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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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Once again, I just want to say that lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices shouldn’t just be “disclosed.” They should be banned, outright. This should not be a radical position.

Yoshi ,
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@rbreich I have a great team at NAVAHCS (Northern AZ VA Health Care System) who looks after me with caring, dignity and professionalism. Yet, I can't gift them anything over $15 for going out of their way take care of me.

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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

Yoshi ,
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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

Yoshi ,
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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.

Yoshi ,
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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.

Yoshi ,
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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

Yoshi ,
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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

Yoshi ,
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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

Yoshi ,
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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?

Yoshi ,
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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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