Steven Terner PhD
steventernerphd.bsky.social
Steven Terner PhD
@steventernerphd.bsky.social
Geopolitical Analyst. Political Economics and Political Decision-Making. US and Middle East.
www.TernerConsulting.com
I'm here to try to help explain why political decisions are made.
A governmental system can only succeed long-term when the politicians and the people respect it.
March 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Q: What happens with revolutionary scientific developments that we hear about once and then never again? Eg: Clear glass window solar panels.

A: The patent gets bought by energy companies and then sat on because they don't want to lose market share to new tech.
March 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Q: Why tarrifs? Whats the point?
A: (video)
#politics #economics #donors #government #trade #tradewar #tarrifs
March 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Q: Why won't the Senate Dems stand up to the Trump admin?
A: (video)
#politics #democrats #senate #corruption
March 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Q. Why aren't the Senate Dems standing up to the Trump administration and voting against the continuing resolution?
A. Some of their biggest donors are government contractors who want to avoid a government shutdown because it cuts into their bottom line.
March 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Q: Why tarrifs; whom do they benefit?
A: Domestic producers who don't want to compete for market share with international competitors.

Follow up Q: But if they cause price increases for consumers, why is the govt imposing them?
A. Domestic producers are big campaign donors!
March 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM