@davidflaneur.bsky.social
Forgive me. I think you mean "TOTAL" Heathcare and Education (773k). Public H/E is about 450k and Private H/E is about 320k.
February 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Forgive me. I think you mean "TOTAL" Heathcare and Education (773k). Public H/E is about 450k and Private H/E is about 320k.
To your point that Democratic leaders can influence voter positions on policy, Republican leaders have clearly demonstrated that is in fact true, persuading a large segment of the electorate against immigrants over the past several years. Why can't Democrats do the same in the other direction?
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
To your point that Democratic leaders can influence voter positions on policy, Republican leaders have clearly demonstrated that is in fact true, persuading a large segment of the electorate against immigrants over the past several years. Why can't Democrats do the same in the other direction?
Importantly, they are also in swing states.
February 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Importantly, they are also in swing states.
For my entire lifetime, I've witnessed the media and elected officials calling out foreign leaders on their divergent messages when speaking in English on the world stage versus speaking in their native language when addressing their constituents. Why not here, now?
February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
For my entire lifetime, I've witnessed the media and elected officials calling out foreign leaders on their divergent messages when speaking in English on the world stage versus speaking in their native language when addressing their constituents. Why not here, now?
Smart choice.
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Smart choice.
Google AI continued:
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
January 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Google AI continued:
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
Google AI: If we define "manipulate" as using federal power to influence the rules, the rolls, or the public's trust in the [2026 election] outcome, the facts suggest this is not a future possibility, but an ongoing campaign. 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Google AI: If we define "manipulate" as using federal power to influence the rules, the rolls, or the public's trust in the [2026 election] outcome, the facts suggest this is not a future possibility, but an ongoing campaign. 1/2
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The "Bottom Line" for your 2026 outlook:
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
Expect a near-certainty (90%+) of aggressive legal and federal challenges to the election process, but a highly contested battle in the courts to determine if those challenges actually change the November results. 2/2
Google AI: If we define "manipulate" as using federal power to influence the rules, the rolls, or the public's trust in the [2026 election] outcome, the facts suggest this is not a future possibility, but an ongoing campaign. 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Google AI: If we define "manipulate" as using federal power to influence the rules, the rolls, or the public's trust in the [2026 election] outcome, the facts suggest this is not a future possibility, but an ongoing campaign. 1/2
How about all persons (1) who are "authorized" to be in US, not simply with documented status. Also, how about no detentions (2) for those not facing criminal charges? (26% of detainees face criminal charges.) Even that is too muc bc entering illegally is a crime, even though most show up for court
January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
How about all persons (1) who are "authorized" to be in US, not simply with documented status. Also, how about no detentions (2) for those not facing criminal charges? (26% of detainees face criminal charges.) Even that is too muc bc entering illegally is a crime, even though most show up for court
Typical Examples of Civil Infractions:
- Speeding
- Parking in no parking zone
- Littering
- Fishing w/o a license
- Fare Evasion
- Excessive Noise
- Jaywalking
- Walking a dog off-leash
- Failing to pick up pet waste
- Present in US w/o valid authorization
- Knowing hiring an unauthorized worker
- Speeding
- Parking in no parking zone
- Littering
- Fishing w/o a license
- Fare Evasion
- Excessive Noise
- Jaywalking
- Walking a dog off-leash
- Failing to pick up pet waste
- Present in US w/o valid authorization
- Knowing hiring an unauthorized worker
January 25, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Typical Examples of Civil Infractions:
- Speeding
- Parking in no parking zone
- Littering
- Fishing w/o a license
- Fare Evasion
- Excessive Noise
- Jaywalking
- Walking a dog off-leash
- Failing to pick up pet waste
- Present in US w/o valid authorization
- Knowing hiring an unauthorized worker
- Speeding
- Parking in no parking zone
- Littering
- Fishing w/o a license
- Fare Evasion
- Excessive Noise
- Jaywalking
- Walking a dog off-leash
- Failing to pick up pet waste
- Present in US w/o valid authorization
- Knowing hiring an unauthorized worker
I can tell you a friend of my father who worked at Boeing as an engineer wrote an anti-war article, was fired and then blacked balled in the industry. Andrew Young helped him find a job as a teacher.
