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How can one man have this much power over global markets? One person can crash the entire global economic structure- I can’t understand it.

@justinwolfers.bsky.social I think I have a crush on Justin Wolfers-

For so many reasons, this seems like a good day to reacquaint ourselves with On Tyranny. As John Lithgow says at the top: We may have heard these, but it's time we hear them again. A ten minute refresher & reminder ⬇️

America is in trouble, and we must meet this moment with courage. The time of wishful thinking is over. Now we act. youtu.be/cXR5HLodsT8

Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...

Is wrongly a word?

I hope John Ossoff runs for president!

NEW: Secretary of Defense nominee Hegseth PAID a woman who accused him of sexual assault to keep her quiet. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

“Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault as part of a nondisclosure agreement….”, www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

I’m new to BlueSky. Looking to connect with fellow golfers, democrats, and nice people.