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Merry Christmas all.
From 1988, Shane and Kirsty in fine fettle.
And the rest of The Pogues, of course. Great live band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAw...
From 1988, Shane and Kirsty in fine fettle.
And the rest of The Pogues, of course. Great live band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAw...
The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York
YouTube video by niceandeasy
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Merry Christmas all.
From 1988, Shane and Kirsty in fine fettle.
And the rest of The Pogues, of course. Great live band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAw...
From 1988, Shane and Kirsty in fine fettle.
And the rest of The Pogues, of course. Great live band.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAw...
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Capitalism tomes at the double...
Prospect Magazine (UK) reviewed Capitalism and Its Critics alongside Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History. Thanks to Tom Clark for a thoughtful article.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7184...
Prospect Magazine (UK) reviewed Capitalism and Its Critics alongside Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History. Thanks to Tom Clark for a thoughtful article.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7184...
Whither capitalism?
Two new surveys of our dominant economic system make us fear for its future
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Capitalism tomes at the double...
Prospect Magazine (UK) reviewed Capitalism and Its Critics alongside Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History. Thanks to Tom Clark for a thoughtful article.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7184...
Prospect Magazine (UK) reviewed Capitalism and Its Critics alongside Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History. Thanks to Tom Clark for a thoughtful article.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7184...
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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I’m launching a Substack. Why? Because Trump is completely unfit for office, his enablers are cowards, and the truth needs to be said plainly by someone who knows how these guys tick. Subscribe if you're with me. open.substack.com/pub/gtconway...
The Republic Won't Save Itself
This New Year, I’m Starting a Substack
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I’m launching a Substack. Why? Because Trump is completely unfit for office, his enablers are cowards, and the truth needs to be said plainly by someone who knows how these guys tick. Subscribe if you're with me. open.substack.com/pub/gtconway...
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On the bright side, the toy versions of Trump's new golden battleships should provide some manufacturing jobs--in China and Vietnam.
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
On the bright side, the toy versions of Trump's new golden battleships should provide some manufacturing jobs--in China and Vietnam.
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6/6
"Republicans up for reëlection will be hoping that the Trump-induced economic turbulence is over. It seems unlikely."
"Republicans up for reëlection will be hoping that the Trump-induced economic turbulence is over. It seems unlikely."
December 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
6/6
"Republicans up for reëlection will be hoping that the Trump-induced economic turbulence is over. It seems unlikely."
"Republicans up for reëlection will be hoping that the Trump-induced economic turbulence is over. It seems unlikely."
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George Conway has just filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for the seat Rep. Jerry Nadler is vacating: New York's 12th Congressional District.
December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
George Conway has just filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for the seat Rep. Jerry Nadler is vacating: New York's 12th Congressional District.
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5/6
And of course, the great unquantifiable: the Trump factor.
"With Trump in the Oval Office, however, other things are rarely equal. Disruption is his essence."
And of course, the great unquantifiable: the Trump factor.
"With Trump in the Oval Office, however, other things are rarely equal. Disruption is his essence."
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
5/6
And of course, the great unquantifiable: the Trump factor.
"With Trump in the Oval Office, however, other things are rarely equal. Disruption is his essence."
And of course, the great unquantifiable: the Trump factor.
"With Trump in the Oval Office, however, other things are rarely equal. Disruption is his essence."
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4/6 Plus financial risks:
"Whether one categorizes this situation as a financial boom or a bubble is largely a matter of terminology. The financial system is vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, and, as the Bank of England recently noted, the risks are rising."
"Whether one categorizes this situation as a financial boom or a bubble is largely a matter of terminology. The financial system is vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, and, as the Bank of England recently noted, the risks are rising."
December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
4/6 Plus financial risks:
"Whether one categorizes this situation as a financial boom or a bubble is largely a matter of terminology. The financial system is vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, and, as the Bank of England recently noted, the risks are rising."
"Whether one categorizes this situation as a financial boom or a bubble is largely a matter of terminology. The financial system is vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, and, as the Bank of England recently noted, the risks are rising."
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3/6 The downside
"Even if the economy can endure another year of the Tariff Man, there are other issues that could have a big political effect. They include jobs, prices, and health-care costs." If the Fed economists are right, real job growth has been negative since April.
"Even if the economy can endure another year of the Tariff Man, there are other issues that could have a big political effect. They include jobs, prices, and health-care costs." If the Fed economists are right, real job growth has been negative since April.
