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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social

Capitalism works when competition decides winners. The President is swapping market tests for political favors—mates rates, not merit. It leads companies to spend more on K Street than R&D. The result: fewer breakthroughs, slower growth, and lower incomes. But it won't happen overnight.

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aug 20, 2025, 4:46 pm • 386 128

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magatsrpedos.bsky.social @magatsrpedos.bsky.social

That's the idea, they mean to kill America.

aug 21, 2025, 4:19 am • 0 0 • view
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derekmg.bsky.social @derekmg.bsky.social

The "early stage" of crony capitalism? LOL Where has she been for the past 40 years.

aug 20, 2025, 5:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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Randy Clayton @randyclayton.bsky.social

Feeling more and more like we are going back to a 1070’s style economy. That’s bad.

aug 20, 2025, 5:42 pm • 0 0 • view
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numberonegmom.bsky.social @numberonegmom.bsky.social

Depressing.

aug 20, 2025, 5:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jewels 🌻 💙 @thinker2thinker.bsky.social

Get some rest Justin! We need you to update us on the economic matters. And, thank you for your dedication and for keeping the public informed. I’m grateful for you.

aug 20, 2025, 4:54 pm • 2 0 • view
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Fabritzio Fabricato (Satire) @produkshun.bsky.social

Il capitalismo non regolamentato non funziona mai. Diventa criminalità organizzata e fascista.

aug 20, 2025, 5:34 pm • 1 0 • view
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Frettie Fingers @frettie.bsky.social

I've been waiting for this clip for two days. Thanks for posting!

aug 20, 2025, 5:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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AmeriPat70 @ameripat70.bsky.social

And intermix trump’s extortion of groups, universities, governments, and institutions…why would companies want to invest in the US?

aug 20, 2025, 5:03 pm • 3 0 • view
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blackmonk42.bsky.social @blackmonk42.bsky.social

Tell your Senator Tell your Congressperson This is not normal. This is not good. It’s also stupid. It’s not who we are. It's not who we want to be. It needs to stop. Do something! Or quit

aug 20, 2025, 5:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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Scot @scot-f.bsky.social

"Works" in the way that a handful of people still control over half the wealth of the entire planet. Your main gripe seems to be which 5 people get to do it...

aug 20, 2025, 5:46 pm • 0 0 • view
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duhAsswipe @duhasswipe.bsky.social

With you Professor and @stephruhle.bsky.social I always geek out 🤑

aug 21, 2025, 2:37 am • 0 0 • view