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Politics

‘Audit the Ultra-Rich' It is an act of justice...

Title couldn’t say it all. ...trillion dollar gap between what the federal government is collecting and what is owed under the current tax code "really shocking and distressing."... ~ Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Tax Evasion by the Ultra-Rich criminals Costs US Trillions every…

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Politics

 “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. t is an act of justice...

Title couldn’t say it all. “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1 12

Politics

“During the Pandemic lockdown, as usual in America, the rich have become richer,

Title couldn’t say it all. “During the Pandemic lockdown, as usual in America, the rich have become richer, and the poor have become poorer; and the vessel of the State is driven between the Scylla and Charybdis of anarchy and despotism.” The…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 9

Politics

Why Americans actually admire con artists and seek to emulate them?

Madoff’s Ponzi scheme was the largest known financial fraud in history. Why don’t we have in America strong protections in place against fraud? Are we in a perpetual Golden Age of White Collar Crime?

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1 4

Politics

The Hidden Truth Behind Money Laundering, Banks And Cryptocurrency

Title says it all. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/tatianakoffman/2020/09/27/the-hidden-truth-behind-money-laundering-banks-and-cryptocurrency/amp/

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 4

Politics

Feds Arrest an Alleged $336M Bitcoin-Laundering Kingpin

Title says it all. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-fog-dark-web-cryptocurrency-arrest/amp

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1 1

Front Room

Being a good person does not depend on your nationality, religion, race, politic

Title couldn’t say it all. Being a good person does not depend on your nationality, religion, race, political views, status or culture. It depends on how good you treat others, that they, can feel and experience you are a good person...

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1 4

Politics

Greta Thunberg will receive a honorary doctor of laws degree from the University

Title couldn’t say it all. Greta Thunberg will receive a honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Canada), in late May this spring. “It is an honour to have ... Ms. Thunberg, together with all 18 recipients…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1

Politics

Chicago's “affordable” housing system perpetuates city's history of segregation.

Title couldn’t say it all. Government backed affordable housing in Chicago has largely been confined to majority Black neighborhoods with high concentrations of poverty, a design that has perpetuated the city’s long history of segregation. https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/chicagos-affordable-housing-system-perpetuates-083009877.html

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 3 2

Politics

British Government’s Gaslighting’Report on Racism Says Slavery Had Some Upsides

Title says it all. https://www.thedailybeast.com/british-governments-gaslighting-report-on-racism-says-slavery-had-some-upsides?source=articles&via=rss

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 3

Politics

University of Winchester (UK), unveiled a bronze statue of Greta Thunberg

Title says it all. https://tuscl.net/photo.php?id=7526 :D

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 1 10

Politics

Greta Thunberg joke-tweets that worry over smaller penises will finally get more

Title couldn’t say it all. Greta Thunberg joke-tweets that worry over smaller penises will finally get more people to join climate movement. https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/greta-thunberg-joke-tweets-that-worry-over-smaller-penises-will-finally-get-more-people-to-join-climate-movement-11616705239 Reproductive epidemiologist Dr. Shanna Swan has warned for years about shrinking penises and compromised sperm counts linked to a certain…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 3

Politics

I don’t know if you know this Americans, but the Brits are the best at racism,

Title couldn’t say it. “I don’t know if you know this Americans, but the Brits are the best at racism, they are the best! They are better than you Americans, they are so good, you don’t even know you’re being discriminated against. They…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 3 2

Politics

The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain othe

Title couldn’t say it all. The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human ~ Aldous Leonard Huxley ~ Writer and philosopher ~ Born: July 26, 1894, Godalming, United Kingdom ~ Died: November 22,…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 7

Politics

Louisiana State Police troopers joked in a group text about beating a black man,

Title couldn’t say it all. texts saying the “whoopin” would give the man “nightmares for a long time,”... https://www.google.com/amp/s/wgnradio.com/news/national/gonna-be-sore-la-troopers-boasted-of-beating-black-man/amp/

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 1

Politics

Which country is more racist- the UK or the USA?

Title says it all.

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 16

Politics

The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World...

The title of the book says it all.

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 3 2

Politics

“I'm not saying that white people are better. I'm saying that being white is cle

Title couldn’t say it all. “I'm not saying that white people are better. I'm saying that being white is clearly better. Who could even argue?” “Now, if you're white and you don't admit that it's great, you're an asshole.” ~ Louis Székely ~ White Privileged…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 9

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“Opinion: White people must face their white privilege”

Title couldn’t say it all. “white privilege is a “reward” that you get simply for being white.” “It is a product of white supremacy, which was facilitated by centuries of domination attained through occupation and economic exploitation of black, brown, and indigenous…

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Politics

“With acquittal a foregone conclusion, the real drama is what Trump does next”

“A second impeachment acquittal by the Senate is a ”victory” for Trump — and proves he retains considerable sway over his party” “Trump will keep pulling strings from within the Republican Party and take on a "king maker" role” “We will be…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 3

Politics

Trump's Senate impeachment conviction is unlikely. Voters will have to stop him

For years, the whole world have watched Trump commit crimes and avoid accountability. While there is some indication that he may ultimately face justice in a criminal or civil courtroom, he has thus far avoided serious political punishment. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/ncna1256412

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 3 2

Politics

The United States was, and still is, a settler-colonial society, the most brutal

Title couldn’t say it all: “The United States was, and still is, a settler-colonial society, the most brutal form of imperialism.” “Americans” got a richer, free life by virtue of decimating the indigenous population and massive slavery of another segment of the…

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“life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for

Title couldn’t say it all. “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.” ~ James Truslow Adams ~ Born October 18, 1878 Brooklyn, New…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 2

Front Room

Reddit took over the stock market and made GameStop, AMC, and other stock prices

Title couldn’t say it all. Reddit took over the stock market and made GameStop, AMC, and other stock prices rise, in an effort to take on millionaire Wall Street Hedge Fund execs. Now Robinhood has limited trading of these stocks. Here's how…

CJKent_bandContributor5 yrs ago 2 3

Politics

“Trump won’t be convicted — but his trial remains essential.”

Title couldn’t say it all. “To not take Trump’s impeachment seriously would be to wave off the most consequential crime against American democracy since the Civil War.” “The only thing worse than staging a Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump — giving…

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