Those who love to pity Russia for the 1990s economic crisis never consider why East-Central Europe dipped less and recovered faster. First, because ECE rejected communism decisively. Second, because it democratized, unlike Ru. Neither explanation suggests we should be mourning the Soviet demise.
🚨YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: IRS data show 164 taxpayers with an average unreported foreign account balance of $1.3 billion were identified for examination - but only 12 were audited.
The agency didn't do more audits even after they discovered $39 million of taxes owed among the 12.
On April 15, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed. @DeptofWar #OpSouthernSpear
Despite the administration’s rhetoric and bogus legal theories, the supposed armed conflict with “narco-terrorists” appears to be entirely make believe.
Murder is the general term for premeditated killing outside of armed conflict.
Stephen Miller almost says that Trump is seeking a "final solution" in Iran but then catches himself
🚨BREAKING: The California Supreme Court permanently disbarred John Eastman — a key architect in President Donald Trump’s failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election — delivering one of the most consequential professional penalties yet for an election denier. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Genuinely funny that Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology today for her mild criticism of a conservative colleague on a specific, substantive issue, and then a few hours later Clarence Thomas picked up a mic and was like ALL LIBERALS ARE AMERICA-HATING COWARDS
He didn’t help ‘Save America’, his strategy was to overthrow the government. John Eastman has officially been disbarred.
Red fox
Funny, that’s the way I feel about gods. Maybe don’t tell the pope.
Disney's new CEO, whose pay package is worth nearly $45M, just announced 1,000 layoffs.
Reminder that Disney paid an effective federal income tax rate of ZERO in 2025 and aims to buy back $7B of its own stock in 2026.
This is what corporate greed looks like.
As an American. I make the decision to buy a gun and go shoot somebody. I get convicted and go to jail.
An a health Insurance exec. I make the decision to deny care and kill someone. I get a bonus.
Stocks rise on news that most of the ill effects of the war will fall on poor people.
France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
Flour comes from a plant, sugar comes from a plant, and chocolate comes from a plant.
So, basically a chocolate chip cookie is a salad.
Thank you for coming to my
Ted talk
Misinformation was never a left or right problem. It is a control issue, and too many people are happy to lie to try to get their way. Now, more than ever, skepticism is in order.
A new office cat joined this week. Steve is doing the onboarding. Steve loves cats.
this being the thing that crosses the line for many rightwingers is so illustrative of how they don’t really care about anything real that actually matters. their problems are all entirely fictional
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons.
Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
If you want to visit the US this summer, just bear this in mind: According to the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Everytown Research, nearly 130 people are killed with guns every day. The average is about 48K per year due to gun violence.
Today's Famous Person with a Cat: Peter Magyar
I’m skeptical
Should be part of his next test.
Depends where you insert them
Sure, they’re all the same. Nihilism is such a winning message!!!
Wow, Mexico can figure out how to pay for National Healthcare, but still not the “richest country in the world.”
Oh yes, basses too
I think he was just cursing while the nails were pounded in
Fun fact: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival started in 1999 to push back against high ticket prices.
Now it’s $649 to get in, $20 for a beer, $17 for coffee and $150 for a caviar burger.
Mission accomplished!
It’s like Hungarians didn’t even *read* Hillbilly Elegy.
