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This @jonlovett.bsky.social interview with Bill Maher doesn’t make Maher any less insufferable, entitled, or unfunny, but having Maher go up against someone smarter, funnier, and vastly more humane is an interesting listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

submitted 22 hours ago • 27 comments

The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️

submitted 4 days ago • 250 comments

It's crazy to me that the CFPB, an agency that's basically in charge of preventing banks from robbing you, is perceived as the most liberal arm of the government.

submitted 4 days ago • 12 comments

ELI5, #EconSky: Why is there no widely available, purely government-operated online payment service that consumers can use to avoid use of corporate payment processors? Are there any monopoly controls in place for these systems moving billions of dollars daily while corps extract/extort fees?

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

democrats won’t admit it, but my family’s economic outlook has gotten a LOT better since Trump took office. but what do i know? i don’t have a fancy economics degree, i’m just a regular guy who runs an airplane scrapyard

submitted 6 days ago • 456 comments

There you have it. The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (www.policyuncertainty.com) just hit an all-time high, surpassing its previous high from May 2020 - the teeth of the #COVID pandemic. Consequences: worse investment climate, higher risk premia, (likely) higher interest rates...

submitted 8 days ago • 73 comments

(pointing to punisher logo on policeman's shirt while being arrested stealing baby shoes from Ross) thats fucking awesome . I love dead pool

submitted 8 days ago • 34 comments

“The thing that I can’t get over is that the actual richest man in the world directed my fucking firing. I make $50k a year and work to keep drinking water safe. The richest man in the world decided that was an expense too great for the American taxpayer.”

submitted 8 days ago • 382 comments

Yikes 🌨️🥶

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

“Everything is a conspiracy when you don’t know how anything works” OMG love this!

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.

submitted 9 days ago • 540 comments

Watching this space over the next 24 hours, @skylight.social So feaking excited!!!

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Republicans for much of 2024: "How DARE you call our candidate Mr Trump a fascist?" President Trump in 2025:

submitted 8 days ago • 301 comments

Current* conditions near Grand Marais, MI:

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

I get this dilemma but….And so what? Being on the plane to amplify more lies and propaganda? The WH press corps is being used as a prop. Spend the time reporting instead.

submitted 8 days ago • 44 comments

The Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely over and north of Lake Superior?

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Trump take eggs Trump crash plane Trump raise gas price Trump crash plane Trump raise gas price Trump crash plane Trump crash plane Eggs rationed Trump crash boat

submitted 10 days ago • 19 comments

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

submitted 11 days ago • 418 comments

Imagine that.

submitted 11 days ago • 37 comments

Trump and Musk's (DOGE) funding cuts are crippling global efforts to combat child rape networks & human trafficking. Critical programs supported by USAID & the State Department are being shut down—leaving vulnerable children without protection from organized crime. #OpDeathEaters

submitted 11 days ago • 99 comments

My inner middle-school boy is always delighted when I'm reminded that I'm a member of the local comedy scene! www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

TURN HIS TV OFF

submitted 12 days ago • 103 comments

submitted 12 days ago • 61 comments

This image makes my blood boil. Trump is a slave to the dollar and has installed his sugar daddy behind the Resolute Desk, lending Musk his bully pulpit to explain away his crimes.

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

BREAKING: We are suing DOGE and the Office of Personnel Management to stop the brazen and illegal data sharing of federal employee data with the “government efficiency” group.

submitted 12 days ago • 64 comments

The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse. Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.

submitted 12 days ago • 1393 comments

"The halftime show was boring." Look, you may not be familiar with the genius of Kendrick Lamar and couldn't quite hear the lyrics and don't know the backstory and the symbolism went over your head, but trust me when I say you'll want to read an analysis of it and rewatch. A true masterpiece.

submitted 14 days ago • 868 comments