Sassinake

rbreich , 2 months ago to Random

America's 813 billionaires now collectively hold a record $5.8 trillion.

That’s more than the wealth of the entire bottom half of the US, roughly 65 million households.

It's not radical to tax the rich. It's radical to allow this level of wealth concentration to continue.

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich

the purpose of $$$ is to buy power.

The purpose of power is impunity.

rbreich , 2 months ago to Random

Sunday caption contest: The twelve https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-support?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich

so, now matter what we decide, we're screwed, right?

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich

The Truth doesn't matter. Power will decide the outcome.

arstechnica , 2 months ago to Random

Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem

Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/why-the-us-governments-overreliance-on-microsoft-is-a-big-problem/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@arstechnica

Same here in Canada. If Canada runs afoul of the US, MS can just topple our govt.

georgetakei , 2 months ago to Random

So that's what they meant?

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@georgetakei
as articulated in 'the Incredibles2'

rbreich , 2 months ago to Random

Office Hours: Should parents be criminally responsible for a child who kills? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-what-responsibility?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich
I mean. If they give him a gun and instill all kinds of violent rhetoric in him...
yeah.

they're responsible until majority. That what being a minor is.

exceptions can be drawn for people in situations where they cannot control their kid because they are in a cult, or a vile environment they can't escape (I'm thinking single mothers in extreme poverty).
Attempts at helping the kid should be considered.

Abuser parents should definitely be held responsible.

rbreich , 2 months ago to Random

Let's be clear. Arizona's Supreme Court knocking reproductive rights back to 1864 is a direct result of Donald Trump keeping his promise to appoint U.S. Supreme Court Justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade.

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich

Be a mother or die trying.

rbreich , 2 months ago to Random

In the last week, Trump has compared himself to Jesus and to Nelson Mandela on account of his perceived, alleged persecution by the legal system. Who’s next, the Dalai Lama? Joan of Arc? The man has zero shame.

Sassinake , 2 months ago

@rbreich

The man has no conscience.