Jim Payton
@jdp27.bsky.social
Retired investment advisor, husband, father and grandfather. Sarasota, Florida area. I try to impart what knowledge I have and amuse as well. Be good to each other and try to smile. The older I get, the more I learn. What a concept.
Answer me this Bluesky, why bother to post if no one responds. Same post on threads gets hundreds even thousands of likes and tens or hundreds of replies. Here--nothing, absolutely nothing. Explain why a non-famous entity should bother here. That's right. There will be no response
January 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Answer me this Bluesky, why bother to post if no one responds. Same post on threads gets hundreds even thousands of likes and tens or hundreds of replies. Here--nothing, absolutely nothing. Explain why a non-famous entity should bother here. That's right. There will be no response
I think one way to convince Trump not to invade Greenland is to point out that no one will come to the US for the World Cup, no one will come for the Olympics, and no one will come for our 250th celebration. This will be a major embarrassment for him. And after all, that is what is important
January 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
I think one way to convince Trump not to invade Greenland is to point out that no one will come to the US for the World Cup, no one will come for the Olympics, and no one will come for our 250th celebration. This will be a major embarrassment for him. And after all, that is what is important
If US is suspending food stamp payments to Minnesota, can Minnesota stop sending tax revenues to Washington?
January 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
If US is suspending food stamp payments to Minnesota, can Minnesota stop sending tax revenues to Washington?
Release the Epstein files. Do not lose focus. That is what this is all about. Release the files
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Release the Epstein files. Do not lose focus. That is what this is all about. Release the files
Nothing really released. No surprise. The good news, Epstein was never going to do him in, the economy and people's pain will be MAGA's undoing
December 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Nothing really released. No surprise. The good news, Epstein was never going to do him in, the economy and people's pain will be MAGA's undoing
So they named John Paulson as being in the files. Does that really hurt him. I am convinced that they could show concrete proof that 47 was a pedophile and Congress would do nothing
September 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
So they named John Paulson as being in the files. Does that really hurt him. I am convinced that they could show concrete proof that 47 was a pedophile and Congress would do nothing
On Oct 1 the government shuts down unless there is a budget agreement. The Senate needs 7 Dems to crossover. What if one requirement for an agreement, is to release the Epstein files
September 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Oct 1 the government shuts down unless there is a budget agreement. The Senate needs 7 Dems to crossover. What if one requirement for an agreement, is to release the Epstein files
So, as a Floridian, i urge everyone here to contact their state representatives and urge them to vote against eliminating the vaccines mandate. If not just because it is medically the right thing to do, but additionally the loss of revenue due to decreased tourism will be economically disastrous
September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
So, as a Floridian, i urge everyone here to contact their state representatives and urge them to vote against eliminating the vaccines mandate. If not just because it is medically the right thing to do, but additionally the loss of revenue due to decreased tourism will be economically disastrous
If you want to beat MAGA in 2026, you can't go off the deep end about American Eagle jeans(genes). This is what middle America hates about the dems--finding fault with everything that's fun. Stick to the issues, there are enough of them. Stop being the old man shouting at the kids on his grass.
August 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you want to beat MAGA in 2026, you can't go off the deep end about American Eagle jeans(genes). This is what middle America hates about the dems--finding fault with everything that's fun. Stick to the issues, there are enough of them. Stop being the old man shouting at the kids on his grass.
