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When Musk’s role in govt or in FAA oversight was under consideration, perhaps it was fair to say “raising concerns about conflicts.” When he announced SpaceX would redesign the ATC system, that was at least a clear conflict. Now they’re buying SpaceX products to do it, it is just plain corruption.
The FAA has agreed to use SpaceX's Starlink internet system to upgrade the IT networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflicts of interest for CEO Elon Musk in one of his other roles, that of recommending funding cuts at federal agencies, including the FAA. cnn.it/436qirE
February 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
When Musk’s role in govt or in FAA oversight was under consideration, perhaps it was fair to say “raising concerns about conflicts.” When he announced SpaceX would redesign the ATC system, that was at least a clear conflict. Now they’re buying SpaceX products to do it, it is just plain corruption.
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The federal government *regularly* spends money to encourage behavior it couldn’t compel directly. Like paying states to build roads or fund healthcare for those who can’t afford it.
It’s called the Spending Clause—and it’s the very first enumerated power that the Constitution gives to Congress.
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It’s called the Spending Clause—and it’s the very first enumerated power that the Constitution gives to Congress.
🤦🏻♂️
February 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The federal government *regularly* spends money to encourage behavior it couldn’t compel directly. Like paying states to build roads or fund healthcare for those who can’t afford it.
It’s called the Spending Clause—and it’s the very first enumerated power that the Constitution gives to Congress.
🤦🏻♂️
It’s called the Spending Clause—and it’s the very first enumerated power that the Constitution gives to Congress.
🤦🏻♂️
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry, or scream... or all of the above.
February 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry, or scream... or all of the above.
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ah weird a police organization made a snap emotional decision without any investigation and then had to act like they didn’t know the consequences. how out of the ordinary
The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the country, just released a statement rescinding their endorsement of President Trump due to his pardoning of Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
Police union that endorsed Trump condemns Jan 6 pardons—"Dangerous message"
The Fraternal Order of Police union said those who assaulted officers during the 2021 Capitol riot should serve their full sentences.
t.co
January 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ah weird a police organization made a snap emotional decision without any investigation and then had to act like they didn’t know the consequences. how out of the ordinary
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Mark Zuckerberg—
2012: $44 billion
2025: $217 billion
Jeff Bezos—
2012: $18 billion
2025: $245 billion
Elon Musk—
2012: $2 billion
2025: $449 billion
Federal Minimum Wage—
2009: $7.25/hr
2025: $7.25/hr
Welcome to the United States of Oligarchy, folks.
2012: $44 billion
2025: $217 billion
Jeff Bezos—
2012: $18 billion
2025: $245 billion
Elon Musk—
2012: $2 billion
2025: $449 billion
Federal Minimum Wage—
2009: $7.25/hr
2025: $7.25/hr
Welcome to the United States of Oligarchy, folks.
January 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Mark Zuckerberg—
2012: $44 billion
2025: $217 billion
Jeff Bezos—
2012: $18 billion
2025: $245 billion
Elon Musk—
2012: $2 billion
2025: $449 billion
Federal Minimum Wage—
2009: $7.25/hr
2025: $7.25/hr
Welcome to the United States of Oligarchy, folks.
2012: $44 billion
2025: $217 billion
Jeff Bezos—
2012: $18 billion
2025: $245 billion
Elon Musk—
2012: $2 billion
2025: $449 billion
Federal Minimum Wage—
2009: $7.25/hr
2025: $7.25/hr
Welcome to the United States of Oligarchy, folks.
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How Did This Beloved Thing Get So Bad?
a guy wanted to get richer
What Happened To All Thos— let me stop you there. a guy wanted to get richer
Why Is Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Have You Noticed Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Where Did— a guy wanted to get richer
a guy wanted to get richer
What Happened To All Thos— let me stop you there. a guy wanted to get richer
Why Is Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Have You Noticed Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Where Did— a guy wanted to get richer
January 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
How Did This Beloved Thing Get So Bad?
a guy wanted to get richer
What Happened To All Thos— let me stop you there. a guy wanted to get richer
Why Is Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Have You Noticed Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Where Did— a guy wanted to get richer
a guy wanted to get richer
What Happened To All Thos— let me stop you there. a guy wanted to get richer
Why Is Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Have You Noticed Th— a guy wanted to get richer
Where Did— a guy wanted to get richer
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Sacramento Kings fans this season after last season
a man and a woman are standing next to each other .
ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Sacramento Kings fans this season after last season
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Actual serious countries that are democracies require someone to be a government employee, & confirmed by the parliament, in order to conduct foreign policy. We, however, don’t seem to any longer care about the law, constitution, or democratic accountability, bc we are a deeply unserious country.
Breaking News: Elon Musk, a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s UN ambassador to discuss defusing Iranian-U.S. tensions during the next Trump term, two Iranian officials said.
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Actual serious countries that are democracies require someone to be a government employee, & confirmed by the parliament, in order to conduct foreign policy. We, however, don’t seem to any longer care about the law, constitution, or democratic accountability, bc we are a deeply unserious country.
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This is NOT what America is about. America is about *opens history book*
uh oh
*Frantically starts flipping though pages*
uh oh. oh no. no no no. uh oh
uh oh
*Frantically starts flipping though pages*
uh oh. oh no. no no no. uh oh
November 6, 2024 at 10:28 PM
This is NOT what America is about. America is about *opens history book*
uh oh
*Frantically starts flipping though pages*
uh oh. oh no. no no no. uh oh
uh oh
*Frantically starts flipping though pages*
uh oh. oh no. no no no. uh oh
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These are the other shootings that happen in America and all of them get one headline and then no one ever thinks about them again because it happens all the time and everyone has stopped caring
At least four people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at a Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub late Saturday night, police said.
At least 4 people killed, 9 others injured in shooting at Birmingham nightclub, police say | CNN
At least four people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at a Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub late Saturday night, police said.
www.cnn.com
July 14, 2024 at 10:07 AM
These are the other shootings that happen in America and all of them get one headline and then no one ever thinks about them again because it happens all the time and everyone has stopped caring
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Andre Braugher was a giant, as capable of being the most intense dramatic actor TV had ever seen as he was of being among its most sublimely silly comic performers. I wrote about Frank Pembleton, Raymond Holt, and everything in beween:
Andre Braugher Played Two of TV’s Greatest Cops. But His Family Came First
Star of ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ who passed away at the age of 61, could do it all, and would then race home to his loved ones.
www.rollingstone.com
December 13, 2023 at 6:33 AM
Andre Braugher was a giant, as capable of being the most intense dramatic actor TV had ever seen as he was of being among its most sublimely silly comic performers. I wrote about Frank Pembleton, Raymond Holt, and everything in beween: