Josh Carey
@joshcarey.bsky.social
Cyclist, developer, investor, professor in no particular order. 20+ years in the animation industry.
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EXPLAINED: Trump calls a reporter "Piggy"
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
EXPLAINED: Trump calls a reporter "Piggy"
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Labor economist Monica Garcia-Perez on how politicization of official statistics contributed to Venezuela's decline.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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New @budgetlab.bsky.social tariff analysis incorporating 1) the US-Vietnam framework announced July 2, and 2) the July 7 letters to 14 countries with new "reciprocal" tariff rates, which go into effect August 1.
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July 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New @budgetlab.bsky.social tariff analysis incorporating 1) the US-Vietnam framework announced July 2, and 2) the July 7 letters to 14 countries with new "reciprocal" tariff rates, which go into effect August 1.
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Tariffs halted Fed's rate cuts. #econsky
Q: “Would the Fed have cut more by now if it weren’t for the tariffs?”
Jerome Powell: “I think that’s right. In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs, and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.”
Jerome Powell: “I think that’s right. In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs, and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.”
July 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tariffs halted Fed's rate cuts. #econsky
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Trump's 145% tariff on China sparked a surge in imports.
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
Empty Ships, Empty Promises: Trump's Tariffs Are About to Decimate American Shipping
Trump's 145% tariffs triggered a flood of imports—but not a rise in American exports. West Coast ports are now sending ships back empty. This imbalance isn't just economic—it's personal. Jobs, wages, ...
www.dataandpolitics.net
April 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Trump's 145% tariff on China sparked a surge in imports.
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
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Trump cancels 20 semi-truck loads of food deliveries en route to Ohio food bank
Each truck holds 100,000 lbs—so $2 million worth of food to sit and spoil
Trump signed executive order the USDA completely eliminate Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools Programs.
Each truck holds 100,000 lbs—so $2 million worth of food to sit and spoil
Trump signed executive order the USDA completely eliminate Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools Programs.
March 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Trump cancels 20 semi-truck loads of food deliveries en route to Ohio food bank
Each truck holds 100,000 lbs—so $2 million worth of food to sit and spoil
Trump signed executive order the USDA completely eliminate Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools Programs.
Each truck holds 100,000 lbs—so $2 million worth of food to sit and spoil
Trump signed executive order the USDA completely eliminate Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools Programs.
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"The very fact that I am having to publish this anonymously in a country that has the right to free speech written into our Constitution is an indictment of what is happening."
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Anger, despair, and defiance from a voice within the US federal research system
People around the world are watching with disbelief as the new US government closes down its aid programme, withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris agreement on climate change...
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February 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"The very fact that I am having to publish this anonymously in a country that has the right to free speech written into our Constitution is an indictment of what is happening."
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From Trump Media’s 10-K filing this week:
“.. a number of companies that were associated with President Donald J. Trump have filed for bankruptcy. There can be no assurances that $TMTG will not also become bankrupt.”
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“.. a number of companies that were associated with President Donald J. Trump have filed for bankruptcy. There can be no assurances that $TMTG will not also become bankrupt.”
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February 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From Trump Media’s 10-K filing this week:
“.. a number of companies that were associated with President Donald J. Trump have filed for bankruptcy. There can be no assurances that $TMTG will not also become bankrupt.”
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“.. a number of companies that were associated with President Donald J. Trump have filed for bankruptcy. There can be no assurances that $TMTG will not also become bankrupt.”
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“.. a reckless gamble with America’s financial stability. The [CFPB] exists because of what happened in 2008, and stripping its power .. invites chaos, risk, and .. the conditions that fueled the last financial crisis.”
- Nat’l Mortgage Professional
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- Nat’l Mortgage Professional
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February 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“.. a reckless gamble with America’s financial stability. The [CFPB] exists because of what happened in 2008, and stripping its power .. invites chaos, risk, and .. the conditions that fueled the last financial crisis.”
- Nat’l Mortgage Professional
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- Nat’l Mortgage Professional
nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/0216202...
Disturbing as hell. 1937 vibes
February 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Disturbing as hell. 1937 vibes
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A few have pointed out this merits more specificity. That's valid.
Trump has rescinded an executive order from 1965, which banned workplace discrimination against federal government contractors.
The EO was enforced by the DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Trump has rescinded an executive order from 1965, which banned workplace discrimination against federal government contractors.
The EO was enforced by the DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Friday night inbox: Department of Labor to cease and desist all enforcement actions under Equal Employment Opportunity Act
January 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A few have pointed out this merits more specificity. That's valid.
Trump has rescinded an executive order from 1965, which banned workplace discrimination against federal government contractors.
The EO was enforced by the DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Trump has rescinded an executive order from 1965, which banned workplace discrimination against federal government contractors.
The EO was enforced by the DOL's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
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This radical administration seems to have effectively brought federally funded medical research to a complete standstill nationwide. www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/h...
Scientists at NIH can’t purchase supplies for their studies after Trump administration pauses outside communications | CNN
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have been told the communications pause announced by the Trump Administration earlier this week includes a pause on all purchasing, including supplies f...
www.cnn.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This radical administration seems to have effectively brought federally funded medical research to a complete standstill nationwide. www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/h...
I'd be curious to hear @mcuban.bsky.social thoughts on this.
January 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'd be curious to hear @mcuban.bsky.social thoughts on this.
All over X right now is "nuclear war" fear mongering.
Over here in common sense land, it's nice. Just civil discussion.
Over here in common sense land, it's nice. Just civil discussion.
November 18, 2024 at 3:11 AM
All over X right now is "nuclear war" fear mongering.
Over here in common sense land, it's nice. Just civil discussion.
Over here in common sense land, it's nice. Just civil discussion.
How do we get Wayne on some financial starter pack lists?! Literally one of the best follows for market studies.
I think this platform still needs hashtags and $ for the #fintwit crossovers 🙏
I think this platform still needs hashtags and $ for the #fintwit crossovers 🙏
November 17, 2024 at 11:02 AM
How do we get Wayne on some financial starter pack lists?! Literally one of the best follows for market studies.
I think this platform still needs hashtags and $ for the #fintwit crossovers 🙏
I think this platform still needs hashtags and $ for the #fintwit crossovers 🙏
Our healthcare system is whack.
Doctor: let's do an MRI to figure out the issue
Insurance: nah, denied. Do something else or you can pay out of pocket.
Wtf?
Doctor: let's do an MRI to figure out the issue
Insurance: nah, denied. Do something else or you can pay out of pocket.
Wtf?
November 16, 2023 at 10:09 PM
Our healthcare system is whack.
Doctor: let's do an MRI to figure out the issue
Insurance: nah, denied. Do something else or you can pay out of pocket.
Wtf?
Doctor: let's do an MRI to figure out the issue
Insurance: nah, denied. Do something else or you can pay out of pocket.
Wtf?
November 8, 2023 at 2:29 PM
November 8, 2023 at 10:12 AM