@atombotherer.bsky.social
Sciences, empiricist, atheist. Enrichment through compassion and acceptance of diversity. An independent media, and a dog in one's life, should be the norm. Photography fan.
The framing of this piece worryingly parrots Trump's - that the exporting countries pay the tariffs, which they don't. Why is the Guardian doing this?
Dozens more countries face higher taxes on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect
Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ levies were in place as of a minute past midnight on Thursday
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The framing of this piece worryingly parrots Trump's - that the exporting countries pay the tariffs, which they don't. Why is the Guardian doing this?
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The decision makers at @privateeyenews.bsky.social have pulled this advert for @wildjustice.bsky.social , let's recycle it all over social media.
April 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The decision makers at @privateeyenews.bsky.social have pulled this advert for @wildjustice.bsky.social , let's recycle it all over social media.
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In the 1950's there were more than 2000 different owners of Newspapers, Radio Stations and TV Stations.
Now more than 90% of Western Media is owned by just 3 Mega Corporations and controlled by the billionaires that own them.
Now more than 90% of Western Media is owned by just 3 Mega Corporations and controlled by the billionaires that own them.
April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
In the 1950's there were more than 2000 different owners of Newspapers, Radio Stations and TV Stations.
Now more than 90% of Western Media is owned by just 3 Mega Corporations and controlled by the billionaires that own them.
Now more than 90% of Western Media is owned by just 3 Mega Corporations and controlled by the billionaires that own them.
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The 7 largest Dow Jones drops in American history:
1. Trump, 3/16/20
-2,997.10
2. Trump, 3/12/20
-2,352.60
3. Trump, 3/9/20
-2,013.76
4. Trump, 6/11/20
-1,861.82
5. Trump, 4/3/25
-1,679.39
6. Trump, 3/11/20
-1,464.94
7. Trump, 03/18/20
-1,338.46
Tired of winning yet?
1. Trump, 3/16/20
-2,997.10
2. Trump, 3/12/20
-2,352.60
3. Trump, 3/9/20
-2,013.76
4. Trump, 6/11/20
-1,861.82
5. Trump, 4/3/25
-1,679.39
6. Trump, 3/11/20
-1,464.94
7. Trump, 03/18/20
-1,338.46
Tired of winning yet?
April 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The 7 largest Dow Jones drops in American history:
1. Trump, 3/16/20
-2,997.10
2. Trump, 3/12/20
-2,352.60
3. Trump, 3/9/20
-2,013.76
4. Trump, 6/11/20
-1,861.82
5. Trump, 4/3/25
-1,679.39
6. Trump, 3/11/20
-1,464.94
7. Trump, 03/18/20
-1,338.46
Tired of winning yet?
1. Trump, 3/16/20
-2,997.10
2. Trump, 3/12/20
-2,352.60
3. Trump, 3/9/20
-2,013.76
4. Trump, 6/11/20
-1,861.82
5. Trump, 4/3/25
-1,679.39
6. Trump, 3/11/20
-1,464.94
7. Trump, 03/18/20
-1,338.46
Tired of winning yet?
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We did not have medicine shortages before Brexit. Now they are a daily reality. #NHS
Left: Nigel Farage says medicine shortages after Brexit is, "Utter tosh.. It's complete and utter rubbish.. Project fear.. It should be utterly completely totally disregarded"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
March 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We did not have medicine shortages before Brexit. Now they are a daily reality. #NHS
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We should really ask Canada if they'll let us be their 11th province.
March 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We should really ask Canada if they'll let us be their 11th province.
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The UK has fully privatised Energy, France fully nationalised.
February 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The UK has fully privatised Energy, France fully nationalised.
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Billionaires, aristocrats and private investment funds are scooping up millions of pounds in taxpayer subsidies to plant trees.
Great work from @luciemheath.bsky.social revealing how the UK's ecosystems have become a public funded cash cow for wealthy investors.
inews.co.uk/news/billion...
Great work from @luciemheath.bsky.social revealing how the UK's ecosystems have become a public funded cash cow for wealthy investors.
inews.co.uk/news/billion...
The billionaires and aristocrats cashing in on tree-planting schemes
Critics argue public grants for planting woodlands are benefiting the wealthiest over local communities, but landowners say they're helping fight climate change
inews.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Billionaires, aristocrats and private investment funds are scooping up millions of pounds in taxpayer subsidies to plant trees.
Great work from @luciemheath.bsky.social revealing how the UK's ecosystems have become a public funded cash cow for wealthy investors.
inews.co.uk/news/billion...
Great work from @luciemheath.bsky.social revealing how the UK's ecosystems have become a public funded cash cow for wealthy investors.
inews.co.uk/news/billion...
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The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
December 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
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US experience of private equity controlled hospitals.
A pattern of profiteering, inadequate staffing, service cuts, diminished care.
Yet UK govt is handing hospitals, GP surgeries to private equity.
Say no to privatisation of the NHS.
yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11...
A pattern of profiteering, inadequate staffing, service cuts, diminished care.
Yet UK govt is handing hospitals, GP surgeries to private equity.
Say no to privatisation of the NHS.
yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11...
ANALYSIS: When private equity in healthcare goes wrong
Experts say private equity-run hospitals often leave patients behind. The News looked into private equity and its role in Yale New Haven Health’s acquisition deal with Prospect Medical Holdings.
yaledailynews.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:26 AM
US experience of private equity controlled hospitals.
A pattern of profiteering, inadequate staffing, service cuts, diminished care.
Yet UK govt is handing hospitals, GP surgeries to private equity.
Say no to privatisation of the NHS.
yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11...
A pattern of profiteering, inadequate staffing, service cuts, diminished care.
Yet UK govt is handing hospitals, GP surgeries to private equity.
Say no to privatisation of the NHS.
yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11...