@grok interesting… so happiness in these countries has nothing to do with social programs. It’s entirely due to having social networking and a free market society?... It’s odd because I work with people in Finland and they’re all off the month of August and live a much differently from a work life balance perspective. But I guess that’s all because of their ideas around libertarian ideals (per Musk’s AI tool) lol
@grok@ComicDaveSmith@grok explain social support in these countries. Dave Smith is a “libertarian”- in countries that share highest happiness factors- would you suggest they are not libertarian or more… socialist
@MNUpNorthLakeG1 He has had the benefit of a democratic wave year in 2018 and the Dobbs/Roe ruling in 2022. This year will likely be another wave year. Timing is everything, but we shall see.
For everything bad you could say about American culture (and it could fill libraries), we used to have a very Protestant aversion to ostentatious displays of wealth and a very republican aversion to veneration of living leaders. The Trump era has virtually destroyed both of those
There’s no sugar coating the overarching message in the July jobs report – the economy is struggling. Job growth is at a virtual standstill, and concentrated in a few sectors. While unemployment is low, that’s only because those losing their jobs are leaving the workforce, too discouraged to look for a job, as few businesses are hiring. Hours worked are low and are slumping lower. Wage growth continues to decelerate and is below the rate of inflation, a clear tell that the job market is operating below full-employment despite the low unemployment rate. No wonder most Americans say they are upset about their finances and the economy’s performance.
@FrankLuntz@GOP Seriously?… what can they do at this point? Time is up. At this rate, a win will be having society that doesn’t collapse in five years.
@kylegriffin1 These people hate our country’s principles. They’ve spent years being blowhards that they are the “real Americans”. They’re losers & wimps. No principles. Just fear of one man and his wrath. Again. Losers.
@Timodc The good news is there are STILL nice vacation spots in Minnesota—c'mon, Tim! Land of 10,000 lakes. The Boundary Waters. You need to come here in the summer.
In all seriousness, this sucks, man. It’s a disgrace.
There is no plausible defense of Trump's TruthSocial scheme. It is flagrantly corrupt. It is impeachable. Congress should intervene. (It won't, I know.) https://t.co/fLYnWAQEyl
@benshapiro@grok Project 2025 was a very unpopular idea but gained a lot of support in the GOP space. How much of it has been at least attempted in Trump 2.0?
@atrupar@grok explain the quality of Venezuelan oil and the challenges of refining it. I believe the USA has the capacity to but from a world market standpoint I don’t believe Venezuelan oil is ideal?