Shaktari
@shaktari.bsky.social
A Whole-Systems, Biomimicry-loving, Prosocial, Artist, Author, former Prof, DANCING ON MY LEARNING EDGES, exploring, playing, loving, with joy!
"Politicians across the aisle are increasingly focused on the cost of living, & according to Investopedia, AFFORDABILITY was the most-searched financial term of 2025."
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How 'out-of-control costs' are hurting Americans & fueling the affordability crisis
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Politicians across the aisle are increasingly focused on the cost of living, & according to Investopedia, AFFORDABILITY was the most-searched financial term of 2025."
youtu.be/Q8dUK-18fS4 .
youtu.be/Q8dUK-18fS4 .
Michael Green articles referenced:
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December 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Michael Green articles referenced:
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PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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Michael Green articles referenced:
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www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
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PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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December 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Michael Green articles referenced:
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www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
PART 2: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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How is a single mother of a teenager faring in this economy? Just ask “Betty”. Ali Velshi checks in with an old friend - and @calebsilver.bsky.social - to break down how “out of control” costs are impacting everyday Americans. #velshi
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
How 'out-of-control costs' are hurting Americans & fueling the affordability crisis
Politicians across the aisle are increasingly focused on the cost of living, and according to Investopedia, affordability was the most-searched financial term of 2025. Ali Velshi and Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver pay a visit to Betty, a hypothetical working mother, to examine how affordability issues are impacting Americans. Housing costs, Silver tells Velshi, "have appreciated like no other costs," and Americans have no choice but to pay rising healthcare premiums because "it's not a want, it's an absolute need."
www.msnbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
How is a single mother of a teenager faring in this economy? Just ask “Betty”. Ali Velshi checks in with an old friend - and @calebsilver.bsky.social - to break down how “out of control” costs are impacting everyday Americans. #velshi
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
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“This is causing economic and personal harm in epidemic proportions” said @govjayinslee.bsky.social in response to Trump administration policies that undermine efforts to reverse climate change. #Velshi
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
Fmr. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee calls Trump’s climate policies ‘un-American’
Since the start of his second term, president Trump and his administration have enforced a series of policies that are both harmful to the environment and human health. Most recently, the Environmental Protection agency removed human causes of climate change from its website and declared it safe for humans to inhale double the previously recommended amount of formaldehyde. “It really is un-American,” said Washington governor Jay Inslee. “I can't think of a more significant thing he has done to damage the American value system and our physical health.”
www.msnbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“This is causing economic and personal harm in epidemic proportions” said @govjayinslee.bsky.social in response to Trump administration policies that undermine efforts to reverse climate change. #Velshi
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
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Trump’s attacks on women journalists are ramping up. MS Now contributor @aprildryan.bsky.social says his attacks can be dangerous for reporters. "I've had the bomb squad at my house".
Trump's niece @maryltrump.bsky.social adds, "he's feeling more & more comfortable being his worst self." #VELSHI
Trump's niece @maryltrump.bsky.social adds, "he's feeling more & more comfortable being his worst self." #VELSHI
Deflection & Name-Calling: Trump’s Attacks on Women Journalists
When questions get uncomfortable, President Trump doesn’t just change the subject with a deflection — he lashes out at the women journalists asking the questions. From insults ranging from "aggressive" to "piggy", the President's niece Mary Trump weighs in on why his attacks may be escalating, "he's feeling more and more comfortable being his worst self" and “he is terrified.” MS Now Contributor, April Ryan, who has personally experienced Trump's ire says, "It's not just the words, it's what they do."
www.msnbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Trump’s attacks on women journalists are ramping up. MS Now contributor @aprildryan.bsky.social says his attacks can be dangerous for reporters. "I've had the bomb squad at my house".
Trump's niece @maryltrump.bsky.social adds, "he's feeling more & more comfortable being his worst self." #VELSHI
Trump's niece @maryltrump.bsky.social adds, "he's feeling more & more comfortable being his worst self." #VELSHI
"Hugh Jackman treats Stephen Colbert to a personalized version of Neil Diamond's classic, "Sweet Caroline.""
youtu.be/xLOL7enrOHY .
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Hugh Jackman Reinterprets "Sweet Caroline" To Honor Stephen Colbert
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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December 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Hugh Jackman treats Stephen Colbert to a personalized version of Neil Diamond's classic, "Sweet Caroline.""
youtu.be/xLOL7enrOHY .
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Analysis from many sources - Biden-era economy:
WSJ: “remarkable”
BLOOMBERG: “a dream combination of strong growth & low inflation”
NYT: USA jobs: “as healthy as it has ever been” ...economic growth “robust”
WAPO: “1 of the best econ yrs of many ppl’s lifetimes”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo... .
