Jewish MP Gerald Kaufmann in Parliament in 2009.
"My Grandmother was ill in bed when the Nazis came to her town, a German soldier shot her dead."
"My Grandmother did not die to provide cover for Israel to murder Palestinian Grandmothers in Gaza."
The Advantage program was a lifeline for New Yorkers like Kasha, a working mom struggling to get out of a shelter and into stable housing.
But when then-Gov. Cuomo slashed funding, homelessness surged.
These are political choices. We can choose differently.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
‘Home Alone 2’ director Chris Columbus says he wants Donald Trump’s cameo removed:
“I just wish it was gone. I can’t cut it. If I cut it, I’ll probably be sent out of the country.”
JUST FUCKING REMOVE HIM FROM OFFICE AND REMOVE ALL THE TARIFFS AND LET US APOLOGIZE TO THE ENTIRE WORLD FOR PUTTING THIS MADMAN BACK INTO A POSITION OF POWER RATHER THAN PRISON WHERE HE FUCKING BELONGS
Since you asked an honest question here’s my attempt to honestly answer it:
America’s wealth is driven primarily by high-value service industries such as banking, technology, and entertainment. Just think of companies like JPMorgan Chase, Netflix, or Amazon. These sectors not only dominate the domestic economy but also play a key role in U.S. exports.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2023 the services sector accounted for over 77% of the U.S. GDP, while manufacturing contributed approximately 11%. The U.S. is also the world’s largest exporter of services, with exports totaling more than $970 billion in 2023—covering financial services, software, cloud computing, intellectual property, and consulting. These are areas largely not subject to tariffs.
In a sense, manufacturing is a game the U.S. has already outgrown, shifting its focus to more sophisticated and less labor-intensive sectors. This evolution allows the U.S. to leverage its comparative advantage in innovation and productivity, rather than competing on low-cost labor.
Meanwhile, many other countries impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural and consumer goods because they lack competitiveness in fields like finance, technology, and professional services. By protecting these less efficient sectors, they attempt to shelter local jobs, but at the cost of higher consumer prices and economic inefficiencies.
Americans are major consumers of agricultural and manufactured goods, not because these sectors dominate the economy, but because of the purchasing power generated by a highly productive, service-oriented economy. Imposing tariffs on imports may create the illusion of protecting domestic jobs, but in reality, it often leads to higher prices for consumers and little to no job creation, especially in a country operating near full employment (the U.S. unemployment rate was just 3.7% in early 2024).
In short, tariffs are a blunt instrument that may be politically appealing but are economically inefficient in a modern, dynamic, service-led economy like the United States.
Research suggests it’s ethically dubious for a billionaire like Musk to use X to sway elections where he has no stake, potentially distorting democracy. His wealth and platform amplify his voice, risking local voter autonomy and contradicting his free speech claims. Some defend it as free expression, but power imbalances raise fairness concerns.
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