December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
3/6 The downside
"Even if the economy can endure another year of the Tariff Man, there are other issues that could have a big political effect. They include jobs, prices, and health-care costs." If the Fed economists are right, real job growth has been negative since April.
"Even if the economy can endure another year of the Tariff Man, there are other issues that could have a big political effect. They include jobs, prices, and health-care costs." If the Fed economists are right, real job growth has been negative since April.
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2/6 The upside
"Observers including Powell and his Fed colleagues have been raising their estimates...“Fiscal policy is going to be supportive. And, as I mentioned, A.I. spending will continue,” Powell said at a press conference earlier this month
"Observers including Powell and his Fed colleagues have been raising their estimates...“Fiscal policy is going to be supportive. And, as I mentioned, A.I. spending will continue,” Powell said at a press conference earlier this month
December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
2/6 The upside
"Observers including Powell and his Fed colleagues have been raising their estimates...“Fiscal policy is going to be supportive. And, as I mentioned, A.I. spending will continue,” Powell said at a press conference earlier this month
"Observers including Powell and his Fed colleagues have been raising their estimates...“Fiscal policy is going to be supportive. And, as I mentioned, A.I. spending will continue,” Powell said at a press conference earlier this month
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A new column about the economy in 2026--an election year.
"Given the data fog that the government shutdown created, the old joke applies more than ever: it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. But some things seem reasonably clear."
1/6
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
"Given the data fog that the government shutdown created, the old joke applies more than ever: it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. But some things seem reasonably clear."
1/6
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump
Many analysts are predicting an election-year upturn, but they aren’t accounting for the President’s ability to cause more chaos.
www.newyorker.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A new column about the economy in 2026--an election year.
"Given the data fog that the government shutdown created, the old joke applies more than ever: it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. But some things seem reasonably clear."
1/6
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
"Given the data fog that the government shutdown created, the old joke applies more than ever: it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. But some things seem reasonably clear."
1/6
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
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"We must become more demanding for what’s right, what’s true and what leads us toward a more just future. It’s in our power to prove that the sacrifice of so many Americans to sustain our democratic project was not in vain."
www.americaamerica.news/p/we-cant-st...
www.americaamerica.news/p/we-cant-st...
We Can't Stop Caring
It remains in our power to create a more just future
www.americaamerica.news
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"We must become more demanding for what’s right, what’s true and what leads us toward a more just future. It’s in our power to prove that the sacrifice of so many Americans to sustain our democratic project was not in vain."
www.americaamerica.news/p/we-cant-st...
www.americaamerica.news/p/we-cant-st...
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Zing!
The Epstein file is the only thing Trump has ever taken his name off of
🚨 "The Justice Department redacted the names and identifiers of victims. Fox News Digital has learned that the same redaction standards were applied to politically exposed individuals and government officials. "
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Zing!
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On Friday, the Justice Department released 13,431 fewer documents than the House Oversight Committee did about five weeks ago, according to a Bloomberg News analysis:
December 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On Friday, the Justice Department released 13,431 fewer documents than the House Oversight Committee did about five weeks ago, according to a Bloomberg News analysis:
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December 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Seems like AI can put lawyers out of work but not research scientists...
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Seems like AI can put lawyers out of work but not research scientists...
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It's a Rothko
December 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It's a Rothko
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There you have it
WOW: Fox News reports that the DOJ used the same redaction standards for “politically exposed individuals and government officials” as it did for victims.
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
There you have it
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Competitive authoritarianism update.
The deal would put one of the biggest social media into the hands of an autocratic president's close allies
* ORACLE, SILVER LAKE, ANDREESSEN TO CONTROL TIKOK IN US: WSJ
$ORCL
$ORCL
December 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Competitive authoritarianism update.
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It’s called the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts … by law:
December 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s called the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts … by law:
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3/2 Finally, here's a link to the Times story on the latest Trump deal.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/b...
Truth Social Parent to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
3/2 Finally, here's a link to the Times story on the latest Trump deal.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/b...
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2/2 Looks I need to update my piece about the year in Trump enrichment...
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
The Year in Trump Cashing In
In 2025, the President’s family has been making bank in myriad ways, many of which involve crypto and foreign money.
www.newyorker.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
2/2 Looks I need to update my piece about the year in Trump enrichment...
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...
www.newyorker.com/news/the-fin...