@amtlpaul.bsky.social
For example:
"the U.S. claims that China charges a tariff of 67%. The U.S. ran a deficit of $295.4 billion with China in 2024, while imported goods (from China) were worth $438.9 billion, according to official data. When you divide $295.4 billion by $438.9 billion, the result is 67%!" (CNBC)
"the U.S. claims that China charges a tariff of 67%. The U.S. ran a deficit of $295.4 billion with China in 2024, while imported goods (from China) were worth $438.9 billion, according to official data. When you divide $295.4 billion by $438.9 billion, the result is 67%!" (CNBC)
April 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
For example:
"the U.S. claims that China charges a tariff of 67%. The U.S. ran a deficit of $295.4 billion with China in 2024, while imported goods (from China) were worth $438.9 billion, according to official data. When you divide $295.4 billion by $438.9 billion, the result is 67%!" (CNBC)
"the U.S. claims that China charges a tariff of 67%. The U.S. ran a deficit of $295.4 billion with China in 2024, while imported goods (from China) were worth $438.9 billion, according to official data. When you divide $295.4 billion by $438.9 billion, the result is 67%!" (CNBC)
The formula is this: divide the value of that country's exports to the US by the value of the US trade deficit with that country.
April 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The formula is this: divide the value of that country's exports to the US by the value of the US trade deficit with that country.
Just in case you're wondering how the Mad Emperor calculated these 'tariffs' that other countries supposedly change on US products (and don't) which he claims the US is merely 'reciprocating' (a lie).
April 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Just in case you're wondering how the Mad Emperor calculated these 'tariffs' that other countries supposedly change on US products (and don't) which he claims the US is merely 'reciprocating' (a lie).
"I've got a room of musical tunes"- rummaging in the Eclectic Attic, Saturdays at 1:30 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"I've got a room of musical tunes"- rummaging in the Eclectic Attic, Saturdays at 1:30 PM
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Paraphrasing something I heard the comedian Marc Maron (@marcmaron.bsky.social) talk about on his podcast this week:
Truth speaks to power, but power yells at truth.
Truth speaks to power, but power yells at truth.
January 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Paraphrasing something I heard the comedian Marc Maron (@marcmaron.bsky.social) talk about on his podcast this week:
Truth speaks to power, but power yells at truth.
Truth speaks to power, but power yells at truth.
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
I do spoken word too... this is called "Whither or Wither Truth"
January 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I do spoken word too... this is called "Whither or Wither Truth"
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Trump's promised executive order against "gender ideology" is ugly and dangerous, and also, like everything with Trump, contains few specifics and is meant to terrify people into self-repression. Here's my attempt to refocus on the fight ahead:
Trump’s Assault on Trans Rights Has Begun. Here’s What to Watch For.
An early executive order shows the White House wants to get into the business of defining sex and gender. That could play out in a few ways.
newrepublic.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Trump's promised executive order against "gender ideology" is ugly and dangerous, and also, like everything with Trump, contains few specifics and is meant to terrify people into self-repression. Here's my attempt to refocus on the fight ahead:
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“… And in every case we worked on, when the agents realized they were being watched, they abandoned their stakeout.”
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“… And in every case we worked on, when the agents realized they were being watched, they abandoned their stakeout.”
I do spoken words, too. This is called Whither or Wither Truth. youtube.com/watch?v=-k_L...
youtube.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I do spoken words, too. This is called Whither or Wither Truth. youtube.com/watch?v=-k_L...
Quality time with two of the cats 🐈 😻
January 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Quality time with two of the cats 🐈 😻
If all goes well, I'll be streaming an eclectic array of tunes, including some by Montrealers and Vermonters, at bigheavyworld/stream starting Saturday 1:30 PM Eastern
January 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If all goes well, I'll be streaming an eclectic array of tunes, including some by Montrealers and Vermonters, at bigheavyworld/stream starting Saturday 1:30 PM Eastern
Next Thursday in Burlington, Vt
November 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Next Thursday in Burlington, Vt
My latest release, featuring two songs: 'Memory' and 'Disinformation'
amontrealpaul.bandcamp.com/album/memory...
amontrealpaul.bandcamp.com/album/memory...
Memory/Disinformation, by A Montreal Paul
2 track album
amontrealpaul.bandcamp.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:57 PM
My latest release, featuring two songs: 'Memory' and 'Disinformation'
amontrealpaul.bandcamp.com/album/memory...
amontrealpaul.bandcamp.com/album/memory...
bigheavyworld.com/stream Now playing songs about being on the run on Paul’s Eclectic Attic
The Radiator Live Stream & Introduction — Big Heavy World
The Radiator’ is a nonprofit listener-supported media center generating and transmitting programming that fosters community awareness and civic engagement; encourages and promotes the creative public ...
bigheavyworld.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:04 PM
bigheavyworld.com/stream Now playing songs about being on the run on Paul’s Eclectic Attic