But that’s because they didn’t slap down greedy executives

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Yes that is EXACTLY it

People are being paid less and the prices go up. You realize it is possible to raise wages without inflation and that is to redirect the large percentage of revenue that goes to the CEO suite to the workers.

"They're working really hard, boss! They're building these wooden structures and sharpening large blades on pulleys!"

At some point, "just budget better" or "have you considered getting a fourth job" isn't going to cut it, the oligarchs are going to have to pay people more.

Here's how: and @democrats.org should pay fucking attention.

By changing.

Not "well, we have Trump lite now, we can all go back to brunch" but with serious, SERIOUS initiatives. Income redistribution. Mass defunding of the military and police. America showing up with help, not weapons.

"Woman at the Station" by artist Ewa Tudorska. A woman waiting for a train

Morning Bluesky

Next will be “local couple staggered by huge increase in water bill (you won’t guess what caused it!)”

The ACA was a handout to insurance companies. Not a gotcha to say Obama passed it and Biden expanded it. That was the point.

That's why he was called up by the DNC.

As Vice President, to make southern white racists less worried about a black President, with Joe "he was a FORMER Klansman, OK?" Biden to tone him down.

As President, as someone who would politicize a family death to shill for insurance.

Biden and Obama fought for a nice deal for the insurance companies. No competition from a public option, guaranteed supplements to their revenue from taxes (in exchange for the usual consideration, ahem) and high prices for everyone.

All to appease his dementia-ridden cult leader...

Oh, it's worse than that. Remember when Amazon rejected Atlanta's "we'll give you first pick of GA Tech students, your own private subway system FREE, free buildings and new roads just for you at no cost - with no taxes to pay for 25 years to locate a center here" offer as insufficient?

Wood pulp degrades to give off vanilla-like compounds.
That's a component of "old book smell"

And people think that whichever Democrat is elected next will get rid of ICE and HSFT or whatever the new Secret Police is

Except he looks more like Jim Royle, here NGL

And if you watch the crowd carefully you might occasionally catch a glimpse of a Borsalino fedora and the outlines of a hefty guy in a suit. That would be me.

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Since I can't message you: 880 Wrestling is the company

www.youtube.com/@IndyWrestli...

Our local pro wrestling company is inclusive and LGTBQ friendly, meaning there's exoticos and more who really have the chance to inhabit diverse characters. It's not the same tired wrestling tropes you find in the big leagues.

You'll find me at every show they put on Thursday nights.

Because if you have Biden or Pelosi money, you're insulated from everything. Okay, so Donald Trump just eliminated the subsidies propping up the ACA so the prices spiked who cares all OUR treatment is FREE on that "I'm a high ranking politician, charge it to the taxpayer" card.

Imagine how less screwed we'd have been in RBG had simply passed the torch before giving up the ghost with Trump in power.

"We don't want them looking for ambition damn it, and you were supposed to stay in the back, just there for the photo on the brochure about how inclusive we are."

And this is why I tell even the MAGAist of rednecks: healthcare is not something that should be left to the free market.

Because it doesn't matter how good your insurance is, or how great a negotiator you are in paying your own way if the hospital closed because "not profitable enough".

Oh, that’s never the solution. Just to complain nobody has any money.

Sean Hannity is leaving the Catholic Church.

That so tracks.

I’ve had the good fortune to meet & talk with TIM CURRY — 80 Candles 🎂 today — a good few times over the years, and I can tell you that whatever you would’ve hoped him to be in real life, he truly is: charming, ribald, very funny, witty as f**k, larger than life, & just lovely.

BLESSED to have shared a stage backing up #blackviiolet on #contraaltoclarinet for a couple of tunes in #columbus

Today is National Semi-Colon Day. We are sending hope to those who... -are struggling currently -are fighting suicidal thoughts -have lost someone to suicide -have no support system -are scared to speak up -made it through an attempt

Aye... I've been there.

Here's to solidarity for those who have gone through it.

Here's to remembering those who aren't here anymore.

Here's to holding out hope and support for those *going through it now.*

Know that you ain't ever alone, & know that I am *very damn grateful* you're still here.

There will be men who will stay home on a Friday night, or choose video games or D&D with friends.

There will be a girl hoping a cute guy comes over and asks her out. She'll make Bambi eyes or some other subtle gesture, and wonder why he assumes "no" before even asking.

Just saying, in advance.