Last week was the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision enshrining the idea that money in politics is not corruption, but constitutionally protected speech. States and cities across the US are battling the rotten legacy of that decision.

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    1 month ago

    And then BOOM!
    Four to five years later America was introduced to something known as The Great Depression

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        1 month ago

        I need to get more sleep; my brain is not mathing and I’m getting my facts crossed. @marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works Is on the money with what I was thinking of.

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          There are few things we can do to immediately improve our health in the short term, and add years to our life in the long term, as getting a better nights sleep.

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            More difficult for me these days unfortunately, just like anyone else. But yes absolutely, phenomenal advice for anyone and everyone 🙏

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      The Great Depression that happened almost 100 years ago? That definitely must have been caused by a court decision that happened half a century later