Old Hobgoblin
@oldhobgoblin.bsky.social
chicagoan, urban cyclist, computer programmer, flight sim nerd, gayguy. learning spanish.
the first trump administration already passed price transparency rules and didn't enforce any of them
Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
the first trump administration already passed price transparency rules and didn't enforce any of them
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News readers across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-NYT lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty editorial direction and rewarmed columnists.
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
News readers across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-NYT lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty editorial direction and rewarmed columnists.
get ready to send a bunch more of your tax dollars to SpaceX and blue origin!!
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
get ready to send a bunch more of your tax dollars to SpaceX and blue origin!!
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This is how you write a headline when you wanna make "murder is way way way down, never been downer" sound very scary. Editorial tips for brownshirt journalism from the trib.
Unsubscribe! Do not pay for this, it is not journalism!
Unsubscribe! Do not pay for this, it is not journalism!
December 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is how you write a headline when you wanna make "murder is way way way down, never been downer" sound very scary. Editorial tips for brownshirt journalism from the trib.
Unsubscribe! Do not pay for this, it is not journalism!
Unsubscribe! Do not pay for this, it is not journalism!
the complete fucking incompetence with which this round of snow has been handled is still sending me
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
the complete fucking incompetence with which this round of snow has been handled is still sending me
if the immigrants have a culture of fraud and schemes and scams then it sounds like they've assimilated quite well
Rep. Kat Cammarck: "Today, one in six people in the US is foreign born. That quite frankly is not sustainable to maintain a culture that we are known for here in the United States."
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
if the immigrants have a culture of fraud and schemes and scams then it sounds like they've assimilated quite well
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Friendly reminder that bill kristol is also a war criminal who deserves everything hegseth does
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Friendly reminder that bill kristol is also a war criminal who deserves everything hegseth does
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Treacherous biking out there this morning. Side streets in Logan are very icy. Main streets are clear. Protected bike lanes on Milwaukee are impassable. Careful out there. Ride with the cars and make sure you can been seen!
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Treacherous biking out there this morning. Side streets in Logan are very icy. Main streets are clear. Protected bike lanes on Milwaukee are impassable. Careful out there. Ride with the cars and make sure you can been seen!
can second this. for my commute I ride north from logan square across the damen ave bridge and that bike lane was impassable. the sidewalks over the bridge were also not shoveled and I saw one person struggling walking across it.
Treacherous biking out there this morning. Side streets in Logan are very icy. Main streets are clear. Protected bike lanes on Milwaukee are impassable. Careful out there. Ride with the cars and make sure you can been seen!
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
can second this. for my commute I ride north from logan square across the damen ave bridge and that bike lane was impassable. the sidewalks over the bridge were also not shoveled and I saw one person struggling walking across it.
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While I agree Medicare Advantage is not worth it and a bit of a scam, some plans provide a grocery allowance that typically ranges from ~$25 to $200 per month, depending on the plan. So when you suddenly take that away from a number of people, now all those people are struggling to afford food.
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
While I agree Medicare Advantage is not worth it and a bit of a scam, some plans provide a grocery allowance that typically ranges from ~$25 to $200 per month, depending on the plan. So when you suddenly take that away from a number of people, now all those people are struggling to afford food.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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I can’t wait for all the posts about AI recipes fucking up thanksgiving this year
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I can’t wait for all the posts about AI recipes fucking up thanksgiving this year
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TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
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(has ownership of a sandbox version of earth where my wildest dreams come true) kamala harris is president and healthcare and food are still reserved for those with money
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
(has ownership of a sandbox version of earth where my wildest dreams come true) kamala harris is president and healthcare and food are still reserved for those with money
I should switch to sourcehut.
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I should switch to sourcehut.
if only there had been some indication that larry was a reprehensible sack of shit two decades ago
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
if only there had been some indication that larry was a reprehensible sack of shit two decades ago
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I low-key think that executive counter-knowledge is one of the biggest scourges on and threats to a functioning American society
Every office has an executive tier whose emails are like:
saw on news , , can we replce complianc dept with web 3
and a worker tier whose emails are like:
Dear Jim,
First of all, I *love* this idea! Unfortunately, I spoke with Legal and identified a few issues with this approach. For starters…
saw on news , , can we replce complianc dept with web 3
and a worker tier whose emails are like:
Dear Jim,
First of all, I *love* this idea! Unfortunately, I spoke with Legal and identified a few issues with this approach. For starters…
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I low-key think that executive counter-knowledge is one of the biggest scourges on and threats to a functioning American society
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like I said, we have moved beyond the need for the New York Times. we do not need it.
Fall 2017: Then-NYT reporter literally warning Epstein that someone is "digging around again."
![From:
Thomas Jr., Landon
Sent:
9/27/2017 2:47:47 PM
To:
Subject:
Got another call from Connelly..
Importance:
High
Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]
He is digging around again -- not clear if its another book/or expanded paperback version. Was asking me all sorts of questions about why you hired Ken Starr. I told him I had no idea - I think he is doing some Trump-related digging too.
Anyway, for what its worth...
Landon Thomas, Jr.
Financial Reporter
New York Times
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon_ir thomas/index.h
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November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
like I said, we have moved beyond the need for the New York Times. we do not need it.
why do all the worst men in the world type emails that look like this
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
why do all the worst men in the world type emails that look like this
no sled, no fence, no worries
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
no sled, no fence, no worries
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Her jersey will be hung from the NYSE rafters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Her jersey will be hung from the NYSE rafters
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barely a metaphor lmao
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
barely a metaphor lmao
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Agreed.
Chuck Schumer stepping down is like planting a tree. The best time would have been twenty years ago, the second best time is now.
Chuck Schumer stepping down is like planting a tree. The best time would have been twenty years ago, the second best time is now.
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Agreed.
Chuck Schumer stepping down is like planting a tree. The best time would have been twenty years ago, the second best time is now.
Chuck Schumer stepping down is like planting a tree. The best time would have been twenty years ago, the second best time is now.
it's fine, it's fine all evil gay guys are supposed to look like this
scott bessent's official portrait is like an airbrushed school photo from hell
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
it's fine, it's fine all evil gay guys are supposed to look like this
I understand the myriad of ethical issues surrounding organ donations, but we should not waste them on war criminals. Cheney should have been dead a decade ago.
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I understand the myriad of ethical issues surrounding organ donations, but we should not waste them on war criminals. Cheney should have been dead a decade ago.