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imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 36m
I’m infuriated by this guy’s obstinacy but also enamored by his insistence on the use of proper grammar.
royalpratt.bsky.social Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 58m
Gregory Bovino’s deposition is out. Check here and @chicagotribune.com for highlights. Throughout, Bovino was evasive and combative. In this, while being asked about a photo showing him throwing tear gas, Bovino said: “You said canister. I threw two. That’s plural.”

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 51m
Can we just claim DOE as our own?

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 58m
Gregory Bovino’s deposition is out. Check here and @chicagotribune.com for highlights. Throughout, Bovino was evasive and combative. In this, while being asked about a photo showing him throwing tear gas, Bovino said: “You said canister. I threw two. That’s plural.”

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 1h
I was told climate change would make these 100 year events happen more often.
arielob.bsky.social Ariel Ortiz-Bobea @arielob.bsky.social · 14h
We're going through the second 100-year shock to the academic job market in the past 5 years
paulgp.com Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · 23h
Update on the state of the job market courtesy of a nudge by @gottliebecon.bsky.social

It's bad!

paulgp.com/2025/11/24/j...

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 1h
The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1h
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is seeking to humiliate an American hero.

Senator Kelly flew 39 combat missions during the Gulf War in 1991 and flew four space shuttle missions (commanding two of them).
Pete Hegseth ) @PeteHegseth • 37m X So "Captain" Kelly, not only did your sedition video intentionally undercut good order & discipline...but you can't even display your uniform correctly. Your medals are out of order & rows reversed. When/if you are recalled to active duty, it'll start with a uniform inspection. Senator Mark Kelly ‹ @SenMark... • 18h When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space Show more

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Rutger Bregman @rutgerbregman.com · 5h
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.

They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 12h
Always keep receipts.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 13h
You know, I'm not sure I ever really read the Pond Rules at our local nature preserve all that closely before
POND RULES: No swimming, jumping or gallivanting. Do not disturb the pond witch. No fishing with dynamite. Sacrifices to water gods on alternate Wednesdays only - NO EXCEPTIONS! Taunt the crows at your own risk. If a hand comes out of the water to beckon you, turn and walk away. Do not feed the weretrout. Is the water burning with cold unholy fire? Report it to the ranger! They’re not ducks. Run. Have fun!

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 13h
If Isaac Chotiner ever said this to me, I would move to the woods.
Isaac Chotiner: "I’m not making any allegation. I’m making a simple point about how an average reader—myself included—might respond after reading this ridiculous piece" Ben Smith: "Also — and I'll stop now! — the question he's trying to get at of how you cover monarchies with endless time horizons as a journalist (this is a thing people from most major publications do) is genuinely interesting." Chotiner, with the kill shot: "Come on Ben. I refuse to pretend that both of us are dumber than we are."

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 13h
A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
Isaac Chotiner: "You would have to be brain-dead to read this piece and not immediately wonder who is funding Semafor Gulf." Quote post of Ben Smith saying: "Fascinating @msergie piece on covering a monarchy" about a Semafor article on Saudi Arabia's crown prince Smith responds to Chotiner: "That's a hell of an allegation/implication, Isaac. To figure out the literal answer to your question, you'd either have to look and see who the sponsors are in the email (I haven't checked today!) or read our publicly disclosed list of investors. I believe you're trying to imply that it's the Saudi government? Have you read more of our coverage, or just this tweet? My impression — correct me if I'm wrong — is that you're working on zero information and smearing us in general, and an experienced journalist @msergie whose work I suspect you're totally unfamiliar with in particular." Chotiner responds:"I’m not making any allegation. I’m making a simple point about how an average reader—myself included—might respond after reading this ridiculous piece" Ben Smith: "Just asking questions! Come on. You genuinely know better. Or read Mohammed's long career of work covering the Gulf and the Syrian war before you imply he's some kind of stooge." Noah Kulwin: "The point is not about who funds your reporting/if your colleague is a “stooge”. Isaac’s comment is that the reporting is so bad so as to make a reader wonder who is funding it" Smith: A reader, sure. A journalist who can do very basic homework, kind of lame. Chotiner: "You are right, I’ll do some homework now by perusing Jay Solomon Semafor pieces, and reading Jason Greenblatt Semafor columns. In the meantime, I will formally say that I am making no accusation and was just astonished at how inane the piece was" Chotiner quote-posts with "I see Semafor loves running column after column by this guy (https://semafor.com/author/faisal-j-abbas), who also publishes pro-Saudi conspiracies about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi https://arabnews.com/node/1386291" Ben Smith's post says "I hope I'm not overreacting, but it makes me crazy when people I think of as reporters do this "just asking questions" stuff. Feel free to report it out by googling/asking me/reading our various scoops and reports about the region — these two just now" and links to two Semafor articles Chotiner quote posts Ben Smith: "You might have heard that the UAE is helping destroy Sudan, but at the next Semafor event, all is well." Screenshot says "Held at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Semafor will spotlight insights from the Global Findex 2025 report and the Global Digital Connectivity Tracker, translating global research into actionable, locally relevant conversations. As the third stop on The Next 3 Billion Tour, this edition explores how the Gulf's growing investments in Africa can accelerate digital connectivity and financial inclusion. With Abu Dhabi's focus on sustainable finance, digital transformation, and cross-border collaboration, it offers a strong platform to examine how technology and capital can work together to expand access and opportunity." Ben Smith's post says "Just asking questions! Come on. You genuinely know better. Or read Mohammed's long career of work covering the Gulf and the Syrian war before you imply he's some kind of stooge."

