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Trump is pushing forward with his plans to create a "Crypto Strategic Reserve."
No one has bothered to explain why diverting government resources into crypto has ANY STRATEGIC BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED STATES.
The only benefit is for people who are current investors in crypto.
It's a grift.
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For now, the Democrats’ calls to “reinvent themselves” are rhetorical than actual. Even if moderates try to shift the conversation away from identity politics or radical positions, it doesn’t make sense that the party base will follow. Even if progressives try to rally the rank and file around a bold economic populism, there is no reason…
I went to a party last week in Trump’s DC. It was exhilarating in a way that made me very uneasy.
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I have no idea what to make of this. It cannot possibly be as stupid as it appears, can it?
Washington Post columnist talked to my friend and colleague Jordan Castro about his writing and way of thinking about culture. What Jordan says in this interview encapsulates much of what the and the broader Cluny Institute is doing. I’m grateful to work alongside him. The profile:
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Research shows that speaking to strangers has a subtle but significant effect on our happiness. It turns out that the seemingly trivial social encounters — chatting up a person in the elevator, making small talk with the Starbucks barista, or even just smiling at a passerby — can have profound positive changes in your mood.
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At 4 p.m. today, the U.S. Senate votes to remove a rule that bans debanking, a practice where banks, financial institutions, payment processors, and even certain services in the digital finance sector, like cryptocurrency platforms, deny services to clients based on political, reputational, or ideological grounds.
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Please don’t forget this: Susan Collins voted for the impeachment of Donald Trump — she used to believe he shouldn’t be president.
Now, she’s become nothing more than another pawn in his game.
She’s a fraud. She has to be voted out next year.
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BREAKING: Ontario, Canada Premier Doug Ford just canceled Elon Musk’s Starlink contract:
“We’re ripping up Ontario’s contract with Starlink. It’s done, it’s gone.
I was an English Major who wanted to be a Journalist
Went to Medical School as a backup
Started in Internal Medicine because my father was an internist
Pivoted to OB-GYN and delivered 3,000 babies
Focused on being a kick-ass Surgeon
Decided to become an expert in Menopause
Now I am a Doctor who Writes
EVERY PART OF YOUR JOURNEY MATTERS
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Dems need to keep fighting, but not by shaking canes. The visual is awful
They need to win back young people, it’s going to take a change in HOW and WHAT you message.
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Every writer writes with purpose.
Words are not haphazardly written rather they are carefully chosen to evoke emotions, persuade, inspire, or challenge perspectives.
Writing is in fact, a radical and deliberate act of self-expression and resistance. 🧡
maybe one of the best essays I have ever read, oh my god
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We cannot standby idly by as this atrocity continues. We have to protect the people of this country, we have to fight for our freedom, we have to fight for these programs that help aid Americans.
We still have rights! The billionaires are NOT in control.
Are you done with Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, Twitter…?
Ready to stop supporting the Tech Oligarchy?
Then follow along. We're about to OpenSource Everything.
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Dear Jasmine Crockett,
Our party owes you an insurmountable amount of debt for your courage and strength.
If and when you decide to run for higher office, we’re going to support you.
Whatever you do.
Sincerely,
The Democrats
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If you're bored, go on a walk.
If you're anxious, go on a walk.
If you lack ideas, go on a walk.
If you need space, go on a walk.
If you need exercise, go on a walk.
If you need sunlight, go on a walk.
Before you try the latest fad to fix your problems, go on a walk.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett just asked Mayors testifying before Congress whether there are any immigrants roaming around their cities with 34 felony convictions. She then continues:
"because that could be a danger to the community."
All the mayor answered “no”.
…But we have one of those people running around the White House threatening our allies.
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
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The University of Virginia simply breaks down the meaning of DEI.
We're being told by elected and appointed officials that these programs are divisive, which is blatantly false. Inclusion is the intent and directive.
Rep Al Green after being removed from Trump speech: "I'll accept the punishment. It's worth it to let people know that there's some of us who are going to stand up" against Trump and his anti-American agenda. And Green added Trump is convicted felon! This is what courage looks like!
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I’ve lost about 1,500 subscribers since I said “Trump is a b*tch” in a post.
But I’ve also made over 5,000 new friends since I said it.
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Hi, I’m Walt. I’m a songwriter and musician and I’ve been in the band The Walkmen in one form or another since I was 12. Literally. These days I make a lot of music under my own name and write songs for film and TV and commercials.
I’m also a record collector and music nerd so on my Substack I now host a weekly, hour-long radio show wher…
Hi Walt! Can you recommend your favorite vinyl player and set-up? I miss surround sound that isn’t compressed and metallic sounding..
Hey there - as much as I’m a music nerd and record collector type, Im not much of an audiophile. I’ve always just used pretty standard record players and they’ve always sounded great to me — and all the same to my ear. Right now I use an 'Orbit basic record player by U-Turn Turntables and it’s great. But honestly I picked it because I thought it looked cool and was cheaper than others. If you get any working record player going into any decent amplifier into decent speakers you can spend less…
Reminds me of that Marc Maron bit where he buys the $7000 McIntosh amp and he’s like “… does this sound like $7000?”
I’ve got some old Yamaha with a cheap tube amp and some random speakers. I think it sounds great and I can really hear the difference in quality from streaming. That’s all that matters!
Amen! I honestly believe that if the system looks cool and feels cool and has cool knobs, it’ll sound amazing - as long as it works…
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