@gary-alexander.bsky.social
Portfolio manager and investment advisor. Yankees and Arsenal fan. I love democracy, good whiskey, Shoegaze, our oceans and open minds.
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happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
February 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
happy first birthday to Bluesky, and what a year it's been!
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
with every day, the need for an open network that puts people first becomes increasingly clear. we're glad to be building this with you. after all, the heart of a social network is the people.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Emily Flake. #NewYorkerCartoons
January 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Emily Flake. #NewYorkerCartoons
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taking Biden to task for that AWFUL op-ed www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJcg...
Jen Rubin: Why Is Biden Helping Trump
YouTube video by Politicon
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
taking Biden to task for that AWFUL op-ed www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJcg...
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January 6. No forgetting. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Don’t Mention the Coup!
The memory of January 6 vanishes from Trump’s new Washington.
www.theatlantic.com
January 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
January 6. No forgetting. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Me before the 2024 election cycle
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Me after
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Me after
December 30, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Me before the 2024 election cycle
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Me after
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Me after
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The Christmas Tree in Space...
December 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The Christmas Tree in Space...
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In Barry Blitt’s latest Kvetchbook, Santa’s definitely going to find out who’s been naughty or nice. nyer.cm/T9BaWyr
December 23, 2024 at 9:11 PM
In Barry Blitt’s latest Kvetchbook, Santa’s definitely going to find out who’s been naughty or nice. nyer.cm/T9BaWyr
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Adam Douglas Thompson. #NewYorkerCartoons
December 6, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Adam Douglas Thompson. #NewYorkerCartoons
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David Frum discussing what happened on Morning Joe: "It is a very ominous thing if our leading forums for discussion of public affairs are already feeling the chill of intimidation and responding with efforts to appease."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
www.theatlantic.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:05 PM
David Frum discussing what happened on Morning Joe: "It is a very ominous thing if our leading forums for discussion of public affairs are already feeling the chill of intimidation and responding with efforts to appease."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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When your MAGA uncle wonders why Trump is threatening tariffs and raising the prices of everything, after he repeatedly promised to do the opposite, look him straight in the eye and gently whisper:
"It was never about you...and now he doesn't need you anymore"
"It was never about you...and now he doesn't need you anymore"
December 1, 2024 at 12:52 PM
When your MAGA uncle wonders why Trump is threatening tariffs and raising the prices of everything, after he repeatedly promised to do the opposite, look him straight in the eye and gently whisper:
"It was never about you...and now he doesn't need you anymore"
"It was never about you...and now he doesn't need you anymore"
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by @shannonwheeler.bsky.social. #NewYorkerCartoons
November 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by @shannonwheeler.bsky.social. #NewYorkerCartoons
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It's *more* important in rough times to make an effort to cultivate a sense of gratitude. From Mona Charen: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-be-...
How to Be Grateful Despite Trump
Counting our blessings has never been more vital.
www.thebulwark.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM
It's *more* important in rough times to make an effort to cultivate a sense of gratitude. From Mona Charen: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-be-...
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Just because we lost an election doesn’t mean we were wrong. We’re still in this fight together.
Thanksgiving
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
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November 27, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Just because we lost an election doesn’t mean we were wrong. We’re still in this fight together.
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Good morning, Blue Sky.
Being resilient is easier when you're surrounded by the right people.
Build communities that make you smarter and tougher for the battles ahead.
Never give up hope. Never stop fighting for what is right. And just.
Whatever comes our way, we will face it together.
Being resilient is easier when you're surrounded by the right people.
Build communities that make you smarter and tougher for the battles ahead.
Never give up hope. Never stop fighting for what is right. And just.
Whatever comes our way, we will face it together.
November 25, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Good morning, Blue Sky.
Being resilient is easier when you're surrounded by the right people.
Build communities that make you smarter and tougher for the battles ahead.
Never give up hope. Never stop fighting for what is right. And just.
Whatever comes our way, we will face it together.
Being resilient is easier when you're surrounded by the right people.
Build communities that make you smarter and tougher for the battles ahead.
Never give up hope. Never stop fighting for what is right. And just.
Whatever comes our way, we will face it together.
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November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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You cannot argue with people who think this way. Offers up her abortion rights and those of her daughter to Trump on a platter, but maybe someone should explain to her that there hasn't been a draft in more than 50 years and no one is going to send her son anywhere.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 24, 2024 at 8:09 PM
You cannot argue with people who think this way. Offers up her abortion rights and those of her daughter to Trump on a platter, but maybe someone should explain to her that there hasn't been a draft in more than 50 years and no one is going to send her son anywhere.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This is important to resistance of the new autocracy. #TakeSides
November 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM
This is important to resistance of the new autocracy. #TakeSides
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This place is alive.
Conversations about records and gigs as well as recommendations and opinions.
I see little vitriolic exchanges.
The more we share, the more we listen and remain curious, the strongest this platform is going to become.
I'm genuinely excited about Bluesky 🌞
Conversations about records and gigs as well as recommendations and opinions.
I see little vitriolic exchanges.
The more we share, the more we listen and remain curious, the strongest this platform is going to become.
I'm genuinely excited about Bluesky 🌞
November 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
This place is alive.
Conversations about records and gigs as well as recommendations and opinions.
I see little vitriolic exchanges.
The more we share, the more we listen and remain curious, the strongest this platform is going to become.
I'm genuinely excited about Bluesky 🌞
Conversations about records and gigs as well as recommendations and opinions.
I see little vitriolic exchanges.
The more we share, the more we listen and remain curious, the strongest this platform is going to become.
I'm genuinely excited about Bluesky 🌞
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The @theatlantic.bsky.social 2024 Christmas gift guide is here! Many eccentric, clever and interesting ideas (and my suggestion: socks)
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM
The @theatlantic.bsky.social 2024 Christmas gift guide is here! Many eccentric, clever and interesting ideas (and my suggestion: socks)
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
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I went to the Miami Book Fair yesterday. I was stunned to see the incredible turnout for what was 95% books! Young, old, families, kids, every color and religion. Over 100k people for the weekend. Great to see there is still
Interest in reading! I think I will be there next year…
Interest in reading! I think I will be there next year…
November 24, 2024 at 11:57 AM
I went to the Miami Book Fair yesterday. I was stunned to see the incredible turnout for what was 95% books! Young, old, families, kids, every color and religion. Over 100k people for the weekend. Great to see there is still
Interest in reading! I think I will be there next year…
Interest in reading! I think I will be there next year…
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News Analysis: Donald Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But he is still claiming a “powerful mandate.”
The ‘Landslide’ That Wasn’t: Trump and Allies Pump Up His Narrow Victory
The latest vote count shows that Donald J. Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But Mr. Trump claims a “powerful mandate.”
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:18 PM
News Analysis: Donald Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But he is still claiming a “powerful mandate.”
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Night in the upper French Quarter, New Orleans
November 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Night in the upper French Quarter, New Orleans
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“Perhaps Americans require, every once in a while, to be jolted out of the complacency learned from their mostly fortunate history.”
@davidfrum.bsky.social on what he got wrong about the 2024 election cycle:
@davidfrum.bsky.social on what he got wrong about the 2024 election cycle:
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:46 PM
“Perhaps Americans require, every once in a while, to be jolted out of the complacency learned from their mostly fortunate history.”
@davidfrum.bsky.social on what he got wrong about the 2024 election cycle:
@davidfrum.bsky.social on what he got wrong about the 2024 election cycle:
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Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.
Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’
The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.”
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.