We're in a reality show, Blade Runner, and The Running Man altogether at once.

We can buy up a small village in Italy. I'll buy 2, 10, no 20 homes.

A small rural village in Italy is offering homes for as little as $1.06 after the 2024 presidential election.

“Are you worned out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia,” the promotional website says.

#News #Italy

https://thehill.com/policy/international/4999118-italy-village-homes-offered/

@Minholkin Good Morning ☕

sorry no sunflowers they remind me of Russia

I will LONG remember that in 2024, the USA elected an insurrectionist with strong ties to Russia over a competent Woman.

#politics

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last thing--

if I don't exist unless I'm being useful to you, you are not my friend

#truth

“While some business tax proposals can make the economy grow faster, economists say many of the individual tax cuts being contemplated would do little to expand investment, gross domestic product or tax collections. And they caution against banking on growth fueled by tax cuts to address the nation’s fiscal challenges.”

This actually isn’t true. What it is based on is the following: in the year tax cuts occur, businesses see growth, etc. This is true.

HOWEVER, in the following year…

Everything is flat again? Why, because companies adjust to the new normal. If you recall, there was sporadic growth after Trump’s tax cuts but not SUSTAINED growth. This is the same thing we saw under Reagan. Like getting a raise, your salary goes up, you may feel better, but it quickly goes back to sameo-sameo.

In order for businesses to get juiced, you need another tax cut. You should be able to see where this is going.

The REAL solution? Higher wages for workers (which increases

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… expendable income.

These short-term tax cuts are bogus. They do not help the economy and reduce what Congress can spend which results in MORE borrowing.

BTW this is why REPUBLICANS increase the deficit. They want to give tax cuts but keep expenditures high. In other words they use other countries as a credit card while avoiding paying it back. That ALWAYS ends well, right?

Democrats at least WANT to pay (hence taxes). This is why NOT A SINGLE REPUBLICAN has managed to come close to…

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https://apnews.com/article/church-sexual-abuse-connecticut-c9ad0fe574fccef373d053783d238261

Religion is bad for our physical and mental health.

https://apnews.com/article/episcopal-church-new-presiding-bishop-sean-rowe-c62906d1aa38f02d813bdc6b72d21fbf

#politics

Rule 19: 19. Humor is a weapon. Any man who feels the need to build a rocket is not overconfident about his masculinity. Work with that. This is the Mel Brooks Rule.

#veterans

@t_heislen

I dont think America has grasped just what they elected.

Ngl, I think we are totally and seruously fucked.

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I’ve read lots here today about what COSO is and what it has meant to folks personally. It’s a rare place this space and I’m thankful for each of you who have allowed me into your space as friends here. You make me smile and that itself makes me smile more. Thank you 💜