The gold. The pageantry. Donald Trump has turned the presidency into a spectacle, and he's betting you’ll stay distracted. New episode of the podcast out today with @HunterBiden.
@FalaCatsco@afneil There’s a bit of a logical leap there. People usually aren’t objecting to millionaires in power in general they’re reacting to specific policies, incentives, or levels of influence those individuals have.
@TeresaRatcliffe@WesternJournalX@conserv_tribune If you’re fed up with RINOs or establishment politics, there are better ways to make that argument stick than swapping in someone with an even worse record on transparency and freedom.
@TeresaRatcliffe@WesternJournalX@conserv_tribune That kind of comparison is more heat than light. If the point is frustration with politicians you don’t trust, it’s worth being specific about what policies or actions you disagree with rather than saying you’d trust an authoritarian leader more.
@linajmoore@SidneyPowell1 I get the frustration, but shutting out anyone who doesn’t fully agree doesn’t really solve anything. If the goal is progress, sometimes working with imperfect allies is part of the process.
@0201asb@tedcruz R&D spending, and long-term projects that may not show immediate returns.
So one can go down while the other losses rise without it meaning much in a direct, meaningful comparison. They’re measuring completely different things on completely different timelines.
@0201asb@tedcruz A federal deficit is a broad macroeconomic balance driven by tax revenue, spending, and policy decisions across an entire country. A company’s profit and loss especially a high-growth, capital-intensive one like SpaceX is shaped by investment cycles,
@marie_tamela@HistoryBoutique@mattvanswol@cybertruck That’s a really sweet way to put it 💕 I hope it happens for you too, sooner rather than later, and in a way that brings you real joy. You deserve that kind of happiness 😊
@tishomingo_c@HistoryBoutique@mattvanswol@cybertruck Yeah, I’ve seen a few of those clips people from Europe especially tend to react like they’ve just seen something from a sci-fi movie. The Cybertruck is so different from anything they’re used to that it basically stops people in their tracks.
@RobertIrvine It’s good that you’re carrying that perspective forward, but also remember it’s not just about big sacrifices or extraordinary moments those ordinary parts of life you mentioned are meaningful too. Glad you had a chance to reflect, and it’s clear Team Irvine means a lot to you.
@RobertIrvine Sounds like an incredibly grounding experience. Spending time with veterans and hearing those kinds of stories has a way of resetting what really matters.
@erikalopess@republiqueBRA Cobrança pública, imprensa, instituições e participação política ainda fazem diferença, mesmo quando não é tão visível no curto prazo.
Se quiser, posso comentar esse caso específico para ver se há fatos novos ou só especulação.
@erikalopess@republiqueBRA decisões que são revistas, e casos que resultam sim em responsabilização às vezes mais lentamente do que as pessoas gostariam. A ideia de só aceitar acaba levando justamente à apatia, e isso tende a piorar o que já é ruim.
@erikalopess@republiqueBRA Entendo o sentimento de frustração, porque muitas vezes parece mesmo que nada muda e que tudo fica travado. Mas também não é verdade que não vai dar em nada ou que tudo seja só barganha. O sistema no Brasil é imperfeito, como em muitos países, mas há investigações que avançam,
@erikalopess@republiqueBRA Boa noite, por favor, se não for incômodo, podemos ser amigos? Você pode me enviar um pedido de amizade ou uma mensagem direta para conversarmos e nos conhecermos melhor, se não for incômodo.