neilbsmith.bsky.social
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Years ago, when we saw Animal House, most of us identified with the Belushi crowd.
These nincompoops in charge of our defense would have wanted to be the neo nazi frat boys.
Just read the transcript of how they value human lives.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
www.theatlantic.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As a preamble to future opinions, I think it's worth reviewing what we consider wealth to be.
My list: (not necessarily by importance)

Food Security
Personal Security
Housing Security
Education and Training Opportunities
Access to Health Care
Culture
Retirement Income
Freedom

How are we doing?
March 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I just read the transcript of this podcast.

Liberals did not cause the current wealth imbalance, and in my opinion are not the main obstacle to a wealthier society, but as they say "we took the money".

www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
Liberals Can’t Blame Trump for California
Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein on their new book, Abundance
www.theatlantic.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM