Tisdale (#Guardian) is not so sure of Netanyahus willingness to stop the #Israeli/American war against #Iran. But what would happen if the #yanks would stop supporting the #Zionists with #milions of #American #taxmoney? Wouldn't that instantly stop #Israels #bloodthurst?

RE: https://mastodon.social/@la_voix/115419586412101875

😅 40 mln EUR?! Rofl. German #military can learn a lot from Israeli fascists. Our German folks are even that obedient to pay for #US troops on our very own soil. What a bunch of loosers ruling over us! Can you imagine, this would happen elsewhere in the world?

#civildefence #taxmoney #eu #salaries

#germany #news #politics

"Once again, the elite have gotten themselves into big trouble. They want the rest of us to bail them out. If they don't want our tax money, they want us to give up our freedom and autonomy. They want us to sacrifice ourselves on the altar of capitalism to protect their fortunes."

https://www.the-sentinel-intelligence.com/p/heres-why-they-want-you-back-at-the-office-so-bad

#elite #work #corperategreed #taxmoney

The Elite's War on Remote Work Has Nothing to Do with Productivity

It's about debt on zombie office towers.

The Sentinel-Intelligence
“The data backs up what we’ve been saying for years: ISDS is the secret weapon for fossil fuel companies against climate laws. Corporate courts are also used to threaten governments not to give in to popular local or national demands for climate action. This needs to be put to an end. The data shows reform is urgently needed.” #climate #TaxMoney #FossilFuels #Corruption #US #Courts
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/06/investors-awarded-billions-of-dollars-for-losses-related-to-climate-laws-analysis-finds
Secretive court system has awarded over $100bn public money to corporations, finds new analysis

Fossil fuel firms are biggest beneficiaries of investor-state dispute settlement courts which have awarded $114bn of public money

The Guardian
💼 It's Tax Day, folks! 💸 Time to dot the i's and cross those t's as we tackle our tax returns. 💼💰 Whether you're celebrating a refund or feeling the pinch, remember, we're all in this together! Take a deep breath, stay organized, and let's get those taxes filed! 💼💻 #taxday #taxes #taxseason #tax #taxreturn #taxrefund #taxtime #taxpreparation #taxplanning #taxation #irs #taxmoney #taxcollection #incometax #taxfree
Arizona's example causes a Republican revolt in deep red Texas.
"Arizona’s vouchers have no accountability: Unlike other states, Arizona’s universal vouchers have little to no transparency to taxpayers, zero academic accountability, and zero safety standards. There are no requirements to teach state standards, conduct background checks on teachers or tutors, or ensure site safety... "
https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/121623_school_vouchers_op/one-year-in-arizonas-universal-school-vouchers-are-cautionary-tale-rest-nation/
#Education #Arizona #TaxMoney
One year in, Arizona’s universal school vouchers are a cautionary tale for the rest of the nation | Guest opinion

As the nation is watching the devastating impacts of Arizona’s universal voucher program - the most expansive and least accountable in the country - unfold, other states are learning from our mistakes and outright rejecting voucher schemes.

TucsonSentinel.com

Did a thought experiment with my parents today as we were talking about #equality, #wealth and #taxmoney. I told them:

Imagine germany is a village of 100 people.

A) How many in the village are long term unemployed?
B) How much does the richest person in the village own, compared to the poorest members of the village?

Without looking them up, what do you think the numbers are?

(Answers in next post)