L. W. Gordon
@wishgordon.bsky.social
I'm originally From NWI & Chicago and I live and work in O.C.
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Trump Wants to Kill Carried Interest. Wall Street Will Fight to Keep It. (Gift Article)
President Trump has been trying to eliminate the tax loophole, which benefits Wall Street, but Congressional Republicans may stand in the way.
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March 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Thoughts on DJT's Joint Session SOTU speech 2025:
Ben Bradlee in 1991, during his the Theodore H. White lecture at the Kennedy School of Government said
"Lying has reached such epidemic proportions in our culture and among our institutions in recent years, that we've all become immunized to it."
Ben Bradlee in 1991, during his the Theodore H. White lecture at the Kennedy School of Government said
"Lying has reached such epidemic proportions in our culture and among our institutions in recent years, that we've all become immunized to it."
March 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thoughts on DJT's Joint Session SOTU speech 2025:
Ben Bradlee in 1991, during his the Theodore H. White lecture at the Kennedy School of Government said
"Lying has reached such epidemic proportions in our culture and among our institutions in recent years, that we've all become immunized to it."
Ben Bradlee in 1991, during his the Theodore H. White lecture at the Kennedy School of Government said
"Lying has reached such epidemic proportions in our culture and among our institutions in recent years, that we've all become immunized to it."
per AxiosAM:
Five factors about what's ahead for the economy:
- Trump's Trade War (reciprocal tariffs coming on April 2)
- DOGE spending cuts (canceled contracts)
- Shutdown threat (cutbacks to entitlements?)
- Tax cuts + NoTaxOn Tips or Soc.Sec.
- Immigration: (The Construction Industry)
Five factors about what's ahead for the economy:
- Trump's Trade War (reciprocal tariffs coming on April 2)
- DOGE spending cuts (canceled contracts)
- Shutdown threat (cutbacks to entitlements?)
- Tax cuts + NoTaxOn Tips or Soc.Sec.
- Immigration: (The Construction Industry)
March 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
per AxiosAM:
Five factors about what's ahead for the economy:
- Trump's Trade War (reciprocal tariffs coming on April 2)
- DOGE spending cuts (canceled contracts)
- Shutdown threat (cutbacks to entitlements?)
- Tax cuts + NoTaxOn Tips or Soc.Sec.
- Immigration: (The Construction Industry)
Five factors about what's ahead for the economy:
- Trump's Trade War (reciprocal tariffs coming on April 2)
- DOGE spending cuts (canceled contracts)
- Shutdown threat (cutbacks to entitlements?)
- Tax cuts + NoTaxOn Tips or Soc.Sec.
- Immigration: (The Construction Industry)
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Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia (Gift Article)
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
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March 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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3rdWay on Why Democrats Have a Cultural Disconnect with the Working Class
1. O v e r e m p h a s i s . on . I d e n t i t y . P o l i t i c s
2. The “Faculty Lounge” Problem
3. Failure to Prioritize Economic Concerns
4. Weak Messaging & Communication
5. Fear of Dissent Within the Party
1. O v e r e m p h a s i s . on . I d e n t i t y . P o l i t i c s
2. The “Faculty Lounge” Problem
3. Failure to Prioritize Economic Concerns
4. Weak Messaging & Communication
5. Fear of Dissent Within the Party
March 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
3rdWay on Why Democrats Have a Cultural Disconnect with the Working Class
1. O v e r e m p h a s i s . on . I d e n t i t y . P o l i t i c s
2. The “Faculty Lounge” Problem
3. Failure to Prioritize Economic Concerns
4. Weak Messaging & Communication
5. Fear of Dissent Within the Party
1. O v e r e m p h a s i s . on . I d e n t i t y . P o l i t i c s
2. The “Faculty Lounge” Problem
3. Failure to Prioritize Economic Concerns
4. Weak Messaging & Communication
5. Fear of Dissent Within the Party
3rdWay on Why Democrats Have a Cultural Disconnect with the Working Class
6. Attachment to Unpopular Institutions
7. Allowing the Far Left to Define the Party
8. Reactionary Rather Than Proactive
9. Overreliance on Buzzwords & Political Correctness
10. Lack of a Positive National Identity Message
6. Attachment to Unpopular Institutions
7. Allowing the Far Left to Define the Party
8. Reactionary Rather Than Proactive
9. Overreliance on Buzzwords & Political Correctness
10. Lack of a Positive National Identity Message
March 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
3rdWay on Why Democrats Have a Cultural Disconnect with the Working Class
6. Attachment to Unpopular Institutions
7. Allowing the Far Left to Define the Party
8. Reactionary Rather Than Proactive
9. Overreliance on Buzzwords & Political Correctness
10. Lack of a Positive National Identity Message
6. Attachment to Unpopular Institutions
7. Allowing the Far Left to Define the Party
8. Reactionary Rather Than Proactive
9. Overreliance on Buzzwords & Political Correctness
10. Lack of a Positive National Identity Message
. @thirdway.bsky.social ; 3rd Way: On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class on the Economy:
1. Vilification of Wealth
2. Disconnected Messaging
3. No Clear Economic Vision
4. Over-Prioritization of Social Issues
1. Vilification of Wealth
2. Disconnected Messaging
3. No Clear Economic Vision
4. Over-Prioritization of Social Issues
