Social Scientist (Mostly) in Exile
@exiledsocscientist.bsky.social
Exiled Political Economist, Silicon Valley's Public Finance Attorney, Lecturer in Political Economy, Comic Book Character, Corporate and Private Equity Lawyer, Startup Attorney, Advisor, Dad, Husband, Teacher, Former Europeanist.
Opponent of Fascism.
Opponent of Fascism.
When state courts interpret their own constitutions to offer broader rights, the federal judiciary can't overturn them. A crucial safeguard against authoritarianism.
@kasiawolfkot.bsky.social
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Robust State Constitutionalism Can Protect Rights and Resist Authoritarianism
We need a movement to fully unlock the potential for resistance by states
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February 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A parody of my entire political life.
Democrats announce health care/child care plan:
Headline - "Wasteful taxpayer giveaway 'unworkable,' say experts"
Republicans announce ethnic cleansing:
Headline - "Bold, transformative immigration plan reflects national consensus"
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Democrats announce health care/child care plan:
Headline - "Wasteful taxpayer giveaway 'unworkable,' say experts"
Republicans announce ethnic cleansing:
Headline - "Bold, transformative immigration plan reflects national consensus"
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no one ever asked republicans for specific details on how “mass deportations” would work and now here we are
Remarkable: Majority of working class voters oppose deportations of undocumented immigrants with jobs/no criminal records, per new Marquette data.
Remember how pundits said 2024 meant Dems must become restrictionist to win back working class? I challenge that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Remember how pundits said 2024 meant Dems must become restrictionist to win back working class? I challenge that here:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A parody of my entire political life.
Democrats announce health care/child care plan:
Headline - "Wasteful taxpayer giveaway 'unworkable,' say experts"
Republicans announce ethnic cleansing:
Headline - "Bold, transformative immigration plan reflects national consensus"
bsky.app/profile/ndre...
Democrats announce health care/child care plan:
Headline - "Wasteful taxpayer giveaway 'unworkable,' say experts"
Republicans announce ethnic cleansing:
Headline - "Bold, transformative immigration plan reflects national consensus"
bsky.app/profile/ndre...
Wow, even Viktor Orban avoids going on TV and announcing openly that he's only going to let his supporters vote and that only acceptable candidates will be allowed to win.
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Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Wow, even Viktor Orban avoids going on TV and announcing openly that he's only going to let his supporters vote and that only acceptable candidates will be allowed to win.
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Calling the requirement for a judicial warrant before entering a person’s home one of the Democrats’ “new restrictions on federal immigration agents” crosses the line into outright falsehood. It’s in the Bill of Rights! A rule as old as the republic.
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Calling the requirement for a judicial warrant before entering a person’s home one of the Democrats’ “new restrictions on federal immigration agents” crosses the line into outright falsehood. It’s in the Bill of Rights! A rule as old as the republic.
Trying to ruin these students' lives with felony charges is grotesque. I hope every one of their classmates remembers this petty spite for the rest of their lives when Stanford is asking them for donations.
boltsmag.org/stanford-san...
boltsmag.org/stanford-san...
In Bay Area, Felony Charges Against Student Protesters Prompt Free Speech Concerns - Bolts
German Gonzalez grew up about an hour south of Stanford University, in a dusty California farming town where the apples for Martinelli’s sparkling cider are juiced and packaged. In high... Read More
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February 14, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Trying to ruin these students' lives with felony charges is grotesque. I hope every one of their classmates remembers this petty spite for the rest of their lives when Stanford is asking them for donations.
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a shame to let this @robgeorge.bsky.social post languish on another platform.
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
a shame to let this @robgeorge.bsky.social post languish on another platform.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
🤖🇺🇦🤝🇩🇪Ukrainian company Tencore and German FERNRIDE have created a joint venture to produce the Termit ground robotic platform, - Militarnyi
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
If we hadn't been dulled over the last decade to the fact that he says insane things that openly threaten to seize dictatorial power on a more or less daily basis, only to forget about 80% of them after a nap, this would be fairly frightening.
