Aven Osten
@avenosten.bsky.social
A Demisexual gay scalie with an art hobby and an interest in politics and economics. 18 y/o.
@derparrot.bsky.social
Hey. I was shown the video about you explaining "What Americans Don't Understand About Public Healthcare" recently, and I agreed pretty much wholeheartedly with it (that people aren't willing to accept what actually has to be done to achieve it).
Hey. I was shown the video about you explaining "What Americans Don't Understand About Public Healthcare" recently, and I agreed pretty much wholeheartedly with it (that people aren't willing to accept what actually has to be done to achieve it).
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@derparrot.bsky.social
Hey. I was shown the video about you explaining "What Americans Don't Understand About Public Healthcare" recently, and I agreed pretty much wholeheartedly with it (that people aren't willing to accept what actually has to be done to achieve it).
Hey. I was shown the video about you explaining "What Americans Don't Understand About Public Healthcare" recently, and I agreed pretty much wholeheartedly with it (that people aren't willing to accept what actually has to be done to achieve it).
The federal statistical agencies that are critical for government and private planning, get a measly 0.012% of GDP in funding; that's 0.05% of federal government spending. A great example of how much of a massive economic boost government spending can be (and is).
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The federal statistical agencies that are critical for government and private planning, get a measly 0.012% of GDP in funding; that's 0.05% of federal government spending. A great example of how much of a massive economic boost government spending can be (and is).
Renting is a perfectly fine option for obtaining shelter. I really wish American society didn't demonize it do much.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Renting is a perfectly fine option for obtaining shelter. I really wish American society didn't demonize it do much.
The #Trump administration has just made this website:
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
Yes, this is an official government website. There is no excuse to be voting Republican. Meanwhile: They refuse to immediately release court ordered emergency funds to ensure 42M people can be fed.
Disgusting.
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
Yes, this is an official government website. There is no excuse to be voting Republican. Meanwhile: They refuse to immediately release court ordered emergency funds to ensure 42M people can be fed.
Disgusting.
mysafespace
We're Democrats in the House and Senate. We love DEI, transgender for everyone, healthcare for illegals and shutting down the government! We couldn't care less if our military gets paid or Americans' ...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The #Trump administration has just made this website:
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
Yes, this is an official government website. There is no excuse to be voting Republican. Meanwhile: They refuse to immediately release court ordered emergency funds to ensure 42M people can be fed.
Disgusting.
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
Yes, this is an official government website. There is no excuse to be voting Republican. Meanwhile: They refuse to immediately release court ordered emergency funds to ensure 42M people can be fed.
Disgusting.
The most annoying thing about this government shutdown for me, is the lack of government data availability.
Finally finding detailed data I've been looking for, and I can't download it or view it because the website(s) just aren't updating or loading in, lol.
Finally finding detailed data I've been looking for, and I can't download it or view it because the website(s) just aren't updating or loading in, lol.
November 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The most annoying thing about this government shutdown for me, is the lack of government data availability.
Finally finding detailed data I've been looking for, and I can't download it or view it because the website(s) just aren't updating or loading in, lol.
Finally finding detailed data I've been looking for, and I can't download it or view it because the website(s) just aren't updating or loading in, lol.
If you want more public and non-profit housing, you have to pay much higher taxes for them; not just "the rich and wealthy". European countries didn't get the public and non-profit housing they have by just mandating private companies to build it; they did it with very high taxes and spending.
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If you want more public and non-profit housing, you have to pay much higher taxes for them; not just "the rich and wealthy". European countries didn't get the public and non-profit housing they have by just mandating private companies to build it; they did it with very high taxes and spending.
There's a far leftist that is obsessed with getting my attention now lol. They look at every social media site I am on, and my activity in these places.
I know you will see this: Hello! Enjoying the life of pain and suffering from being in a constant state of rage? I'm enjoying your obsession, lol.
I know you will see this: Hello! Enjoying the life of pain and suffering from being in a constant state of rage? I'm enjoying your obsession, lol.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
There's a far leftist that is obsessed with getting my attention now lol. They look at every social media site I am on, and my activity in these places.
I know you will see this: Hello! Enjoying the life of pain and suffering from being in a constant state of rage? I'm enjoying your obsession, lol.
I know you will see this: Hello! Enjoying the life of pain and suffering from being in a constant state of rage? I'm enjoying your obsession, lol.
Just posted a new article on my Substack.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#Taxes #Spending #Policy #Government
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#Taxes #Spending #Policy #Government
No, "Just Tax The Rich" Will Not Be Enough To Fund Everything We Want: A Revisit
So a bit ago, I had went out and did a “master debunk” regarding the reality of how much tax revenue increased taxes on “the rich” would bring in, compared to how much more in spending would result fr...
substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Just posted a new article on my Substack.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#Taxes #Spending #Policy #Government
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#Taxes #Spending #Policy #Government
In case you need more proof of why willful ignorance is bad. They're rejecting the truthfulness of their own sources now, and are instead leaning on the words of a politician they happen like.
