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   Euromaidan Press (euromaidanpress@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 28-Sep-2025 16:25:53 JST Euromaidan Press

   Massive attack on Ukraine - hundreds of drones, Kinzhal, Kalibr & cruise missiles unleashed across the country.

   In Kyiv, debris rained over apartment buildings, fires engulfed medical & residential blocks, 4 confirmed dead. 10 wounded.

   In Zaporizhzhia, 16 people injured, homes & high-rise buildings damaged, schools struck.

   Strikes recorded in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, Sumy, Dnipro, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Khmelnytskyi.

   Poland scrambled its aviation as alerts sounded in Western Ukraine.

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   Steve's Place (steter@mastodon.stevesworld.co)'s status on Sunday, 17-Aug-2025 05:11:49 JST Steve's Place

   It was an opportunity to hide Epstein documents from Americans. For starters, the ones Trump had the FBI hurry up and flag. Both corrupt pigs have reason to want evidence of child rape with Epstein buried.

   Neither corrupt pig works for anyone but themself, with the obvious exception of organizers of the child sex rings they probably still haunt with their mushrooms dangling. How is Christine doing in her new garden digs, anyway? She may get work furlough. What job will a woman who coerced children to fuck the likes of Trump and Putin do for a "job"?

   God. Damn. The. DOJ. To. Hell.

   May they take the Republican FBI pigs with them. Those Republican bastards made damn sure Clinton lost, and the sex ring kept going. Comey's rock play was a joke. He sold America Donald Trump through sleazy innuendo and half-truths.

   Where is the FBI now? Abetting child sex predators and the Nazi ICE terrorists. So proud of my country.

   In my opinion. Prove me wrong. RELEASE THE IMAGES AND VIDEOS!!

   I guess we'll have to make that plea to Kremlin leaders, they who are the real Supreme Court of the United States. Can we get them to fly to Anchorage?

   #USpolitics #Epstein #Trump #Putin #SexTrafficking #ChildRape #rape

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   Eugene McParland (eugenemcparland@mastodon.ie)'s status on Friday, 15-Aug-2025 03:18:44 JST Eugene McParland

   👏 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭

   Sony's russian subsidiary was liquidated on August 11, signaling the Japanese conglomerate's full exit from the country.

   In March 2022, the corporation halted console shipments to russia, suspended PlayStation Store operations, and donated $2M to assist Ukrainians.

   Sony Pictures stopped releasing films in russia, while Sony Music removed foreign catalogs from local streaming services. In 2024, the company closed its russian stores.

   Kudos for doing what's right!

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   Kevin Leecaster (greenfire@mstdn.social)'s status on Wednesday, 19-Mar-2025 01:07:20 JST Kevin Leecaster

   Actual climate action happens at local level so obviously local elections are crucial if you want a stable climate.

   @climateaf.bsky.social has supported more than 800 pro-climate candidate campaigns across the country.

   In 2025, Climate Cabinet is supporting 50 top candidates in critical elections.
   https://thepowerline.substack.com/p/the-climate-cabinet-a-q-and-a-with?r=26mxm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&triedRedirect=true

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   l29ah@qoto.org's status on Thursday, 16-Jan-2025 07:12:32 JST L29Ah

   #usa #healthcare #medicine #capitalism
   The U.S. healthcare system does not align with the principles of capitalism, especially when examined through the lens of the core features that define a capitalist economy. According to the general understanding of capitalism, key components include capital accumulation, competitive markets, price systems, private property, the recognition of property rights, voluntary exchange, and wage labor. While these features are commonly observed in other sectors of the U.S. economy, the healthcare system is an outlier in many respects, failing to fully embody several of these fundamental characteristics.

   One major shortcoming of the U.S. healthcare system is the absence of truly competitive markets. In a typical capitalist system, competition is supposed to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and lower prices. However, the U.S. healthcare market is highly fragmented and dominated by large monopolistic or oligopolistic corporations, including pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, and hospital chains. This concentration of market power reduces competition, limits consumer choice, and drives up costs. For example, in many areas of the country, a small number of insurance companies control the majority of the market, which reduces the ability of consumers to shop around for better coverage or prices. Additionally, healthcare providers often have limited incentive to compete on price due to a lack of transparency in medical costs.

   Another capitalist feature notably absent in U.S. healthcare is the efficient use of price systems. In a typical market economy, prices reflect the balance of supply and demand, helping consumers make informed choices about how to allocate their resources. However, the price system in U.S. healthcare is deeply distorted. Many medical procedures, medications, and treatments are priced without clear transparency, and patients are often unaware of the costs they will face until after receiving care. For example, the price of a simple hospital visit or a routine surgery can vary significantly depending on the hospital, geographic location, and even the patient’s insurance plan. This opacity in pricing makes it impossible for consumers to shop for the best value, a fundamental feature of a capitalist economy.

   Furthermore, the principle of voluntary exchange is undermined in the U.S. healthcare system. In capitalism, voluntary exchange refers to the idea that both parties in a transaction agree to the terms freely and with full knowledge of the consequences. In healthcare, however, many individuals are compelled to seek medical care in emergency situations or because they are required by law to purchase health insurance under certain circumstances (such as through employer mandates or government programs). Additionally, many people are forced to accept treatments and procedures without understanding or consenting to their full costs. The power dynamics in healthcare transactions, where patients often have limited options and urgent needs, hinder the free exchange of services that is supposed to characterize a capitalist system.

   A direct consequence of these deficiencies in capitalism is the exorbitant cost of medical care in the U.S. The high prices for medical services, prescription drugs, and insurance premiums make healthcare unaffordable for a significant portion of the population. For instance, the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation, yet it ranks poorly in terms of outcomes such as life expectancy and infant mortality. Many individuals struggle to pay for necessary treatments, and healthcare-related expenses are one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy in the country.

   In stark contrast, people in other countries—such as Canada or Mexico—can often access medical care at a fraction of the cost. In Canada, healthcare is primarily publicly funded and provides most medical services at no direct cost to the patient at the point of care. As a result, Canadian citizens typically pay far lower rates for healthcare services compared to their American counterparts. In Mexico, private medical care is available at a fraction of U.S. prices. For example, a dental procedure in Mexico may cost one-tenth of the price in the U.S., and many individuals from the U.S. travel abroad to receive cheaper healthcare services. These examples highlight how the U.S. healthcare system deviates from capitalist principles, particularly in terms of price transparency, market competition, and the basic functioning of voluntary exchange.

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   Anarchism News (anarchismhub@todon.nl)'s status on Friday, 10-Jan-2025 11:28:33 JST Anarchism News

   Anarchist Library: **Prameń - Anarchism on the periphery**

   "Author: Prameń - Title: Anarchism on the periphery - Subtitle: Struggle under conditions of emigration and war - Date: 6 November 2024 - Source: Retrieved on 8th January 2025 from pramen.io This text was written by a small group of Russian anarchists. We are not in Russia and are actively engaged in revolutionary struggle in another country.In this article we examine the current situation of the anarchist movement in the Russian Federation and in emigration, draw conclusions about i…"

   https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/pramen-anarchism-on-the-periphery?v=1736366592

   #anarchism #bot