John
@jdevans79.bsky.social
Finance turned product guy, former airline employee with a latent passion for all things aviation and weather.
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So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
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Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
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We are the rogue nation people have been warning about
COME ON
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
We are the rogue nation people have been warning about
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Keep in mind: Trump couldn't share his plans to invade Venezuela with Congress because they're "not trustworthy." But he had no problems sharing these plans with Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as we learn here.
January 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Keep in mind: Trump couldn't share his plans to invade Venezuela with Congress because they're "not trustworthy." But he had no problems sharing these plans with Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as we learn here.
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Why are we here, you ask? This. This is why we are here.
Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & well, here we are.
Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & well, here we are.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expresses support for Trump’s military action in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Why are we here, you ask? This. This is why we are here.
Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & well, here we are.
Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & well, here we are.
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Great quote:
"Our military are bathtub toys to him."
"Our military are bathtub toys to him."
Its a game to them. Our military are bathtub toys to him
January 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Great quote:
"Our military are bathtub toys to him."
"Our military are bathtub toys to him."
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I’ve been thinking lately about how all children learn how good and wise America’s constitutional structure is: three branches of government, checks and balances, etc. And then in the real world, they just roll over to whatever Trump does. The idea feels almost quaint at this point.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I’ve been thinking lately about how all children learn how good and wise America’s constitutional structure is: three branches of government, checks and balances, etc. And then in the real world, they just roll over to whatever Trump does. The idea feels almost quaint at this point.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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This is an extremely useful organigram, very similar in concept to something I recently saw from one of the major German foundations that has been tracking and attempting to unravel Trump's corrupt empire. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
This is an extremely useful organigram, very similar in concept to something I recently saw from one of the major German foundations that has been tracking and attempting to unravel Trump's corrupt empire. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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we are going to win
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
we are going to win
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This is why they want us talking about day care scams.
December 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is why they want us talking about day care scams.
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“But in a modern, free, and truly democratic society, it should not be a mystery for days to its population and its voters whether or not their president has just bombed a new sovereign nation, without any declaration of war – all while the federal government that’s funded by our tax dollars…
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“But in a modern, free, and truly democratic society, it should not be a mystery for days to its population and its voters whether or not their president has just bombed a new sovereign nation, without any declaration of war – all while the federal government that’s funded by our tax dollars…
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Top 10 companies by decade
None from 1995 are in today's Big 10. JPMAM
None from 1995 are in today's Big 10. JPMAM
December 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Top 10 companies by decade
None from 1995 are in today's Big 10. JPMAM
None from 1995 are in today's Big 10. JPMAM
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Freaking love this city and all the people in it so much….a bunch of people went and turned the 4 train into the Polar Express giving out toys to kids along the way from the Bronx to Brooklyn….shoutout to the @newyorkers.live account on IG for doing this 🙏 www.instagram.com/reel/DSnsvWS...
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Freaking love this city and all the people in it so much….a bunch of people went and turned the 4 train into the Polar Express giving out toys to kids along the way from the Bronx to Brooklyn….shoutout to the @newyorkers.live account on IG for doing this 🙏 www.instagram.com/reel/DSnsvWS...
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Interesting insight here
Even 5 years ago if you had told me CBS News would go this way whereas the WSJ wouldn’t it would have surprised me — ultimately I think purveyors of business news are the only ones insulated from these dynamics because when rich people are paying you for market-moving news you can’t mess around.
December 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Interesting insight here
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Scott Beardsley, you will quickly learn about the separation of powers between branches and what happens when one branch gives a middle finger to another that funds, regulates and allows their existence. Buckle up.
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Scott Beardsley, you will quickly learn about the separation of powers between branches and what happens when one branch gives a middle finger to another that funds, regulates and allows their existence. Buckle up.
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Look, there’s a simple solution to private equity buying up and enshittifying the software that keeps us safe: a handful of municipal fire/rescue departments should team up, collaboratively build and share better software, and release it into the public domain. This is a common pattern!
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Look, there’s a simple solution to private equity buying up and enshittifying the software that keeps us safe: a handful of municipal fire/rescue departments should team up, collaboratively build and share better software, and release it into the public domain. This is a common pattern!
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There’s been a lot of talk since August about whether Spirit Airlines will survive its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Things come to a head this weekend when Spirit’s lenders will decide whether it meets conditions for a needed capital infusion.
With @jonostrower.com on @theaircurrent.com
Things come to a head this weekend when Spirit’s lenders will decide whether it meets conditions for a needed capital infusion.
With @jonostrower.com on @theaircurrent.com
Spirit Airlines’ competitors think it may go bust this weekend
At issue is Spirit’s ability to draw $100 million from its financing in bankruptcy by a Dec. 13 deadline
theaircurrent.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There’s been a lot of talk since August about whether Spirit Airlines will survive its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Things come to a head this weekend when Spirit’s lenders will decide whether it meets conditions for a needed capital infusion.
With @jonostrower.com on @theaircurrent.com
Things come to a head this weekend when Spirit’s lenders will decide whether it meets conditions for a needed capital infusion.
With @jonostrower.com on @theaircurrent.com
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some days you just have to laugh at how unbelievably stupid everything is
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
some days you just have to laugh at how unbelievably stupid everything is
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this shit is just beyond parody, man
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
this shit is just beyond parody, man
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Plus, while the President can pardon them from federal charges, they can't immunize them from international accountability under the laws of war.
A presidential memo saying officers carrying out Caribbean boat strikes can’t be prosecuted is a confession the attacks are war crimes.
Virtually every lawyer across the political spectrum identifying them as blatant, unambiguous violations of the laws of armed combat is because they’re war crimes.
Virtually every lawyer across the political spectrum identifying them as blatant, unambiguous violations of the laws of armed combat is because they’re war crimes.
On the horrific news that Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of boat bombing survivors, remember: The Trump Murder Memo "authorizing" the strikes preemptively clears those carrying them out. That's unusual. And we still haven't heard from the commander who resigned:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
November 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Plus, while the President can pardon them from federal charges, they can't immunize them from international accountability under the laws of war.
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I was born in Papua New Guinea, and hope to be judged for who I am, rather than who signed my birth certificate.
🇺🇸👇🏾
🚨 "I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions... & remove anyone who is not a net asset to the U.S., or is incapable of loving our Country..." - @POTUS
x.com/whitehouse/s...
🚨 "I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions... & remove anyone who is not a net asset to the U.S., or is incapable of loving our Country..." - @POTUS
x.com/whitehouse/s...
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I was born in Papua New Guinea, and hope to be judged for who I am, rather than who signed my birth certificate.
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HSBC forecasts that OpenAI is going to have nearly a half trillion in operating losses until 2030
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
HSBC forecasts that OpenAI is going to have nearly a half trillion in operating losses until 2030
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What the actual F is happening
very odd that the Post would write up someone’s speciation as if it’s news. What are we doing here
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
What the actual F is happening