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Privatize profits, socialize losses.
May 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Privatize profits, socialize losses.
Might now be good to remember that Putin doesn’t control all of Russia in spite of it existing as the hollow shell of its former self, but because of it
April 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Might now be good to remember that Putin doesn’t control all of Russia in spite of it existing as the hollow shell of its former self, but because of it
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Drone video of demonstrators in Tbilisi this evening-- one day after riot police violently dispersed protesters. By RFE/RL's Georgian Service
November 29, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Drone video of demonstrators in Tbilisi this evening-- one day after riot police violently dispersed protesters. By RFE/RL's Georgian Service
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the trend towards monopoly and corruption also explains the hostility to liberalism. the thing about liberal neutrality is that it is an obstacle to the kind of patronage relationships that are facilitated by corruption.
"I don’t think there’s a trend towards actual conservatism in the Valley — there’s a trend towards monopoly and corruption, and that’s led a bunch of VCs directly to Trump." www.status.news/p/nilay-pate...
The Verge Editor-In-Chief Nilay Patel breathes fire on Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Big Tech enablers
"All of these men are now hopelessly trapped in a problem their own platforms and algorithms created."
www.status.news
November 18, 2024 at 6:31 PM
the trend towards monopoly and corruption also explains the hostility to liberalism. the thing about liberal neutrality is that it is an obstacle to the kind of patronage relationships that are facilitated by corruption.
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Mandate? Trump is now under 50% in the popular vote with his margin ranking 44th out of 51 elections since 1824.
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
November 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Mandate? Trump is now under 50% in the popular vote with his margin ranking 44th out of 51 elections since 1824.
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
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Oh my
WOW!
More people are visiting Bluesky than Threads, even though Bluesky has far fewer users and isn’t linked to the world’s largest social network. Incredible.
Story here: www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
More people are visiting Bluesky than Threads, even though Bluesky has far fewer users and isn’t linked to the world’s largest social network. Incredible.
Story here: www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
November 17, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Oh my
BlueSky is now approximately 50% the sweetest, most earnest posting about the niche-est of niche interests and 50% gay guys asking if they should like broadcast a live scope of their duodenum. I love it 😃
November 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM
BlueSky is now approximately 50% the sweetest, most earnest posting about the niche-est of niche interests and 50% gay guys asking if they should like broadcast a live scope of their duodenum. I love it 😃
Smart point here and a huge part of the story of trump’s success imo. Also something that the Dems have just completely failed to effectively internalize, further tying what should be the progressive party to an unpopular status quo.
And because Trump is such wrecking ball, you end up in this defensive posture of pro-system, pro-status quo. HHS/FDA is a great example.
November 14, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Smart point here and a huge part of the story of trump’s success imo. Also something that the Dems have just completely failed to effectively internalize, further tying what should be the progressive party to an unpopular status quo.
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BREAKING
President-elect Trump says he intends on nominating Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General.
(not a joke)
President-elect Trump says he intends on nominating Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General.
(not a joke)
November 13, 2024 at 8:34 PM
BREAKING
President-elect Trump says he intends on nominating Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General.
(not a joke)
President-elect Trump says he intends on nominating Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General.
(not a joke)
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still-unresolved elections i'm watching (though that doesn't mean there isn't a somewhat likely outcome):
—Alaska's RCV referendum
—House: #CA13, #CA41, #CA45, #AKAL
—North Carolina supreme court
—recounts in Minnesota House (& final counts in ME & NH)
—Maricopa board
anything else on your mind?
—Alaska's RCV referendum
—House: #CA13, #CA41, #CA45, #AKAL
—North Carolina supreme court
—recounts in Minnesota House (& final counts in ME & NH)
—Maricopa board
anything else on your mind?
November 12, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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I saw this over on Threads, and I think this is a good point in regards to Dems getting blamed for campaigns they didn't actually run:
"A lot of people voted against (perceived) Democratic voters rather than Democratic candidates."
"A lot of people voted against (perceived) Democratic voters rather than Democratic candidates."
November 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM
I saw this over on Threads, and I think this is a good point in regards to Dems getting blamed for campaigns they didn't actually run:
"A lot of people voted against (perceived) Democratic voters rather than Democratic candidates."
"A lot of people voted against (perceived) Democratic voters rather than Democratic candidates."
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Georgia's margin, *relative to national margin* (i.e. how much redder Georgia is than the national result):
2000: R +12.5 points
2004: R +14
2008: R +12.4
2012: R+ 11.7
2016: R+ 7.2
2020: R +4.3
2024: ≈R 0.2 [exact number here TBD]
2000: R +12.5 points
2004: R +14
2008: R +12.4
2012: R+ 11.7
2016: R+ 7.2
2020: R +4.3
2024: ≈R 0.2 [exact number here TBD]
November 12, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Georgia's margin, *relative to national margin* (i.e. how much redder Georgia is than the national result):
2000: R +12.5 points
2004: R +14
2008: R +12.4
2012: R+ 11.7
2016: R+ 7.2
2020: R +4.3
2024: ≈R 0.2 [exact number here TBD]
2000: R +12.5 points
2004: R +14
2008: R +12.4
2012: R+ 11.7
2016: R+ 7.2
2020: R +4.3
2024: ≈R 0.2 [exact number here TBD]
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Probably saved Baldwin, as it gave Dems who haven't had much reason to vote for state leg races a great reason to vote.
Wisconsin ended their highly gerrymandered maps this year.
The result, during a red wave election?
Senate went from 22(R)-11(D) to 18(R)-15(D)
House: 64(R)-35(D) to 54(R)-45(D)
From @danshafer.bsky.social:
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/democrats-...
The result, during a red wave election?
Senate went from 22(R)-11(D) to 18(R)-15(D)
House: 64(R)-35(D) to 54(R)-45(D)
From @danshafer.bsky.social:
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/democrats-...
Democrats make gains, but Republicans keep majority control in Wisconsin State Legislature
Democrats won every close race in the State Senate, but Republicans won the majority of toss-up races in the State Assembly.
www.therecombobulationarea.news
November 11, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Probably saved Baldwin, as it gave Dems who haven't had much reason to vote for state leg races a great reason to vote.
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Rs are currently on pace to win 220-221 House seats
4 House Rs are reportedly being considered to join the Trump admin:
Rogers (AL)
Graves (MO)
Stefanik (NY)
Thompson (PA)
If all are nominated & confirmed, that would mean they’d have 0-1 votes to spare until special elections
4 House Rs are reportedly being considered to join the Trump admin:
Rogers (AL)
Graves (MO)
Stefanik (NY)
Thompson (PA)
If all are nominated & confirmed, that would mean they’d have 0-1 votes to spare until special elections
November 11, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Rs are currently on pace to win 220-221 House seats
4 House Rs are reportedly being considered to join the Trump admin:
Rogers (AL)
Graves (MO)
Stefanik (NY)
Thompson (PA)
If all are nominated & confirmed, that would mean they’d have 0-1 votes to spare until special elections
4 House Rs are reportedly being considered to join the Trump admin:
Rogers (AL)
Graves (MO)
Stefanik (NY)
Thompson (PA)
If all are nominated & confirmed, that would mean they’d have 0-1 votes to spare until special elections
She’s excited to be here too, guys
November 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM
She’s excited to be here too, guys