Mammon category archive
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
The Privatization Scam 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Randyu Sttapilus argues that it’s all about the Benjamins.
Facebook Frolics 0
Zeynep Tufekci offers a theory as to why Mark Zuckerberg seems to have thrown his lot in with Donald Trump (while simultaneously getting rid of fact-checking). Here’s the gist:
Follow the link for context.
The Media Is the Message 0
Thom argues that, if you can control the media, you can control the message, and traces the history of Republican efforts to do just that.
The Crypto Cons 0
Yes, it appears that there’s more than one.
Via Balloon Juice, Bluesky user “jon of the north” talks taxonomy and offers a classification of the cons.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
Michael in Norfolk hears a rhyme from the other side of the world.
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*Mark Twain.
“Democracy Dies in Darkness” . . . 0
. . . was is the motto of The Washington Post.
Now you can meet the darkness.
Welcome to this New Gilded Age.
Via Juanita Jean.
You’re On Your Own, Buddy! 0
David explains how American health insurance shirks. (Warning: Short commercial at the end.)
Meet the Swamp King . . . 0
. . . and his swamp things.
What’s in a Name? 0
At the Las Vegas Sun, Jack Abell would like to know.
The Profiteers of Prejudice 0
David follows the money. (Warning: Short commercial at the end.)
America’s Health Scarce System 0
Mike and Farron discusses a health “insurance” company’s strategy to squeeze more profits out of anesthesized patients while they are under the knife.
The United States made a big mistake when it put for-profit companies in charge of health care.
