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Peter Broks 20h ago

In conversation today I described a problem as "more of a hiccough than a glitch" (ie less of a problem).

I got to wondering if there were other phrases/words that could be added to the scale and where they would fit.

Any suggestions?

#problems #words #writing

Peter Broks 20h ago

Robert Reich 20h ago

Peter Broks 21h ago

David Graeber Institute 22h ago

Modern Capitalism resembles Feudalism now more than ever.

Peter Broks 1d ago

Martin Escardo 1d ago

I have a calculator that is correct 80% of the time. But don't worry, every time I use it, I check the results myself.

Peter Broks 1d ago

Nol Malone ☭1d ago

If you think the US is a Democracy, and not just a complicated form of slavery that benefits the few, you really aren't paying attention.

Peter Broks 1d ago

Henri Verymetaldev 2d ago

From Stephen King:

Peter Broks 2d ago

Even the most cautious historians are describing what's happening in the US as fascism.

Thoughtful and careful analysis from Rutger Bregman.

It's only 15min long and I encourage you to watch all of it.

#Trump #fascism #USPol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDf25rNyT1A.

You're Not Overreacting. This Is Actually Fascism.

YouTube

Peter Broks 2d ago

Trump: We will not be involved in other people's wars.
Aide: You bombed Iran.
Trump: But there will be no boots on the ground.
Aide: Sir, you're sending thousands of paratroopers.
Trump: But what if they wore flip-flops?
Aide: ....?
Trump: Or walked on their hands?

#Trump #Iran #USPol

Peter Broks 2d ago

Qasim Rashid, Esq.2d ago

To recap “America First” to MAGA:
•$10B to the “Board of Peace”
•$12B on illegal war on Iran
•$38B to Israel to commit genocide
•$40B to Argentina farmers
•$75B to ICE fascists
•$134B in tariffs stolen from small biz
•$200B MORE to bomb Iran
•$1T in corrupted Pentagon budget
•$1T in Medicaid CUTS for the poor
•$2.1T in tax CUTS for billionaires

All while framing the “real” problems as kids who need school lunch, trans college athletes, and undocumented immigrants who pay $100B/year taxes

Peter Broks 2d ago

Trump claims Iran has agreed never to have nuclear weapons.
Wasn't that part of the deal that was already in place before Trump tore it up?

#Trump #Iran #USPol
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-ursula-von-der-leyen-oil-prices-energy-crisis-israel-strikes.

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military issues new evacuation warning for Beirut; Trump reportedly approves sending more troops

President makes latest claim in White House press briefing as Sky News and NBC News report pending deployment of more than 1,000 soldiers to Middle East

the Guardian

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