Fletch

@irwinfletcher.bsky.social

2419 Followers 5489 Following

Tech entrepreneur and đź’™

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own and control the means of production—things like factories, tools, and resources. Goods and services are produced for profit, and prices, supply, and demand are largely determined by market competition, not government control. It emphasizes individual initiative, free trade, and minimal state intervention, though in practice, governments often regulate markets to varying degrees. Wealth accumulates through investment and innovation, but critics argue it can widen inequality without checks. Supporters see it as driving efficiency and prosperity.
An **oligarch** is an individual who is part of an **oligarchy**, a form of governance where power rests with a small group of people. This term is often associated with those who wield significant political influence due to their extreme wealth or business connections. The word "oligarch" originates from the Greek terms *oligoi* meaning "few," and *arkhein* meaning "to rule"
Today Trump "worked" at McDonald's and I got to thinking that the irony of Trump's McDonald's photo op is that: •As a convicted felon he can't actually work at McD's as they don't hire felons •As POTUS he blocked a $15 min wage that would've helped countless McD's employees •As POTUS he weakend McD's employees ability to Unionize, keeping them economically powerless And now he shows up at McD's to pretend like he's a common man. In reality, his photo op is 100% fraud—which tbh defines him well.
Both Trump and Maduro display authoritarian tendencies that threaten democratic norms, with Maduro's oppressive rule and allegations of election fraud paralleling Trump's rhetoric and actions regarding electoral integrity. The potential for the U.S. to mirror Venezuela's political instability and economic mismanagement increases if Trump were to regain power, raising significant concerns about the future of American democracy.
Maurice said he expects Gudas to suit for Game 3. He doesn’t expect Luostarinen to play. Bobrovsky back in net.
The Panthers are practicing at FLA Live Arena. Radio Gudas and Eetu Luostarinen are not. Gudas was hurt when he was crunched by Ivan Barbashev at 6:38 of the first period of Game 2. He left and never came back. Luostarinen hasn’t played in the series because of an injury.