@Thom_Hartmann
gives an excellent comparison of Hitler's tactics and Trump's-- "German Pastor Martin Niemöller’s famous poem begins with, “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist.” But, in fact, first Hitler came for queer people.
Charles Koch’s put a record $4.3 BILLION into a dark money group that unlike charities can spend on politics so his machinations will continue long past his lifetime:
According to Warren Buffet, the danger of derivatives on bank balance sheets that threatened our financial system in 2008 continues.
Here is an explanation of the CDO, showing why he is concerned and what can be done to limit the risk to our economy:https://t.co/1c0KMCWIgs
If you found the meditation on kindness helpful, https://t.co/W5omXB49Ib
you might enjoy singer, songwriter, Imee Ooi’s version of Metta. She captures the essential spirit of Buddhism in song: https://t.co/RyS5ehDZ2L
Although written 800 years ago, alone among poets, Rumi’s poetry can be found in most bookstores today. Here is his remarkable story: https://t.co/U1u79PDSsm
@JanWeirLaw Italy puts a 40% windfall profit tax on banks because of the higher interest rates.
The tax collected is dedicated to homeowner relief from mortgage payments.
Every country should follow:
https://t.co/aDpv0QXwfn
An ancient Sufi mystic influenced Chaucer at the birth of English literature.
His story and his basic but futuristic teachings told here: https://t.co/NIY332uLPv
William Lazonick warns of this danger and how the equity/hedge funds do it to many corporations in his forthcoming book that I review here: https://t.co/nzK83PG5t5
For their own higher commissions, equity/hedge fund money managers pressured Bed Bath and Beyond to borrow to do buybacks leading to its bankruptcy : https://t.co/ErcBxymm5u
Research has shown that spending time in nature under clear blue skies can boost mental health.
New research suggests looking at a sunset or sunrise can be an extra boost for your emotional state.
Includes sunsets on paintings or screen savers, too. https://t.co/bri6vCYcAY
The Truth Behind SVB: History Repeated Itself • @JanWeirLaw
• https://t.co/PGdE3ix7yJ
Jan Weir: Deregulation meant the SVB bank didn’t keep a sufficient reserve to meet demands for withdrawals. A reserve would have curtailed profits and Executive bonuses.
@JanWeirLaw Until the 1980s, an average family could afford a home and a car.
Since then, corporate profits increased substantially but that increase has gone to executives through buybacks not worker pay: https://t.co/I2Q4zOG0gN
Pam and Russ Martens disclose how the New York Times has repeatedly and continuously supported bank deregulation and glorified bankers who became billionaires by exploiting the deregulation.
https://t.co/gXJSCezptj
Just posted: A fifth guided meditation, watching your breath with a rhythm to assist in creating a clear mind, relaxed body and improved concentration. https://t.co/urPaA5sYfW