The Clampdown
@mostlytrue.bsky.social
Uniquely unremarkable misanthropic humanist, begrudgingly believing in a better world
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It has never been more clear that unaccountable systems of wealth are the PRIMARY destructive element of our politics, economy, and society as a whole. Unchecked abuse of all kinds. The current US admin is just the latest, purest personification of this trend.
CATO has been bringing “Carthago delenda est” energy to defending basic truth in politics, and I’m here for it.
👀 CATO INSTITUTE: “Biden didn’t cause the border crisis… Many believe Biden caused this increase in migration by reducing border enforcement. However, data challenges this narrative — the crisis began before Biden took office and ended before he left.” www.cato.org/blog/biden-d...
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
CATO has been bringing “Carthago delenda est” energy to defending basic truth in politics, and I’m here for it.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Those ancient aliens must have been mighty impressed by the ancient Egyptians. I bet they were like, hey we were going to help you build all these pyramids and monuments but looks like you dudes and dudettes have this all under control, carry on.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Those ancient aliens must have been mighty impressed by the ancient Egyptians. I bet they were like, hey we were going to help you build all these pyramids and monuments but looks like you dudes and dudettes have this all under control, carry on.
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From 1975 to 2023, $79 trillion in wealth was transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
Trump, Extreme Wealth Concentration, and Our Societal Crisis | Common Dreams
The US government simply has not done enough to ensure that the livelihoods of all Americans are protected or improved in this new Gilded Age. What it has done is made sure the rich get richer by the ...
www.commondreams.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
From 1975 to 2023, $79 trillion in wealth was transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
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A must watch with @thenerve.news co-founder @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, courtesy of @politicsjoe.bsky.social 👇
The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview
youtu.be/YftdpU4ElUQ
The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview
youtu.be/YftdpU4ElUQ
The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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February 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A must watch with @thenerve.news co-founder @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, courtesy of @politicsjoe.bsky.social 👇
The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview
youtu.be/YftdpU4ElUQ
The shady Silicon Valley giant taking over Britain | Carole Cadwalladr interview
youtu.be/YftdpU4ElUQ
“I watched the All-American Half-Time Show”
“Which one?”
“Which one?”
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
“I watched the All-American Half-Time Show”
“Which one?”
“Which one?”
What if AI isn’t a bubble that can burst, as much as a black hole? It destroys the value invested into it due to the profit vs cost not resolving, but meanwhile sucks away the value of all other formerly profitable services (and thus employment, wages & economic benefit) that it is “replacing”?
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
What if AI isn’t a bubble that can burst, as much as a black hole? It destroys the value invested into it due to the profit vs cost not resolving, but meanwhile sucks away the value of all other formerly profitable services (and thus employment, wages & economic benefit) that it is “replacing”?
When the government is most unlawful, Libertarians are most silent.
February 6, 2026 at 11:47 PM
When the government is most unlawful, Libertarians are most silent.
IDEA: corporations must pay additional taxes equal to (or some multiple of) what they spend on political lobbying.
At least until a proper overhaul of tax law and evasion laws.
At least until a proper overhaul of tax law and evasion laws.
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
IDEA: corporations must pay additional taxes equal to (or some multiple of) what they spend on political lobbying.
At least until a proper overhaul of tax law and evasion laws.
At least until a proper overhaul of tax law and evasion laws.
The world cannot afford billionaires.
February 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The world cannot afford billionaires.
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🔔 Join us and the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network for a discussion on best practices for protecting data and devices for journalists, featuring Jen Nelson and FPF's Harlo Holmes, Martin Shelton, and @abigail-lp.bsky.social.
🗓️ Feb. 10, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RSVP: cpj.org/usjanpaneldata
🗓️ Feb. 10, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RSVP: cpj.org/usjanpaneldata
February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
🔔 Join us and the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network for a discussion on best practices for protecting data and devices for journalists, featuring Jen Nelson and FPF's Harlo Holmes, Martin Shelton, and @abigail-lp.bsky.social.
🗓️ Feb. 10, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RSVP: cpj.org/usjanpaneldata
🗓️ Feb. 10, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RSVP: cpj.org/usjanpaneldata
“Politics, in catastrophic times, becomes a matter of punishing the weak rather than preventing the disasters brought by the strong” - @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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February 4, 2026 at 4:45 AM
“Politics, in catastrophic times, becomes a matter of punishing the weak rather than preventing the disasters brought by the strong” - @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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Yes, many of them WILL follow Trump off a moral cliff.
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Yes, many of them WILL follow Trump off a moral cliff.
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Today @cato.org published our report providing the first look at the fiscal effects of the wave of legal & illegal immigration over the last 3 decades. It shows immigrants created surpluses every year, by a combined $14.5 trillion, even as deficits grew www.cato.org/white-paper/...
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Today @cato.org published our report providing the first look at the fiscal effects of the wave of legal & illegal immigration over the last 3 decades. It shows immigrants created surpluses every year, by a combined $14.5 trillion, even as deficits grew www.cato.org/white-paper/...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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It has never been more clear that unaccountable systems of wealth are the PRIMARY destructive element of our politics, economy, and society as a whole. Unchecked abuse of all kinds. The current US admin is just the latest, purest personification of this trend.
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It has never been more clear that unaccountable systems of wealth are the PRIMARY destructive element of our politics, economy, and society as a whole. Unchecked abuse of all kinds. The current US admin is just the latest, purest personification of this trend.
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
Low tax on billionaires is an entitlement program, for a class of people with an entitlement problem.
We need ENTITLEMENT REFORM! #econsky
We need ENTITLEMENT REFORM! #econsky
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Low tax on billionaires is an entitlement program, for a class of people with an entitlement problem.
We need ENTITLEMENT REFORM! #econsky
We need ENTITLEMENT REFORM! #econsky
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Distraction is how the Epstein network maintains itself. Seeing the class divide clearly is the first step.
February 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Distraction is how the Epstein network maintains itself. Seeing the class divide clearly is the first step.
If this is his job, who is his boss?
February 2, 2026 at 2:04 AM
If this is his job, who is his boss?
This is the end point. Billionaire criminals MUST be brought low, to justice. No two tiers, no favouritism — the many demand justice for all.
February 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This is the end point. Billionaire criminals MUST be brought low, to justice. No two tiers, no favouritism — the many demand justice for all.
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Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
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Greed is a sickness leading to many crimes. Billionaires can buy anything. So they are easily corrupted by desires that few could entertain or afford. And they have the means to cover their crimes.
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Greed is a sickness leading to many crimes. Billionaires can buy anything. So they are easily corrupted by desires that few could entertain or afford. And they have the means to cover their crimes.
American decency, now is your time to shine. This really is a battle for the soul of a nation. Remember that decency also involves justice and consequences for those tearing the country down.
January 31, 2026 at 11:35 PM
American decency, now is your time to shine. This really is a battle for the soul of a nation. Remember that decency also involves justice and consequences for those tearing the country down.