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rbreich, 4 hours ago to random

When I got the political bends https://robertreich.substack.com/p/surviving-the-political-benz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 11 hours ago to random

Live Nation/Ticketmaster is a monopoly, which is why it can get away with providing awful service, charging exorbitant prices, and tacking on fees as high as 75% of the ticket price.

The DoJ will announce an antitrust lawsuit against the company this week.

This is a big deal.

rbreich, 13 hours ago to random

The Appeal to Heaven flag isn't just tied to Jan 6.

It's a Christian nationalist symbol.

Christian nationalists believe that the law of the land is not the Constitution, but instead the law of God as they interpret it.

Do you see the problem with Alito flying this flag?

rbreich, 13 hours ago to random

Alito's second flag is even worse than the first https://robertreich.substack.com/p/alitos-second-flag-is-even-worse?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 15 hours ago to random

Trump keeps touting plans to deport millions of undocumented workers.

His vile attacks are as dumb as they are racist and xenophobic.

These people strengthen our communities, contribute to the economy, do essential jobs, and pay billions in taxes.

Don't fall for Trump's lies.

rbreich, 16 hours ago to random

Remember: If markets were actually competitive, corporations would keep their prices as low as possible as they competed for customers.

Instead, the concentration of the American economy into the hands of a few corporate giants gives them the power to raise prices with impunity.

rbreich, 18 hours ago to random

Memo to the media:

If you're trying not to "take sides" in a struggle between democracy and fascism, you've taken the side of fascism.

rbreich, 18 hours ago to random

A pro-insurrection flag flew outside Samuel Alito's home after January 6th.

Clarence Thomas’ wife worked to overturn the 2020 election.

Both justices are set to rule on cases related to January 6th and subverting the election.

Is it any wonder Americans don't trust SCOTUS?

rbreich, 19 hours ago to random

Trump said that he's "looking at" policies that would restrict birth control access.

He of course later backtracked, but look at his record.

He made it easier for employers to remove birth control coverage from insurance plans.

His Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Hello?

rbreich, 22 hours ago to random

The Decider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEp5GVaDGro&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

But seriously, is Trump now openly embracing fascism? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/but-seriously-is-trump-now-openly?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

Trump's second-term promises:

-The largest deportation effort in US history

-Send the National Guard into cities

-Appoint a special prosecutor to go after political opponents

-Purge the federal civil service of anyone who questions his views

Fully unhinged.

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

As they hoard more wealth, the ultra-rich will do anything to protect it.

They know Democratic majorities would pass higher taxes, stricter regulations, and enforce anti-monopoly laws.

This is why billionaires are doling out big bucks to Trump’s fascist campaign. Be warned.

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

Every day the Supreme Court fails to make a decision in Trump’s immunity case is effectively a decision in his favor.

They're acting like an arm of Trump's campaign by letting him run out the clock on his prosecution.

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

In his speech to the NRA, Trump yet again suggested he might serve more than two terms.

The 22nd Amendment bars that, but if the 14th Amendment didn't apply to him, why should any others?

If Trump wins, do you believe he will leave office at the end of a second term?

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

Office Hours: Is Trump openly embracing fascism? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-is-trump-openly-embracing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

Speaking of hidden Nazi symbols, Trump keeps calling Manhattan's DA "Soros funded."

George Soros did not contribute to DA Bragg's campaign, but incessantly pretending he did plays into a range of antisemitic conspiracy theories surrounding Soros.

rbreich, 1 day ago to random

When Trump openly and repeatedly exclaims that migrants are “poisoning the blood of our country,” or shares a video calling for a “unified Reich,” he is literally echoing the language of Hitler.

Trump is not a “populist.” He’s not a “strongman.” He is a fascist.

Use the word.

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

Giving liberals the finger https://robertreich.substack.com/p/giving-liberals-the-finger?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

Tell me: how does it make sense that an entry-level federal employee is subject to more stringent ethics rules than Supreme Court justices?

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

What Biden is Doing Right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCor-vvpAeg&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

The Supreme Court's "code of ethics" has no enforcement mechanism and no way for the public to lodge complaints of misconduct.

SCOTUS Justices are being allowed to police themselves, which they've already proven they can't do.

Is it any wonder why Americans don't trust them?

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

Effective tax rates before and after the Trump tax law:

Verizon
Before: 21%
After: 8%

Walmart
Before: 31%
After: 17%

AT&T
Before: 13%
After: 3%

Walt Disney
Before: 26%
After: 8%

FedEx
Before: 18%
After: 1%

This is what a corporate giveaway looks like.

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

Supreme Corruption https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4kMBr2UGOg&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

rbreich, 2 days ago to random

The DOT regulated junk fees. Airlines are suing.

The CFPB capped credit card fees. Banks are suing.

Medicare is negotiating drug prices. Pharma is suing.

The FTC banned noncompetes. Business groups are suing.

Corporate America can't stand government working for the people.