An interesting take on male sexuality. youtu.be/6dbF5eub05o

A question for corporate Democrats, and for Pelosi, Obama, Biden, etc.: why the fuck didn’t any if you work to end the sanctions on Cuba?

Just learned Machado is a McKinsey alum. Very bad credential for a socialist state.

@realtexaspaul.com, I thought the primaries were where we “fight it out tooth and nail for our guy” before we then “ride or die.” But now you’re saying the midterms are ours if we don’t “trip over ourselves.” by which you seem to mean “Stop attacking Schumer and Jeffries!” Which one is it?

@realtexaspaul.com has it backwards. We produce primarily light crude but are set up to refine heavy crude. P2025 believes to preserve petro dollar supremacy (against BRICS “unit”), we need way more heavy crude. Saudi is throttling it, Canada will never sell us enough, need Venezuelan crude.

Venezuela, if a regime change were to occur, needs an honest leftist, not a vulture capitalist stooge like Machado, who will invite US corporations to vacuum up every penny of Venezuela’s wealth and leve the Venezuelans what they have left us: crumbs and shitty healthcare.

Don’t celebrate Machado. She wants to invite the worst of American corporations to take over Venezuela’s economy. Rather than a progressive, she’s a rabid corporatist capitalist.

The hubris.

Another take on the demise of the petro dollar. youtu.be/IajxXP5SCIk

A take on the demise of the petro dollar. youtu.be/ZMnLnRkcikw

@schumer.senate.gov says he wants to know more about Trump’s plans for Venezuela. CORPORATE DEMOCRAT.

Trumps says the oil companies will spend billions to get the Venezuelan oil flowing, but will later be reimbursed. Get that? US taxpayers are now going to pay for foreign infrastructure for private companies? Trump always confesses; if he acts like he’s going to own it, it’s because he expects to.

Another good take on Venezuela. youtu.be/bY5f_VQhy84

Given that Uber, DoorDash, probably Lyft, and others steal or take a cut of tips, I will only tip cash for such services as I use.

An authoritative take from the Latin perspective. youtu.be/YnD0p5F7MNs

Heather’s take: under Putin’s manipulation, Trump is shit canning the rules based international order. And I would add: so it’s not primarily about the oil, though that’s a big part, it opens the door to much more of the same by Trump, Putin, China. youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I

When WWIII comes, be sure to blame those responsible: Republicans.

Also a good episode. She’s on fire. www.youtube.com/live/joBhSMQ...

A great explainer of our current circumstances by Heather Cox Richardson. Required watching. youtu.be/LSEV5uuzbq8

The “wealth class,” of which all of these “conservative” assholes are a part because they had rich or connected daddies, have the sociopath’s blind spot to their own fucked up behavior. Yes, I believe the wealthy are predominantly sociopaths. And that includes mere millionaires.

The federal budget has become nothing but a conduit for funneling taxpayer money to the rich, with a little taken off the top for some infrastructure and to sustain the slave class.

Are you ready to start talking about primarying Schumer and Jeffries or are you still insisting we respect this pathetic leadership?

“Conservatism” is exactly about exactly what they are doing. Why do people continue to credit good faith to a movement that has always been rooted in the racist ideals of the Confederacy thinly veiled as a modern political movement?

That asshole Melon Husk even stole the word “grok.” From Robert Heinlein, the famous author of Stranger in a Strange Land. He hasn’t had an original thought in his entire life.

Talarico might sound like a real FDR sort, but you need to know that in the end he’ll insist that we need to reconcile with Republicans. Those are his Christian values.

America First? No. Billionaires first.

Why I HATE moderate Democrats: Regarding Jayapal’s Medicare for All legislation, “Moderate Democrats and health policy analysts say Medicare for All would face major political and fiscal hurdles. They point to opposition from private insurers, hospitals, and drug companies.” Per MSN reporting.

But what is Jayapal’s “Medicare for all”? “Under this legislation, Medicare would provide comprehensive health care to every American with no premiums, no co-payments and no deductibles. It would also expand Medicare to include dental, hearing, and vision care.” I support this bill.

The NC cop’s recital of his “investigation” is very revealing about the powers cops THINK they have in rural America. It’s truly disgusting, the entitlement and righteousness this cop exhibits. Fast forward to the segments that have his testimony, especially the later parts. youtu.be/RE_HcjaZBic

ANOTHER casualty of private equity: dialysis. youtu.be/08eVXNsta4M

A story about JoAnn and its demise. youtu.be/4VJxJesgF8Y

It’s all a scam. youtu.be/l0K4XPu3Qhg

Just to be clear, every bit of what’s going on is a criminal racket. As in RICO. And the purpose of the conspiracy is sedition followed by rampaging plunder and looting. For all intents and purposes, the conspiracy is complete.

It can be hard to figure out what is worth watching on Midas Touch, much being a recital of the daily chaos, but this episode is one to watch. It’s a discussion of the corrosive goings on at the RICO court.  youtu.be/PhCTaY4wkY0

On Jubilee, @jamestalarico.bsky.social acknowledged that he believes people should be able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. HE IS A CORPORATE DEMOCRAT. In this race for US Senator for Texas, I favor Jasmine Crockett, a TRUE progressive.

Be CLEAR about what you are asking for. If we end up with “Medicare for all” that is structured exactly as current Medicare ($220 monthly premium, plus a medigap plan, plus a drug plan) but anyone can buy in, we will remain FUCKED. Many people justifiably will feel those expenses are too high…

Here’s the thing about a continued insistence by corporate Democrats on the necessity of “bipartisanship.” How can you have true collaboration with a group whose agenda is to undermine, sabotage, destroy? It’s exactly how we got here. Bipartisanship must be rejected.

This “Court of History” episode covers important history about John Roberts, specifically that he has been a rabid racist since his early years with Nixon. youtu.be/XNU8Y0SqxPY

Why winning in Ukraine is vitally important. youtu.be/fkoLuC1OJxA

Look up “shit eating smirk” in the dictionary and you will find a picture of Kevin Hassett.

Ron Filipkowski says “most American moderates are okay with drug smuggling boats being blown up.” They’re okay with summary executions for criminal offenses? They are not like us.

Call your state representatives and tell them you want corporations out of politics as Montana is doing (states give corporations rights, and can take them away). Tell them “no corporate donations in elections.” Find my reps, including local: whoaremyrepresentatives.org

For those who keep asking “what is Republicans’ end game?” or “what does Supreme Court hope to gain?” here is the answer. So stop being naive. www.youtube.com/live/kshoH7B...

Seriously, the word trumpery fits: showy but of little value.

Dynamic pricing is here and well established, especially with online shopping. Capitalism and profit maximization strikes again. Call Congress, explain the situation briefly and tell them “no dynamic pricing.” 202-225-3121 youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo

Think of subprime lending as people buying from the company store- a way to keep people in perpetual debt, effectively owning everything they have.

Trump Accounts are a scam that benefits Trump’s image, Wall St., the already wealthy, and opens a back door to privatizing Social Security. youtu.be/aZb8S5AtQ1M

The first ten minutes or so is a brief but very important history of the rise of right wing assholes. www.youtube.com/live/r6AJHee...

He makes good points about never forgiving Trumpers. youtu.be/ZYbCE6jhz68