Jon W
@jnthnwlltt.bsky.social
Therapist, guitarist, dadist, dadaist.
the Dems are acting like the Washington Generals playing the Harlem Globetrotters thinking people come to see them play by the rules.
January 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
the Dems are acting like the Washington Generals playing the Harlem Globetrotters thinking people come to see them play by the rules.
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I appreciate all the people recommending the Shock Doctrine. I've been thinking about what makes Trump's use of these tactics a little different.
In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
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In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
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Chaos and confusion. Somebody read @naomiaklein.bsky.social The Shock Doctrine as a manual, it seems. Time for people to read it again for countermeasures also.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
Trillions of dollars could be on hold, according to an Office of Management and Budget memo
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trillions of dollars could be on hold, according to an Office of Management and Budget memo
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I appreciate all the people recommending the Shock Doctrine. I've been thinking about what makes Trump's use of these tactics a little different.
In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
a 🧵
In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
a 🧵
Reposted by Jon W
A non-twitter link to Carline Kennedy's truly arresting video about her cousin RFK's lack of fitness.
January 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A non-twitter link to Carline Kennedy's truly arresting video about her cousin RFK's lack of fitness.
Reposted by Jon W
"Chicago Public Schools officials said ICE agents were denied entry to a South Side elementary school Friday morning. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates called the situation "unprecedented" at a news conference Friday afternoon." #Chicago abc7chicago.com/post/us-immi...
ICE agents denied entry to South Side elementary school: Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools officials said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry to a South Side elementary school Friday morning.
abc7chicago.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Chicago Public Schools officials said ICE agents were denied entry to a South Side elementary school Friday morning. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates called the situation "unprecedented" at a news conference Friday afternoon." #Chicago abc7chicago.com/post/us-immi...
What kind of patriot blows his nose with the American flag?
January 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What kind of patriot blows his nose with the American flag?