WSJ: “remarkable”
BLOOMBERG: “a dream combination of strong growth & low inflation”
NYT: USA jobs: “as healthy as it has ever been” ...economic growth “robust”
WAPO: “1 of the best econ yrs of many ppl’s lifetimes”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo... .
White House is still trying to rewrite recent history about the Biden-era economy
Instead of smearing Biden, Trump owes his Democratic predecessor a thank-you note.
www.ms.now
December 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Analysis from many sources - Biden-era economy:
WSJ: “remarkable”
BLOOMBERG: “a dream combination of strong growth & low inflation”
NYT: USA jobs: “as healthy as it has ever been” ...economic growth “robust”
WAPO: “1 of the best econ yrs of many ppl’s lifetimes”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo... .
WSJ: “remarkable”
BLOOMBERG: “a dream combination of strong growth & low inflation”
NYT: USA jobs: “as healthy as it has ever been” ...economic growth “robust”
WAPO: “1 of the best econ yrs of many ppl’s lifetimes”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo... .
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🇺🇦‼️ By kidnapping people in Hrabovske, Putin's Russia is demonstrating that it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram or Hamas, - Sybiha.
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🇺🇦‼️ By kidnapping people in Hrabovske, Putin's Russia is demonstrating that it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram or Hamas, - Sybiha.
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
Articles...
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PART 2: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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December 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Articles...
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www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
PART 2: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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PART 2: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
PART 3: open.substack.com/pub/michaelw... .
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It’s not just Gaza.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Land Grab: Inside Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank
Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands in the West Bank, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It’s not just Gaza.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
Netanyahu’s extremist government is supporting the violent annexation of Palestinian land in the West Bank. This is illegal and immoral, and decades of American silence have enabled it.
NO MORE MILITARY AID FOR NETANYAHU.
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For two decades, he’s fought wildfires for the U.S. government, often doing the most toxic work. Now, this undocumented firefighter is facing cancer, the threat of ICE and the prospect of not being around for his 11-year-old. trib.al/oFVlAPB
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For two decades, he’s fought wildfires for the U.S. government, often doing the most toxic work. Now, this undocumented firefighter is facing cancer, the threat of ICE and the prospect of not being around for his 11-year-old. trib.al/oFVlAPB
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“'The music stops. Now I’m wondering, am I going to get out?' said Mr. Teh, who has lost about $1.5 million. 'How big of a loss am I going take on this stuff?'
"But this new corner of the crypto world has a powerful supporter: the Trump family..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/t...
"But this new corner of the crypto world has a powerful supporter: the Trump family..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/t...
What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“'The music stops. Now I’m wondering, am I going to get out?' said Mr. Teh, who has lost about $1.5 million. 'How big of a loss am I going take on this stuff?'
"But this new corner of the crypto world has a powerful supporter: the Trump family..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/t...
"But this new corner of the crypto world has a powerful supporter: the Trump family..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/t...
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"In a healthy democracy, antitrust enforcers are supposed to protect consumers like you. In reality, it looks like they're working against you.” "That... Trump openly mocks the affordability crisis while his antitrust people help fuel it is diabolical.” Ali Velshi
"In a healthy democracy, antitrust enforcers are supposed to protect consumers like you. In reality, it looks like they're working against you.” "That... Trump openly mocks the affordability crisis while his antitrust people help fuel it is diabolical.” Ali Velshi
'Total lawlessness': Anger as Trump admin blesses 'diabolical' scheme to jack up rent costs
President Donald Trump’s Antitrust chief Gail Slater ended the Biden DOJ’s antitrust case against alleged software rent-fixing conspirator RealPage.National average rent fell 0.3 percent from August,”...
www.rawstory.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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"In a healthy democracy, antitrust enforcers are supposed to protect consumers like you. In reality, it looks like they're working against you.” "That... Trump openly mocks the affordability crisis while his antitrust people help fuel it is diabolical.” Ali Velshi
"In a healthy democracy, antitrust enforcers are supposed to protect consumers like you. In reality, it looks like they're working against you.” "That... Trump openly mocks the affordability crisis while his antitrust people help fuel it is diabolical.” Ali Velshi
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trump the felon wants you to snitch on your Neighbors,Friends & Family its Called Denunciation
informing snitching rating them out
Was Reds Under The Bed A disgraceful time in Americans history due the fear of communism now seems shameful as this will be after trumps gone
www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
informing snitching rating them out
Was Reds Under The Bed A disgraceful time in Americans history due the fear of communism now seems shameful as this will be after trumps gone
www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
White House’s tiplines are priming the public to police each other
Since entering office this year, the Trump administration has encouraged people multiple times to send in tips about people who are not aligned with its agenda or ideology on a number of issues. Histo...
www.ms.now
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
trump the felon wants you to snitch on your Neighbors,Friends & Family its Called Denunciation
informing snitching rating them out
Was Reds Under The Bed A disgraceful time in Americans history due the fear of communism now seems shameful as this will be after trumps gone
www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
informing snitching rating them out
Was Reds Under The Bed A disgraceful time in Americans history due the fear of communism now seems shameful as this will be after trumps gone
www.ms.now/ali-velshi/w...
