Luke Wyman
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The court of judgment has moved inside me, and it rules with compassion.
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Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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The right-wing extremists and ideologues in the United States that have long hated competent and effective government are succeeding in their plan to destroy competent and effective government in the United States.
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The right-wing extremists and ideologues in the United States that have long hated competent and effective government are succeeding in their plan to destroy competent and effective government in the United States.
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They heard you. They heard you roll over.
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
They heard you. They heard you roll over.
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“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
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Yup. A rapid shift to solar/wind is unquestionably the right decision both as a matter of national interest and economic prosperity, including among the rich. Heck, it's essential for the proposed AI economy.
They oppose it nonetheless because they fear disruption to their political/social control.
They oppose it nonetheless because they fear disruption to their political/social control.
I should write the argument up properly somewhere, but I think this is fundamentally wrong. A decisive fraction of the capitalist class does oppose addressing the climate crisis, but *not* because it would be bad for profits. If anything, a green New Deal type program would raise aggregate profits.
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Yup. A rapid shift to solar/wind is unquestionably the right decision both as a matter of national interest and economic prosperity, including among the rich. Heck, it's essential for the proposed AI economy.
They oppose it nonetheless because they fear disruption to their political/social control.
They oppose it nonetheless because they fear disruption to their political/social control.
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I should write the argument up properly somewhere, but I think this is fundamentally wrong. A decisive fraction of the capitalist class does oppose addressing the climate crisis, but *not* because it would be bad for profits. If anything, a green New Deal type program would raise aggregate profits.
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I should write the argument up properly somewhere, but I think this is fundamentally wrong. A decisive fraction of the capitalist class does oppose addressing the climate crisis, but *not* because it would be bad for profits. If anything, a green New Deal type program would raise aggregate profits.
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The problem from their point of view is that rapid decarbonization requires public, collective decisions about the organization of production, in a way that threaten capital-owners' authority over both the production process and the political system.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The problem from their point of view is that rapid decarbonization requires public, collective decisions about the organization of production, in a way that threaten capital-owners' authority over both the production process and the political system.
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I made a first stab at this argument here: eu.boell.org/en/climate-p...
Climate Policy from a Keynesian Point of View | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Brussels office - European Union
People may arrive in one or the other of these camps for many reasons. Advocates of the investment-centred approach tend to link climate policy to broader concerns over economic justice. Developments ...
eu.boell.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I made a first stab at this argument here: eu.boell.org/en/climate-p...
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To put it another way, *capital* is perfectly capable of organizing decarbonization. The problem is *capital-owners*, who are political actors and not just the embodiments of the accumulation process. Elon Musk is symptomatic here.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
To put it another way, *capital* is perfectly capable of organizing decarbonization. The problem is *capital-owners*, who are political actors and not just the embodiments of the accumulation process. Elon Musk is symptomatic here.
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Capital as capital simply pursues profit in the cycle of endless accumulation. But *capitalists* need to balance the pursuit of profit with preserving the stability of the social system within which capital exists, on the one hand, and their own privileged position within that system, on the other.
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Capital as capital simply pursues profit in the cycle of endless accumulation. But *capitalists* need to balance the pursuit of profit with preserving the stability of the social system within which capital exists, on the one hand, and their own privileged position within that system, on the other.
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That is why capital never governs directly, but requires a separation of the state and civil society, with some other form(s) of social relations organizing the former. "The ruling class does not rule."
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
That is why capital never governs directly, but requires a separation of the state and civil society, with some other form(s) of social relations organizing the former. "The ruling class does not rule."
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I can’t believe he said that out loud 😱
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I can’t believe he said that out loud 😱
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This should get King expelled from the caucus
SENATOR ANGUS KING: "Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This should get King expelled from the caucus
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As Democrats, we didn’t even have one week to enjoy the success of last Tuesday and now this shit.
Senate hopes for shutdown breakthrough Sunday
Senators believe enough Democrats are ready to reopen the government. The White House isn’t standing in the way of an emerging deal.
www.politico.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
As Democrats, we didn’t even have one week to enjoy the success of last Tuesday and now this shit.
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Resign.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Resign.
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Same.
Would love to see some reporting on how the airline lobby put on the pressure.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Same.
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Even the "centrist" Sherrill is against the caving.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Even the "centrist" Sherrill is against the caving.
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These are the Democrats who voted with their Republican friends to double healthcare costs for millions of Americans. They're all millionaires.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
These are the Democrats who voted with their Republican friends to double healthcare costs for millions of Americans. They're all millionaires.
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This and the airline industry lobbyists are what did it. Not Americans starving and paying twice as much for healthcare.
www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
More than 10,000 flights delayed in worst day of disruptions since shutdown
More than 2,800 flights were canceled Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the shutdown’s impact on airports is “only going to get worse.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This and the airline industry lobbyists are what did it. Not Americans starving and paying twice as much for healthcare.
www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
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Republicans are going to laugh at Democrats and do nothing on healthcare. They will continue helping Trump fulfill Project 2025.
Dems learn nothing.
Dems learn nothing.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Republicans are going to laugh at Democrats and do nothing on healthcare. They will continue helping Trump fulfill Project 2025.
Dems learn nothing.
Dems learn nothing.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Senator Ocasio-Cortez:
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Senator Ocasio-Cortez:
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Centrists and moderates, what have you done for America lately?
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Centrists and moderates, what have you done for America lately?
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
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Every single Dem that caved and agreed to this deal needs to be primaried and voted out. They are cowards who wasted the last month for a half baked promise vote a month from now.
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Every single Dem that caved and agreed to this deal needs to be primaried and voted out. They are cowards who wasted the last month for a half baked promise vote a month from now.
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What Democratic voter is excited about the Democratic vote to reopen the government without guarantees on the ACA?
Let me know.
Let me know.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
What Democratic voter is excited about the Democratic vote to reopen the government without guarantees on the ACA?
Let me know.
Let me know.