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arielob.bsky.social
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea @arielob.bsky.social · 14h
We're going through the second 100-year shock to the academic job market in the past 5 years

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 15h
Perhaps it’s more of a necessary but not sufficient condition.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 15h
Genuine question: has any GOP member of house or senate spoken out about the Dept of defense and Hegseth threatening sen Mark Kelly with lawfare? Beyond disturbing

Especially any veterans?

Shame on all those who stay silent

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 17h
Also, Mark Kelly would be the last guy I would try to intimidate with this. Dude's been strapped to the top of a missile and hurtled into space. Don't think this will faze him one iota.

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 17h
Despite the inanity of this, any investigation is instantly moot because this clearly falls under the "Speech and Debate" clause of the Constitution which should overrule the UCMJ, right?

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 17h
"F--- you and your investigation" said Ruben Gallego www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Defense Department says it is opening an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly
The investigation is related to the Arizona senator's participation in a video Democratic lawmakers made urging members of the military not to comply with "illegal orders."
www.nbcnews.com

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 17h
Look, if this is what the Secy of Transportation is supposed to be doing then we may as well just give the job to @radiofreetom.bsky.social.
kairyssdal.bsky.social Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 18h
Two things can be true:

You should not take off your shoes and put your feet on the chair ahead of you.

The Secretary of Transportation is not a serious person
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h
Duffy on his demand that air travelers not wear slippers or pajamas: "It honors our country ... don't take your shoes off and put your feet on the chair ahead of you"

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 17h
No. By a fortnight.

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 18h
Kind of nuts that “subject of politically motivated criminal investigation” is a ticket to the White House now.

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 18h
The best!

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kairyssdal.bsky.social
Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 18h
Two things can be true:

You should not take off your shoes and put your feet on the chair ahead of you.

The Secretary of Transportation is not a serious person
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h
Duffy on his demand that air travelers not wear slippers or pajamas: "It honors our country ... don't take your shoes off and put your feet on the chair ahead of you"

imbernomics.bsky.social
Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 19h
Now what’s his ranking of Star Trek captains?

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Scott Imberman @imbernomics.bsky.social · 19h
Stop, stop! I can’t vote for him any harder!
danlehner.bsky.social paul khruangbin (Dan Lehner) @danlehner.bsky.social · 22h
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
So, we asked Pritzker to weigh in on the go-to debate for every "Star Wars" nerd: Which movies are the best? Here's his ranking of the 11 major films in the series: 1. "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) 2. "Star Wars" (1977) 3. "Return of the Jedi" (1983) 4. "Rogue One" (2016) 5. "The Last Jedi" (2017) 6. "Revenge of the Sith" (2005) 7. "The Force Awakens" (2015) 8. "Solo" (2018) 9. "The Phantom Menace" (1999) 10. "Attack of the Clones" (2002) 11. "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019)

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George Pearkes @peark.es · 22h
latest sham investigation just dropped
Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations…

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paul khruangbin (Dan Lehner) @danlehner.bsky.social · 22h
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
So, we asked Pritzker to weigh in on the go-to debate for every "Star Wars" nerd: Which movies are the best? Here's his ranking of the 11 major films in the series: 1. "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) 2. "Star Wars" (1977) 3. "Return of the Jedi" (1983) 4. "Rogue One" (2016) 5. "The Last Jedi" (2017) 6. "Revenge of the Sith" (2005) 7. "The Force Awakens" (2015) 8. "Solo" (2018) 9. "The Phantom Menace" (1999) 10. "Attack of the Clones" (2002) 11. "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019)

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Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · 23h
Update on the state of the job market courtesy of a nudge by @gottliebecon.bsky.social

It's bad!

paulgp.com/2025/11/24/j...
Economics Job Market Update: November 2025 - A Historic Low
paulgp.com

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Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 1d
Oh yeah

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 1d
Trump didn’t read before posting:

“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump + Plaque: LOYALTY TO THE CONSTITUTION THE UNITED STATES BOLDLY BROKE WITH THE ANCIENT MILITARY CUSTOM OF SWEARING LOYALTY TO A LEADER. ARTICLE VI REQUIRED THAT AMERICAN OFFICERS THEREAFTER SWEAR LOYALTY TO OUR BASIC LAW, THE CONSTITUTION. WHILE MANY OTHER NATIONS HAVE SUFFERED MILITARY COUPS, THE UNITED STATES NEVER HAS. OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW. MANY OTHER NATIONS HAVE ADOPTED OUR PRINCIPLE OF LOYALTY TO THE BASIC LAW. THIS NATION MUST HAVE MILITARY LEADERS OF PRINCIPLE AND INTEGRITY SO STRONG THAT THEIR OATHS TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION WILL UNFAILINGLY GOVERN THEIR ACTIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE SUCH LEADERS OF CHARACTER. 1.23k ReTruths 3.93k Likes 11/23/25, 7:41 PM

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Bobby Big Wheel @kleinman.bsky.social · 1d
Blueskyism