im sure this has nothing to do with why some politicians are so keen to focus all attention on migrants
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
im sure this has nothing to do with why some politicians are so keen to focus all attention on migrants
To fight the rabid right, grasshopper, we simply become the rabid right.
And imagine that strategy worked anywhere, ever
And imagine that strategy worked anywhere, ever
UK asylum seekers to be banned from taking taxis to medical appointments
UK asylum seekers to be banned from taking taxis to medical appointments
Move, which is part of a crackdown on costs, comes after it emerged Home Office spends £15.8m a year on service
Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis to medical appointments after it was revealed the Home Office spends about £15.8m a year on the service.
From February they will have to use alternative transport such as buses, no matter how urgent their medical needs. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
To fight the rabid right, grasshopper, we simply become the rabid right.
And imagine that strategy worked anywhere, ever
And imagine that strategy worked anywhere, ever
The far right are opposing all good EU policies and supporting all bad ones because
- they want to be able to criticise EU policies and
- they assume nobody will call them out for it
- they want to be able to criticise EU policies and
- they assume nobody will call them out for it
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The far right are opposing all good EU policies and supporting all bad ones because
- they want to be able to criticise EU policies and
- they assume nobody will call them out for it
- they want to be able to criticise EU policies and
- they assume nobody will call them out for it
U-turn Ursula isn’t just failing to implement them, she’s actively weakening them via the digital omnibus
French President Emmanuel Macron said Brussels is too slow in its handling of probes into American Big Tech companies due to U.S. pressure over the EU’s digital laws.
Macron says Brussels is ‘afraid’ of tackling US Big Tech
An “American offensive” has cowed the European Commission and some EU capitals, French president complains.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
U-turn Ursula isn’t just failing to implement them, she’s actively weakening them via the digital omnibus
…when drafting its plans to do a U(rsula)-turn on environmental protection
The European Commission failed to follow proper lawmaking procedure when drafting its plan to cut red tape, the EU ombudsman said in a damaging assessment released today.
EU watchdog slams Commission over red-tape cutting workflow
European Ombudsman hits the executive for “procedural shortcomings” in its attempt to quickly pass legislative amendments to simplify rules for business.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
…when drafting its plans to do a U(rsula)-turn on environmental protection
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"Asked why she had made such a strong statement, Ribera answered that Lutnick’s remarks were “a direct attack against the DMA.” She added: “It is under my responsibility to defend a well-functioning digital market in Europe.”" www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top EU official accuses US of ‘blackmail’ in trade talks
Renewed U.S. pressure for the EU to recalibrate its digital rules is unacceptable, says Teresa Ribera.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"Asked why she had made such a strong statement, Ribera answered that Lutnick’s remarks were “a direct attack against the DMA.” She added: “It is under my responsibility to defend a well-functioning digital market in Europe.”" www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Trump to announce tariffs on the senators’ home states? #dsa
Senators Demand #Meta Be Investigated For Billions In Profits From #Facebook #Scams
www.benzinga.com/news/legal/2...
#TechBros
www.benzinga.com/news/legal/2...
#TechBros
Senators Demand Meta Be Investigated For Billions In Profits From Facebook Scams - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley call for an investigation and regulatory action against Meta over its alleged profiting from fraudulent advertisements on its platforms.
www.benzinga.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Trump to announce tariffs on the senators’ home states? #dsa
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Is Santa Real? Many users feel they're getting presents from him. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Is Santa Real? Many users feel they're getting presents from him. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
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Rutger Bregman, the Dutch historian and best-selling author, has accused the BBC of censoring one of his Reith lectures, in which he described Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history”.
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
Dutch historian accuses BBC of censoring his Trump comments
Rutger Bregman hits out at broadcaster after it removes a sentence from one of his Reith lectures
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Rutger Bregman, the Dutch historian and best-selling author, has accused the BBC of censoring one of his Reith lectures, in which he described Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history”.
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
www.ft.com/content/07d8...
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A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
NOS plaatst vanaf vandaag geen nieuwsberichten meer op X - Over NOS
De NOS en Nieuwsuur (NOS/NTR) zijn gestopt met posten op X. Het platform past niet meer bij onze visie op...
over.nos.nl
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
Ursula's U-turns
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Brussels is done being the world’s digital policeman
The “Brussels Effect” is dead. Now Washington is setting the pace on deregulation in Europe.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Ursula's U-turns
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Truly wonderful that the Commission has at least one set of vertebra.
