: Why Trump is waging war on economists
Trump says economists are distorting the economy. Voters are smart enough to decide for themselves.
finance.yahoo.com
Not all journalists are cowtowing to the Trump adminsitration. Trump thinks he can convince Americans that everything is OK by using propoganda, and changing reality his his own fabriacted reality. finance.yahoo.com/news/comment...
Agree. Pretty fucking simple.
To all the weirdos defending Megyn Kelly: 15 year olds are underage, and that is statutory rape.
Pretty simple
Pretty simple
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Agree. Pretty fucking simple.
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This guy is a legend
Expressing the collective thoughts of the world.
Expressing the collective thoughts of the world.
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This guy is a legend
Expressing the collective thoughts of the world.
Expressing the collective thoughts of the world.
File under mental masturbation. www.newsweek.com/nate-silver-... Other WORLD events could explain Trump's "improvement" in polls that have nothing to do w/shutdown. Tho temp, ME peace efforts prob buoeyed Trump. Won't prevent mindless analyses from pundits who've lost perspective
Nate Silver pinpoints ‘pretty unusual’ shift in Trump’s approval rating
The President's approval rating numbers have improved despite the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no sign of going away.
www.newsweek.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
File under mental masturbation. www.newsweek.com/nate-silver-... Other WORLD events could explain Trump's "improvement" in polls that have nothing to do w/shutdown. Tho temp, ME peace efforts prob buoeyed Trump. Won't prevent mindless analyses from pundits who've lost perspective
Unsurprisingly, ICE and CPB will shield criminal behavior in their own ranks.
EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.
kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...
October 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Unsurprisingly, ICE and CPB will shield criminal behavior in their own ranks.
AI and consumer spending by the rich are the only things bouying GDP growth right now. Without those two dynamics, we'd have negative GDP growth. It's unsustainable.
October 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
AI and consumer spending by the rich are the only things bouying GDP growth right now. Without those two dynamics, we'd have negative GDP growth. It's unsustainable.
For any Republican that claims Biden weaponized the DOJ, please find one statement where he directed the DOJ to charge or arrest anyone. You won't be able to find it. But, it's easy to find Trump doing just that.
October 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
For any Republican that claims Biden weaponized the DOJ, please find one statement where he directed the DOJ to charge or arrest anyone. You won't be able to find it. But, it's easy to find Trump doing just that.
And so it begins. The McCarthyism of America once again.
I have spoken directly to teachers from Missouri and Iowa who have been placed on administrative leave for not mourning the death of CK “correctly.”
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
And so it begins. The McCarthyism of America once again.
The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!
YouTube video by Julien Cohen
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Not all journalists are cowtowing to the Trump adminsitration. Trump thinks he can convince Americans that everything is OK by using propoganda, and changing reality his his own fabriacted reality. finance.yahoo.com/news/comment...
Commentary: Why Trump is waging war on economists
Trump says economists are distorting the economy. Voters are smart enough to decide for themselves.
finance.yahoo.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Not all journalists are cowtowing to the Trump adminsitration. Trump thinks he can convince Americans that everything is OK by using propoganda, and changing reality his his own fabriacted reality. finance.yahoo.com/news/comment...
Another day of criminal mischief in DC. Black men singing rhyme at the MLK memorial. From his alma mater. Thank God Trump has sent troops to stop such dangerous behavior /s. I generally feel safe when I go to DC. Which is frequently. This was no different. #DC
August 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another day of criminal mischief in DC. Black men singing rhyme at the MLK memorial. From his alma mater. Thank God Trump has sent troops to stop such dangerous behavior /s. I generally feel safe when I go to DC. Which is frequently. This was no different. #DC
One of the greatest speeches of all time. I've watched this many times and it resonates more now than ever.
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.
Will we listen to his words today?
Will we listen to his words today?
July 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
One of the greatest speeches of all time. I've watched this many times and it resonates more now than ever.
Mamdani will likely win the Dem nod for Mayor after IRV. He's leading by 8% with 80% of the vote in. This will send shock waves through the Democratic party. Old guard Dems look out, you may be next.
June 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Mamdani will likely win the Dem nod for Mayor after IRV. He's leading by 8% with 80% of the vote in. This will send shock waves through the Democratic party. Old guard Dems look out, you may be next.
