Notices by Michael Magras (michaelmagras@mstdn.social)

@ChrisWere @mutter01 Yes, I know. The UK line is only slightly higher. That doesn't necessarily reflect the colossal blunder that is Brexit. In general, however, the plunge in US stocks is evidence of the utter incompetence of the current American administration.

Are we winning yet? #Politics #Economy #Economics #Stocks #StockMarket #Democracy #US #USpol #Tariffs

@mutter01 That's always been my understanding, too.

"In America, health care is a big business. In Canada, it is a right." The person who spoke those words last night? Canadian Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney, a centrist banker. But tell me again that people like Bernie Sanders and AOC who say the same thing are left-wing lunatics. #Politics #Democracy #Health #HealthCare #Canada #Progressive #Democrats #US #USpol

Remember when Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert stood and heckled Joe Biden? And when Joe Wilson shouted, "You lie!" at Barack Obama? And all the Democrats did was shush them? Al Green did what needed to be done last night, and Mike Johnson had him thrown out. I say it all the time: Democrats and Republicans are playing two completely different games. Play their game, fellow Democrats, and fight back. #Politics #Democracy #Democrats #AlGreen #US #USpol

Michelle Obama has more decency and common sense than most elected politicians. I've always admired her, but I admire her even more for refusing to be anywhere near him. I wish more Democrats would finally forget about norms and treat these people the way they deserve to be treated. #Politics #Democracy #USpol https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/us/politics/michelle-obama-trump-inauguration.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pE4.OudT.71UdVHz_zOfk&smid=url-share

Let me make sure I've got this right. She proposed an expansion of the Child Tax Credit to $6,000. She proposed $25,000 in down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. She proposed expanding Medicare to offer home care services for the elderly. She was part of an administration that presided over the best economy in 50 years. Her opponent, meanwhile, simulated fellatio and said immigrants were eating dogs. But *she's* the one who didn't focus enough on the economy? #Politics #Election2024

Guys (and everyone else), please listen to her. It's infuriating that, in 2024, this needs to be said, but she said it beautifully and powerfully. I know she doesn't want it, but I'd have voted for her for President in a heartbeat. She's so good at this. #Politics #Democracy #MichelleObama #Election #Election2024 #VoteBlue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt9fgCqMfO0

We're in Freeport, Maine, less than 20 miles from the mass shooting in Lewiston. Guess what we heard for half an hour tonight as we prepared dinner? Loud gunfire. This has gone on for years. It occurs near our tourist town's businesses, homes, and walking trails. The Freeport police and Town Council know about it but refuse to stop it. I need a favor: Could you please repost this? I want to put pressure on town officials and force them to end this. Thanks, folks. #Maine #Lewiston

@YoWatShiinaEsq Ah, Cooper's Oxford. We haven't bought it for a while, but it's awfully good.

@YoWatShiinaEsq That sounds perfect. Savor every bite.

@YoWatShiinaEsq A good apple pie will do that.

@YoWatShiinaEsq I agree. A perfect combination. If you like apples, that is.

@YoWatShiinaEsq We don't have particularly American culinary tastes (Asian food is more our speed), but I love apple pie.

@YoWatShiinaEsq @dianemagras Thank you so much. You, too.

@YoWatShiinaEsq @dianemagras Thank you so much. And, oh, my, was that a delicious meal. We have it all the time, but it's one of our favorites. That was my request for my birthday meal.

Tonight's birthday dinner, courtesy of the brilliant @dianemagras: ginger tofu on a bed of sushi rice, with sesame broccoli, carrots, and miso soup. We eat well. #Vegetarian