And you've got the blatant anti-intellectualism too; disregarding actual research done by experts.
And you've got the blatant anti-intellectualism too; disregarding actual research done by experts.
October 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
In case you need more proof of why willful ignorance is bad. They're rejecting the truthfulness of their own sources now, and are instead leaning on the words of a politician they happen like.
And you've got the blatant anti-intellectualism too; disregarding actual research done by experts.
And you've got the blatant anti-intellectualism too; disregarding actual research done by experts.
This here, is a great example of what willful ignorance looks like.
Sourcing commentary articles and opinion pieces, is not proof of anything. If those who are actually serious about learn why a problem exists, and how to resolve the problem: Do proper research into stuff; not read populist news.
Sourcing commentary articles and opinion pieces, is not proof of anything. If those who are actually serious about learn why a problem exists, and how to resolve the problem: Do proper research into stuff; not read populist news.
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This here, is a great example of what willful ignorance looks like.
Sourcing commentary articles and opinion pieces, is not proof of anything. If those who are actually serious about learn why a problem exists, and how to resolve the problem: Do proper research into stuff; not read populist news.
Sourcing commentary articles and opinion pieces, is not proof of anything. If those who are actually serious about learn why a problem exists, and how to resolve the problem: Do proper research into stuff; not read populist news.
October 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
October 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
State secession is not happening.
States seceding will not make anybody richer.
There is no such thing as a blue or red state.
Please stop with this pipedream of blue states forming their own utopias please.
States seceding will not make anybody richer.
There is no such thing as a blue or red state.
Please stop with this pipedream of blue states forming their own utopias please.
August 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
State secession is not happening.
States seceding will not make anybody richer.
There is no such thing as a blue or red state.
Please stop with this pipedream of blue states forming their own utopias please.
States seceding will not make anybody richer.
There is no such thing as a blue or red state.
Please stop with this pipedream of blue states forming their own utopias please.
The USA is overly localized. In my state alone, there are 3,400 local governments. 3,400.
In the USA as a whole, there are over 90,000 local governments. I don't think people understand just how severely kneecapping this level of fracturing is to our ability to effectively do crap on this country.
In the USA as a whole, there are over 90,000 local governments. I don't think people understand just how severely kneecapping this level of fracturing is to our ability to effectively do crap on this country.
August 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The USA is overly localized. In my state alone, there are 3,400 local governments. 3,400.
In the USA as a whole, there are over 90,000 local governments. I don't think people understand just how severely kneecapping this level of fracturing is to our ability to effectively do crap on this country.
In the USA as a whole, there are over 90,000 local governments. I don't think people understand just how severely kneecapping this level of fracturing is to our ability to effectively do crap on this country.
New York State recently announced a "plan" for #NYS to revamp #transportation within the state.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
This is just a draft, but it doesn't say anything about how much funding will actually be dedicated for stuff. I'm hoping they lay out that detail in the full plan.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
This is just a draft, but it doesn't say anything about how much funding will actually be dedicated for stuff. I'm hoping they lay out that detail in the full plan.
www.governor.ny.gov
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
New York State recently announced a "plan" for #NYS to revamp #transportation within the state.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
This is just a draft, but it doesn't say anything about how much funding will actually be dedicated for stuff. I'm hoping they lay out that detail in the full plan.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
This is just a draft, but it doesn't say anything about how much funding will actually be dedicated for stuff. I'm hoping they lay out that detail in the full plan.
I've had a second #OC that I haven't at all drawn any concept art for yet; but I do finally have a name for him: Trico Ultilores
Trico = Mischiefmaker/Trickster
Ulti = Taken from "Ultio", the Roman god of vengeance
lore = Taken from "Dolores", the Roman god(s?) of pain and distress
(1/2)
Trico = Mischiefmaker/Trickster
Ulti = Taken from "Ultio", the Roman god of vengeance
lore = Taken from "Dolores", the Roman god(s?) of pain and distress
(1/2)
May 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I've had a second #OC that I haven't at all drawn any concept art for yet; but I do finally have a name for him: Trico Ultilores
Trico = Mischiefmaker/Trickster
Ulti = Taken from "Ultio", the Roman god of vengeance
lore = Taken from "Dolores", the Roman god(s?) of pain and distress
(1/2)
Trico = Mischiefmaker/Trickster
Ulti = Taken from "Ultio", the Roman god of vengeance
lore = Taken from "Dolores", the Roman god(s?) of pain and distress
(1/2)
Friendly reminder to fellow #progressives in the #USA:
You cannot fund an expansive welfare system, high quality infrastructure, and high quality government services, without high taxes on EVERYONE.
