A structural threat to society

Over the last few years, American tech oligarchs have become the greatest argument against their own existence. The sheer scale of their erratic behavior and political interference proves that extreme wealth concentration is a structural threat to society

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— Joni Askola (@joniaskola.bsky.social) March 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM

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The real crime

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More proof Donald Trump doesn't give a fuck about ordinary Americans

Trump told the oil companies about the Venezuela plan, but neglected to tell Congress. This invasion isn’t about protecting Americans, it’s military assistance for big oil and his billionaire friends.

— The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) January 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Class Warfare on steroids

Casar: At the end of the day, this is about taking your hard-earned money and giving it to themselves—or funneling it to their friends. That’s all this is about.

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— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) April 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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A big nothing

An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.

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— NPR (@npr.org) March 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM

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It's all on Trump

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We have an auction

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Have a hunch the oligarchy will spark an economic revolution

Eisenhower warned us of the military industrial complex before it took over the country (and the federal budget). Biden warns us of tech oligarchs doing much worse. Will we be smart enough to listen this time? We're not betting the farm on it.

— The Get More Smarter Podcast (@getmoresmarter.com) January 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM

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An age of selfish plutocrats

A millionaire co-founder of real estate investment firm, who bragged about not paying taxes, offered to throw cash at any concierge private fire department to protect only *his* house. We are living in the age of selfish plutocrats. (The account was subsequently deleted.)

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— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) January 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

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United States of Oligarchy

Musk’s Wealth 2012: $2 billion 2024: $454.1 billion Bezos’ Wealth 2012: $18.4 billion 2024: $242.3 billion Zuckerberg’s Wealth 2012: $17.5 billion 2024: $210.1 billion Federal Minimum Wage 2012: $7.25 2024: $7.25 It’s not the start of an oligarchy. We’re in the thick of it.

— Andrea Junker (@strandjunker.com) December 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM

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A New Hope #5: Being hopeful in bad times

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A New Hope #4: #Resist!

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Billionaires first, everyone else last

Imagine slashing funding for Head Start — a lifeline for young children and families — just to hand billionaires and big corporations another tax cut. The Trump admin. will work for the ultra-wealthy. This isn't "America First," it's billionaires first, everyone else last.

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— Max Flugrath🗳️ (@maxflugrath.bsky.social) December 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM

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Of billionaires, by billionaires, for billionaires

What's behind Trump’s gonzo cabinet noms?

Flood the zone? Yes, but it's deeper than that.

Trump wants to deflect our attention while he and his fellow billionaires loot America.

He's on his way to creating a government of billionaires, by billionaires, for billionaires.

— Robert Reich (@RBReich) November 24, 2024

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Talkin' bout a (French) revolution

The message is clear: The ultrawealthy are buying government and the news media in order to steal this country from every day, hard working Americans. #BillionaireTakeover

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— JustThinking (@thetd.bsky.social) November 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM

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And a boon for disinformation and misinformation

Zuckerberg owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. Jeff Bezos owns the Washington Post. Elon Musk owns Twitter/X. When multi-billionaires take control of our most vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy

— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) November 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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Some advice for the haters

A bar patron recently left a card with the following message upon it for a bartender in Seattle:

Economics 101: As the compensation for your service increases, there is a cost to me as the consumer to pay for that increase. As I have no control over the Seattle City Council's decision to redistribute wealth, I can only exercise the rights left to me.
(1) I can choose to not eat out. (Then who would pay your wages?)
(2) I can choose to be carrion for the City Council's vultures.
(3) I can choose not to tip and explain why and provide a free economics lesson.

As someone who has been in the service industry for over thirty years, let me provide this customer with a free lesson in why it isn't a good idea to be an asshole to service providers:

1)  I've never worked in the food and beverage industry, but I have worked with plenty of people who have.  It's not much of a way to make a living--it's dirty, you often stink of food, drink, and cigarettes, bosses and customers often treat you like shit, and even at $15 an hour (which only a select few make) service employees aren't going to be on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous anytime soon.  Practical advice if you left this card:  do not ever go back to this establishment.  Chances are someone who clears tables, tends bar, or waits tables might recognize you.  If you knew the horror stories I've been told about what food and beverage employees do just to entertain themselves...well, let's just say that someone spitting in your drink is the least of your worries.
2)  If you left this card, the odds are good that you're one of those people who thinks store clerks are your personal slaves and must bow to your every whim because "the customer is always right."  You may well be right as far as the powers that run such companies are concerned (they don't have to swallow your shit so what do they care?), but as someone who has been there, I can guarantee you that you've been fucked by an employee somewhere at least once if not numerous times and you don't even know it.  I've always had a family to support so it's never been an option to me (plus sometimes the powers that be make you call and apologize to such customers--I've apologized for legitimate reasons such as dirty bathrooms or falling merchandise, but I'd rather have a red hot poker stuffed up my bum than apologize to some asshole who thinks I'm their personal Kunta Kinte), but let me give you a few examples of how you've been screwed:

• Paying cash?  You'd be amazed at how many people don't pay the slightest bit of attention to their change.  It's very easy to short a $1 or a $5--even a $20--if they're busy talking on the phone.  You'd be surprised at how many people forget their change.  Assholes don't get reminded.
• Many stores run hourly or daily specials--which oftentimes customers either tune out the announcements or miss the signs explaining the deal of the day.  Assholes often don't get those deals because it's so easy for clerks to conveniently forget.
• Making a purchase with many different items?  While you're blabbing on the phone or scolding your kids, it's really easy to ring an item (or two or...) an extra time.
• Ever get home and after putting your goods away wondered to yourself, "Hmm, I thought I picked up a package of mac and cheese....").  You did!  It's just back on the shelf now because the clerk "forgot" to put it in your bag.

That's just a few--and the best part is, there's not a single one of them that can't be apologized away as simple human error.

There's no need to fret if you're one of those 95% of people who treat sales clerks decently and with a modicum of respect.  There's also no need to worry if you get a decent human being like me who takes his responsibilities seriously and doesn't want the indignity of trying to explain what may appear as an improper transaction.  Most clerks fit into that category, but there's more than a few who are just plain mean or realize how easy it is to find another minimum wage job or just plain get fed up with taking shit from assholes.

And in that case, it's wise to remember the old saying:  "You can catch a lot more flies with honey than you can with vinegar."

Here endeth the lesson.

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