Mike Butler
@mike321.bsky.social
Retired CHRO and healthcare reform advocate. M4A. Competitive athlete (masters rowing). Opinions my own.
Agree this is a big issue, but strict rules around campaign finance and other anti-corruption measures should (at least in theory) be able to significantly mitigate this. Education and socialization also play a big role. Norms and social contracts matter.
July 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Agree this is a big issue, but strict rules around campaign finance and other anti-corruption measures should (at least in theory) be able to significantly mitigate this. Education and socialization also play a big role. Norms and social contracts matter.
We need better labels. What I think most of us want is
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.
July 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We need better labels. What I think most of us want is
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.
If the Dems aren’t blanketing social and other media with 3 or 4 clear, simple, consistent points on this within 15 minutes, then shame on us. To wit, these careless idiots put our service members at risk; no other country will share secret information with these morons…would you?
March 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If the Dems aren’t blanketing social and other media with 3 or 4 clear, simple, consistent points on this within 15 minutes, then shame on us. To wit, these careless idiots put our service members at risk; no other country will share secret information with these morons…would you?
Why not? That’s not the calendar we normally follow? Gee, traditional practices and adhering to norms is working so well!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!
March 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Why not? That’s not the calendar we normally follow? Gee, traditional practices and adhering to norms is working so well!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!
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What's also stellar is seeing everyone rally behind me. I love it.
March 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
What's also stellar is seeing everyone rally behind me. I love it.
This is nice, but doesn’t go to the root of the problem. Kinda like replacing lunch money taken by the schoolyard bully. It won’t stop the bully from stealing again, and may even take pressure off him by masking the effects of his reprehensible behavior. Medical debt should not exist. M4A
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This is nice, but doesn’t go to the root of the problem. Kinda like replacing lunch money taken by the schoolyard bully. It won’t stop the bully from stealing again, and may even take pressure off him by masking the effects of his reprehensible behavior. Medical debt should not exist. M4A
Big savings will inevitably cause massive pain somewhere. Why go after the poor and vulnerable when you can target a wildly unpopular industry providing a largely unnecessary service in a manner that nobody likes? You could also enlist support from employers, who feel trapped in the current system.
February 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Big savings will inevitably cause massive pain somewhere. Why go after the poor and vulnerable when you can target a wildly unpopular industry providing a largely unnecessary service in a manner that nobody likes? You could also enlist support from employers, who feel trapped in the current system.
Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, buts it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!
February 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, buts it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!
Was Pete driving? Wouldn’t be his first DUI 😂
February 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Was Pete driving? Wouldn’t be his first DUI 😂