Capitalism’s ultimate grift: create new consumers by spending absolute bare minimum to raise them, forcing nearly all costs onto the parents who are already broke
Obvs support universal childcare 1000% even both kids are thru it, maybe after school care could be included as a treat? For my debt?
Obvs support universal childcare 1000% even both kids are thru it, maybe after school care could be included as a treat? For my debt?
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Capitalism’s ultimate grift: create new consumers by spending absolute bare minimum to raise them, forcing nearly all costs onto the parents who are already broke
Obvs support universal childcare 1000% even both kids are thru it, maybe after school care could be included as a treat? For my debt?
Obvs support universal childcare 1000% even both kids are thru it, maybe after school care could be included as a treat? For my debt?
OpenAI also reportedly generated more revenue in Q3 alone than it did in all of 2025.
AI spending is massive, but the revenue side is scaling just as fast.
AI spending is massive, but the revenue side is scaling just as fast.
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
OpenAI also reportedly generated more revenue in Q3 alone than it did in all of 2025.
AI spending is massive, but the revenue side is scaling just as fast.
AI spending is massive, but the revenue side is scaling just as fast.
I mean he could build institutions which fix the problems instead of spending unknown millions on his pajama hobby
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I mean he could build institutions which fix the problems instead of spending unknown millions on his pajama hobby
It’s a reminder, that if you don’t want to be lonely if you want to have robust relationships you should occasionally do things that are effortful or even irritating, like cat sitting for a neighbor or even just conversing with this neighbor and her cat !
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
One Reason People Are Spending So Much Time Alone
There is a social cost to many modern conveniences.
www.theatlantic.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
It’s a reminder, that if you don’t want to be lonely if you want to have robust relationships you should occasionally do things that are effortful or even irritating, like cat sitting for a neighbor or even just conversing with this neighbor and her cat !
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
“Compute” vs “compute *and infrastructure*” expenditure is a pretty big difference in understanding what those assholes are actually spending money on.
We haters and doubters need better figureheads
We haters and doubters need better figureheads
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
“Compute” vs “compute *and infrastructure*” expenditure is a pretty big difference in understanding what those assholes are actually spending money on.
We haters and doubters need better figureheads
We haters and doubters need better figureheads
A market drop might be exactly what stocks need right now #StockMarket #Investing
A market drop might be exactly what stocks need right now
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson says an S&P 500 correction could actually set the stage for a stronger year-end rally — even as surging bond yields push the 10-year Treasury to levels not seen in nearly two decades. With mortgage rates at 7.45% and household spending under pressure, the pain is spreading well beyond Wall Street.
dlvr.it
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
A market drop might be exactly what stocks need right now #StockMarket #Investing
Gas prices have risen dramatically this year.
For the typical driver, that's $65 more spent on gas monthly.
If you're a typical F-150 driver in states like Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, or Missouri, you're spending >$350 a month on gas now.
We've got to give people other options.
For the typical driver, that's $65 more spent on gas monthly.
If you're a typical F-150 driver in states like Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, or Missouri, you're spending >$350 a month on gas now.
We've got to give people other options.
Rising Gas Prices Are Punishing Household Finances. Policymakers Should Invest in Transit to Reduce Household Costs.
Amid months of rising gas prices, a typical driver now spends $65 more on fuel each month today than they did a year ago.
www.urban.org
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Gas prices have risen dramatically this year.
For the typical driver, that's $65 more spent on gas monthly.
If you're a typical F-150 driver in states like Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, or Missouri, you're spending >$350 a month on gas now.
We've got to give people other options.
For the typical driver, that's $65 more spent on gas monthly.
If you're a typical F-150 driver in states like Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, or Missouri, you're spending >$350 a month on gas now.
We've got to give people other options.
I wonder how much money Meta is spending on promotions for Muse in the Apple app store alone
September 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I wonder how much money Meta is spending on promotions for Muse in the Apple app store alone
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Ben Meiselas reports on Trump spending Mon morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil.
Ben Meiselas reports on Trump spending Mon morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil.
🚨 Trump’s MONDAY JUST GOT VERY UGLY…
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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September 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Ben Meiselas reports on Trump spending Mon morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil.
Ben Meiselas reports on Trump spending Mon morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil.
"The change heightens the risk for Title 1 funding. Under Title 1, states receive grants and use the money to support schools and districts with high concentrations of students from low-income families." #nced #ncpol
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ncnewsline.com/2026/09/28/r...
K-12 spending, absenteeism programs face risks as feds stop key monitoring, watchdog says • NC Newsline
The U.S. Department of Education’s suspension this year of a comprehensive monitoring process puts billions of K-12 dollars at heightened risk of undetected waste, fraud and abuse, according to a new...
ncnewsline.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
"The change heightens the risk for Title 1 funding. Under Title 1, states receive grants and use the money to support schools and districts with high concentrations of students from low-income families." #nced #ncpol
ncnewsline.com/2026/09/28/r...
ncnewsline.com/2026/09/28/r...
the AI industry needs to earn at least $6 trillions to make the datacenters spending spree worth it and i wonder how they are going to do that once everyone is out of a job because of them.
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From the technology community on Reddit: AI industry needs to earn $6 trillion by 2031 to justify data centres
Explore this post and more from the technology community
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September 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
the AI industry needs to earn at least $6 trillions to make the datacenters spending spree worth it and i wonder how they are going to do that once everyone is out of a job because of them.
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“ I'll go with you. I don't want to stay behind with that lion. ”ㅤHis body circles loosely around Virus' neck and his face is now pressed against the blonde's cheek.
“ I also might have missed spending time with you considering how busy we are. ”
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“ I'll go with you. I don't want to stay behind with that lion. ”ㅤHis body circles loosely around Virus' neck and his face is now pressed against the blonde's cheek.
“ I also might have missed spending time with you considering how busy we are. ”
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“that’s quite alright. i don’t mind if you’d prefer to stay behind for a little while. i shouldn’t be out for too long、after all. just trimming some loose ends~”
curled index finger ran along hersha’s body.
not his head、nor his tail— lest he incite discomfort.
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“that’s quite alright. i don’t mind if you’d prefer to stay behind for a little while. i shouldn’t be out for too long、after all. just trimming some loose ends~”
curled index finger ran along hersha’s body.
not his head、nor his tail— lest he incite discomfort.
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“ Something close to lethargy. I think I'm running on energy saving mode at the moment. ”ㅤHe looks up.
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“ Something close to lethargy. I think I'm running on energy saving mode at the moment. ”ㅤHe looks up.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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“ I'll go with you. I don't want to stay behind with that lion. ”ㅤHis body circles loosely around Virus' neck and his face is now pressed against the blonde's cheek.
“ I also might have missed spending time with you considering how busy we are. ”
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“ I'll go with you. I don't want to stay behind with that lion. ”ㅤHis body circles loosely around Virus' neck and his face is now pressed against the blonde's cheek.
“ I also might have missed spending time with you considering how busy we are. ”
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Sounds great... but he can't be declared superhero until the year-end spending and budget math is done.
September 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Sounds great... but he can't be declared superhero until the year-end spending and budget math is done.
Really? I’d heard there was going to be massive and sustained increases in Defence spending.
September 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Really? I’d heard there was going to be massive and sustained increases in Defence spending.
𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖…
𝖭𝖨 𝖢𝖧𝖱𝖨𝖲𝖳𝖬𝖠𝖲 𝖬𝖠𝖱𝖪𝖤𝖳 𝖨𝖲 𝖡𝖠𝖢𝖪 𝖥𝖮𝖱 2026 🎄✨🎅🏼
Wrapped up warm, spending time with your favourite people and finding that thoughtful little gift you can’t wait to give — sometimes, the loveliest part of Christmas is the lead-up. ♥️
𝖭𝖨 𝖢𝖧𝖱𝖨𝖲𝖳𝖬𝖠𝖲 𝖬𝖠𝖱𝖪𝖤𝖳 𝖨𝖲 𝖡𝖠𝖢𝖪 𝖥𝖮𝖱 2026 🎄✨🎅🏼
Wrapped up warm, spending time with your favourite people and finding that thoughtful little gift you can’t wait to give — sometimes, the loveliest part of Christmas is the lead-up. ♥️
September 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖…
𝖭𝖨 𝖢𝖧𝖱𝖨𝖲𝖳𝖬𝖠𝖲 𝖬𝖠𝖱𝖪𝖤𝖳 𝖨𝖲 𝖡𝖠𝖢𝖪 𝖥𝖮𝖱 2026 🎄✨🎅🏼
Wrapped up warm, spending time with your favourite people and finding that thoughtful little gift you can’t wait to give — sometimes, the loveliest part of Christmas is the lead-up. ♥️
𝖭𝖨 𝖢𝖧𝖱𝖨𝖲𝖳𝖬𝖠𝖲 𝖬𝖠𝖱𝖪𝖤𝖳 𝖨𝖲 𝖡𝖠𝖢𝖪 𝖥𝖮𝖱 2026 🎄✨🎅🏼
Wrapped up warm, spending time with your favourite people and finding that thoughtful little gift you can’t wait to give — sometimes, the loveliest part of Christmas is the lead-up. ♥️
The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public service announcements like those used in past administrations.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public service announcements like those used in past administrations.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
♍ Virgo: A spending decision and a tired, unfinished feeling from earlier might both surface today. Give yourself a few quiet minutes before deciding on the purchase.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
♍ Virgo: A spending decision and a tired, unfinished feeling from earlier might both surface today. Give yourself a few quiet minutes before deciding on the purchase.
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♋ Cancer: Something at home may need a decision right around the same time a purchase is on your mind. Sleep on the spending choice if you can, and deal with home first.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
♋ Cancer: Something at home may need a decision right around the same time a purchase is on your mind. Sleep on the spending choice if you can, and deal with home first.
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How cynical are you about D.C. politics?
Did you expect the CFTC, which is supposed to have five commissioners but has just one—a Trump appointee who formerly cheered prediction markets—suing states on behalf of Kalshi and Polymarket, while the president's son invests in both?
Get on that level:
Did you expect the CFTC, which is supposed to have five commissioners but has just one—a Trump appointee who formerly cheered prediction markets—suing states on behalf of Kalshi and Polymarket, while the president's son invests in both?
Get on that level:
Trump's CFTC Is Suing States for Kalshi and Polymarket, Backed by Trump Jr.
The prediction market companies have been loading up on revolving-door lobbyists from both the Democratic and Republican sides, while ramping up their influence spending amid legal battles with state ...
readsludge.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
How cynical are you about D.C. politics?
Did you expect the CFTC, which is supposed to have five commissioners but has just one—a Trump appointee who formerly cheered prediction markets—suing states on behalf of Kalshi and Polymarket, while the president's son invests in both?
Get on that level:
Did you expect the CFTC, which is supposed to have five commissioners but has just one—a Trump appointee who formerly cheered prediction markets—suing states on behalf of Kalshi and Polymarket, while the president's son invests in both?
Get on that level:
Spending an entire day on Bluesky trying to explain the meanings and significance of “knuck” and “buck”
September 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Spending an entire day on Bluesky trying to explain the meanings and significance of “knuck” and “buck”
It's not an accident that the Blue state that has gone farthest towards making universal child care actually happen by spending their own money is Vermont... one of the few Blue states that is rural.
September 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It's not an accident that the Blue state that has gone farthest towards making universal child care actually happen by spending their own money is Vermont... one of the few Blue states that is rural.