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Steve Zorowitz

@stevezorowitz.bsky.social

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Dad, Poppy, Trader, Liberal. "That which is hateful unto you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole of the Torah; the rest is commentary. Go forth and study." -- Rabbi Hillel I used to be @StevenJ1279 at the other place

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Dan Pasternack @danpasternack.bsky.social · 7h

October 11, 2025 is a milestone in comedy history. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of the 1st SNL, today is also the final new Dr. Demento show. After 55 years, Barret Hansen is hanging up his top hat. Please go to drdemento.com to hear his all time demented top 40 countdown special.

Dr. Demento

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Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1h

Mash up bands:

The Dead Dead

Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 1h

Mash up bands:

Van Fighters

Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 1h

Mash up bands:

Guns 'N Oates

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1h

Ok, I just watched the last Bond movie. Tell me why another pulse from Q’s EMP watch wouldn’t have fried the nanobots.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 4h

Does it accept Ogle Pay?

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 4h

I can see that.

Being in CT within 45 minutes of New York City helps a lot.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 4h

Yep, it comes down to can you be sure you’ll stay in-network even in worst case.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 4h

O’Connor, Kacsmaryk? Texas has so many district possibilities.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 4h

I have 3 major in-network hospitals within 15 miles, and my in-network group has 500 doctors, so unless something crazy happens, I should be in-network for anything (at least until the next year, and then I can always switch)

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 5h

Things can change, but I’m also lucky to be in a Medigap guaranteed issue state, so I can always switch to it any year without them charging me more for health reasons.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 5h

In my case, the oop max is only about $1,000 more than what I’d spend with Medigap premium + Part D prem + drug copays+ dental prem. And my actual spend has been far less than that.

Ofc, this only works if it’s all in-network, and they all are.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 5h

I've been lucky and relatively healthy, so my annual spend has been far less, so another point for an MA plan.

3. I hate the idea of having to get referrals from my PCP for the first time (old MA was PPO).

4. But, I've found another MA-HMOPOS plan from a diff carrier, which won't need them.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 5h

I'm deciding between a new MA-HMO plan and going to Medigap/Part D.

1. I'm in a major metro area and all my doctors are in a large group and in-network, so that's not really an issue.

2. The premium for a Medigap+Part D+drug copays+dental is almost as much as the MA out-of-pocket max.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 7h

It's still funny that the whole LTCM bailout was $3.6 billion. Wouldn't make a dent in anything now.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 8h

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Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · May 28

I'm starting to believe that the only thing that will decide the election on Nov 7, 2028 is the price of bitcoin on Nov 6, 2028.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 13h

A chart showing rising happiness of a turkey…until a Thanksgiving surprise.

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Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 13h

JB Pritzker.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 21h

Is "all of them" an option?

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 23h

Unsolicited Glick pic

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 23h

By 2029, taxing the billionaires will be the *moderate* position.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

Stock market idiots gave Trump 2,000 SPX points to play with. I wonder how many he's going to use. But if they let him do it again, he will.

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Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

Stock market idiots gave Trump 2,000 SPX points to play with. I wonder how many he's going to use.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

Stock market idiots gave Trump 2,000 SPX points to play with. I wonder how many he's going to use.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

Stock market idiots gave Trump 2,000 SPX points to play with. I wonder how many he's going to use.

Steve Zorowitz @stevezorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

Your "I'm Spartacus" moment, but boy, you never know with this country anymore.

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