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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 1d

The boxed set is gonna be unreal

Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 1d

Not germane to the overall point per se but Aimee Lou Wood has a gift for elevating the material she’s been given, and her character evolution on Sex Education added depth to a show that waffled a bit in the A plotlines

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 2d

Coasting on their liberalism, dammit. Hit the Post button too quickly

Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 2d

This is why a lot of people criticize the western states for their liberalism, but, well, building things through electoral politics is hard!

Patrick Hruby @patrickhruby.bsky.social · 2d

This is a good reminder not only that elections have consequences, but also that elections over time have consequences akin to compound interest

David Cay Johnston @davidcayjohnston.bsky.social · 2d

Why do 42m need help to buy food?
Congress shifted federal tax burdens DOWN, strangled unions, and subsidized moving jobs offshore.
The average income of the 90% would have been two-thirds HIGHER in 2018 than 1973 but for those changes, the RAND Corp., founded as the Air Force think tank, found.

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post malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · 2d

you can ward off Nancy Mace with garlic, or really any other food

Jake Lahut @jakelahut.writes.news · 2d

Scoop: Nancy Mace went Full Karen on airport police in South Carolina during the govt shutdown.

No paywall, since this was from a FOIA request.

"She repeatedly stated we were ‘Fucking incompetent,’ and ‘this is no way to treat a fucking US Representative."
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...

Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report

At an airport in South Carolina on Thursday, representative Nancy Mace called police officers “fucking incompetent” and berated them repeatedly, according to an incident report.

www.wired.com

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iain @maccoinnich.bsky.social · 2d

Classic Dan Ryan: voting to refer the measure to the voters and then coming out against it, while [not entirely incorrectly] pointing out that the measure is only necessary due to the poor financial management at the Bureau he used to lead www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Portland councilor says he’ll vote against parks tax increase he helped refer to voters

“I love our parks, but this levy asks Portlanders to pay for inefficiencies the bureau hasn’t fixed,” Councilor Dan Ryan said Friday.

www.oregonlive.com

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 2d

Gobsmacked at how well DeSean has been doing. But maybe I should have put more faith in the guy who (Pac-10 urban legend incoming) used up a single practice in college teaching the WR room a single touchdown celebration

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 2d

A real rollercoaster of a story here:

A top Portland political aide took in a homeless woman. He abandoned her at a state park days later

"If I could do it over, I would do it differently.”

www.oregonlive.com

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Fischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 4d

pretty good read about our fucked up property tax system here. worth noting that this is the dynamic that actually puts us at risk of a doom loop, the danger is very real, and the coming decline in office property tax revenues is essentially unavoidable

Portland City Council Gets a Lesson in Tax Compression, Courtesy of Big Pink

When it sold at a deep, deep discount in July, the iconic building set a bad precedent.

www.wweek.com

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 3d

When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”

John Carl Baker @johncarlbaker.bsky.social · 3d

It’s very telling that opening your publication to MAGA “thought” requires a massive downgrade in quality control.

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

The Holy See will be offered the finest of threads from the Pacific Northwest

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 3d

This is literally Nazi shit. This is what the Nazis did. If you support this, you are a Nazi, and if that makes you upset, then STOP BEING A FUCKING NAZI

NPR @npr.org · 3d

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY

Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

n.pr

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

…I think I just missed the mark on posting to the point of your OP. My bad dude.

Jrue’s been fantastic already in my book

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

Just that it’s a solid W for Portland! Utah may turn back into a pumpkin in January but they’ve been playing their asses off so far this season

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

I’m late to this, but for any other Oregon college football sickos: Western Oregon overtook Portland State in the Top 766 this week

Bill Connelly @espnbillc.bsky.social · 6d

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SP+ TOP 766, WEEK 10

Indiana -150 Oberlin
Bama -102 Sewanee
Arkansas State -5 Harding
Ferris State -1 EMU
UMass PK North Central

SWOSU: red hot and 3 points from moving into Column 6!!!!

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

Utah had a winning record entering tonight too, let’s cut any bullshit off there

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

Willamette University’s finest

Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 3d

Cedric Coward is fun.

Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 3d

I hope Duop Reath is still a Blazer in 2035

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 4d

WD after seven holes due to “wrist tightness”, posts a tropical beverage pic from Grand Cayman the next day

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 5d

We're excited to introduce Jeremiah Hayden, the Mercury's newest news reporter. He'll be covering housing and homelessness, as well as other topics, like Zenith Energy's shenanigans.

Introducing the Portland Mercury’s Newest Reporter, Jeremiah Hayden!

Hello, fans and haters of the Portland Mercury. My name is Jeremiah Hayden. If all goes well, this will be the last time I am the news and you can instead count on me to bring you some uncompromising ...

www.portlandmercury.com

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 5d

How can you be so correct on both of these and yet so brave

Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 5d

As a mid-Valley native I am cackling at the inevitability of Drazan’s nomination when Danielle Bethell announced first and is fundraising hardcore

(Bethell is a horror show and I hope the two of them spend six months tearing each other apart)

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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 9d

For the first time in 60+ years, the Uncle Sam sign in Chehalis, Washington says something factual: "Native Land."

www.facebook.com/thecentralia...

The Chronicle

"NATIVE LAND": For the first time since purchasing the Uncle Sam Billboard and surrounding property for $2.5 million over the summer, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation have updated.....

www.facebook.com

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Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 5d

My first question for Christine Drazan is why she supports Republicans gutting SNAP benefits for millions to protect a handful of wealthy pedophiles

My second question is why she supports the below

George Pearkes @peark.es · 5d

Dallas Fed services comments are LIT this month

"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"

www.dallasfed.org/research/sur...

