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February 7, 2025

Two Grifters Off To Seize the World*

Robert Kuttner The American Prospect

Most fascist dictators have been more about ideology and absolute power than about personal wealth. Trump and his crony Musk are at least as interested in personal enrichment as they are in destroying the deep state or the rule of law.

Mo: Season 2 Trailer | Netflix

February 7, 2025

Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Belonging, premiere January 30, 2025. Mo juggles asylum troubles and side hustles as his relationship with Maria is threatened.

Could AI Wipe Out Mainstream Media?

February 7, 2025

Channel 1 is a new rolling news channel with a difference - its stories are scripted, edited and presented by AI.

What is Hugging Face?

February 7, 2025

Hugging Face is a revolutionary platform for AI, transforming the AI landscape by providing cutting-edge tools and fostering collaboration among AI developers worldwide.

Elon Musk: Party in the USA (Song Parody)

February 7, 2025

You have to look at the Elon Musk Nazi salute in the context in which it was offered: pushing for right-wing policies around the world.

Trump Proposes Gaza Takeover | The Daily Show

February 7, 2025

Desi Lydic tackles Trump's proposal to take over Gaza, push the Palestinians out to build a resort. Republicans try to spin the president's plan, and Jordan Klepper gets in on the brainstorming sesh. #DailyShow #Trump #Gaza

February 7, 2025

Friday Nite Videos | February 6, 2025

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Trump Proposes Gaza Takeover | The Daily Show. Elon Musk: Party in the USA (Song Parody). What is Hugging Face? Could AI Wipe Out Mainstream Media? Mo: Season 2 Trailer | Netflix.

February 6, 2025

Political Philosopher Explains How Being a Corporate Boss Is the Perfect Training Ground for Authoritarian Rule

Sarah Lazare Workday Magazine

The constitution of the American workplace is a dictatorship of the CEO and perhaps the shareholders or partners—whoever is running the firm functions as a dictator.

February 6, 2025

Tidbits – Feb.6- Reader Comments: Reader Comments: Dictatorial UnConstitutional Power Grab; Anti-Trump Protests Brake Out; USDA IG Was Investigating Elon Musk; Nightmare Over Washington; ICE Raids and Resistance; People’s Guide to Project 2025; More.

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Reader Comments: Dictatorial UnConstitutional Power Grab; Anti-Trump Protests Brake Out; USDA IG Refused To Leave Was Investigating Elon Musk; Nightmare Over Washington (and in the Capitol); ICE Raids and Resistance; People's Guide to Project 2025

February 6, 2025

Mayor Adams’s Long Dance With the Republican Party

Ariama C. Long Amsterdam News

At the beginning of his mayoralty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was no stranger to critics calling him a “Republican,” among other things. Plot twist: They might have had a point.