Maxima
@maxima-infinity.bsky.social
Refusing to go gentle into that good night. Too stubborn to give up on liberty, equality, fraternity, environment & love. Fled to my wife's rural Portugal. A good man focussing here on US politics for now, as they are the most destructive force ever seen.
. Companies passed on scores of billions of Trump tariffs to the consumer. Have they passed on scores of billions of refunds to the consumer? Prices have come way back down again, right? Or did companies keep that $100 billion tax refund for themselves? . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US refunds $100bn of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
More than half of tariff income refunded after supreme court ruled Trump’s levies were illegal
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CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states
Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease
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Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 6d ago. Trump has shown a hatred for Truth, Science, research, and Education at all levels. Uneducated sycophants attack like trained dogs. Those who protected the US in the pandemic have not been exempt from the witch hunts. Who will be left or willing to protect the US when the US is next in need? .
The illegal import taxes (tariffs) paid for by higher prices for consumers were retuned to billionaires. The consumer got none of the return money promised by Trump. Prices increased dramatically because of these import taxes. Have prices gone back down again? .
. On this day in 1944. Anne Frank was arrested. . "Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes... Families are torn apart..." ~~~~ Anne Frank ~~~~ - Like today, many died in these concentration camps .
. The ilegal import taxes (tariffs) paid for by higher prices for consumers were retuned to billionaires. The consumer got none of the return money promised by Trump. Prices increased dramatically because of these import taxes. Have prices gone back down again? .
. For a few thousand dollars you can get these last chance warnings on Trumps "Truth Social" app And imformation on when the war is over and the Strait open each time More interesting Truths are the election was rigged (Trump won) and he is doing well in polls www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says
US president expects negotiations to begin in next day or two but Iran says it is not reviving talks with Washington
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. Deaths in ICE custody are not new here. More generally dozens have been killed by poor conditions in these concentration like hellholes. Some prisoners are US citizens and hapless visitors to the US. . www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/n... bsky.app/profile/maxi...
Immigrant Held at Delaney Detention Center Has Died, Officials Say
The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Lopez-Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.
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Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 2mo ago. Elites, misfits and psychopaths were given unprecedented power Consecutive small groups and opposition were stereotyped and demonized Thus alienated, both visitors and citizens were stripped of legal and constitutional rights Then kidnapped by special agents and sent to concentration camps .
. Anne Frank was taken to the Bergen-Belsenon concentration camp There was insufficient and poor quality food Conditions were inhuman and diseases were untreated Like many, Anne contracted one of these diseases and died None died in gas chambers in this camp . www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/n...
Immigrant Held at Delaney Detention Center Has Died, Officials Say
The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Lopez-Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.
nytimes.com
. The Trump family has made $8 billion since Trump became President. That is an increase of 400%. He is determined to make his lawyer Atterney General. Him to implement laws for the avoidance of any tax audit on these family and friends' billions in personal gains. More cleaver than Capone. .
. Elites, addicts and psychopaths were given unprecedented power Consecutive small groups and opposition were stereotyped and demonized Thus alienated, both visitors and citizens were stripped of legal and constitutional rights Then kidnapped by a special force and sent to concentration camps .
. I envy these immigrants who can buy their way into the US Then just buy anything they want Like say......... America . www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million to Help Republicans in the Midterms
Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.
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Recently saw news item of my old home, Miami. Tourism down this summer!! No shit, Sherlock!! Miami Cubans who don't work in fraud establishments are heavily present in tourism industry! They voted heavily for Dumpster!! Now wonder where all those folks from Argentina, Brazil, have gone!! FAFO!
Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 2d ago. Elites, addicts and psychopaths were given unprecedented power Consecutive small groups and opposition were stereotyped and demonized Thus alienated, both visitors and citizens were stripped of legal and constitutional rights Then kidnapped by a special force and sent to concentration camps .
Dear World: 'Murika has been taken over by white Christian Nationalists, it is a dangerous shithole country now. For your own safety, stay away.
Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 2d ago. Elites, addicts and psychopaths were given unprecedented power Consecutive small groups and opposition were stereotyped and demonized Thus alienated, both visitors and citizens were stripped of legal and constitutional rights Then kidnapped by a special force and sent to concentration camps .
IT'S NOT COOL. NORMAL. OR ACCEPTED THAT ANY PERSON CAN STEAL FROM THE TAXPAYERS. HOLD HIMSELF HARMLESS AND VIOLATE EVERY LAW. @ms.now @cnn.com @nytimes.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @aclu.org @naacpmainline.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @usatoday.com
Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 2d ago. The Trump family has made $8 billion since Trump became President. That is an increase of 400%. He is determined to make his lawyer Atterney General. Him to implement laws for the avoidance of any tax audit on these family and friends' billions in personal gains. More cleaver than Capone. .
. I envy these immigrants who can buy their way into the US Then just buy anything they want Like say......... America . www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million to Help Republicans in the Midterms
Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.
nytimes.com
. Elites, addicts and psychopaths were given unprecedented power Consecutive small groups and opposition were stereotyped and demonized Thus alienated, both visitors and citizens were stripped of legal and constitutional rights Then kidnapped by a special force and sent to concentration camps .
. It must be nice to be able to buy anything you want............ Like, say.......... America. . www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million to Help Republicans in the Midterms
Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.
nytimes.com
. The Trump family has made $8 billion since Trump became President. That is an increase of 400%. He is determined to make his lawyer Atterney General. Him to implement laws for the avoidance of any tax audit on these family and friends' billions in personal gains. More cleaver than Capone. .
. Trump has shown a hatred for Truth, Science, research, and Education at all levels. Uneducated sycophants attack like trained dogs. Those who protected the US in the pandemic have not been exempt from the witch hunts. Who will be left or willing to protect the US when the US is next in need? .
. In, The Gulag Archipelago , "wreckers" refers to citizens falsely accused of sabotage. Solzhenitsyn documented how ordinary workers, engineers, and specialists were branded as wreckers whenever machinery broke down, quotas failed, or policies backfired. . www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation (Gift Article)
President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.
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Maxima@maxima-infinity.bsky.social · 4d ago. 1/3 In, The Gulag Archipelago , "wreckers" refers to citizens falsely accused of sabotage. Solzhenitsyn documented how ordinary workers, engineers, and specialists were branded as wreckers whenever machinery broke down, quotas failed, or policies backfired. . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
. The Narcissist's Prayer That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it. ~~~~ Dayna Craig ~~~~ .
. Capital One closed Trump's accounts for anti-money laundering reasons. Emboldened by his control of the Media, Congress, the Judiciary and his Executive he is able to bring the law to bear on anyone he chooses. None are safe from Trump's vindictive whims. . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review
Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald Trump
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. When Trump eventually carries out his whim to destroy oil production in Iran, Iran will do the same with oil production in the rest of the region. With much of the world's oil production destroyed for many years, US gas prices will rocket for consumers. . www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours
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