Canadian PM Carney being thoughtful and tough. Leadership where there is a vacuum at the top. A leadership vacuum sucks.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin is eviscerating the corrupt Swamp King for his venality and vendettas.

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Another example of problems with Tech Bro culture. Still no HR guardrails. And their high school-level of emotional intelligence. Can't put this crop of big brains in charge of our society.

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Disney failed in its commitment to the power of art & expression. Weak.

And what happened to Target's stock after it began acquiescing to Trump over DEI?

I really don't see how cowering to Trump over the First Amendment can end well for the Disney execs behind this.

Hope it hurts the parks too.

Hope springs eternal. Even in these somber times.

Organized left-wing and progressive groups did not cause and do not condone this immense tragedy. Far from it. They condemn it.

What is this? No small gov't... No fiscal discipline... no democracy abroad or nation-bldg, and no conservative social values. Not really. Profligate plutocracy.

Mutually assured destruction? 'Tis a conflagration devoutly to be wished

"It's a crisis, ain't it, Sheriff?"
"If it ain't, it'll do till the crisis gets here." - cribbing from No Country for Honorable Men

If only my scandals could distract you from my crimes.

It's not often that a President-elect paves the way to a government shutdown.

Today is International Anti-Corruption Day.

Our message to global leaders is clear: we need unrestricted civil society participation and enhanced transparency and accountability rules at climate talks.

#IACD2024 #UnitedAgainstCorruption

How quaint the days of Occupy Wall Street (grassroots) and the Tea Party movement (astroturf).

Which past and *ongoing* indiscretions, crimes, and displays of psychopathy are considered disqualifying? And which are considered assets? Seems like cancel culture just needs further codification given the shifting standards.

Thanks.

Tariffs like that on CN and MX don't respect/ respond to R voters. It's not a negotiating tactic. They lead to chaos and ruin. And they lead to rent seeking exemptions and cronyism. Consider the real purpose of causing economic damage.

I hesitate to type it out, much less to feel it. Hope.