Debra NutterMay 28, 2023
Robert Reich

Deregulation is just another form of trickle-down economics. Republicans in Congress have cut protections for workers and the environment on the promise it would boost the economy.

Instead, the gains haven’t trickled down and the American people have been left holding the bag.

Feb 25, 2023 at 10:02pmWeb
Show threadSilversaltyFeb 25, 2023

@rbreich
Made me think of how 'regulations' are removed for billion dollar corps but traffic stops are a regular source for police killings.

Of course an Atlanta 'Cop City' type training area for police populace control is what's needed?

Show threadbrewdog1950Feb 25, 2023
@rbreich
Show thread10tothe22Feb 25, 2023
@rbreich obligatory: I’ve got a joke about trickle down economics, but 99% of you won’t get it.
Show threadSane ThinkerFeb 25, 2023
@rbreich It's an old story, is it not?
Show threadPhil KFeb 26, 2023
@rbreich socialize costs and risks; privatize profits. It’s the Republican formula.
Show threadLorian TaylorFeb 26, 2023
@rbreich
As usual!! You'd think at some point we'd learn. The GOP has been doing this for years!
Show threadSFborn1940Feb 26, 2023
@rbreich And brain dead Republican voters haven't figured it out yet?
When will they wake up?
Show threadSomeCallMeTimFeb 27, 2023
@rbreich more aptly termed "trickle-on" economy
Show threadSomeCallMeTimFeb 27, 2023
@rbreich or more precisely "tinkle-on" economy
Show threadDas_ByeByeBirdyFeb 27, 2023
@rbreich Deregulation of the retail electricity market in Texas has led to some of the highest electricity prices in the nation as well as a very unstable supply grid. This is totally opposite of what was promised before the deregulation.
Show threadDebsterFeb 27, 2023
@rbreich
We need to start using “ protections” instead of the word “regulations.” Then maybe, just maybe, their importance would be clearer.
Show threadJeanette FrankelJul 1, 2023
@rbreich
It is funny, but I haven't heard of a low income republican becoming "rich" magically.