From “Ricardian Vice” to First Principles - by Steve Keen


#science #economics

Neociassical economics must die.

There is no necessity to make absurd assumptions like Friedman’s to build mathematical models of the economy. As I have shown in this book, starting from first principles is relatively easy, and leads to a dynamic, non-equilibrium vision of the economy which is far more realistic than Neoclassical economics.


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Guess that strategy of having all the protests at Harris rallies (where it was safe) and none at Trump rallies (where it would have been anything but) really worked out well. nbcnews.com/politics/national-…
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@trabex I understand that logic, but I'm confident Harris would have diverged from Biden's policies anyway (Bibi sure knew it). Protesters wanted her to make that clear before the election, when she was having to walk a tightrope between being the VP and being a candidate & again, no risk to them. Protesting at Trump rallies would have called attention to what he's all about, but it would have come at a price. Protesting Harris fed into the "I won't vote for her b/c no public hard line on Bibi.

Adam Conover got famous for promoting critical thinking in his show “Adam Ruins Everything.” Now he’s getting paid to promote an orb that scans your eyeball in exchange for crypto currency, which was trained on poor villagers in Africa and Southeast Asia. Yes, really. skepchick.org/2025/05/adam-con…
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@adamconover

I don't think Adam is watching his Masto account right now. On BlueSky he said: "Genuinely grateful to everyone who spent the past few days dunking on me. Taking this gig was obviously a massive mistake on my part. I’ve turned down the money World was supposed to pay me, and I’ll be addressing all of this (and World as a company) in a video next week" (bsky.app/profile/adamconover.n…)

So, I guess maybe he's not getting paid!

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Je vois ma mort, je vois mon cadavre qui attend au dedans.

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#temps #silence #méditation #prière #spiritualité #mementomori

PUNT:

OK, This will probably be the outcome: The Supreme Court did a Supreme Punt with this Tren de Aragua case.

Instead of saying that President Trump can rightfully deport Tren de Aragua terrorists, they punted it to the Fifth Circuit to decide.

The Alien Enemies Act is clear.

President Trump is allowed to protect American citizens from terrorists.

Fifth Circuit of Texas will rule in Trump's favor. Probably will say from 0 to 14 days notice is all that is needed. Which Trump has announced for months so my bet is zero day notice.

SCOTUS was afraid and punted back to the Fifth Circuit of Texas which is a strong right leaning court in Trumps favor.

Istanbul Summit: Should It be a “Peace Negotiation” or an Acceptance of Surrender as the US Loses the War in Ukraine? michelchossudovsky.substack.co…

Einfach mal beherzt gegen Faschismus einstehen, statt so hart rumzueiern. Die SPD hätte hier eine wirkungsvolle Chance gehabt, gegen die wachsende Bedrohung des Rechtsextremismus vorzugehen.

Jetzt tritt die Inneniministerin zurück.
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TKP-ML IB Statement On The Commemoration Of The Nakba



Resistance Until Liberation: The Unfinished Return


On the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, we stand with Palestinians everywhere to shatter the silence that hides ongoing dispossession. In May 1948, more than seven hundred thousand lives were uprooted so that colonial powers could plant their flags in the Middle East. The violence of 1948 did not end with history; it echoes today in Gaza’s relentless blockade, where families endure chronic shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine; in the West Bank, where airstrikes and sniper fire stalk children playing in the streets; and in Jenin and other refugee camps, where bulldozers raze homes by night and soldiers carry out mass arrests at dawn.

We fully expose, in all its brutality, the settler-colonial Zionist ideology that legitimizes the genocide against the Palestinian people. Imperialist states arm occupation forces, spin tales of “peace” and “stability,” and look away as bombs fall on refugee tents and entire neighborhoods are flattened. Their calculated silence is part of a broader strategy of re-division, an ominous prelude to a new imperialist world war in which Palestine is but one battlefield among many. Yet their plots only bind us more tightly together in solidarity.

