US continues to go forward
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If you have 5 min to spare reading something great —- I recommend this.
Gerald Ford’s posthumous eulogy of Jimmy Carter
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Gerald Ford’s posthumous eulogy of Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford’s eulogy for Carter: ‘Jimmy and I forged a friendship that transcends politics’
Steve Ford gave his father’s posthumous elegy for Carter at Washington National Cathedral. “I’m looking forward to our reunion,” the 38th president wrote. “We have much to catch up on.”
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mugatu
Ranger
New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state.
apnews.com
I'm sure some will push back on this as government acting/restricting business but I think this approach needs to be across the country.
I actually agree with her on this one.
New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state.
I'm sure some will push back on this as government acting/restricting business but I think this approach needs to be across the country.
mugatu
Ranger
I'm definitely surprised since you are so in favor of removing corporate restrictions and pro free market.
I think fetterman would be awesome to hang out with
They bought a quarter of all homes nationwide in 2023 (still awaiting 2024 data).New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state.
I'm sure some will push back on this as government acting/restricting business but I think this approach needs to be across the country.
I hope we see more states follow suit.
mugatu
Ranger
Add that to the fact that builders seem to refuse to build starter homes and you get stupid high housing prices.
Plus, people then get rent trapped and can never build equity in a home, which is one of the best ways to build wealth.
Speaking of...
Justice Department Sues Six Large Landlords for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of American Renters
The Justice Department, together with its state co-plaintiffs, filed an amended complaint today in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, to sue six of the nation’s largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that harmed renters.
I’m pretty much a free market proponent for sure. I’m also against monopolies and consolidation of power in any market. We’ve let the Blackrock monster grow legs at least one of them needs chopped off.
mugatu
Ranger
We have something in common then. I'm pro free market, but fully believe we have to break up monopolies (and near monopolies) and enforce rules against schemes to influence market conditions.
Where we probably differ is, I think we need more controls on companies to reduce some negative impacts of profit over everything else approaches that are accentuated by capitalism.
mugatu
Ranger
Nothing like having to pay rent that is higher than a mortgage payment you could be approved for and living in a smaller space.
And wealth from property ownership can carry to the following generation.
What do you consider a starter home?
mugatu
Ranger
Probably something around 1500-1800 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath probably no garage, single living space.
I have not been a fan of FCC Chair Rosenworcel, but commend her on these decisions. The government should be hands-off limiting speech of broadcast stations. And I like that she treated petitions from both the left and the right the same.
mugatu
Ranger
... and what are people doing in response? Moving to Red Note, another Chinese social media option that also steals your info.
People are dumb.
Is RedNote Safe? Here’s What Millions Of TikTok Users Need To Know
As TikTok users flock to RedNote, there are several considerations, including the privacy of your data. Here’s what you need to know.
www.forbes.com
PF5
Ranger
US TikTok ban: Which other countries have banned the app? | Context
Millions of U.S. users fear TikTok will shut down on Sunday, but if it does, it will not be the first country to ban the app
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... and what are people doing in response? Moving to Red Note, another Chinese social media option that also steals your info.
People are dumb.
Is RedNote Safe? Here’s What Millions Of TikTok Users Need To Know
As TikTok users flock to RedNote, there are several considerations, including the privacy of your data. Here’s what you need to know.
