The Economist panders to capitalists. But did you see what the CEOs that met with Trump Thursday were saying?https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/14/ceos-at-trump-meeting-not-impressed.html
And yet they will still vote for tax breaks and protectionism.
The Economist panders to capitalists. But did you see what the CEOs that met with Trump Thursday were saying?https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/14/ceos-at-trump-meeting-not-impressed.html
I like the comment attributed to Nikita Khruschev - when it would come time for him to hang the last capitalist, the capitalist would sell him the rope.And yet they will still vote for tax breaks and protectionism.
You say that as though it hasn't been known for decades.It also betrays a disturbing reality, they, not Congress, are really running the country.
It now seems particularly blatant, and, like Trump, very much in your face. The FT's "swamp notes" newsletter addresses the question today, and this was one point made in response to to Rana Foroohar's comments:You say that as though it hasn't been known for decades.
Yes I know. Isn't there a move to change that selection ?
But isn't sticking with the current incumbent also political suicide?A serious one?
It would be political suicide.
So it's a question of who do you want to kill you, black women, or people who don't like black women?But isn't sticking with the current incumbent also political suicide?
I'll check with Mr. Hobson...So it's a question of who do you want to kill you, black women, or people who don't like black women?
Paywalled.
It's a WaPo editorial. It basically says Biden should worry about how he's polling.Paywalled.
Sorry, I thought it was a link I could share - clearly not. Anyway, here's the gist:Paywalled.
I know polls can get it badly wrong, but in such a close and vitally important race with so much at stake for the USA and the world as a whole, Biden should take note.
Even more staggering is that so many of the 90% are OK with it.I know most here know this, but the number is staggering, and is the cause of most of the US's ills.
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The Top 1% of Americans Have Taken $50 Trillion From the Bottom 90%—And That's Made the U.S. Less Secure
A report shows that a $50 trillion redistribution of income to benefit the richest has made America less healthy, resilient, and securetime.com
Even more staggering is that so many of the 90% are OK with it.
It is looking increasingly likely America will fail its last election for a very long dark time.