Charles Patrick
@charlespatrick.bsky.social
"𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚑, 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠, 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝'𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝, 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎, 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚖𝚊𝚗.” - USAF Veteran ✈️ Economic History 🎓 Musician 🎸🎷🎺
Los Angeles, California ☀️🌴
Los Angeles, California ☀️🌴
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I still want to tax sales of stock and other financial assets. Someone who whines about a 0.1% tax on stock trades needs to find something else to do with their time
January 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I still want to tax sales of stock and other financial assets. Someone who whines about a 0.1% tax on stock trades needs to find something else to do with their time
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Minneapolis, MN -
On a tip, found several federal law enforcement agents posted in St. Paul in a chiropractor’s parking lot. One appears to be wearing binoculars, another hiding behind a cloth. One films, another waves his binoculars around. While there, rapid responders continue to drive around.
On a tip, found several federal law enforcement agents posted in St. Paul in a chiropractor’s parking lot. One appears to be wearing binoculars, another hiding behind a cloth. One films, another waves his binoculars around. While there, rapid responders continue to drive around.
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Minneapolis, MN -
On a tip, found several federal law enforcement agents posted in St. Paul in a chiropractor’s parking lot. One appears to be wearing binoculars, another hiding behind a cloth. One films, another waves his binoculars around. While there, rapid responders continue to drive around.
On a tip, found several federal law enforcement agents posted in St. Paul in a chiropractor’s parking lot. One appears to be wearing binoculars, another hiding behind a cloth. One films, another waves his binoculars around. While there, rapid responders continue to drive around.
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Greetings! I’m at the Home2Suites in Minneapolis. A noise demonstration against ICE is underway; the lobby has been trashed and there are broken windows. An MPD officer is in front of the hotel. I can’t independently verify ICE agents are at the hotel.
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Greetings! I’m at the Home2Suites in Minneapolis. A noise demonstration against ICE is underway; the lobby has been trashed and there are broken windows. An MPD officer is in front of the hotel. I can’t independently verify ICE agents are at the hotel.
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Minneapolis, MN -
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
January 26, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
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Minneapolis, MN -
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
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“You got signed judicial warrant to gain access to the scene and we’re still denied access by federal agents?”
“Yes, that’s accurate.”
We are so cooked 🇺🇸
“Yes, that’s accurate.”
We are so cooked 🇺🇸
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“You got signed judicial warrant to gain access to the scene and we’re still denied access by federal agents?”
“Yes, that’s accurate.”
We are so cooked 🇺🇸
“Yes, that’s accurate.”
We are so cooked 🇺🇸
at some point, another "shot heard 'round the world" Concord/Lexington response needs to happen if our politicians and courts keep doing nothing to facilitate the free (from death/imprisonment) exercise of our Constitutional rights
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 AM
at some point, another "shot heard 'round the world" Concord/Lexington response needs to happen if our politicians and courts keep doing nothing to facilitate the free (from death/imprisonment) exercise of our Constitutional rights
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🐶🆘THEY’RE GOING TO KILL LUNA
She’s famous for her happy dance when taken for a walk
Volunteer says: She sits when you're waiting at the corner for the light to change, proactively sits for treats...Gives u big hugs and kisses…Gorgeous Luna is simply awesome in my book
🙏repost to find a #foster
She’s famous for her happy dance when taken for a walk
Volunteer says: She sits when you're waiting at the corner for the light to change, proactively sits for treats...Gives u big hugs and kisses…Gorgeous Luna is simply awesome in my book
🙏repost to find a #foster
January 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🐶🆘THEY’RE GOING TO KILL LUNA
She’s famous for her happy dance when taken for a walk
Volunteer says: She sits when you're waiting at the corner for the light to change, proactively sits for treats...Gives u big hugs and kisses…Gorgeous Luna is simply awesome in my book
🙏repost to find a #foster
She’s famous for her happy dance when taken for a walk
Volunteer says: She sits when you're waiting at the corner for the light to change, proactively sits for treats...Gives u big hugs and kisses…Gorgeous Luna is simply awesome in my book
🙏repost to find a #foster
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Minneapolis, MN -
Despite -18 degree Fahrenheit weather, dozens of people are outside the Whipple federal building to protest against increased federal immigration detainment in the area.
Despite -18 degree Fahrenheit weather, dozens of people are outside the Whipple federal building to protest against increased federal immigration detainment in the area.
January 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Minneapolis, MN -
Despite -18 degree Fahrenheit weather, dozens of people are outside the Whipple federal building to protest against increased federal immigration detainment in the area.
Despite -18 degree Fahrenheit weather, dozens of people are outside the Whipple federal building to protest against increased federal immigration detainment in the area.
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Yesterday, Donald Trump secretly granted a whole bunch more pardons. Some are still under wraps. Here’s what we know so far. youtube.com/shorts/Xsmml...
More pardon madness
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Yesterday, Donald Trump secretly granted a whole bunch more pardons. Some are still under wraps. Here’s what we know so far. youtube.com/shorts/Xsmml...
