Helvidius
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The idea that we cannot print money to pay down debt is severely flawed. Bc it would only cause hyperinflation if it was done all at once. But we can print more money gradually over time to pay down the debt, over 10-20 years, instead of all at once.
August 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The idea that we cannot print money to pay down debt is severely flawed. Bc it would only cause hyperinflation if it was done all at once. But we can print more money gradually over time to pay down the debt, over 10-20 years, instead of all at once.
The administration is, or will soon begin, learning that increasing federal executive resources, is like adjusting a line item in a balance sheet. There are only so many judicial, state, legislative resources to actually do what they want to do. 1/
August 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The administration is, or will soon begin, learning that increasing federal executive resources, is like adjusting a line item in a balance sheet. There are only so many judicial, state, legislative resources to actually do what they want to do. 1/
Under Biden, JD Vance, Mike Lee, & other GOP senators voted to repeal the AUMF. But apparently now it’s okay for Trump to rely on it to bomb Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Under Biden, JD Vance, Mike Lee, & other GOP senators voted to repeal the AUMF. But apparently now it’s okay for Trump to rely on it to bomb Iran.
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Jasmine Crockett: "That's why they hired everybody from Fox because all they're trying to do is put on a show. I want us to refocus our attention on the American people and stop demonizing every person that ends up in ICE custody."
May 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Jasmine Crockett: "That's why they hired everybody from Fox because all they're trying to do is put on a show. I want us to refocus our attention on the American people and stop demonizing every person that ends up in ICE custody."
Trump, who dismissed Adams’ charges for corruptly accepting foreign travel-related benefits, is now accepting a whole luxury plane from a foreign govt?
Foreign bribery is a huge national security and intelligence risk. The president must be held accountable for such brazen corruption.
Foreign bribery is a huge national security and intelligence risk. The president must be held accountable for such brazen corruption.
May 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Trump, who dismissed Adams’ charges for corruptly accepting foreign travel-related benefits, is now accepting a whole luxury plane from a foreign govt?
Foreign bribery is a huge national security and intelligence risk. The president must be held accountable for such brazen corruption.
Foreign bribery is a huge national security and intelligence risk. The president must be held accountable for such brazen corruption.
We are living in Hobbes’ Leviathan (massive monarchical figure with teeming subjects), but we must restore Locke’s fundamental rights (life, liberty, property) and democratic rule (government by rational-minded consensus). Disinformation undermines rationality, monarchs abuse fundamental rights.
Hobbes, Locke, and the Social Contract
The 17th century was among the most chaotic and destructive the continent of Europe had ever witnessed in the modern era. From 1618-1648, much of Central...
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April 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
We are living in Hobbes’ Leviathan (massive monarchical figure with teeming subjects), but we must restore Locke’s fundamental rights (life, liberty, property) and democratic rule (government by rational-minded consensus). Disinformation undermines rationality, monarchs abuse fundamental rights.
Tariffs are just a mercantilistic ploy for loyalty and tribute.
Trading partners are not to blame for our domestic economic inequality. Instead of arbitrary & capricious tariffs, if you really wanted to reduce inequality, you would curb corporate influence, tax the ultra-wealthy, and empower labor.
Trading partners are not to blame for our domestic economic inequality. Instead of arbitrary & capricious tariffs, if you really wanted to reduce inequality, you would curb corporate influence, tax the ultra-wealthy, and empower labor.
April 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Tariffs are just a mercantilistic ploy for loyalty and tribute.
Trading partners are not to blame for our domestic economic inequality. Instead of arbitrary & capricious tariffs, if you really wanted to reduce inequality, you would curb corporate influence, tax the ultra-wealthy, and empower labor.
Trading partners are not to blame for our domestic economic inequality. Instead of arbitrary & capricious tariffs, if you really wanted to reduce inequality, you would curb corporate influence, tax the ultra-wealthy, and empower labor.
We haven’t been “ripped off” by the post-war order we fostered and benefited from through rapid and disproportionate economic growth. At home, tariffs will raise prices and deepen inequality. Abroad, they will isolate us from our trading partners and undermine confidence in our markets.
April 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
We haven’t been “ripped off” by the post-war order we fostered and benefited from through rapid and disproportionate economic growth. At home, tariffs will raise prices and deepen inequality. Abroad, they will isolate us from our trading partners and undermine confidence in our markets.
Manufacturing is no longer America’s competitive advantage, and bringing it back won’t fix inequality. Many hypothetical jobs will be automated. Low corp taxes means mgmt (not labor) will reap most of the benefits. How can US workers compete against cheaper labor abroad without reducing wages?
April 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Manufacturing is no longer America’s competitive advantage, and bringing it back won’t fix inequality. Many hypothetical jobs will be automated. Low corp taxes means mgmt (not labor) will reap most of the benefits. How can US workers compete against cheaper labor abroad without reducing wages?
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, a top Republican from farm-heavy Iowa, is spearheading a bill that would limit the president's power to impose tariffs amid Trump's trade war escalation.
Top Republican leads bill to reassert Congress’ tariff power amid Trump trade war
Sen. Chuck Grassley is introducing new legislation after the president's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.
www.politico.com
April 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Sen. Chuck Grassley, a top Republican from farm-heavy Iowa, is spearheading a bill that would limit the president's power to impose tariffs amid Trump's trade war escalation.
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McConnell breaks with party to reject Trump’s Canada tariffs. The former Senate Republican leader will likely deliver the deciding vote on a resolution to block a national emergency used to justify the new tariffs on Canadian imports.
