Julian Bene
@julianbene.bsky.social
Let's reform the Atlanta Way to use resources for an equitable city. Former 'tax break naysayer' on Invest Atlanta board & Gulch RedLighter, I campaign against wasteful revenue giveaways that favor billionaires at the rest's expense.
Lots of reward from corporate interests for this behavior, through campaign contributions etc. That in turn ensures no political penalty.
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Lots of reward from corporate interests for this behavior, through campaign contributions etc. That in turn ensures no political penalty.
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who the fuck does Ezra Klein thinks actually writes the overly convoluted regulations he despises?
It's not progressives or anybody even tangentially related to good faith reform movements, it's unchecked corporate power, you insufferable brunchlord
It's not progressives or anybody even tangentially related to good faith reform movements, it's unchecked corporate power, you insufferable brunchlord
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
who the fuck does Ezra Klein thinks actually writes the overly convoluted regulations he despises?
It's not progressives or anybody even tangentially related to good faith reform movements, it's unchecked corporate power, you insufferable brunchlord
It's not progressives or anybody even tangentially related to good faith reform movements, it's unchecked corporate power, you insufferable brunchlord
When Atlanta gets a mayor who works for the 99% we could all share your enthusiasm, Darin!
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
When Atlanta gets a mayor who works for the 99% we could all share your enthusiasm, Darin!
Peter Hubbard is the expert and thought leader on these issues. While Alicia Johnson will doubtless speak up and vote on the PSC on behalf of long-neglected GA residents, Hubbard's longstanding campaigning for honest, smart electricity regulation is what helped get them elected.
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Peter Hubbard is the expert and thought leader on these issues. While Alicia Johnson will doubtless speak up and vote on the PSC on behalf of long-neglected GA residents, Hubbard's longstanding campaigning for honest, smart electricity regulation is what helped get them elected.
Let us know when the P/E reaches 30!
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Let us know when the P/E reaches 30!
That was indeed the excuse the BL CEO gave me at the time.
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
That was indeed the excuse the BL CEO gave me at the time.
Yeah i meant that whole NW phase rather than the part in the photo. It was running at a surreal $20M/mile back when I was on IA. It must be much more now.
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Yeah i meant that whole NW phase rather than the part in the photo. It was running at a surreal $20M/mile back when I was on IA. It must be much more now.
Very well-written obit, though I would have stuck around for two or three times more detail about his early days.
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Very well-written obit, though I would have stuck around for two or three times more detail about his early days.