There's a reason why every EU country has very high taxes on everyone to fund themselves.
You cannot fund an expansive welfare system, high quality infrastructure, and high quality government services, without high taxes on EVERYONE.
There's a reason why every EU country has very high taxes on everyone to fund themselves.
March 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Friendly reminder to fellow #progressives in the #USA:
You cannot fund an expansive welfare system, high quality infrastructure, and high quality government services, without high taxes on EVERYONE.
There's a reason why every EU country has very high taxes on everyone to fund themselves.
You cannot fund an expansive welfare system, high quality infrastructure, and high quality government services, without high taxes on EVERYONE.
There's a reason why every EU country has very high taxes on everyone to fund themselves.
Trump cuts funding for food banks and canceled scheduled deliveries that would've fed nearly 1M people in Delaware alone.
For the people who didn't vote or voted for him: This is what you've let happen.
www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2...
For the people who didn't vote or voted for him: This is what you've let happen.
www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2...
Trump cancels food aid, amounting to loss of 900,000 meals for Food Bank of Delaware
The Trump administration has canceled 19 truckloads of food headed to the Food Bank of Delaware, resulting in a loss of 900,000 meals.
www.delawareonline.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Trump cuts funding for food banks and canceled scheduled deliveries that would've fed nearly 1M people in Delaware alone.
For the people who didn't vote or voted for him: This is what you've let happen.
www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2...
For the people who didn't vote or voted for him: This is what you've let happen.
www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2...
The Trump Admin has repealed funding for mental health and drug addiction treatment.
These are issues that Republicans supposedly care about a lot, saying they're the "real problem" behind our gun violence crisis.
Remember this next time you vote in any election.
www.npr.org/2025/03/27/n...
These are issues that Republicans supposedly care about a lot, saying they're the "real problem" behind our gun violence crisis.
Remember this next time you vote in any election.
www.npr.org/2025/03/27/n...
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.
www.npr.org
March 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The Trump Admin has repealed funding for mental health and drug addiction treatment.
These are issues that Republicans supposedly care about a lot, saying they're the "real problem" behind our gun violence crisis.
Remember this next time you vote in any election.
www.npr.org/2025/03/27/n...
These are issues that Republicans supposedly care about a lot, saying they're the "real problem" behind our gun violence crisis.
Remember this next time you vote in any election.
www.npr.org/2025/03/27/n...
Given all of the budget cuts this administration is doing, and the clear abuse that Democratically controlled states are facing, it's time for us to start raising our own revenues more so we can fund our own investments.
We know now that we can't rely on the federal government to fund our futures.
We know now that we can't rely on the federal government to fund our futures.
March 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Given all of the budget cuts this administration is doing, and the clear abuse that Democratically controlled states are facing, it's time for us to start raising our own revenues more so we can fund our own investments.
We know now that we can't rely on the federal government to fund our futures.
We know now that we can't rely on the federal government to fund our futures.
I'm cutting Reddit out of my life. I've realized it's become the replacement drug for me after Twitter.
I like talking tax policy and crap like that, but Reddit ain't the place for it. Way too many ignorant people. I feel like Blue Sky is the last bastion left for sane, proper conservations.
I like talking tax policy and crap like that, but Reddit ain't the place for it. Way too many ignorant people. I feel like Blue Sky is the last bastion left for sane, proper conservations.
March 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I'm cutting Reddit out of my life. I've realized it's become the replacement drug for me after Twitter.
I like talking tax policy and crap like that, but Reddit ain't the place for it. Way too many ignorant people. I feel like Blue Sky is the last bastion left for sane, proper conservations.
I like talking tax policy and crap like that, but Reddit ain't the place for it. Way too many ignorant people. I feel like Blue Sky is the last bastion left for sane, proper conservations.
Friendly reminder to all people of the internet:
Not every comment needs a response. A lot of times, it is better for your time, energy, and mental health, to just block and move on. You're not weak for not engaging with bad people who want to argue. Blocking somebody isn't a weak move.
Not every comment needs a response. A lot of times, it is better for your time, energy, and mental health, to just block and move on. You're not weak for not engaging with bad people who want to argue. Blocking somebody isn't a weak move.
January 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Friendly reminder to all people of the internet:
Not every comment needs a response. A lot of times, it is better for your time, energy, and mental health, to just block and move on. You're not weak for not engaging with bad people who want to argue. Blocking somebody isn't a weak move.
Not every comment needs a response. A lot of times, it is better for your time, energy, and mental health, to just block and move on. You're not weak for not engaging with bad people who want to argue. Blocking somebody isn't a weak move.