Aaron Wells

So much to say about him.
Few will mention: Top economic advisor to his presidential campaigns was late radical political economist David M Gordon, a founder of Social Structure of Accumulation (SSA) theory and co-designer of the non-neoliberal path.
What might have been 😔

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The lyrics are credited to a US-based white nationalist organization called the Mannerbund, described as a white separatist ethno nationalist men's club. The name is a German word historically associated with German elite male fraternal bonds, a concept later adopted by elements of the Nazi party.

The lyrics are credited to a US-based white nationalist organization called the Mannerbund, described as a white separatist ethno nationalist men's club. The name is a German word historically associated with German elite male fraternal bonds, a concept later adopted by elements of the Nazi party.

The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.

Donroe Doctrine = Lebensraum.

Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago

Enter, Stage Left, Mayor Mamdani            - The American Prospect Rather than tell his fellow New Yorkers to lower their expectations of what government could do, the city’s new mayor vowed that “the only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations.”

*To the extent that Mamdani’s speech had a theoretical focus, it was the resounding rejection of the neoliberalism that characterized the politics of both parties for most of the past half-century*

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Still up. Glad I posted here and not YouTube. This is what Bari Weiss and CBS tried to hide from us.

Hahaha!

Ordinary Americans do not share the New York Times owner's euphoria over the Trump economy.

yeah. the heritage foundation side have been laying the groundwork for a full fascist takeover for decades.

the tech oligarchs are new.

there's essentially two fascist movements trying to take over the world and obviously they conflict with each other bcos that's what fascism does.

#EpsteinFiles
The survivors released a statement. They are asking elected officials to fight for full release of the files.

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House Republican Health Care Bill Fails to Address Marketplace Affordability The health bill House Republicans are preparing to bring to the floor this week not only fails to prevent imminent premium spikes for more than 20 million people in marketplace plans, but would raise....

Recent analyses indicate disproportionate impacts via higher out-of-pocket costs compared to current ACA protections. For those with chronic conditions, this could result in disastrous outcomes.
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The Republican bill fails to avoid premium spikes for low-income marketplace users, potentially leaving millions underinsured as subsidies lapse. For chronic condition sufferers like cancer patients, reliance on HSAs and delayed CSRs offers limited support.

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Car...

Enrollees report anxiety over expiring subsidies not addressed in the GOP plan, which could spike premiums by 50-100% for low-income households. While association plans might expand options, those with chronic conditions will struggle with high deductibles, leading in many cases to grave outcomes.

Commentary: Republicans don't have a healthcare plan, just a plan to kill Obamacare The GOP healthcare proposal would undermine the Affordable Care Act, its goal for the last 15 years.

The GOP bill rejects subsidy extensions in favor of market reforms, projecting lower costs through efficiency but risking sharp 2026 premium increases for low-income Americans. Patients with ongoing needs for procedures, may encounter higher barriers in HSA-linked plans. Upfront costs deter care.

House Republicans propose healthcare plan with no extension of tax credits With insurance premiums set to rise sharply for at least 22 million Americans, Mike Johnson unveils alternative

ACA subsidies expire under the GOP proposal. Premiums may double for many low-income enrollees, potentially leading to coverage gaps. Those with chronic conditions like cancer face a market with uncertain long-term benefits. Immediate hikes could delay treatments, worsening health outcomes.

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming | CNN Politics House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyroc...

The narrow House GOP health package omits ACA subsidy renewal, focusing on association plans and HSA expansions to foster market competition. Individuals with diabetes or similar conditions could face steep out-of-pocket costs with high-deductibles, limiting access for high-utilization needs.

Yet for those managing chronic issues like Crohn's, diabetes, Cancer!, the shift to more restrictive high-deductible plans risks higher deductibles and copays for frequent procedures and meds, potentially exacerbating access barriers and overall cost.
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Without extending enhanced ACA subsidies, the Republican House bill introduces CSR payments delayed to 2027 and PBM reforms, which, the case argues, would eventually moderate premiums for low-income marketplace enrollees.

Opinion | The GOP’s Better Healthcare Ideas The House bill would expand private insurance options for workers and employers—and reduce costs for taxpayers.

According to the GOP plan, for those with chronic conditions like diabetes, enhanced competition and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) transparency would potentially lower drug costs long-term, though immediate subsidy loss would likely raise out-of-pocket expenses. The WSJ has endorsed this option.

CSR (Cost-Sharing Reductions), by contrast, are discount-subsidies under the Affordable Care Act that lower out-of-pocket costs (deductibles, copays, and coinsurance) for lower-income people enrolled in Silver-tier marketplace plans. They make healthcare more affordable when you actually use it.

It's meant to give workers more "choice" in picking a plan that fits them, but the employer sets the contribution amount; it's not unlimited, and any leftover might not roll over.

CHOICE Arrangements are a way for employers, especially smaller ones, to give workers a fixed amount of tax-free money each year instead of providing traditional group health insurance. Employees then use that money to buy their own individual health plan on the marketplace.

However, such plans often provide inferior coverage or vary benefits more than standard individual or small-group plans under ACA rules. The GOP proposal aims to expand access to these for more affordability through competition. In other words, more capitalism in the health care marketplace.

Association Health Plans let small businesses, self-employed people, or work-groups band together to buy health insurance as if they were one big employer. Pooling into a larger group supposedly lowers premiums and increases negotiating power with
insurers, similar to what big companies enjoy.

Sorry | Majority Leader

The House GOP's Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act expands Association Health Plans and CHOICE Arrangements for small businesses. Supporters argue the plan offers low-income workers affordable group coverage options, as CSR funding could reduce personal market premiums by over 12%.

Things continue to get worse ... and then the AI bubble will burst 💥📉

US job growth rebounds in November; unemployment rate distorted by shutdown U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in November after nonfarm payrolls were depressed in October by government-related spending cuts, suggesting no material deterioration in labor market cond...

Sector weaknesses refers to certain industries, like retail and leisure and hospitality, adding few to no jobs, meaning fewer opportunities overall, which forces some workers into underemployment or keeps others on the sidelines. The report below is helpful.
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