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Skull Fisher

@paulfish.bsky.social

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Urbanist and Economist who likes Cats and Beta hats. Also writes mysteries for tabletop games. Site: pauljfisher.com Hot takes are my own and not employers. 🌩️👀 zQxLY643dPah

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Paul Gregory Fisher is a British economist, who left the Bank of England in July 2016 after 26 years service. In September 2016 he was appointed chair of the London Bullion Market Association and in December 2016, he became a non-executive director at the UK Debt Management Office. Fisher has been a visiting professor at Richmond, The American International University in London since 2012; and is a senior research fellow in the new DAFM Centre of the Business School at King's College London. He was chair of the board of trustees at the London Institute of Banking and Finance, from 2011 to 2017. .. more

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5h

1b, 700 sqft cave in a charming neighborhood. Very cozy and perfect for Hobbits!

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 16h

Vancouver is pretty diverse given its 40 odd percent Asian and the same white. Having grown up in 90% white places that is very different.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 16h

There was a few comments recently from YIMBY groups about how their regular happy hours were a way of turning their groups into powerful orgs in local politics.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 17h

So much “the poors must produce the babies for me” energy.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 18h

@hnldts.bsky.social Skyline extension from Aloha Stadium to Kalihi Transit Center begins service TOMORROW, October 16th!! 🎉🚝🌴🌊

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19h

Transit is awesome!! 🤓🚆🚌

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable

You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month

Headline reads: Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotic for adult users.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

Kraken breeding program to release them into the wild.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

Sponsor sports teams with logos that are “accidentally” pornographic.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

But now its 24-7. Every morning drunken office workers stumble out of the train to work. Tourist vomit out the windows at people below. Drunk operators should random station names.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

Just add an open bar car. A public transit system where everyone is wasted should be useless enough.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

Other features include hot tub, theater car, and cat tunnels.

Yes, i’ll lease the tracks to Amtrak but the party train always has the right of way.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

One warning, they can be loud if dragged around by a vary high energy orange cat.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

Private luxury high speed train and high speed rails to take it on. The club car will let you party from all across the country. The party starts in NYC and doesn’t stop till we reach Seattle.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

I have one like this. Its isn’t held in place and pops up by physics. www.amazon.com/DOEL-Interac...

DOEL Interactive Cat Feather Toys, Automatic Cat Toy for Indoor Cats, Electronic Cat Exercise Toys, Gift for Adult & Kitten Cats

Amazon.com : DOEL Interactive Cat Feather Toys, Automatic Cat Toy for Indoor Cats, Electronic Cat Exercise Toys, Gift for Adult & Kitten Cats : Pet Supplies

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 1d

I want them to feel like I did the day we got an email that ended with “<employer> will continue to provide drinking water.”.

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

by this time next year, we want ICE agent to be one of the most miserable, soul destroying, hated jobs in america, we want parking enforcement to look like a dream job by comparison

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

the thing is, all that knock off amazon operator gear you bought to look tough and scary just looks fucking silly when you are being gyrated at by someone wearing an inflatable frog costume and being mooned by a naked bagpiper on a unicycle, it just doesn’t work, the self image cannot hold

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

by this time next year, we want ICE agent to be one of the most miserable, soul destroying, hated jobs in america, we want parking enforcement to look like a dream job by comparison

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 1d

It should not be understated how much clever shit like this actually annihilates morale at places like ICE/CBP.

Getting made fun of like this on national television while people laugh at you is.. well, you may call it victory wine, but it ain't.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 4d

Who Was Jeffery Epstein? Find out by watching 'The Onion Investigates: Jeffery Epstein' on The Onion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhSoGcQhWU

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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George Pearkes @peark.es · 5d

Can’t think of a better red flag for a person than “earnestly *wants* to move to Dubai” from UK/Europe/US/etc.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5d

Checked it out from the local library, looks fun!

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5d

I live in a 10 story monstrocity. Its pretty dope. My cat watches birds flying by and I grilled on the roof with some friends.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.bsky.social · 5d

beaches are for long walks with dogs and blowing up beached whale carcasses, dammit.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe Epoch Times? Like that is a legit cult front.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5d

More cult detail please.

Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 5d

My murder boi feels similarly.

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · 5d

I've spent the last 8 months of my life working to pass #SB79. It will be transformative for housing in California, and is one of the best things I'll probably ever get to do.

As of this morning, it's officially law; now it's time to drink!

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 6d

MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.

It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.

Thank you, Governor!

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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 6d

Ladies and gentlemen, we did it. SB 79 has been signed.

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Skull Fisher @paulfish.bsky.social · 6d

Even better, you can build death rays.