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Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
February 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
If we hadn't been dulled over the last decade to the fact that he says insane things that openly threaten to seize dictatorial power on a more or less daily basis, only to forget about 80% of them after a nap, this would be fairly frightening.
bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Should I be looking into getting a Dick Schoof for my own air defense needs?
bsky.app/profile/maks...
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🇳🇱🇺🇦 Zelensky: I discussed strengthening our air defense with Dick Schoof.
We explored new ideas that could help reinforce air defense and protect our people.
I thank the Prime Minister for the Netherlands’ support of the PURL initiative.
We explored new ideas that could help reinforce air defense and protect our people.
I thank the Prime Minister for the Netherlands’ support of the PURL initiative.
February 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Should I be looking into getting a Dick Schoof for my own air defense needs?
bsky.app/profile/maks...
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I think that fair historians will conclude that the Germans made every good faith attempt to prevent the re-militarization of Europe - indeed that they engaged in much wishful thinking to avoid it.
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theukrainianreview.info/russia-will-...
Russia Will Agree to Peace Only After Exhaustion – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not ready for serious negotiations to end the war against Ukraine. He added that Moscow will agree to pea
theukrainianreview.info
February 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I think that fair historians will conclude that the Germans made every good faith attempt to prevent the re-militarization of Europe - indeed that they engaged in much wishful thinking to avoid it.
theukrainianreview.info/russia-will-...
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AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
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RNC Research seems to be assuming something, yes?
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February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
RNC Research seems to be assuming something, yes?
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They could build a wall around Vought’s home out of the bones of all the children killed from cutting USAID
“.. using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought ..”
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February 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
They could build a wall around Vought’s home out of the bones of all the children killed from cutting USAID
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Between this racist tantrum, the "build a sapient sun" plan for synergy between Xai and SpaceX, and the secret catapult moon base on the moon, I would be asking some very basic questions if I were invested in a company whose primary value proposition is Elon Musk's name.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Between this racist tantrum, the "build a sapient sun" plan for synergy between Xai and SpaceX, and the secret catapult moon base on the moon, I would be asking some very basic questions if I were invested in a company whose primary value proposition is Elon Musk's name.
bsky.app/profile/sky....
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You're kidding me - the *only* member of the American elite to (so far) actually face career consequences based on the contents of the Epstein files is a woman?
bsky.app/profile/nyti...
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Breaking News: Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned after her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed she had a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender, spanning many years.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
You're kidding me - the *only* member of the American elite to (so far) actually face career consequences based on the contents of the Epstein files is a woman?
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As an Air Force brat, it gives me no pleasure to report on the degradation of the service under the hybrid regime of corporate newspeak and professional wrestling ethos that defines the current administration.
www.businessinsider.com/air-force-ch...
www.businessinsider.com/air-force-ch...
Troops are mocking Air Force gate guards over a new rule: 'You sound like a Walmart greeter'
One Air Force base's new mandated greetings for security personnel saw backlash, with troops and civilian workers calling them 'stupid.'
www.businessinsider.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:11 AM
As an Air Force brat, it gives me no pleasure to report on the degradation of the service under the hybrid regime of corporate newspeak and professional wrestling ethos that defines the current administration.
www.businessinsider.com/air-force-ch...
www.businessinsider.com/air-force-ch...
You're kidding me - the *only* member of the American elite to (so far) actually face career consequences based on the contents of the Epstein files is a woman?
bsky.app/profile/nyti...
bsky.app/profile/nyti...
Breaking News: Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned after her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed she had a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender, spanning many years.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
You're kidding me - the *only* member of the American elite to (so far) actually face career consequences based on the contents of the Epstein files is a woman?
bsky.app/profile/nyti...
bsky.app/profile/nyti...
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this... isn't an exaggeration
Trump is already responsible for the deaths of more Americans than anyone in history not named Jefferson Davis, and it's clear he's not content with second place.
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
this... isn't an exaggeration
Some people may think that it is edgy and transgressive, but I find the lyrics from RFK Jr.'s debut rap album pretty disgusting.
I have to question the moral character of the white, elite, east coast cultural milieu that fosters and lionizes this kind of behavior.
