Mike Butler

Agree this is a big issue, but strict rules around campaign finance and other anti-corruption measures should (at least in theory) be able to significantly mitigate this. Education and socialization also play a big role. Norms and social contracts matter.

We need better labels. What I think most of us want is
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.

If the Dems aren’t blanketing social and other media with 3 or 4 clear, simple, consistent points on this within 15 minutes, then shame on us. To wit, these careless idiots put our service members at risk; no other country will share secret information with these morons…would you?

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans — The Atlantic U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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Why not? That’s not the calendar we normally follow? Gee, traditional practices and adhering to norms is working so well!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!

Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, but it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!

What's also stellar is seeing everyone rally behind me. I love it.

This is nice, but doesn’t go to the root of the problem. Kinda like replacing lunch money taken by the schoolyard bully. It won’t stop the bully from stealing again, and may even take pressure off him by masking the effects of his reprehensible behavior. Medical debt should not exist. M4A

Big savings will inevitably cause massive pain somewhere. Why go after the poor and vulnerable when you can target a wildly unpopular industry providing a largely unnecessary service in a manner that nobody likes? You could also enlist support from employers, who feel trapped in the current system.

Republicans are missing a huge opportunity. Yes, there are massive savings to be realized in healthcare, but they are aiming at the wrong target. Instead of gutting Medicaid and risking backlash, they should take it from the health insurers. M4A would expand and improve care, AND save trillions.

Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, buts it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!

NEW: Trump’s FEMA administrator just sent out an email ordering all employees to stop sending things to the media without prior authorization. It was immediately sent to me by a FEMA employee without prior authorization to share with you.

"Law and order" in the Trump era: if you bow down to the head of the U.S. government, he may help you - whether you're awaiting trial for sex crimes in Europe or doing time in the USA for physically assaulting police.

REPOST if you stand with AOC!

Our next president will have to be technologically competent, at least , in order for us to sustain our place in the world.

This will become increasingly obvious over the next 4 years as AI gets more powerful

This isn’t necessarily bad. Truly. Done right, we will be a better, more equal society

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?

And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !

We all look forward to reading your thoughts

Mark Cuban Says U.S. Healthcare Is 'Horrific'—Calls for Free Medical School to Fix Doctor Shortages and Soaring Costs

Mark Cuban shared his frustrations on Bluesky about the “broken” US healthcare system. His biggest proposed solution is to make medical school FREE for all students. Doing so would encourage many more people to become doctors, ultimately shortening patient wait times and improving access to care.

Mitch McConnell: Kentuckians can't afford the high cost of Trump's tariffs Trump administration tariffs could have long-term consequences for Kentucky farmers, bourbon companies, the auto industry and consumer prices.

A nice op-ed attacking Trump by some guy named Mitch McC— … wait what??

The Republican Party is a goddamn motherfucking joke.

This guy is as dumb as a box of hammers

Boy, sure would have been nice for Mitch fucking McConnell to have shown some motherfucking spine when it ACTUALLY mattered.

Alas.

Was Pete driving? Wouldn’t be his first DUI 😂

@deliciousalex.bsky.social uses her craft to, once again, expose what F47 has thrust upon our country by pardoning the January 6th insurrectionists.

Elect a criminal, expect crimes.

Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, buts it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!

It's an all you can eat FAFO buffet.

Quietly, Hegseth announces a major policy change, ruling out Ukraine joining NATO. This is a capitulation to Putin, justifying his wars of aggression starting with Georgia in 2008. This will embolden Putin & undermine the interests of peace in Ukraine & Europe. A major blow to US national security.

Can anyone think of a diownside to Dems doing this (I can't)?

This reply is a good one🤣

The great Yale historian, Timothy Snyder, expert on fascism and on Ukraine and Russia