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An implicit admission that the first-term attempt to repeal the ACA without any plan in place was a poor idea? You decide!
Roger Marshall on Republicans replacing the ACA: "It's gonna take us a while to figure out the right way to do it"
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
An implicit admission that the first-term attempt to repeal the ACA without any plan in place was a poor idea? You decide!
Amazing to me that we cannot concisely communicate the political impact of: Congress had extensive hearings last week on whether the water pressure is high enough in our showers and toilets, but not solve this problem.
Ossoff: "This is so much deeper than the politics. What does it say about the moral condition of this Congress that the thing that has them all tied up in knots is a very simple question: Should people's health insurance premiums go up double or triple? This is a policy choice."
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Amazing to me that we cannot concisely communicate the political impact of: Congress had extensive hearings last week on whether the water pressure is high enough in our showers and toilets, but not solve this problem.
Can’t wait until the IOC resurrects Avery Brundage to give POTUS the Olympics Peace Prize.
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Can’t wait until the IOC resurrects Avery Brundage to give POTUS the Olympics Peace Prize.
Again, the idea that even a scapegoat would be facing consequences is farfetched here. It cannot be SecDef because he has to go before Congress occasionally and it would be embarassing. Admiral is told to own up to it being his decision and is pardoned. POTUS says absolute right under Article 2
WAPO: “.. Officials in Congress and the Pentagon said Monday they are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration intends to scapegoat the military officer who directed U.S. forces to kill two survivors of a targeted strike ..”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Again, the idea that even a scapegoat would be facing consequences is farfetched here. It cannot be SecDef because he has to go before Congress occasionally and it would be embarassing. Admiral is told to own up to it being his decision and is pardoned. POTUS says absolute right under Article 2
This seems pretty clear to me. POTUS & SecDef are denying they ordered anything improper. To the extent an Admiral did? Pardon incoming. How dare we question that?
December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This seems pretty clear to me. POTUS & SecDef are denying they ordered anything improper. To the extent an Admiral did? Pardon incoming. How dare we question that?
Wait. This is the painting POTUS “found”? It’s the official WH portrait of FDR. IT WAS IN BIDEN’S OVAL OFFICE!
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Wait. This is the painting POTUS “found”? It’s the official WH portrait of FDR. IT WAS IN BIDEN’S OVAL OFFICE!
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Rep. Stefanik‘s campaign has to be madly texting people at the White House - ”ARE YOU KIDDING ME?” “GET HIM OUT OF THERE!” - to be fair, POTUS can turn on a dime but this cannot be what her campaign wanted to come out of this meeting….
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Rep. Stefanik‘s campaign has to be madly texting people at the White House - ”ARE YOU KIDDING ME?” “GET HIM OUT OF THERE!” - to be fair, POTUS can turn on a dime but this cannot be what her campaign wanted to come out of this meeting….
This is true of course. But some important differences - keeping Trump’s taxes as a live issue never really made a dent in his approval ratings. This seems different.
Plus, this would be like Trump saying, you cannot see my taxes yet Hillary better show us her returns! She’s a crook.
Plus, this would be like Trump saying, you cannot see my taxes yet Hillary better show us her returns! She’s a crook.
Get ready to hear this spiel from Trump's circle as commonly as we used to hear "of course Trump will be happy to release his taxes, just as soon as the IRS completes its audit."
Everyone does know what's going on here, right? Should the Epstein evidence bill pass both the House and Senate, these criminals will say it can't be released because there is an active investigation. Never mind that a thorough investigation was completed, and the DOJ was prepared to try Epstein.
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is true of course. But some important differences - keeping Trump’s taxes as a live issue never really made a dent in his approval ratings. This seems different.
Plus, this would be like Trump saying, you cannot see my taxes yet Hillary better show us her returns! She’s a crook.
Plus, this would be like Trump saying, you cannot see my taxes yet Hillary better show us her returns! She’s a crook.
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Bo Bichette? Where?
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Bo Bichette? Where?
Recommend this article. I was under the impression that China was just banning soybean purchases. Not banning, it simply instituted tariffs. And, guess what, Chinese buyers are buying cheaper soybeans elsewhere. There are several econ lessons buried in here. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
China Bought $12.6 Billion in U.S. Soybeans Last Year. Now, It’s $0.
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Recommend this article. I was under the impression that China was just banning soybean purchases. Not banning, it simply instituted tariffs. And, guess what, Chinese buyers are buying cheaper soybeans elsewhere. There are several econ lessons buried in here. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
Bills “Cold Front” uniforms seem like Raider rip off uniforms. If they end up cursed, not surprised.
October 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Bills “Cold Front” uniforms seem like Raider rip off uniforms. If they end up cursed, not surprised.
this might be where I confess a feed of old “Jokers Wild“ episodes has captured my attention on YT.
I'm sorry, but Bluesky needs a LOT more weirdos talking about classic TV, older game shows, and network continuity/graphics from the 1970s to the mid-1990s. I know there's like seven of us, and I already follow those folks.
I'm sorry, but Bluesky needs A LOT more weirdos talking about Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, the Mandalorian & Grogu, Power Rangers and a zillion other legit awesome things that are well worth your attention.
September 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
this might be where I confess a feed of old “Jokers Wild“ episodes has captured my attention on YT.