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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From Pope Francis to Ozzy Osbourne, Dick Cheney to Virginia Giuffre, here's a roll call of some of the influential figures who died this year.
https://to.pbs.org/4snrDog
https://to.pbs.org/4snrDog
The notable lives we lost in 2025
From Pope Francis to Ozzy Osbourne, Dick Cheney to Virginia Giuffre, here's a roll call of some of the influential figures who died this year.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
From Pope Francis to Ozzy Osbourne, Dick Cheney to Virginia Giuffre, here's a roll call of some of the influential figures who died this year.
https://to.pbs.org/4snrDog
https://to.pbs.org/4snrDog
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. Some are finding hope through arts programs. https://to.pbs.org/44RlCG5
Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. But could exposure to more arts programming be ...
to.pbs.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. Some are finding hope through arts programs. https://to.pbs.org/44RlCG5
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All told, almost 13,000 people left jobs at the Justice Department between January and October. That's about 50% more than left the department in all of 2024.
December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
All told, almost 13,000 people left jobs at the Justice Department between January and October. That's about 50% more than left the department in all of 2024.
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More than 2,900 attorneys quit the Justice Department or were fired during the first 10 months of this year -- about triple the number who depart in a typical year. personnel records obtained by Reuters show.
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
More than 2,900 attorneys quit the Justice Department or were fired during the first 10 months of this year -- about triple the number who depart in a typical year. personnel records obtained by Reuters show.
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From the Editorial Board: Bookstore declines appear to be reversing. Barnes and Noble opened nearly 70 new stores this year.
Editorial: The bookstore comeback is good news for readers
Bookstore declines appear to be reversing. Barnes and Noble opened nearly 70 new stores this year.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
From the Editorial Board: Bookstore declines appear to be reversing. Barnes and Noble opened nearly 70 new stores this year.
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Year-end stats that stagger: Our global #billionaire population now richer than ever in total wealth ($18.7 trillion, up $10 trillion over 2020). A record 19 ultra-rich now worth at least $100 billion. Six years ago, we had to endure only one at that level. #inequality www.forbes.com/sites/chasew...
December 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Year-end stats that stagger: Our global #billionaire population now richer than ever in total wealth ($18.7 trillion, up $10 trillion over 2020). A record 19 ultra-rich now worth at least $100 billion. Six years ago, we had to endure only one at that level. #inequality www.forbes.com/sites/chasew...
looks like I'm not allowed to post support for the death penalty, if this mother is found guilty of murdering her young daughter, on Elon's "free speech" app, it's a 12 hour time-out abcnews.go.com/amp/US/ashle...
December 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
looks like I'm not allowed to post support for the death penalty, if this mother is found guilty of murdering her young daughter, on Elon's "free speech" app, it's a 12 hour time-out abcnews.go.com/amp/US/ashle...
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We're telling the Trump administration to reverse the travel ban. It's bad for peace, undermines the Palestinian Authority, and is hurting civilians.
Read more at Religion News Service: https://religionnews.com/2025/12/24/us-jewish-organizations-call-on-trump-to-rescind-travel-ban-on-palestinians/
Read more at Religion News Service: https://religionnews.com/2025/12/24/us-jewish-organizations-call-on-trump-to-rescind-travel-ban-on-palestinians/
December 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We're telling the Trump administration to reverse the travel ban. It's bad for peace, undermines the Palestinian Authority, and is hurting civilians.
Read more at Religion News Service: https://religionnews.com/2025/12/24/us-jewish-organizations-call-on-trump-to-rescind-travel-ban-on-palestinians/
Read more at Religion News Service: https://religionnews.com/2025/12/24/us-jewish-organizations-call-on-trump-to-rescind-travel-ban-on-palestinians/
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Another major headline fail at the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/b... Says shoppers "spent big" but the YOY increase was 3.9%, before adjusting for inflation. Real growth of 1% is not BIG on planet earth.
Shoppers Spent Big This Holiday Season, Despite Economic Pressures
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Another major headline fail at the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/b... Says shoppers "spent big" but the YOY increase was 3.9%, before adjusting for inflation. Real growth of 1% is not BIG on planet earth.
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Decided to upload the entire 60 Minutes segment in today's newsletter. Let's see how long it lasts. www.readtpa.com/p/watch-the-...
Watch the 60 Minutes Segment CBS Didn't Want You to See
A Canadian affiliate accidentally posted the segment Bari Weiss killed. It's just a normal 60 Minutes report, which is exactly the problem.
www.readtpa.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Decided to upload the entire 60 Minutes segment in today's newsletter. Let's see how long it lasts. www.readtpa.com/p/watch-the-...
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The November CPI may understate inflation due to the shutdown deanbaker22.substack.com/p/quick-note...
Quick Note on The November CPI Report
The inflation story might have been affected by the shutdown
deanbaker22.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The November CPI may understate inflation due to the shutdown deanbaker22.substack.com/p/quick-note...
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I'm pleased to publish this piece in @theatlantic.com on a topic that is near and dear to my heart.
The DOJ once considered crimes involving a breach of public trust "to be among the most serious offenses on the books"—but now Trump is "reshaping the American system of governance to make room for graft," the former pardon attorney Liz Oyer argues.
Trump Is Using a Sacred Power for Depraved Purposes
The president’s pardons encourage public officials to place personal interests ahead of the interests of the people.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I'm pleased to publish this piece in @theatlantic.com on a topic that is near and dear to my heart.
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Trump’s latest pardon of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) brings his total pardons of corrupt elected officials to 11 in 2025 alone. youtube.com/shorts/ZHyCv...
Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trump’s latest pardon of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) brings his total pardons of corrupt elected officials to 11 in 2025 alone. youtube.com/shorts/ZHyCv...