Roberto Weber
@robertoweber.bsky.social
Part-time economist; full-time consumer of news, pop culture, politics, movies, music, sports, and an occasional book; horrified by what is going on in the U.S.
Maybe a good start is to have serious discussions about what one can do... I honestly don't know the answer. In normal circumstances, mobilizing to effect change via elections would be the most productive way. But I worry that the US is dangerously close to not being that kind of country anymore.
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Maybe a good start is to have serious discussions about what one can do... I honestly don't know the answer. In normal circumstances, mobilizing to effect change via elections would be the most productive way. But I worry that the US is dangerously close to not being that kind of country anymore.
But unless you are "full MAGA," and willing to live in subservience to Trump and his cronies, ignore science and reality, and support the targeting of marginalized groups, then they will eventually find an excuse to come after you as well.
September 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
But unless you are "full MAGA," and willing to live in subservience to Trump and his cronies, ignore science and reality, and support the targeting of marginalized groups, then they will eventually find an excuse to come after you as well.
What scares me most is how many people and institutions seem to believe that if they keep their heads down and go along for now, they will be ok.
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
What scares me most is how many people and institutions seem to believe that if they keep their heads down and go along for now, they will be ok.
Reposted by Roberto Weber
These are exactly the kinds of students we should be hoovering up and then convincing to stay and work/found their companies here.
Even Trump has said so. But this is what happens when you outsource your immigration policy to Stephen Miller, who hates immigrants more than he loves America.
Even Trump has said so. But this is what happens when you outsource your immigration policy to Stephen Miller, who hates immigrants more than he loves America.
Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students
While the United States remains the top destination for international students, a factor that has historically helped the country maintain a competitive edge, this advantage is increasingly at risk if...
www.csis.org
August 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
These are exactly the kinds of students we should be hoovering up and then convincing to stay and work/found their companies here.
Even Trump has said so. But this is what happens when you outsource your immigration policy to Stephen Miller, who hates immigrants more than he loves America.
Even Trump has said so. But this is what happens when you outsource your immigration policy to Stephen Miller, who hates immigrants more than he loves America.
Wow . . . At what point do we not even need to see the Epstein files to have a good idea of Trump's involvement?
July 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Wow . . . At what point do we not even need to see the Epstein files to have a good idea of Trump's involvement?
Congratulations, Maite!
July 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Congratulations, Maite!