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I find a bit of silliness helps. Empathy with people in pain. Rich / poor pain hurts and I empathise with it. This is unusual apparently
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"In Norway, Tesla saw a 38% sales slump, in France sales dropped by 63%, and in Spain by 75%. Tesla sales dropped 13% across the whole European Union last year and are expected to fall further... Tesla registered only 1,277 new cars in Germany in January, a year-on-year drop of 59.5%."

Good morning. After a rough few days, this week's Blind Date was perfectly timed to fill you with joy. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

How Regime Change Happens In America : Fresh Air www.npr.org/2025/02/19/1...

"During the meeting, Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the Starlink service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals, said the source, who requested anonymity to discuss closed negotiations." Astonishing betrayal of an ally. www.reuters.com/business/us-...

An intellectual conundrum. I don’t think Bannon gave a fascist salute. On the other hand I do think Bannon is a far right arsehole who, at the very least, aligns himself with fascists. So my question is is whether it was or wasn’t a fascist salute important? Maybe just stick with he’s a cunt?

It is a problem having a Secretary of State who talks out of both sides of his mouth. Nobody can trust him because he has no core. He surrendered his credibility. Only Trump matters. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...

Great time to follow David Pepper and read his work.

Those who think we’re suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” are themselves guilty of “Trump Delusion Syndrome.”

@mcuban.bsky.social I’d suggest talking to ex MP) @rory-stewart.bsky.social about his charity www.givedirectly.org/aug29-announ... The synopsis is giving cash is cheaper and more effective at lifting people from poverty because they know what they need (eg buy a cow)

What's the difference between firing someone "for DEI" and firing them because they are Black?

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Trump and Trumpism summed up in a single statement.

@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social, a scholar on fascism and dictators, joins us to talk about the unique threat Trump and MAGA represent to US democracy. Take him literally and seriously, folks. Give Ruth a listen—sobering, scary times. zeteo.com/p/king-trump...

Take Russia's frozen assets now (written in December 2023, now even more urgent) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Patriotic Millionaires UK recommend 2% tax on all wealth above £10m. Only a few would pay it, most of them wouldn’t even notice it, and it would raise billions in additional tax revenue to help rebuild our society. Surely worth trying?

Why don't government give £billions to climate change solving technology Not lethal oil & gas exploration "A new recycling method turns used EV batteries into fresh materials for new ones UK-based company Altilium has successfully recovered 97% of lithium and 99% of graphite from used batteries. "

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“As Washington alienates its allies and squanders 80 years of international credibility, Trump is helping Russia and China achieve their explicit mission of replacing the United States as the world’s preeminent superpower.” www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Apple seems to go your contract has expired. We will now put an update in place that screws your battery