from ZeroHedge: Money market funds saw yet another week of inflows (+$40BN), taking the total AUM to a new record high of $6.508 TN… The inflow into MM comes as bank deposits (on a seasonally adjusted basis) dropped a modest $13BN to the week-ending 10/23… But, on a non-seasonally-adjusted basis, total deposits plunged $133BN (the […]

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J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan Address Financial Influence in Politics J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan embarked on a three-and-a-half-hour dialogue aired on The Joe Rogan Experience, dissecting the pervasive role of money in politics. As financial interests increasingly dominate political discourse and policymaking, Vance and Rogan stress the urgency of reformation. They propose potential solutions including campaign finance limitations and heightened transparency measures, aiming to recalibrate political power to genuinely reflect constituents’ needs over monetary influences by wealthy entities and industries. Exploring Personal and Political Dynamics During the discussion, Vance, a Republican senator and 2024 vice-presidential candidate, revealed insights into his life and political journey. He spoke openly about his selection as a running mate for Donald Trump, stating he first learned of it during the Republican National Convention. Vance shared the impact his political role has had on his personal life and family, illustrating the intertwined nature of personal and political spheres in his daily experiences. Challenging Corporate and Social Influences Vance conveyed his skepticism towards financial influences in policy-making, particularly from corporations and interest groups driving social issues. He highlighted the necessity for critical examination of the financial motives underpinning social movements and the pharmaceutical industry. By doing so, he aims to foster a political environment where decision-making aligns more closely with public needs rather than financial agendas. This dialogue underscores the entrenched nature of money in politics and the need for structural reform. Debating State and Federal Legalities The interview also delved into contentious issues like abortion. Vance, accompanied by Trump, voiced his preference for abortion policies to be addressed at the state level. Conversely, Rogan expressed apprehension regarding stringent state restrictions. The conversation pivoted to the importance of balancing life interests, advocating for “pro-family” policies beyond conventional “pro-birth” stances, reflecting a broader ideate that resonates with a significant portion of the American population. Evaluating Media Engagement Vance critiqued Vice President Kamala Harris for limited media interactions, emphasizing the significance of open dialogue in politics. Rogan expressed his willingness to interview Harris in the future, advocating for open communication between political figures and the public. This aspect of the interview suggests an ongoing need for transparency and dialogue in political arenas, which can help demystify the actions and motivations of public officials for citizens. Reforming the System for a Democratic Future The discussion between Vance and Rogan has drawn significant attention, surpassing 7 million views, revealing public concern over the influence of monetary power in political processes. By proposing reforms such as limiting campaign contributions and increasing transparency, Vance aims to democratize political influence, ensuring elected officials prioritize the public’s welfare over affluent donors. This conversation contributes to a broader dialogue around the integrity and future of democratic systems in the United States. 'We Have To Fix Money In Politics' – Over 7 Million Already Watched Vance-Rogan Interview https://t.co/iyYjDdCkNG — zerohedge (@zerohedge) November 1, 2024 Sources: We have to fix money in politics. The Vance Rogan discussion. The post Exploring the Intersection of Wealth, Politics, and Change with Vance and Rogan appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Some cats are more skittish than others. For Chris and his cat Bubba, scaring each other has become their special game. They move about their shared apartment, frequently trying to scare one another. It doesn’t work very well, as Bubba seems to be a nonplussed cat that doesn’t scare easily. @chripotle its the simultaneous noise for me ccatsc#catdad ♬ original sound – Chris Part of Bubba’s attitude might be his background. Before Chris adopted him, he was a neighborhood cat entertaining several people around the apartment complex. Chris noticed the cat was getting thin, so he fed him. “Zero” came daily to play on Chris’ deck. After posting a note in the laundry room, Chris discovers his real name is Bloom. Chris lets Bloom in his apartment, where he makes himself right at home. Eventually, the owner contacted Chris and asked him to adopt Bloom when the cat had a medical scare. Chris was happy to take the cat in and was sure that Bubba chose him. That is how the cat distribution system works. Bubba was renamed because Chris noticed that he responded better to Bubba than Zero or Bloom. Now, the pair share an apartment and try scaring one another by jumping out of hiding spots. Image from TikTok. The two share many laughs and work diligently to scare each other. When Bubba is discovered lying in wait, he gets a little testy about having a phone shoved in his face. After watching many of the videos on Chris’ TikTok page, we will say that Bubba is much better at scaring Chris. The wiley cat hides silently until Chris walks around a corner and POUNCE! Bubba is a gorgeous creamsicle (orange tabby with white markings). He and Chris will have many happy, scary moments together. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post “When You And Your Cat Try To Scare Each Other At The Same Time” appeared first on InspireMore.

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Taxpayer-funded National Public Radio will pounce on any cute anti-Trump angles they can find in the final days of this campaign. On Friday, NPR political reporter Susan Davis posted this beaut at NPR.org – “Meet the Democrats using porn ads to convince Trump voters to stay home.” Davis told the story of Wally Nowinsky and Matt Curry texting back and forth about what they, two everyday voters “with no ties to any political campaign,” could do to help beat Donald Trump. Davis might have heard about it from the Obama-bro podcast "Pod Save America." Wally was happy about that one.  Wally and Matt figured out that they could campaign against Trump on porn sites because the advertising is cheap. Mainstream advertisers don't like the association with sleazy porn. The ads are simplistic: a five second static image the viewer must see before they can hit "skip" to get to the video they’re there to watch. The image has ominous music and features things like a woman in lingerie with this message: "Trump’s Project 2025 will ban porn. Enjoy while you can." The ads also instruct the viewer to "Google Trump porn ban." Their goal is also simple: Convince some of these Trump-leaning, porn-watching white guys to sit out the election. "While this is certainly a different sort of approach, it's not unusual and it's smart in some ways, in a lot of ways it's smart to go where your audience is," said Steve Caplan, a professor at the University of Southern California, who is teaching a class this semester on political advertising in the 2024 campaign. Steve Caplan, by the way, writes for hard-left Salon.com. NPR knows how to find reliable experts.  So NPR wants to highlight anti-Trump ads no matter where they appear, and applaud these porn-exploiting bros for being "smart" strategists. There's only one problem. Trump isn't campaigning on a porn ban, which NPR acknowledges:  To be clear, Trump has not endorsed a pornography ban, and his campaign has repeatedly distanced itself from the conservative blueprint Project 2025, although it was crafted by Trump allies and it does call for all pornography to be outlawed. "I think it's a fascinating example of how far campaign advertising, targeting and hyper targeting has evolved," said Caplan. In other words, "this ad is false, but we admire it any way."  PS:  NPR had to turn off comments on their instagram post about FTW PAC. ? pic.twitter.com/6Js1t8EEej — Wally Nowinski (@Nowooski) November 1, 2024

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