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
. @thirdway.bsky.social ; 3rd Way: On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class on the Economy:
1. Vilification of Wealth
2. Disconnected Messaging
3. No Clear Economic Vision
4. Over-Prioritization of Social Issues
1. Vilification of Wealth
2. Disconnected Messaging
3. No Clear Economic Vision
4. Over-Prioritization of Social Issues
3rd Way:
On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class
on the Economy:
5. Perceived Government Overreach
6. Failure to Own Mistakes
7. Republicans as the "Aspirational" Party
8. Climate Policy Viewed as Anti-Growth
9. The Break Room vs. the Board Room
10. Failure to Address Economic Anxiety
On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class
on the Economy:
5. Perceived Government Overreach
6. Failure to Own Mistakes
7. Republicans as the "Aspirational" Party
8. Climate Policy Viewed as Anti-Growth
9. The Break Room vs. the Board Room
10. Failure to Address Economic Anxiety
March 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
3rd Way:
On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class
on the Economy:
5. Perceived Government Overreach
6. Failure to Own Mistakes
7. Republicans as the "Aspirational" Party
8. Climate Policy Viewed as Anti-Growth
9. The Break Room vs. the Board Room
10. Failure to Address Economic Anxiety
On Why Democrats Are Not Trusted by the Working Class
on the Economy:
5. Perceived Government Overreach
6. Failure to Own Mistakes
7. Republicans as the "Aspirational" Party
8. Climate Policy Viewed as Anti-Growth
9. The Break Room vs. the Board Room
10. Failure to Address Economic Anxiety
Key Points from 3rd Way Autopsy:
"How Democrats Can Reconnect Culturally with the
Working Class"
1. Move Away from Identity Politics - Focus on Shared Values
2. Emphasize Shared Values and Cultural Alignment
3. Rebalance the Party’s Cultural Messaging
4. Reduce Far-Left Influence and Infrastructure
"How Democrats Can Reconnect Culturally with the
Working Class"
1. Move Away from Identity Politics - Focus on Shared Values
2. Emphasize Shared Values and Cultural Alignment
3. Rebalance the Party’s Cultural Messaging
4. Reduce Far-Left Influence and Infrastructure
March 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Key Points from 3rd Way Autopsy:
"How Democrats Can Reconnect Culturally with the
Working Class"
1. Move Away from Identity Politics - Focus on Shared Values
2. Emphasize Shared Values and Cultural Alignment
3. Rebalance the Party’s Cultural Messaging
4. Reduce Far-Left Influence and Infrastructure
"How Democrats Can Reconnect Culturally with the
Working Class"
1. Move Away from Identity Politics - Focus on Shared Values
2. Emphasize Shared Values and Cultural Alignment
3. Rebalance the Party’s Cultural Messaging
4. Reduce Far-Left Influence and Infrastructure
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The S&P 500 fell on jitters that the Trump trade war would kick in next week
Trump said that tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports “are going forward on time, on schedule,” and would be imposed March 4 (should the countries fail to win themselves another reprieve).
The S&P 500 fell on jitters that the Trump trade war would kick in next week
Trump said that tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports “are going forward on time, on schedule,” and would be imposed March 4 (should the countries fail to win themselves another reprieve).
Trump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine
The president has sent the message that he’s committed to tariffs, and that he sees room for deals with Ukraine and Russia.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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The S&P 500 fell on jitters that the Trump trade war would kick in next week
Trump said that tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports “are going forward on time, on schedule,” and would be imposed March 4 (should the countries fail to win themselves another reprieve).
The S&P 500 fell on jitters that the Trump trade war would kick in next week
Trump said that tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports “are going forward on time, on schedule,” and would be imposed March 4 (should the countries fail to win themselves another reprieve).
thehill.com/homenews/516...
Countries voting with United States against Ukraine UNGA resolution condemning Russia include:
Haiti
Hungary
Palau and the Marshall Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
The Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Niger
Sudan
Belarus
North Korea
Syria
Eritrea
Mali
Nicaragua
Countries voting with United States against Ukraine UNGA resolution condemning Russia include:
Haiti
Hungary
Palau and the Marshall Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
The Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Niger
Sudan
Belarus
North Korea
Syria
Eritrea
Mali
Nicaragua
thehill.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
thehill.com/homenews/516...
Countries voting with United States against Ukraine UNGA resolution condemning Russia include:
Haiti
Hungary
Palau and the Marshall Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
The Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Niger
Sudan
Belarus
North Korea
Syria
Eritrea
Mali
Nicaragua
Countries voting with United States against Ukraine UNGA resolution condemning Russia include:
Haiti
Hungary
Palau and the Marshall Islands
Burkina Faso
Burundi
The Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Niger
Sudan
Belarus
North Korea
Syria
Eritrea
Mali
Nicaragua
