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NPR: House Republicans narrowly pass Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’In the short-term, the House-passed bill—now facing a contentious Senate battle, and not at all certain of final passage—is less catastrophic than many fear, though hardly any sort of triumph for its authors. Yes, partisan propagandists will weaponise scare tactics (left and right alike). Recognising that no political faction holds moral purity is the first step to finding our collective bearings.
Yet make no mistake: this bill is a fiscal and ethical gamble. Offloading Medicaid responsibilities to states will bring forth long-term instability and insolvency—especially with vague definitions of ‘able-bodied adults’ subject to work requirements, ripe for abuse. Meanwhile, it piles billions (likely trillions) onto an unpayable national debt.
The message to rank-and-file Americans from the Musk-Trump regime, the GOP, and their enablers is clear: “Expect nothing from your government or your society—and grovel with gratitude for the privilege.” That is unacceptable. —Arthur Newhook, 23 May 2025.
JP Morgan CEO: "I think there's a chance you'll have stagflation… I think global fiscal deficits are inflationary. I think the remilitarization of the world is inflationary. The restructuring of trade is inflationary.” {Business Insider 22 May}
The ‘American Dream’? A hellscape—unless one is rich enough to flee it. No vacation for you, mobility is now a premium commodity. {Business Insider 22 May}
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