McConnell breaks with party to reject Trump's Canada tariffs
The former Senate Republican leader will likely deliver the deciding vote on a resolution to block a national emergency used to justify the new tariffs on Canadian imports.
www.politico.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
McConnell breaks with party to reject Trump’s Canada tariffs. The former Senate Republican leader will likely deliver the deciding vote on a resolution to block a national emergency used to justify the new tariffs on Canadian imports.
POLITICO source said they didn't think "Trump knows or cares" that NSC blacklist is circulating. But if Loomer met with him, then he is probably at least aware.
Why isn't NSC staffing based on merit, experience, and expertise instead of loyalty? How are these the ppl running our nat'l security?
Why isn't NSC staffing based on merit, experience, and expertise instead of loyalty? How are these the ppl running our nat'l security?
Inside the NSC turf war
“It’s a war in there between Sergio’s and Waltz’s worldviews,” said a Republican close to the White House.
www.politico.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
POLITICO source said they didn't think "Trump knows or cares" that NSC blacklist is circulating. But if Loomer met with him, then he is probably at least aware.
Why isn't NSC staffing based on merit, experience, and expertise instead of loyalty? How are these the ppl running our nat'l security?
Why isn't NSC staffing based on merit, experience, and expertise instead of loyalty? How are these the ppl running our nat'l security?
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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.
What are we doing to ensure Israel uses the arms they buy from us responsibly?
We don’t control our allies. But we can impose conditions on our arms sales to set responsible guardrails on Israel. Starting with rigorous adherence to principles of int’l law.
We don’t control our allies. But we can impose conditions on our arms sales to set responsible guardrails on Israel. Starting with rigorous adherence to principles of int’l law.
April 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
What are we doing to ensure Israel uses the arms they buy from us responsibly?
We don’t control our allies. But we can impose conditions on our arms sales to set responsible guardrails on Israel. Starting with rigorous adherence to principles of int’l law.
We don’t control our allies. But we can impose conditions on our arms sales to set responsible guardrails on Israel. Starting with rigorous adherence to principles of int’l law.
Exactly. They are dismantling vital instruments of statecraft.
Opinion | Trump is liquidating America’s reserves of soft power
The United States can’t beat China with hard power alone.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Exactly. They are dismantling vital instruments of statecraft.
“Somebody’s DOGE victory is somebody else’s sacred cow,” said Sen. Cramer (R-ND).
Where has this been from the GOP? Where was it for USAID, medical research, VOA? When the govt funds programs you disagree with, it's bc a majority voted for it. That's not waste/fraud/abuse, that's democracy.
Where has this been from the GOP? Where was it for USAID, medical research, VOA? When the govt funds programs you disagree with, it's bc a majority voted for it. That's not waste/fraud/abuse, that's democracy.
Lawmakers and industry groups blast away at DOE project kill list
Draft lists of potential cuts have been rocketing around Capitol Hill this week, and lawmakers from both parties are working to save their projects.
www.politico.com
March 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“Somebody’s DOGE victory is somebody else’s sacred cow,” said Sen. Cramer (R-ND).
Where has this been from the GOP? Where was it for USAID, medical research, VOA? When the govt funds programs you disagree with, it's bc a majority voted for it. That's not waste/fraud/abuse, that's democracy.
Where has this been from the GOP? Where was it for USAID, medical research, VOA? When the govt funds programs you disagree with, it's bc a majority voted for it. That's not waste/fraud/abuse, that's democracy.
Masterclass by Ro Khanna. Govt’s purpose is to provide quality public services and make long-term investments, not drive profit. Fund public broadcasting.
'Have You Ever Watched A Daniel Tiger Show?': Ro Khanna Grills Anti-PBS Witness
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March 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Masterclass by Ro Khanna. Govt’s purpose is to provide quality public services and make long-term investments, not drive profit. Fund public broadcasting.
This move devalues US investments, impairs our reputation, emboldens adversaries & invites disinformation. VOA is a vital instrument of public diplomacy & statecraft, helping provide info to vulnerable audiences & promoting liberal values. Helped during cold war, thorn in the side of autocrats.
Trump Order Aims to Dismantle Voice of America, Other Programs
The president’s move gives offices one week to comply, as part of his effort to scale back government.
www.wsj.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
This move devalues US investments, impairs our reputation, emboldens adversaries & invites disinformation. VOA is a vital instrument of public diplomacy & statecraft, helping provide info to vulnerable audiences & promoting liberal values. Helped during cold war, thorn in the side of autocrats.
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A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
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I've been thinking a lot about that bumper sticker which says "everything looks like a conspiracy theory when you don't understand how anything works" and folks it's pretty obvious to me that the people in power right now have absolutely no desire to understand how anything works.
March 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I've been thinking a lot about that bumper sticker which says "everything looks like a conspiracy theory when you don't understand how anything works" and folks it's pretty obvious to me that the people in power right now have absolutely no desire to understand how anything works.
Trump’s tariff policy is so bad that CNBC analyst speculated whether Trump has good intentions, reflecting the admin’s erratic recklessness.
“Assuming that the president has good intentions … with his tariff policy…”
“Assuming that the president has good intentions … with his tariff policy…”
Impact of DOGE layoffs on the jobs report: Here's what to know
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March 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Trump’s tariff policy is so bad that CNBC analyst speculated whether Trump has good intentions, reflecting the admin’s erratic recklessness.
“Assuming that the president has good intentions … with his tariff policy…”
“Assuming that the president has good intentions … with his tariff policy…”
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Treasonous
Russia's response to Trump's tantrum says it all really:
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Treasonous