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The official "poverty line" is absurdly low, as reported on Velshi.
Median Home Price:
1995 = $110,000
2025 = $410,000
Poverty Line for an Individual:
1995 = $7,000
2025 = $15,000
Don't believe the lies. Many millions of US are poor.
We need government action to reduce income disparity.
Median Home Price:
1995 = $110,000
2025 = $410,000
Poverty Line for an Individual:
1995 = $7,000
2025 = $15,000
Don't believe the lies. Many millions of US are poor.
We need government action to reduce income disparity.
December 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The official "poverty line" is absurdly low, as reported on Velshi.
Median Home Price:
1995 = $110,000
2025 = $410,000
Poverty Line for an Individual:
1995 = $7,000
2025 = $15,000
Don't believe the lies. Many millions of US are poor.
We need government action to reduce income disparity.
Median Home Price:
1995 = $110,000
2025 = $410,000
Poverty Line for an Individual:
1995 = $7,000
2025 = $15,000
Don't believe the lies. Many millions of US are poor.
We need government action to reduce income disparity.
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Ali Velshi is on point with this graphic. Trump is the king of small dick energy.
December 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Ali Velshi is on point with this graphic. Trump is the king of small dick energy.
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The operation, which is not approved by Congress, is part of President Trump’s campaign to cut an essential export that accounts for more than half of the Venezuela's revenue.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/trump-has-intercepted-two-oil-tankers-off-venezuela-this-weekend/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/trump-has-intercepted-two-oil-tankers-off-venezuela-this-weekend/
Trump has intercepted two oil tankers this weekend off Venezuela
The blockade, which is not approved by Congress, is considered by some international treaties as an act of war.
www.motherjones.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The operation, which is not approved by Congress, is part of President Trump’s campaign to cut an essential export that accounts for more than half of the Venezuela's revenue.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/trump-has-intercepted-two-oil-tankers-off-venezuela-this-weekend/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/trump-has-intercepted-two-oil-tankers-off-venezuela-this-weekend/
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IMPORTANT READ: "If the crisis threshold—the floor below which families cannot function—is honestly updated to current spending patterns, it lands at $140,000.
What does that tell you about the $31,200 line we still use?"
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
What does that tell you about the $31,200 line we still use?"
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
IMPORTANT READ: "If the crisis threshold—the floor below which families cannot function—is honestly updated to current spending patterns, it lands at $140,000.
What does that tell you about the $31,200 line we still use?"
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
What does that tell you about the $31,200 line we still use?"
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... .
How America Outlawed The Affordable Home
YouTube video by Spectacles
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December 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nuclear reactors in space, etc
What could possibly go wrong? BTW, it's NOT the USA, it's 47&gang
"The USA wants to land humans on the Moon, send nuclear reactors into space & develop missile tech that can be launched into space before the end of the decade"
www.euronews.com/next/2025/12... .
What could possibly go wrong? BTW, it's NOT the USA, it's 47&gang
"The USA wants to land humans on the Moon, send nuclear reactors into space & develop missile tech that can be launched into space before the end of the decade"
www.euronews.com/next/2025/12... .
What to know about the US’s new plans for the Moon
President Donald Trump’s new executive order lays out the US's priorities in space. Among them is a renewed commitment to a 2028 Moon landing, new space missile development and launching nuclear react...
www.euronews.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Nuclear reactors in space, etc
What could possibly go wrong? BTW, it's NOT the USA, it's 47&gang
"The USA wants to land humans on the Moon, send nuclear reactors into space & develop missile tech that can be launched into space before the end of the decade"
www.euronews.com/next/2025/12... .
What could possibly go wrong? BTW, it's NOT the USA, it's 47&gang
"The USA wants to land humans on the Moon, send nuclear reactors into space & develop missile tech that can be launched into space before the end of the decade"
www.euronews.com/next/2025/12... .
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An investigation by The Sunday Times has discovered that Beijing has been steadily increasing its diplomatic presence in the UK, adding new officials every two months, and has been buying properties across London
‘Invasion of spies’: inside the fight to build China’s new embassy
Beijing has been buying up homes and assembling a legion of officials to support its £750m embassy plan
www.thetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
An investigation by The Sunday Times has discovered that Beijing has been steadily increasing its diplomatic presence in the UK, adding new officials every two months, and has been buying properties across London