The monopolies of the Gilded Age led Congress to establish the FTC as an independent agency.
Its independence is meant to insulate it from political pressure so it can check corporate power and protect the American people.
Trump wanting to upend this is very telling.
08.12.2025 23:31
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Foothills lightly shrouded with fog with an Orange sky on the Pacific Ocean at sunset
Nothing fancy, just some foothills stuff at #Sunset up on E. Camilo Cielo Road above #SantaBarbara tonight. #Photography
09.12.2025 02:23
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Yes. We have to worry about AI and robotics.
Some questions:
08.12.2025 22:04
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08.12.2025 22:50
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
Robert Reich
Palantir has been in the news a lot lately. Here's what you should know about the corporation that's helping Trump build a vast surveillance state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
08.12.2025 23:01
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During the shutdown, Trump could find $40 billion to bail out Argentina & $300 million for a ballroom to host dinner parties with billionaires, but he wonβt tap emergency funds to prevent millions of American kids from going hungry?
How cruel is that?
26.10.2025 17:04
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What happened last night and today was manufactured propaganda by the Trump admin to justify using the military against Americans. Let us be clear: the military should never police civilians without a request from the state. So much for the so-called party of statesβ rights and law and order.
08.06.2025 17:15
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20.01.2025 00:59
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Bonjour! Finally delving into stuff here - now I have to find people I know! π
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