🚨 We Are All Lisa Cook. Some commentators have said, it’s all about revenge—although Trump is, indeed, a remarkably vindictive person. But, mainly it’s about intimidation: “If you get in our way we will ruin your life.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Looking at this from the UK, it seems as if Trump wants to remove black people, and black women in particular, from public life. And this is very much a bad thing.
Yes, they’re absolutely a target—but so is anyone connected to DEI: minorities, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, those living at or near the poverty line, and even the sick.
Yes. This administration hates everyone outwith their nepo cohort. The way this administration, made up of nepo babies who've never got a job based on a resumé and interview, believe in *merit* based appointment is absurd. There is no meritocracy.
Stand strong Lisa Cook, the people are with you.
Well, especially women of color.
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Anyone who says no to Trump can expect retaliation. As a pathological narcissist, he can’t help himself. He’s a bully cuz he knows he’s a loser.
And so on brand he goes after a strong black woman.
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Yeah, so predictable! It’s illegal, he does not have the power to remove her. We stand with Lisa Cook!
Now in German news: A big turmoil is awaited at the finance market in Germany. This is already happening in Asia. His decision is bringing the inflation to a new high! The political pressure on the Fed is unacceptable!
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If Trump gains control of the Federal Reserve, we’ll all suffer the consequences. How does everyone feel about 50% (or higher) inflation? (Look at Turkey.) Trump bankrupts everything he gets his hands on. Why would anyone trust him with Fed policy? 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
Paul Krugman calls it a 5 Alarm Fire!