Your Daily Ten@10

This is edition 2024/185 of the Ten@10 newsletter.

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• 💬 Simon Wilson critiques John Key for endorsing Donald Trump, highlighting Key's ties to Palo Alto Networks.
• 🌐 Key favors Trump over Kamala Harris due to economic policies and regulatory views.
• 🔍 Chris Liddell, connected to Key, served under Trump and is linked to major corporations.
• 🏛️ Wilson identifies three groups benefiting from a Trump win: Capitol rioters, fossil-fuel industry, and Silicon Valley billionaires.
• 🌍 Silicon Valley elites seek freedom from regulations, despite risks to democracy and climate.
• 💰 Wilson argues taxing tech billionaires won't harm them, contrasting with progressive views.
• 📚 Criticisms of socialist approaches echo Ayn Rand's philosophy in "Atlas Shrugged".
• 🇺🇸 Comparison of Trump and Harris reflects concerns about economic impact and democratic principles.
• 🗳️ Despite reservations about both candidates, the author leans towards Reagan Republican ideals over Biden/Harris policies.
• 🔥 Concerns about potential damage to democracy and international relations under Trump's leadership.