My prediction, not that anyone cares. He survives Epstein, but is very damaged. The economy in the fall, with bankruptcies, shortages, unemployment and inflation, will do him in. He will not be President in 2026
July 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My prediction, not that anyone cares. He survives Epstein, but is very damaged. The economy in the fall, with bankruptcies, shortages, unemployment and inflation, will do him in. He will not be President in 2026
Donald Chump says Bill Clinton was on the Epstein plane 28 times. Odd number to use unless he's seen the number in the file that doesn't exist. A reporter needs to ask how he came up with that number
July 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Donald Chump says Bill Clinton was on the Epstein plane 28 times. Odd number to use unless he's seen the number in the file that doesn't exist. A reporter needs to ask how he came up with that number
With the administration going after Brazilian judges, this would be a perfect time for Brazil to announce that if the World Cup 2026, stays in the US, they will not participate. Watch what happens then
July 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
With the administration going after Brazilian judges, this would be a perfect time for Brazil to announce that if the World Cup 2026, stays in the US, they will not participate. Watch what happens then
NBC Nightly News is no longer for serious news. First story tonight is Diddy’s trial. We are a nation of celebrity watching. 15 minutes in, still nothing about Congress. They are not appealing to the younger generation and are throwing away the older viewers. This is why we get the leaders we get
July 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NBC Nightly News is no longer for serious news. First story tonight is Diddy’s trial. We are a nation of celebrity watching. 15 minutes in, still nothing about Congress. They are not appealing to the younger generation and are throwing away the older viewers. This is why we get the leaders we get
The 4th of July was always a festive day, celebrating America. This year, it feels like a funeral would be more appropriate. Maybe we should march with the Declaration of Independence and Constitution in a coffin. Call it a Day of Remembrance. Sad
July 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The 4th of July was always a festive day, celebrating America. This year, it feels like a funeral would be more appropriate. Maybe we should march with the Declaration of Independence and Constitution in a coffin. Call it a Day of Remembrance. Sad
Easier to move World Cup than Olympics. Countries could set up alternative Olympics and refuse to send athletes here. Like we boycotted Moscow 1980. Embarass the Taco
June 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Easier to move World Cup than Olympics. Countries could set up alternative Olympics and refuse to send athletes here. Like we boycotted Moscow 1980. Embarass the Taco
The fate of Taco's reign will be determined by the economy. The deterioration occurring is barely noticeable at first, but then will accelerate like a ball rolling downhill. The damage is now baked in, the results will begin to be felt by the Fall. Stay patient
June 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The fate of Taco's reign will be determined by the economy. The deterioration occurring is barely noticeable at first, but then will accelerate like a ball rolling downhill. The damage is now baked in, the results will begin to be felt by the Fall. Stay patient
The attention span of our population is miniscule. We are constantly distracted by shiny objects. We go round in circles and spin out in bizarre directions. The USA has ADD.
Some Adderall please!!!
Some Adderall please!!!
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The attention span of our population is miniscule. We are constantly distracted by shiny objects. We go round in circles and spin out in bizarre directions. The USA has ADD.
Some Adderall please!!!
Some Adderall please!!!
If in fact Musk programmed voting booths to swing the election, as many have alleged, now is when it comes out. No reason to hold back now
June 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If in fact Musk programmed voting booths to swing the election, as many have alleged, now is when it comes out. No reason to hold back now
The fact that the US knew nothing about the Ukraine attack is further proof that we are becoming irrelevant on the world stage. It not America first, it's America alone
June 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The fact that the US knew nothing about the Ukraine attack is further proof that we are becoming irrelevant on the world stage. It not America first, it's America alone
Musk's appearance with TACO would seem to be self-defeating. The only way the Tesla brand comes back is for Musk to distance himself from TACO and hope people forget
May 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Musk's appearance with TACO would seem to be self-defeating. The only way the Tesla brand comes back is for Musk to distance himself from TACO and hope people forget
I think West Point should have invited Kermit The Frog instead
May 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I think West Point should have invited Kermit The Frog instead
One difference between 45 and 47 is that 45 had people trying to rein in his craziness and now he is free from constraints from his people. I guess you can call it 47 unplugged
May 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
One difference between 45 and 47 is that 45 had people trying to rein in his craziness and now he is free from constraints from his people. I guess you can call it 47 unplugged
How will Trump react to being the SECOND most powerful American
May 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
How will Trump react to being the SECOND most powerful American
It would seem that every interviewer of Trump should ask the question if he is obligated to uphold the Constitution. Keep asking the question so that people can hear the answer. Ask his cabinet people the same question. Over and over again. People need to understand that this is the basic issue
May 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It would seem that every interviewer of Trump should ask the question if he is obligated to uphold the Constitution. Keep asking the question so that people can hear the answer. Ask his cabinet people the same question. Over and over again. People need to understand that this is the basic issue
Poll being conducted by my Congressman, Buchanan, a Republican asking us to rate the first 100 days. Over 49% gave F and only 36% gave A or B. Fake poll?
April 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Poll being conducted by my Congressman, Buchanan, a Republican asking us to rate the first 100 days. Over 49% gave F and only 36% gave A or B. Fake poll?