Accommodation
The government shutdown and economic malaise are taking a toll on hotel and travel demand.
Administrative and support services
It feels impossible to predict what the hiring and employment market will be in six months. This year has been the most challenging in 15 years of search and staffing. Candidates have failed background checks. Employers have delayed hiring, candidates have accepted counter offers, others have continued interviewing after accepting a new role. These events used to be uncommon and rare. Now they're happening on a regular basis. Revenue swings month to month are drastic. We are trying to budget and forecast, but it is impossible, and I'm on the edge of laying off an employee now. Business has felt recessionary for over a year—no wonder we knew the jobs numbers were off and kept saying there was no way they were as good as reported, and we were correct. These are very tough times for small and midsized businesses.
The level of uncertainty has increased in the face of higher interest rates and borrowing costs. Layoffs in the energy sector are just now being felt, and the federal shutdown will have a compounding impact.
The government shutdown [is an issue impacting our business].
Most of our customers are federal agencies. If there is a shutdown, our business suffers.
Ambulatory health care services
We are seeing major price escalation resistance.
There are numerous factors affecting our outlook and current performance. A general downturn in the economy and economic outlook coupled with increased layoffs and significant increases in prices for day-to-day commodities have reduced demand for those seeking our pediatric urgent care services. Healthcare fatigue is also a factor post-COVID. Couple that with the frankly baseless guidance that the Department of Health and Human Services is providing, there is also a lot of confusion among potential patients of ours of sound medical judgement.
With continued angst over secured overnight fin…

Educational services
Uncertainty about visa approval rates and H1-B visa fees will have a potentially significant negative impact.
Personal and laundry services
I am concerned about the government shutdown.
Pipeline transportation
Lower oil prices impact producer activity and uncertainty.
Professional, scientific and technical services
We're seeing significant uncertainty among our oil and gas service company clients. Commodity prices are down, and there is no real cause to anticipate an upturn in drilling activities.
The residential market has continued its decline due to the uncertainty of the economy. Homebuilders are having a difficult time selling homes, even with the incentives they are offering, and existing homes are just sitting. The commercial market is a little better but is being held up by energy and data center transactions. We need a major adjustment in the pricing of homes or a significant reduction in the interest rate to get this market moving again.
Interest rates are still too high. Reduction in regulations is improving optimism. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act will open new opportunities.
We have seen an upturn in work flowing from clients in October in consulting engineering.
All of our customers are scaling back on technology spending.
I feel like our clients are more apprehensive. We are writing a lot of proposals, but they are just sitting. Projects are still being planned, but the execution is being delayed.
I work globally with international companies, so uncertainty is inherently high, and it will likely increase in the coming months. Four new governments in Latin America will be decided within the next six months, and such political transitions always contribute to greater economic and business uncertainty.
Commodity prices adversely affecting upstream oil and gas companies coupled with potential increased costs from renewed China tariffs creates an uncertain or negative outlook.
We are …

Publishing industries (except internet)
There is significant inflation in regular goods prices.
We continue to be concerned about compounding effects of tariffs, government shutdown, reduced federal spending, wavering consumer confidence and the levels of credit card usage and delinquency (which we expect to increase), as well as the generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration.
Real estate
The sentiment we see from apartment residents, owners, vendors, employees and others is neither optimism nor excessive worry. Folks are getting by OK, reallocating spending to compensate for high food prices, and they seem resigned to their fate. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to terrify immigrants, and they are keeping their heads down. Few people are moving, changing jobs or expecting more. The economy feels like it's in the doldrums, and all the outrageous politics just feels like noise. Our company is doing well enough to throw a couple of big events and make improvements to properties we own. Being conservative, focusing on fundamentals and conserving cash have paid off for us. Others see us doing well, so more prospects are coming our way.
We are always hopeful things are going to move forward and upward. Our goal is to survive the next six months.
Rental and leasing services
I don't know that any geopolitical or political conditions have changed our business outlook. The fourth quarter is typically when we do 27 percent to 29 percent of our volume. The first two quarters of the year are typically slow due to weather and manufacturers trying to manage their budgets. Tax-incentive buying pulls purchases ahead into fourth quarter 2025.
Repair and maintenance
We are a naturally seasonal business. Our outlook for the future is bright.
Securities, commodity contracts and other financial investments and related activities
Uncertainty remains uncertain.
I wish we would get clarity on tariffs. We have bee…

Specialty trade contractors
Volatility—including interest rates, stock market fluctuations, geopolitical issues and the government shutdown—is creating poor confidence.
Support activities for transportation
With the current administration taking meaningful action to address foreign labor issues, the outlook for the trucking and logistics industry has improved considerably. The decline faced in recent years has been attributable to violations of federal laws, most notably allowing those not legally authorized and without English proficiency to saturate the market and to violate cabotage restrictions. We are encouraged by the renewed emphasis on enforcement and compliance. As these measures take effect and below-market labor practices are curtailed, American motor carriers will once again be able to begin breaking even and then to profit.
Telecommunications
Too much funding (private equity combined with the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program) is flowing into the broadband industry as evident by the number of broadband providers in any given area. While it has naturally increased competition, resulting in lower pricing, it is also driving irrational investment decisions. These decisions will have consequences once the broadband market begins a correction in the next three to five years.
Truck transportation
Our business has died.
Utilities
I feel better about business activity, but the threatened tariffs do not help with the business situation.
Warehousing and storage
General economic conditions appear to be worsening, though it's hard to put a finger on exactly where or why. We're working through 2026 budget and are expecting revenue to either stay flat or dip. We are eliminating a small number of heads, roughly 4 percent of our workforce. We expect inflation to continue to impact the cost to provide services and will be adjusting revenue in response.

Glonzo Barnett III @husseman.bsky.social · 5d

Wow