Michael Goldschlager
@bwv1011.bsky.social
Concert cellist, writer, reader. Decent, politically minded woke person (prone to a scepticism and occasional sarcasm. Okay....not so occasional...) Expat living on the bottom edge of the western end of Australia. Pronouns: Thee, Thou, Thy, Thine or whatev
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
April 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
More to the point, not one flat screen TV is made in the USA, and the cost of one (if factories were built) would be multiples of what they have cost previously. No US worker would work for the $6/hr that Chinese or Vietnamese workers earn. It's simple: free trade is GOOD. It all worked till tRump
WHAT DO THESE GENIUSES THINK WILL HAPPEN TO MANUFACTURING JOBS IN THIS COUNTRY IF THERE IS A RECESSION !?!?!?!?!?!!?
April 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
More to the point, not one flat screen TV is made in the USA, and the cost of one (if factories were built) would be multiples of what they have cost previously. No US worker would work for the $6/hr that Chinese or Vietnamese workers earn. It's simple: free trade is GOOD. It all worked till tRump
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This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
April 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
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Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
April 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
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The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
April 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
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You expected something different from a guy who inherited $400 million and went bankrupt?
April 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
You expected something different from a guy who inherited $400 million and went bankrupt?
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Tell me again why we’re letting a 78 year old, legit smelly, odorous, frail, loser old man who bankrupted a CASINO bankrupt the country?
Congress? Any answers?
Congress? Any answers?
April 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Tell me again why we’re letting a 78 year old, legit smelly, odorous, frail, loser old man who bankrupted a CASINO bankrupt the country?
Congress? Any answers?
Congress? Any answers?
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Newsflash, he doesn't give a shit about you or me.
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Newsflash, he doesn't give a shit about you or me.
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
The reason Trump has slapped tariffs on the entire world is not to protect American workers.
What Trump cares about is being able to get concessions out of other countries and corporations that seek exemptions.
It's all about his ability to hand out punishments and rewards.
What Trump cares about is being able to get concessions out of other countries and corporations that seek exemptions.
It's all about his ability to hand out punishments and rewards.
April 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
April 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
April 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The CEO of USA's biggest toy manufacturer today was on the radio. He asked how moving manufacture back to the USA would work. Their biggest sellers are toys made in Vietnam. Workers are paid $6/hr. So, I ask the MAGA crazies - how can this work for the toys to cost the same? (Build factories, too!)
Don't worry - with a convicted felon at the helm, what could possibly go wrong?
April 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Don't worry - with a convicted felon at the helm, what could possibly go wrong?
Elon should check the load in his own boots after Wisconsin.💩
April 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Elon should check the load in his own boots after Wisconsin.💩
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The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
April 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
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The US stock market has lost over $2 trillion in the last 20 minutes.
Nice, nice. Nice.
Nice, nice. Nice.
April 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The US stock market has lost over $2 trillion in the last 20 minutes.
Nice, nice. Nice.
Nice, nice. Nice.
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pro tip: if you can afford to blow $250 million on a losing campaign in Wisconsin, you can afford to pay a 90% top tax margin
April 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
pro tip: if you can afford to blow $250 million on a losing campaign in Wisconsin, you can afford to pay a 90% top tax margin
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Here in Australia, we are slow-clapping. With a huge drop in US consumer demand a sure bet, we here will be offered Chinese goods at discount prices to keep their sales volume up. Result: Inflation relief for us Aussies, lower interest rates and a "buy-Australia" campaign. Thanks, Donnie!
It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
April 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Here in Australia, we are slow-clapping. With a huge drop in US consumer demand a sure bet, we here will be offered Chinese goods at discount prices to keep their sales volume up. Result: Inflation relief for us Aussies, lower interest rates and a "buy-Australia" campaign. Thanks, Donnie!
I assume that Trump intends to ‘liberate’ people from their money, their investments and from any belief that he has their best interests in mind.
Watch the markets crash. Woe betides us.
Watch the markets crash. Woe betides us.
Trump set to announce new round of tariffs on his so-called ‘liberation day’
Trump set to announce new round of tariffs on his so-called ‘liberation day’
President’s plans have rattled global stock markets and triggered heated rows with US’s largest trading partners
Donald Trump will announce his latest round of tariffs at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, threatening to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed “liberation day”.
Trump has rattled global stock markets, alarmed corporate executives and economists, and triggered heated rows with the US’s largest trading partners by announcing and delaying plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports several times since taking office. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I assume that Trump intends to ‘liberate’ people from their money, their investments and from any belief that he has their best interests in mind.
Watch the markets crash. Woe betides us.
Watch the markets crash. Woe betides us.
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Unkind men so often whither in the face of unkindness.
March 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Unkind men so often whither in the face of unkindness.
Reality has not even begun to bite. Signal scandal? QUICK!!!!.... throw in a red herring about a 3rd term. But interest rates, inflation and job losses will be real. He won't be able to bluster people's reality away. Remember "I couldn't care less" is what the Orange One said just yesterday.
REALITY CHECK: Americans Don’t Trust Trump on the Economy— For Good Reason.
March 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Reality has not even begun to bite. Signal scandal? QUICK!!!!.... throw in a red herring about a 3rd term. But interest rates, inflation and job losses will be real. He won't be able to bluster people's reality away. Remember "I couldn't care less" is what the Orange One said just yesterday.
The plan is to open car factories in the US, eh? How long does it take to 1. Plan 2. Get approvals 3. Put out to tender and receive bids 4. Obtain materials and start building the plants 5. Tool up plants with new machinery 6. Train workers 7. Satisfy safety regulations? (Hint: more than 3 years)
March 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The plan is to open car factories in the US, eh? How long does it take to 1. Plan 2. Get approvals 3. Put out to tender and receive bids 4. Obtain materials and start building the plants 5. Tool up plants with new machinery 6. Train workers 7. Satisfy safety regulations? (Hint: more than 3 years)
Just deleted my X account. Felt good, but a few thousand followers are gone. Oh well. All for a good cause.
February 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Just deleted my X account. Felt good, but a few thousand followers are gone. Oh well. All for a good cause.
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
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Eggs UP
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Congrats maga 🎊
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Congrats maga 🎊
February 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Eggs UP
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Congrats maga 🎊
Taxes UP
Gas UP
RX drugs UP
Dow Jones DOWN
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ACA, VA all on the chopping block.
Congrats maga 🎊