January 24, 2026 at 3:54 AM
I can tell you a friend of my father who worked at Boeing as an engineer wrote an anti-war article, was fired and then blacked balled in the industry. Andrew Young helped him find a job as a teacher.
You're looking at the wrong election. It's the Democratic Primary that matters.
The type of rank choice voting nyc uses gives an advantage to candidates with enthusiastic support rather than consensus candidates.
The type of rank choice voting nyc uses gives an advantage to candidates with enthusiastic support rather than consensus candidates.
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 PM
You're looking at the wrong election. It's the Democratic Primary that matters.
The type of rank choice voting nyc uses gives an advantage to candidates with enthusiastic support rather than consensus candidates.
The type of rank choice voting nyc uses gives an advantage to candidates with enthusiastic support rather than consensus candidates.
Absolutely love the bubble map! THANK YOU.
Apologies, but one small tweak suggestion 🫣 the graphics / colors / contrast could be improved to provide more clarify. But otherwise excellent representation on where (literally) we are as a country.
Apologies, but one small tweak suggestion 🫣 the graphics / colors / contrast could be improved to provide more clarify. But otherwise excellent representation on where (literally) we are as a country.
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Absolutely love the bubble map! THANK YOU.
Apologies, but one small tweak suggestion 🫣 the graphics / colors / contrast could be improved to provide more clarify. But otherwise excellent representation on where (literally) we are as a country.
Apologies, but one small tweak suggestion 🫣 the graphics / colors / contrast could be improved to provide more clarify. But otherwise excellent representation on where (literally) we are as a country.
A full-fledged axis of evil.
January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A full-fledged axis of evil.
Your voice is especially relevant right now. For me, it's hard to believe that someone who supports law enforcement and police officers accepts the mission this administration has required them to perform.
I'd really look forward to hearing more about what you think on this. 2/2
I'd really look forward to hearing more about what you think on this. 2/2
January 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Your voice is especially relevant right now. For me, it's hard to believe that someone who supports law enforcement and police officers accepts the mission this administration has required them to perform.
I'd really look forward to hearing more about what you think on this. 2/2
I'd really look forward to hearing more about what you think on this. 2/2
While it may be difficult to discern on this platform, I'm not a troll. I genuinely respect your opinion / expertise. You seem like someone like me who loves cities and wants to improve them given real world constraints. 1/2
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
While it may be difficult to discern on this platform, I'm not a troll. I genuinely respect your opinion / expertise. You seem like someone like me who loves cities and wants to improve them given real world constraints. 1/2
I mean, it's wrong, but how does that compare with a federal deployment of armed personel that is 3x larger than the local police force meant to enforce civil infractions terrorizing the entire community?
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I mean, it's wrong, but how does that compare with a federal deployment of armed personel that is 3x larger than the local police force meant to enforce civil infractions terrorizing the entire community?
This a great map, but the graphic presentation should better portray population density.
January 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
This a great map, but the graphic presentation should better portray population density.
Nevertheless, I'm still in favor of taking a hand count among fellow passengers to determine if it's safe to land at O'Hare during the next snow storm.
January 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Nevertheless, I'm still in favor of taking a hand count among fellow passengers to determine if it's safe to land at O'Hare during the next snow storm.
She doesn't even have any tattoos (visible at least)
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
She doesn't even have any tattoos (visible at least)
QUESTION FROM NON-ECONOMIST:
What is the effect on job creation / unemployment from AI?
What is the effect on job creation / unemployment from AI?
January 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
QUESTION FROM NON-ECONOMIST:
What is the effect on job creation / unemployment from AI?
What is the effect on job creation / unemployment from AI?
You left out Trump himself!
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
You left out Trump himself!
Oh my! How terribly disappointing.
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Oh my! How terribly disappointing.