Our solidarity is rooted in everyday acts: workers refusing to service weapons factories, students organizing divestment campaigns on campuses, and communities hosting Palestinian artists and speakers. We bring Palestinian voices into our unions, our neighborhoods, and our classrooms, offering spaces where their stories are heard, learned, and passed on. Through these actions we make clear that the right to return is not a distant hope but a shared responsibility and collective mission.

As long as checkpoints still choke movement, blockades starve families, and imperialist powers scheme fresh carve-ups under the threat of a third world war, our solidarity will pulse through every corner of the globe. We are bound together in struggle until every Palestinian can walk home again, unhampered by colonial walls.

Long live the struggle of the Palestinian People!

Long live International Solidarity!

Free Palestine!

TKP-ML International Bureau

May 2025

Source : tkpml.com/statement-of-the-tkp…

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#guerrilla #iraq #kurdistan #nakba #palestine #resistance #rojava #Solidarity #syria #tikko #tkpMl

Pentagon’s War Itch? Talk of Direct US-Russia Clash Contradicts Trump’s Policy thealtworld.substack.com/p/pen…

Former FBI chief accused of calling for Trump’s assassination english.almayadeen.net/news/po…

Donald Trump’s tour of the Middle East this week made headlines for scandals and massive military sales, but equally notable is what was missing: Palestine.

Trump sidelines Israel, ignores Palestine on deal-making trip across the Middle East mondoweiss.net/2025/05/trump-s…

New chatbot encourages phone use in movie theaters, New York Times reports
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-chatbot-encourages-phone-use-movie-theaters-new-york-times-reports/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Vietnam Pilot Reveals: The Day We Rescued a 23-Day Survivor

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Experience the incredible true story of one of Vietnam's most remarkable rescue missions, as a veteran A-1 Skyraider pilot reveals how his team saved a fellow airman who survived 23 days in enemy territory. This gripping account takes you deep into North Vietnam, where against overwhelming odds, a determined rescue team braved ...

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MiG fighters, anti-aircraft fire, and treacherous terrain to bring their man home.

Former A-1 Skyraider pilot Ron Smith shares his firsthand account of leading the daring rescue mission into the heart of North Vietnam's Red River Valley. From dodging enemy fire to orchestrating complex aerial maneuvers, this story showcases the extraordinary skill and courage of the Search and Rescue teams who risked everything to save downed pilots.

Learn how the rescue team used ...

US Secretary of State says Syria faces ‘two choices, transformation or civil war’ thecradle.co/articles-id/30805

Yesterday, the #Trump Administration was arguing in front of the #SupremeCourt that Federal Judges shouldn't be allowed to issue country-wide injunctions barring Trump's #ExecutiveOrder attempting to rescind the #14thAmendment.

If we take the Trump Administration's arguments at face value, then a Federal Judge in Texas shouldn't be allowed to strike-down #WorkplaceProtections for #transgender #employees across the Country either.

They can't have it both ways. #USpol #LGBTQ+ #EEOC #DEIA

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@mittimithaiInhaling all the saline takes 20-30 minutes at a time, minimum twice a day.
Then there's cleaning, which has to be done after every session. And boiling to sterilize, which takes longer. I just got a baby bottle sterilizer to use as a dryer only (I still need to boil everything in a pot first) and it make drying and storing easier.
I'm also supposed to do breathing exercise sessions several times a day, but haven't done much because I'm waiting to meet with the pulmonologist next week. Depending on where my lungs are damaged, they might have me sit in different postures while doing the breath work.
There are other body exercises I might be instructed in. Stuff with the arms...it's all to clear (ie cough up and spit out) mucus from the airways, which in healthy people happens naturally but in bronchiectasis sufferers has to be done manually.
I estimate 2-3 hours per day total on this, which is conservative. I'm currently spending more time on it per day, but I'm a newbie, setting up equipment and finding a routine. Also sobbing on the sofa takes time, but I haven't cried for 2 days and once I reach the "acceptance" stage of grief that part should be over.