On the other site, just saw a clip of Clay Travis explaining (hoping) that Disney is raked over the coals over its proposed acquisition of the NFL suite of broadcast stuff. If their late night stuff is so slanted, how are they going to be good on sports? Or words to that effect.
September 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
On the other site, just saw a clip of Clay Travis explaining (hoping) that Disney is raked over the coals over its proposed acquisition of the NFL suite of broadcast stuff. If their late night stuff is so slanted, how are they going to be good on sports? Or words to that effect.
Pretty sure the President said he expects 2027 to be the big year for the U.S. Economy. 2027.
September 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Pretty sure the President said he expects 2027 to be the big year for the U.S. Economy. 2027.
For those on this (and others) platform who have said that lionizing Gov Newsom is wrong/bad idea/objectionable, sounds like another blue state Governor is going to have a chance to show leadership
The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
August 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
For those on this (and others) platform who have said that lionizing Gov Newsom is wrong/bad idea/objectionable, sounds like another blue state Governor is going to have a chance to show leadership
This should be leading the news.
Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs
Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
bit.ly
August 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This should be leading the news.
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They say phones only make us miserable but I just got this news alert and laughed for a solid minute so who is to say
August 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They say phones only make us miserable but I just got this news alert and laughed for a solid minute so who is to say
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In a 1983 opinion by Ted Olson(!), DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that assigning JAG lawyers to serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys violated a statute that bans military officers from exercising the duties of a civil office.
Then, Congress authorized it.
This is dumb—but legal.
Then, Congress authorized it.
This is dumb—but legal.
SCOOP: As the National Guard takes over the streets of DC, military officers are now going to be detailed to prosecute civilian criminal cases for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Military officers shifted to prosecute local D.C. crimes amid Trump takeover
Members of the Judge Advocate General Corps are set to join the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.
www.nbcnews.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In a 1983 opinion by Ted Olson(!), DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that assigning JAG lawyers to serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys violated a statute that bans military officers from exercising the duties of a civil office.
Then, Congress authorized it.
This is dumb—but legal.
Then, Congress authorized it.
This is dumb—but legal.
Replace how? In what classroom is PBS being used today as a teaching tool?
The Trump administration is now seeking to replace PBS with “Prager University,” a far-right propaganda organization that isn’t actually a university.
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
One of their “kids videos” has Christopher Columbus telling them that slavery was “no big deal” and “better than being killed.”
August 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Replace how? In what classroom is PBS being used today as a teaching tool?
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Sept VIX at 19.30 is pretty high for a stock market that doesn’t do anything.
August 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sept VIX at 19.30 is pretty high for a stock market that doesn’t do anything.
I RT not because I think the “never innovate” shot is fair (show me policy innovations from the GOP pls) but because the tax idea strikes me as decent. It would, of course, be attacked as socialist by the GOP. But tax cuts as socialism? Seems like an interesting PR war to fight
Want to use rich people like me to your advantage? Incent us to help those who need it the most. Lower corp taxes for comps that pay a min of $25 per hour. Lower corp taxes if employees get stock at the same pct as the CEO.
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
August 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I RT not because I think the “never innovate” shot is fair (show me policy innovations from the GOP pls) but because the tax idea strikes me as decent. It would, of course, be attacked as socialist by the GOP. But tax cuts as socialism? Seems like an interesting PR war to fight
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Want to use rich people like me to your advantage? Incent us to help those who need it the most. Lower corp taxes for comps that pay a min of $25 per hour. Lower corp taxes if employees get stock at the same pct as the CEO.
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
August 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Want to use rich people like me to your advantage? Incent us to help those who need it the most. Lower corp taxes for comps that pay a min of $25 per hour. Lower corp taxes if employees get stock at the same pct as the CEO.
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
Bottom up incentives work. Dems never innovate. They bitch
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Breaking News: James Lovell Jr., commander of Apollo 13, the spacecraft that survived a near catastrophic explosion as it approached the moon, has died at 97.
James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”
nyti.ms
August 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Breaking News: James Lovell Jr., commander of Apollo 13, the spacecraft that survived a near catastrophic explosion as it approached the moon, has died at 97.
If the theory of the case is that, say, tariffs are borne by the EXPORTER in, say, India (which is the simplistic bs we hear) - this could only happen in the form of LOWER prices (to offset tariff checks which need to be paid by the USA importer).
July 31, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If the theory of the case is that, say, tariffs are borne by the EXPORTER in, say, India (which is the simplistic bs we hear) - this could only happen in the form of LOWER prices (to offset tariff checks which need to be paid by the USA importer).
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I wonder if the Columbia leadership realizes (or cares) how much blowback there might be from *within* the academy.
This post, from a Cornell Law professor, is worth reading:
3d.laboratorium.net/2025-07-25-c...
This post, from a Cornell Law professor, is worth reading:
3d.laboratorium.net/2025-07-25-c...
July 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I wonder if the Columbia leadership realizes (or cares) how much blowback there might be from *within* the academy.
This post, from a Cornell Law professor, is worth reading:
3d.laboratorium.net/2025-07-25-c...
This post, from a Cornell Law professor, is worth reading:
3d.laboratorium.net/2025-07-25-c...