Dave Higgins
@davehigginsconsulting.com
Retired tech consultant and author living in Naples FL. Space enthusiast, occasional NASA Social attendee, fan of warm weather. Very low tolerance for BS. Sorry: I ignore all dm's, so don't bother. More at my website: davehigginsconsulting.com
NY Fed President: Yeah, we cheated. Fuck off (more or less). www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/n...
NY Fed President Williams says some 'technical factors' distorted November's CPI reading downward
Williams said "technical factors" likely distorted November's inflation data, pushing the headline reading lower than it otherwise would have been.
www.cnbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
NY Fed President: Yeah, we cheated. Fuck off (more or less). www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/n...
How the number one takeaway isn't "He's insane" escapes me. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S.
www.yahoo.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
How the number one takeaway isn't "He's insane" escapes me. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Put me down as completely mystified as to why anyone in the financial industry would believe any of the numbers coming out of the 🟠🍕💩's corrupt administration.
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Put me down as completely mystified as to why anyone in the financial industry would believe any of the numbers coming out of the 🟠🍕💩's corrupt administration.
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Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.
Kind of hard to categorized them as extremist when they all work for ICE now...
WALKINSHAW: Are you familiar with the Proud Boys?
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
December 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Kind of hard to categorized them as extremist when they all work for ICE now...
Always remember the corporate health care motto: A patient cured is a customer lost.
Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."
December 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Always remember the corporate health care motto: A patient cured is a customer lost.
Something something sowing...reaping...living by the sword...something something.
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she shared with Trump death threat she received that he incited, and his response was "extremely unkind"
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Something something sowing...reaping...living by the sword...something something.
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut Education and Science Research the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut Education and Science Research the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
Happy Turkey Drop day to all who celebrate. youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
WKRP Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Brian Henigin
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November 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Happy Turkey Drop day to all who celebrate. youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
And by "follow" she means "ignore any that are inconvenient or clash with our agenda."
Q: On the Epstein files, does the new investigation by the SDNY prevent the DOJ from releasing all of the remaining files?
BONDI: We'll continue to follow the law
(Not a no!)
BONDI: We'll continue to follow the law
(Not a no!)
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
And by "follow" she means "ignore any that are inconvenient or clash with our agenda."
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Quiet, Piggy.
Mike Johnson's final words during a press conference where he announces the Epstein coverup will not only continue but deepen: "They're trying to attack President Trump. That's it."
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Quiet, Piggy.
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Trump: “Doctor, I gotta lose some weight. I haven’t seen my dick since 1999.
Doctor: “Well, you could diet.”
Trump: “That’s a great idea! What color?
Doctor: “Well, you could diet.”
Trump: “That’s a great idea! What color?
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Trump: “Doctor, I gotta lose some weight. I haven’t seen my dick since 1999.
Doctor: “Well, you could diet.”
Trump: “That’s a great idea! What color?
Doctor: “Well, you could diet.”
Trump: “That’s a great idea! What color?
You know who doesn't think it's a fact? People who buy groceries.
Trump shamelessly lies: "Go to Walmart and other companies, and in every case it's about 25% that a Thanksgiving meal and surroundings are 25% lower. That's big fact."
November 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You know who doesn't think it's a fact? People who buy groceries.
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I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
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White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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Whenever some sanctimonious Dem announces that America needs a functioning Republican Party, I always think “I’d settle for a functioning Democratic Party.”
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Whenever some sanctimonious Dem announces that America needs a functioning Republican Party, I always think “I’d settle for a functioning Democratic Party.”
This is absolutely the dumbest timeline.
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is absolutely the dumbest timeline.
The next time you are depressed and feeling useless, try to remember that at least you aren't a Democratic senator.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The next time you are depressed and feeling useless, try to remember that at least you aren't a Democratic senator.
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so: In addition to shitting the bed on ACA...anti-cannabis lobbyists SAM snuck language into the BUDGET BILL that will effectively prohibit all of the THCA/Hemp products everyone loves so much.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
so: In addition to shitting the bed on ACA...anti-cannabis lobbyists SAM snuck language into the BUDGET BILL that will effectively prohibit all of the THCA/Hemp products everyone loves so much.
In other words, if you expect a check from these a$$holes you are going to be deeply disappointed. www.yahoo.com/finance/news...
Bessent Says Trump’s $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Bessent was asked on ABC’s This Week about a social media post by Trump earlier Sunday that derided people who oppose tariffs and said a “dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high incom...
www.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In other words, if you expect a check from these a$$holes you are going to be deeply disappointed. www.yahoo.com/finance/news...
I see Senate Democrats have once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. And they wonder why their voters hate them.
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I see Senate Democrats have once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. And they wonder why their voters hate them.
May? More like "absofuckinglutely will." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Schiff says Republicans may 'cheat' on any shutdown compromise
Democrats want "really solid guarantees" that can't be reneged, Schiff said.
www.yahoo.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
May? More like "absofuckinglutely will." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Trump admin tells states to “undo” food stamp benefits: “To the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized. Accordingly, States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025.“
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trump admin tells states to “undo” food stamp benefits: “To the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized. Accordingly, States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025.“