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I have to question the moral character of the white, elite, east coast cultural milieu that fosters and lionizes this kind of behavior.
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RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Some people may think that it is edgy and transgressive, but I find the lyrics from RFK Jr.'s debut rap album pretty disgusting.
I have to question the moral character of the white, elite, east coast cultural milieu that fosters and lionizes this kind of behavior.
bsky.app/profile/fact...
I have to question the moral character of the white, elite, east coast cultural milieu that fosters and lionizes this kind of behavior.
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Cool. Now that there's an open source template, can we just let AI generate these on a loop and ignore the elite newspapers' opinion pages entirely?
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February 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Cool. Now that there's an open source template, can we just let AI generate these on a loop and ignore the elite newspapers' opinion pages entirely?
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Happiness among truly brilliant people is a very rare thing, in my experience.
Having a brain that overclocks on everything, all the time is not conducive to contentment or personal satsfaction - it's not easy being a doorway through which knowledge enters the world.
bsky.app/profile/lett...
Having a brain that overclocks on everything, all the time is not conducive to contentment or personal satsfaction - it's not easy being a doorway through which knowledge enters the world.
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Happy birthday to one of my favourite haters, Charles Darwin
February 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Happiness among truly brilliant people is a very rare thing, in my experience.
Having a brain that overclocks on everything, all the time is not conducive to contentment or personal satsfaction - it's not easy being a doorway through which knowledge enters the world.
bsky.app/profile/lett...
Having a brain that overclocks on everything, all the time is not conducive to contentment or personal satsfaction - it's not easy being a doorway through which knowledge enters the world.
bsky.app/profile/lett...
Personally, I would prefer that in 20 years the merely obscenely wealthy whisper stories of what happened to the entire early 21st century tech- & finance bro-industrial complex to explain to their kids why there are no more "billionaires" at all, but I like to dream big.
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i don’t know how much stock i put in it happening, but 20 years from now, I would like to see the story of the trumps be a ghost story billionaires tell to their children
Taking what they have stolen serves two future goals in demonstrating severe punishments to anyone who might try this again and denying the wealth to the family lest they try to seek power or influence again.
February 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Personally, I would prefer that in 20 years the merely obscenely wealthy whisper stories of what happened to the entire early 21st century tech- & finance bro-industrial complex to explain to their kids why there are no more "billionaires" at all, but I like to dream big.
bsky.app/profile/goli...
bsky.app/profile/goli...
Between this racist tantrum, the "build a sapient sun" plan for synergy between Xai and SpaceX, and the secret catapult moon base on the moon, I would be asking some very basic questions if I were invested in a company whose primary value proposition is Elon Musk's name.
bsky.app/profile/sky....
bsky.app/profile/sky....
February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Between this racist tantrum, the "build a sapient sun" plan for synergy between Xai and SpaceX, and the secret catapult moon base on the moon, I would be asking some very basic questions if I were invested in a company whose primary value proposition is Elon Musk's name.
bsky.app/profile/sky....
bsky.app/profile/sky....
I honestly would never have pegged Bernie Sanders as someone who would fully buy into the obviously over-hyped marketing of the AI industry.
Apparently even flinty Vermont socialism doesn't guarantee immunity to Silicon Valley brainworms.
bsky.app/profile/sand...
Apparently even flinty Vermont socialism doesn't guarantee immunity to Silicon Valley brainworms.
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Electricity, the automobile, radio, TV, computers, the internet—all changed the way we live.
But they pale in comparison to the revolution AI will bring about.
The question is: who benefits? It must work for working families, not just billionaires.
But they pale in comparison to the revolution AI will bring about.
The question is: who benefits? It must work for working families, not just billionaires.
February 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I honestly would never have pegged Bernie Sanders as someone who would fully buy into the obviously over-hyped marketing of the AI industry.
Apparently even flinty Vermont socialism doesn't guarantee immunity to Silicon Valley brainworms.
bsky.app/profile/sand...
Apparently even flinty Vermont socialism doesn't guarantee immunity to Silicon Valley brainworms.
bsky.app/profile/sand...