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Yoshi

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I post thoughts extemporaneously. If you disagree, say so. Otherwise just block me.

Old liberal curmudgeon and misanthrope
#American, not Japanese-American
#Vietnam_vet, all combat vets need lifetime #mental_health support

I love making art based on lines, curves and angles of nude females emphasizing light, dark and textures.

I don't follow profiles without some bio info. How do I know you're not George Santos?

updated Apr '24.

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Office Hours: the winner of tomorrow’s debate? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-tomorrows-debate?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich No such thing as a winner in a debate between a sociopath and an (almost) normal human being. People will see what they want to see. will rant and rave per usual and his sycophants will see that as "owning" . will be flummoxed by bullshit and try logic and reason which see as weakness. Bottomline, it will be a flustercluck like anything involving .

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Why Trump Is Partnering With Christian Nationalists | Robert Reich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XsORP-VuRI&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich seek the company of other . Besides, knows there are no more fanatical crazies than nut jobs. Read my earlier post.
https://toot.community/@Yoshi/112672537669234607

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John Deere has laid off roughly 1000 workers so far this year.

But the company reported a profit of over $10 billion in 2023.

Its CEO received $26.7 million in total compensation.

And it spent over $7 billion on stock buybacks.

Textbook corporate greed.

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich But, but, if each employee was paid $100,000 the company would have only reported $9,900,000,000 gross profit. They owe it to their shareholders to squeeze out every cent of profit.

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Trump wants to extend his tax cuts for the rich, which would add $4.6T to the deficit.

But he wants to go even further, cutting the corporate tax rate to 15%.

This would result in the 100 biggest corporations receiving a giveaway of $48B annually.

It's clear who he works for.

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@rbreich The pathetic, insecure wants to like and admire him bc he knows they know he's just another nepo baby.

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Unemployment has been at or below (mostly below) 4% since the end of 2021.

4 years ago, Trump called it "joyous" &"stupendous" that unemployment was only 13.3%.

In the "booming" Reagan years, unemployment averaged 7.5%.

Pres. Biden is presiding over historically strong growth.

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich But, but, but... his age!

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The more Trump can tear down democracy, the safer the oligarchy becomes.

This is why the billionaires who once disavowed him are quietly crawling back.

The ultra-rich will do anything to protect their wealth and power.

That includes destroying democracy itself.

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@rbreich They've also come to realize that is an easily manipulated egomaniac who's not too bright.

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Office Hours: If Trump is found guilty, should Biden emphasize the guilty verdict or focus on abortion and democracy instead? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-if-trump-is-found-guilty?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich Stay focused on what people want, , and . 's sycophants won't believe or accept any guilty verdict, They've made up their minds and don't want to be confused with facts.

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

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich OK, this is a good video promo for... (you have to view it to see what is pushing.)

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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

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@rbreich has always only supported trumpocracy.

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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.

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich There many ignorant who believe is the same as . And, there are many who are .

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

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich The VA employees who provide me outstanding healthcare can't accept gifts valued at more than $15. For holidays, I give them local artisan chocolates in 5 piece packs that cost under $15.

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What do Americans really know about Trump and Biden? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-do-americans-really-know-about?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich I learned back in the day when trying to reason with recalcitrant, argumentative clients, "Don't confuse me with facts, I got my mind made up" which reflected HL Mencken's aphorism, "...there is always a well-known solution to every human problem—neat, plausible, and wrong." want neat and simple answers so as to not tax their simple minds.
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/07/17/solution/

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The Biden Admin is requiring airlines to disclose add-on costs like baggage fees upfront.

It's expected to save fliers $500M/year by making it easier to comparison shop.

Would you be surprised if I told you that Trump's Admin fought against efforts to rein in airline junk fees?

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@rbreich Undisclosed fees and pricing is the junkyard dog of capitalism. Right up there with greedflation.

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Boeing shareholders approved a $33M pay package for CEO Dave Calhoun, despite overseeing huge losses and safety problems.

It's the biggest package ever given to a Boeing CEO.

Calhoun is resigning by year's end. Guess what he gets then?

A $45 million golden parachute.

Unreal.

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@rbreich Just shows to go ya, mediocrity and incompetence pays well.

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For Nat'l Police Week, Speaker Johnson is hosting a candlelight vigil tonight to honor fallen police officers.

But first he's in New York to support Trump, who has promised to pardon the violent criminals who brutally assaulted about 140 Capitol Police on Jan 6.

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@rbreich Irony is lost on who have contorted themselves into shit-soaked pretzels.

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Will Billionaires Destroy Worker Rights? | Robert Reich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO1Q3yyXJ7E&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich They're out to destroy the world, not just workers' rights.

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How to make $50 million a year while your corporation goes down the tubes https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-make-50-million-a-year-while?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich has the ability to reduce mindboggling facts and figures down to statements of fact and numbers that normal, average humans can understand. Keep hammering the , Bob.

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History repeats. It's time to sound the alarm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o3hJX1ZLmk&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich How can so much honesty, logic and rational thought be crammed into 5'?

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Donald Trump has violated the gag order placed on him during his NY trial ten times so far. If he keeps violating it, what should Judge Juan Merchan do?

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@rbreich Have him executed. We'll have an oppty to see if the rescues him.

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What to say to a Republican who complains about the federal debt. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-to-say-to-a-republican-who-complains?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich Way too logical for most to comprehend. They want simple, direct and easy answers, even if the answers are wrong.

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It should be clear that the main reason Trump wants to be president again is because he's weak.

He knows that winning re-election is likely the only way he can stay out of prison.

He’s always been in this for himself, never the country.

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@rbreich will never stand for another fair election. He will foment violence to steal the violence via a .

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A small thing you can do today to help stop Trump https://robertreich.substack.com/p/please-share-our-new-video-about?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich spouts BS that comports nicely with lacking critical thinking skills. To quote my favorite racist misogynist H.L. Mencken, "There Is Always a Well-Known Solution to Every Human Problem—Neat, Plausible, and Wrong" just want simple answers that doesn't require too much thought.

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"We are going to put on the armor of God. And maybe strap on a Glock on the side of us just in case." -AZ Senate candidate Kari Lake

The blending of White Christian Nationalism and increasingly overt calls for violence is a dangerous combination.

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@rbreich And yet, and denounce arming themselves in the event of widespread, violent insurrection.

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FYI: What the Cluck? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C08VNdODU-c&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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@rbreich And, that ain't chicken feed.

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Two of the Arizona Supreme Court justices who voted to reimpose the state's 1864 abortion law will be up for retention in November.

Sadly, a lot of voters have historically not paid much attention to down-ballot elections.

Something tells me that's about to change.

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@rbreich If the two are bounced and Gov can replace them, the will have a 4-2 advantage.

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