Let's be clear. The reporter was deliberately targeted by the jack-booted thug that shot her. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
Australian reporter shot with rubber bullet while covering anti-Ice protests in Los Angeles
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement declaring that ‘all journalists should be able to do their work safely’
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Let's be clear. The reporter was deliberately targeted by the jack-booted thug that shot her. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
smh. Republicans appear not to care the damage the Trump administration is doing to our economy. This will have a huge affect on tourism in the US and the economic benefits it brings. The US will lose tens if not hundreds of $$$ billions www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
Europe Freezes US Travel as Lufthansa, British , Air France, KLM and More Slash Routes to Major Cities Including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago to Tap Soaring Demand Across Canada, Mexico, ...
European airlines are freezing their transatlantic growth and pulling back from major U.S. cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago as they redirect flights to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and ...
www.travelandtourworld.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
smh. Republicans appear not to care the damage the Trump administration is doing to our economy. This will have a huge affect on tourism in the US and the economic benefits it brings. The US will lose tens if not hundreds of $$$ billions www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
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Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
Trump: I always favor dictators over democratic leaders, so ALL CAPS insult for Putin killing civilians; no help for Zelensky. But, what’s really important is that you know it wasn’t my fault, because I’m never to blame for anything, even Putin's Trump-enabled brazen behavior now.
May 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Trump: I always favor dictators over democratic leaders, so ALL CAPS insult for Putin killing civilians; no help for Zelensky. But, what’s really important is that you know it wasn’t my fault, because I’m never to blame for anything, even Putin's Trump-enabled brazen behavior now.
Key takeaway. I'm glad Griffen finally conceeded, but not after a handful of judges in NC state courts sided w/him, most often along partisan lines. They always want to throw out votes after the fact, and deny lawful voters their rights often using irrelevant technicalities.
I've been fighting to stop Trump and the Republicans from changing voting rules and suppress voting rights for years. The North Carolina Supreme Court election is just the latest example of them trying and us beating them in court.
May 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Key takeaway. I'm glad Griffen finally conceeded, but not after a handful of judges in NC state courts sided w/him, most often along partisan lines. They always want to throw out votes after the fact, and deny lawful voters their rights often using irrelevant technicalities.
This is fucking hilarious, and a really bad sign for Tesla. It will actually discourage loyal Tesla buyers. The fail on this is pretty epic
Elon Musk to Tesla Cybertruck buyers: No take-backs. It’s a lemon
Now, some Cybertruck owners are reporting that Tesla will not accept its own vehicle as a trade-in, according to electric vehicle website Electrek.
Now, some Cybertruck owners are reporting that Tesla will not accept its own vehicle as a trade-in, according to electric vehicle website Electrek.
Elon Musk to Tesla Cybertruck buyers: No take-backs. It’s a lemon
Even Tesla does not want its Cybertrucks back.
www.nj.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is fucking hilarious, and a really bad sign for Tesla. It will actually discourage loyal Tesla buyers. The fail on this is pretty epic
This is a pretty devastating report, and suggests the dire need for due process. Even if some of the 75% are unprosecuted gang members, they sent them to a foreign gulag. The cruelty is the point.
60 Minutes found no criminal record for 75% of the Venezuelan migrants the U.S. sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador. https://cbsn.ws/4lC4Vp5
April 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is a pretty devastating report, and suggests the dire need for due process. Even if some of the 75% are unprosecuted gang members, they sent them to a foreign gulag. The cruelty is the point.
Currently 91,000 Americans are watching Cory Booker filibuster on the Senat floor. Thank you Senator Booker.
April 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Currently 91,000 Americans are watching Cory Booker filibuster on the Senat floor. Thank you Senator Booker.
Most definately worth reposting
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
April 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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This is pretty sobering. Trump is endangering decades of innovative medical research to satisfy a base that wants to burn the entire country down. Mission accomplished.
Thank you for sharing news of our initiative... we are an interdisciplinary team of researchers from U of Maryland, UPenn, and Georgia Tech + more whose aim is to communicate the impacts of federal cuts on science and health research nationwide. Full explainer thread here:
bsky.app/profile/josh...
bsky.app/profile/josh...
March 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is pretty sobering. Trump is endangering decades of innovative medical research to satisfy a base that wants to burn the entire country down. Mission accomplished.
This. Trump isn't just getting rid of federal employees he doesn't like. He's effectively undermining our competitive advantage in a lot of science areas. So, linger for decades is the tip of the spear.
The DOGE etc. damage to US science will have enormous effects that will linger for decades. But they will be sufficiently gradual and diffuse that people who want to pretend the cause wasn't obvious will be able to do so.
We polled Nature readers to ask if they were thinking of leaving the US for jobs abroad. Three-quarters of them (who said they were US-based scientists) said yes. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
March 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This. Trump isn't just getting rid of federal employees he doesn't like. He's effectively undermining our competitive advantage in a lot of science areas. So, linger for decades is the tip of the spear.