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Peter Gratton
@petergratton.bsky.social
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Peter Gratton, PhD, is an editor at Investopedia, book author, and professor of philosophy. He covers political theory, technology, finance, and political economy. Views are definitely my own.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 19m
The hot new thing in relationship counseling, I’m sure.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6h
How has it not been a serial bit on some comedy show of “partner explains online thing to normie spouse who has questions”?
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 9h
Didn’t night that on first read but yeah, what in the heck with the four-star hotel for a govt trip? www.forbestravelguide.com/hotels/orlan...
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes - Orlando Hotels - Orlando, United States - Forbes Travel Guide
Tucked inside Grande Lakes, a 500-acre luxury destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has much to offer, including championship golf, a Four-Sta...
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 21h
Does this mean no one can see I didn’t get the cut quite right?
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d
Yeah nice juxtaposition. Not sure what the photo means but I like it!

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d
This is definitely something I didn’t know until buying one—but yeah, turns out not needing a transmission or to convert explosions into forward momentum leads to less upkeep.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d
Full stumble into a half stumble, roll left to create an opening—just like in practice.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d
George S.—you wouldn’t think that model of needing constant press attention while feuding constantly with one and all over one’s incompetence and crazed outbursts would be emulated, let alone become a politics but here we are.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d
Not to force the metaphor but part of the essay is about how no one even cared about the puck and suddenly you’re being asked about the puck. And you’ll give your views, sure, but now it seems like you just care about the puck.
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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 3d
When you are arguing that Schmitt has not been influential in your thinking
As I have pointed out many times, the friend-enemy distinction is fundamental to politics,
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 4d
It’s hard to think of a job where being reminded of it being your job isn’t a bad sign.
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4d
COMING UP: Judge Immergut has set a hearing for 10 pm ET tonight (!) on Trump's effort to circumvent her temporary restraining order re: Oregon national guard deployment by calling up the federalized California national guard.
Date Filed Oct 5, 2025 Description * CSV SCHEDULING ORDER: This Court, having received Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and request for Expedited Hearing, ECF 59, sets a hearing by Telephonic Conference at 7:00 p.m. tonight, October 5, 2025, before Judge Karin J. Immergut. Access information for "LISTEN ONLY" phone number for the Hearing. Telephone Number: 1-571-353-2301 (toll-free 1-833- 990-9400); Guest Meeting ID: 812-980- 324#. Note: If dropped from the conference, please rejoin the conference. For complete conference connection instructions and etiquette guidelines, refer to ord.uscourts.gov/cms. Ordered on 10/5/25 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 10/05/2025)
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 5d
The Ignobles seems to—thank god—pick scientists who not only get the joke but lean in.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6d
Every few years someone well known enough veers into panpsychism. It’s like a metaphysician’s midlife crisis.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6d
On the other hand, that’s certainly a great way to support your local media.
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 6d
In a new interview, Lionel Richie discusses the lessons he learned from talking to artists like Tina Turner and Marvin Gaye. “Don’t say much. Just listen. And they’ll teach you the whole navigation of this crazy world we’re living in,” he said.
How Lionel Richie Mastered the Love Song
The artist discusses touring with Tina Turner, what he learned from Marvin Gaye, and the “most important note” to hit—in music and in life.
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John Thornhill @johnthornhill.bsky.social · 7d
Terrific piece on @alphaville.ft.com by Sinead O'Sullivan:

"Winners emerge from redundancy, not efficiency."

on.ft.com/4gTUz1M
In space, nobody can hear you budget
SpaceX and Blue Origin are no more efficient at building spacecraft than NASA. But that’s not the point of them
on.ft.com
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 7d
Yes!
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 7d
I mean come the hell on…

The request for a gift for King Charles came from a State Department liaison who used the email address “giftgirl2025” and initially told the museum that they were looking for “like a sword or something,”

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/a...
After Declining to Give Trump a Sword for King Charles, a Museum Leader Is Out
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 7d
“Today they’re announcing we’ve been bought by CBS News, a historic news org. We better put our best foot forward—what do we have for the front page, and please don’t say it’s about virgins.”
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 8d
Oh so then that was the hour of action.
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 8d
Best reason in the history of journalism for a source to go anonymous

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"Someone stole our tickets," explained Cody Heuschkel, from Toms River, N.J. The game was supposed to be a celebration for their friend's 51st birthday. "We're out $2,400," Mr. Heuschkel said. A Yankees fan in their group came to their rescue. Zac W., who did not want to use his full name because he had helped five Red Sox fans, quickly bought six more tickets from another website. The group also said that when they had sought help after the theft, they had met the father of Red Sox second baseman Nick Sogard, who told them he was also a victim.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 9d
Link?

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 9d
Maybe as a capper you can suggest they’re fat.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 9d
Analogous to why private equity is desperate for public market access.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 9d
Shot, shot, shot, chaser.
Headlines on Trump telling military brass cities should be a training ground, Florida handing over property to Trump, and Memphis prepping for a federal force, followed by Trump's approval ratings being stable in a NYT set of headlines.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 10d
I did bust out laughing remembering he did, in fact, take hell for Alvin and the Chipmunks.
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Don House @donniemarvelous.bsky.social · 10d
David Cross folks.
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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 10d
God as my witness you should see what they make you do if you want to use an image in a course packet.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 10d
I’m opening a movie theater in which I show recently released films that I ripped from the internet but the studios are welcome to opt out if they wish.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 10d
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 10d
I’m opening a movie theater in which I show recently released films that I ripped from the internet but the studios are welcome to opt out if they wish.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 10d
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
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