Truly awful that this l leadership couldn’t be brought to bear to stop the omnibus of Ursula U-turn.
And truly a mistake not to see us as people first, not just “consumers“.
Truly awful that this l leadership couldn’t be brought to bear to stop the omnibus of Ursula U-turn.
And truly a mistake not to see us as people first, not just “consumers“.
The European digital rule-book is not up for negotiation.
We, Europeans, have adopted our rules to ensure fair markets and to protect consumers rights while backing Europe’s digital future.
It’s our duty to preserve our values and to defend our people. 🇪🇺
We, Europeans, have adopted our rules to ensure fair markets and to protect consumers rights while backing Europe’s digital future.
It’s our duty to preserve our values and to defend our people. 🇪🇺
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Truly wonderful that the Commission has at least one set of vertebra.
Truly awful that this l leadership couldn’t be brought to bear to stop the omnibus of Ursula U-turn.
And truly a mistake not to see us as people first, not just “consumers“.
Truly awful that this l leadership couldn’t be brought to bear to stop the omnibus of Ursula U-turn.
And truly a mistake not to see us as people first, not just “consumers“.
Some people have real problems
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
‘I own a £2m farmhouse - Reeves’ mansion tax is punishment for being well-off’
Consultancy firm boss says raising income tax a fairer way for chancellor to bring in money as part of Budget
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Some people have real problems
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
He can’t be cirrus!
LinkedIn's ad targeting is apparently on the fritz. The idea that I'm in the market for a freaking airplane is... bonkers.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
He can’t be cirrus!
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Imagine this question being asked of any other president.
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Imagine this question being asked of any other president.
It is very obviously not a “flaw”, it is a design choice.
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It is very obviously not a “flaw”, it is a design choice.
Was the Macron quotation translated by ChatGPT ? A human would have noticed it doesn’t make sense.
Germany and France have long taken different paths on tech policy amid US dominance.
Now, the two powers are converging in a rare show of unity.
🔗 politi.co/4igYM0c
Now, the two powers are converging in a rare show of unity.
🔗 politi.co/4igYM0c
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Was the Macron quotation translated by ChatGPT ? A human would have noticed it doesn’t make sense.
Toxic abusers lovebomb and then coerce their victims by being unpredictable.
It is Trump’s only move.
Trump praising Mamdani is entirely consistent.
It is neither a realignment nor even remotely surprising.
It is Trump’s only move.
Trump praising Mamdani is entirely consistent.
It is neither a realignment nor even remotely surprising.
I can’t quite put it into words, but Trump praising Mamdani on the same day that MTG resigns in opposition to “big Tech, big Pharma, the war complex and big donors” feels like a harbinger of realignment.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
November 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Toxic abusers lovebomb and then coerce their victims by being unpredictable.
It is Trump’s only move.
Trump praising Mamdani is entirely consistent.
It is neither a realignment nor even remotely surprising.
It is Trump’s only move.
Trump praising Mamdani is entirely consistent.
It is neither a realignment nor even remotely surprising.
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Yep, it came up in our discussions today at @article19.bsky.social Conference
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Yep, it came up in our discussions today at @article19.bsky.social Conference
There’s an awful lot of normalising of awful far right politicians on @politico.eu these days
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
There’s an awful lot of normalising of awful far right politicians on @politico.eu these days
An “old Rembrandt“? As opposed to…?
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
An “old Rembrandt“? As opposed to…?
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1) $TSLAQ #TeslaNews
* A global survey found 41 percent of electric vehicle drivers would avoid Tesla for political reasons.
* Global EV Alliance researchers surveyed more than 26,000 electric car owners in 30 countries during September and October.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
* A global survey found 41 percent of electric vehicle drivers would avoid Tesla for political reasons.
* Global EV Alliance researchers surveyed more than 26,000 electric car owners in 30 countries during September and October.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Study finds 41% of EV drivers would avoid Tesla over politics
More than 40 percent of electric car drivers worldwide would avoid owning a Tesla, the brand run by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, for political reasons, according to a recent survey.
www.france24.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
1) $TSLAQ #TeslaNews
* A global survey found 41 percent of electric vehicle drivers would avoid Tesla for political reasons.
* Global EV Alliance researchers surveyed more than 26,000 electric car owners in 30 countries during September and October.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
* A global survey found 41 percent of electric vehicle drivers would avoid Tesla for political reasons.
* Global EV Alliance researchers surveyed more than 26,000 electric car owners in 30 countries during September and October.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...