Jonathan Schoolar
Jonathan Schoolar
@jcschoolar.bsky.social
Professional investor to fund my interest in reading and talking science, particularly ecology, biodiversity and the losses we face in our natural world.
3. Best guess is Americans pay 80%+ of all tariffs
4. Everyone in the field with any knowledge or curiosity is aware of this, Bessent included
5. Trump is probably not aware of this

I would not be surprised if Bessent is trying for the Fed board chair himself trying to jump off the Titanic
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I suspect the Republicans answer to this is simply never to have a Democrat president again - by any means necessary. That is always the authoritarian playbook.
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I am so frustrated that - again - Democrats cannot craft a simple message.

“Republicans are holding your healthcare premiums and SNAP payments hostage. We will not negotiate with a party that holds you hostage.”
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Usha Vance should ask herself: how would she feel about walking the streets of DC without an escort - would she feel like she needed to carry her passport?
October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM