OS Betancourt
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"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the right of the other forty-nine " Thomas Jefferson
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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Incredible social science & data use here.
The immediate story is about how the opioid epidemic (pushed by pharma in high cancer areas), resulted in major opioid death & economic hardship which - through various media/political channels - resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans
The immediate story is about how the opioid epidemic (pushed by pharma in high cancer areas), resulted in major opioid death & economic hardship which - through various media/political channels - resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans
Recently accepted by #QJE, “Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects of the Opioid Epidemic,” by Arteaga (@caroartc.bsky.social) and Barone (@vickybarone.bsky.social): doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects Of the Opioid Epidemic
Abstract. In this paper, we establish a causal connection between two of the most salient social developments in the United States over the past decades: t
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December 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Incredible social science & data use here.
The immediate story is about how the opioid epidemic (pushed by pharma in high cancer areas), resulted in major opioid death & economic hardship which - through various media/political channels - resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans
The immediate story is about how the opioid epidemic (pushed by pharma in high cancer areas), resulted in major opioid death & economic hardship which - through various media/political channels - resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans
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99% of American politics discourse and punditry could be addressed by econometrics and at least 60% already has been. Society has progressed past the need for Yglesiases and things of this nature. Here is the best example I've seen in a long time: academic.oup.com/qje/advance-...
Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects of the Opioid Epidemic*
Abstract. In this article, we establish a causal connection between two of the most salient social developments in the United States over the past decades:
academic.oup.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
99% of American politics discourse and punditry could be addressed by econometrics and at least 60% already has been. Society has progressed past the need for Yglesiases and things of this nature. Here is the best example I've seen in a long time: academic.oup.com/qje/advance-...
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Corporate bankruptcies surged in 2025, rivaling levels not seen since the immediate aftermath of the Great Recession, as import-dependent businesses absorbed the highest tariffs in decades.
Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs
Businesses in vulnerable sectors found themselves caught between rising tariffs and beleaguered consumers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Corporate bankruptcies surged in 2025, rivaling levels not seen since the immediate aftermath of the Great Recession, as import-dependent businesses absorbed the highest tariffs in decades.
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How did two well-respected New York art galleries sell more than $80 million in fake art–and why almost no one ever was punished?
This mystery and more from our friends at @revealnews.org:
This mystery and more from our friends at @revealnews.org:
Fancy galleries, fake art
How two well-respected New York art galleries sold more than $80 million in fake art—and why almost no one ever was punished.
www.motherjones.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How did two well-respected New York art galleries sell more than $80 million in fake art–and why almost no one ever was punished?
This mystery and more from our friends at @revealnews.org:
This mystery and more from our friends at @revealnews.org:
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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I usually post only once a day. If I ever post this many in one day, please contact my loved ones so they can stage an intervention.
#ThankYouForYourAttentionToThisMatter 🙏
#ThankYouForYourAttentionToThisMatter 🙏
December 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I usually post only once a day. If I ever post this many in one day, please contact my loved ones so they can stage an intervention.
#ThankYouForYourAttentionToThisMatter 🙏
#ThankYouForYourAttentionToThisMatter 🙏
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“You don’t know what kind of havoc that wreaked on my life, man… they ran my pregnant wife off the road twice. They sat in the canals behind our house with bullhorns.”
Hunter Biden tells Shawn Ryan about the harassment Trump provoked against him
Hunter Biden tells Shawn Ryan about the harassment Trump provoked against him
December 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“You don’t know what kind of havoc that wreaked on my life, man… they ran my pregnant wife off the road twice. They sat in the canals behind our house with bullhorns.”
Hunter Biden tells Shawn Ryan about the harassment Trump provoked against him
Hunter Biden tells Shawn Ryan about the harassment Trump provoked against him
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Politicians introduced 96 bills targeting transgender student athletes in 2025.
That’s more than 9x the number of trans people playing college sports nationally.
That’s more than 9x the number of trans people playing college sports nationally.
December 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Politicians introduced 96 bills targeting transgender student athletes in 2025.
That’s more than 9x the number of trans people playing college sports nationally.
That’s more than 9x the number of trans people playing college sports nationally.
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Filming them committing terrorism is now itself an act of terrorism?
December 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Filming them committing terrorism is now itself an act of terrorism?
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We are grieving the loss of Kristina Gjerde, who passed away yesterday, 26 December 2025, of cancer. She was a lawyer — graceful, thoughtful, and elegantly articulate — who championed the Ocean, particularly the deep sea. Read our full statement here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
December 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We are grieving the loss of Kristina Gjerde, who passed away yesterday, 26 December 2025, of cancer. She was a lawyer — graceful, thoughtful, and elegantly articulate — who championed the Ocean, particularly the deep sea. Read our full statement here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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This anodyne BS is how the NYT summarizes the most corrupt presidency in US history.
Trump said he didn't know what Project 2025 was; he lied.
He said he would get prices down; he lied.
He said he'd only deport criminals; he lied.
He started wars and attacked his own people.
Trump said he didn't know what Project 2025 was; he lied.
He said he would get prices down; he lied.
He said he'd only deport criminals; he lied.
He started wars and attacked his own people.
December 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This anodyne BS is how the NYT summarizes the most corrupt presidency in US history.
Trump said he didn't know what Project 2025 was; he lied.
He said he would get prices down; he lied.
He said he'd only deport criminals; he lied.
He started wars and attacked his own people.
Trump said he didn't know what Project 2025 was; he lied.
He said he would get prices down; he lied.
He said he'd only deport criminals; he lied.
He started wars and attacked his own people.
Small Business are closing, my favorite restaurants in my area are closing or are already closed.
Corporate own restaurants can afford to pay high cost of food.
Corporate own restaurants can afford to pay high cost of food.
Look, I can't be held responsible if you try to open that kind of place here on our little island full of clam chowder and lobsters
My local Indian place finally threw in the towel.
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Small Business are closing, my favorite restaurants in my area are closing or are already closed.
Corporate own restaurants can afford to pay high cost of food.
Corporate own restaurants can afford to pay high cost of food.
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My "I have not been captured by financial interests" defamation claim is asking questions clearly answered by my defamation claim
Matt Taibbi is suing @eoinhiggins.bsky.social in a very dumb defamation suit.
If claims this nonspecific and broad were actionable under defamation law, Taibbi would be financially bankrupt in addition to intellectually bankrupt.
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If claims this nonspecific and broad were actionable under defamation law, Taibbi would be financially bankrupt in addition to intellectually bankrupt.
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Complaint – #1 in Taibbi v. Higgins (S.D.N.Y., 1:25-cv-09511) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT against BOLD TYPE BOOKS, Eoin Higgins. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-31994120)Document filed by Matt Taibbi..(Garson, Robert) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
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December 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My "I have not been captured by financial interests" defamation claim is asking questions clearly answered by my defamation claim
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December 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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A 404-foot “ground-ball” double play?
A pitcher who struck out a hitter he never pitched to?
A HR “trot” that went on so long, half the infield got ejected before the hitter made it to home plate?
That & more in my Strange But True Feats of 2025!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
A pitcher who struck out a hitter he never pitched to?
A HR “trot” that went on so long, half the infield got ejected before the hitter made it to home plate?
That & more in my Strange But True Feats of 2025!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
MLB’s Strange But True 2025: The plays, moments and stuff we couldn’t believe
It’s time for that end-of-year extravaganza you’ve been eagerly awaiting. Let's celebrate another Strange But True baseball season.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A 404-foot “ground-ball” double play?
A pitcher who struck out a hitter he never pitched to?
A HR “trot” that went on so long, half the infield got ejected before the hitter made it to home plate?
That & more in my Strange But True Feats of 2025!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
A pitcher who struck out a hitter he never pitched to?
A HR “trot” that went on so long, half the infield got ejected before the hitter made it to home plate?
That & more in my Strange But True Feats of 2025!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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The israelis are deliberately collapsing the economy of the Palestinian West Bank because they understand that poverty and economic desperation make people much more likely to kick off, and ANY uprising in the WB would be their excuse to do another Gaza.
December 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The israelis are deliberately collapsing the economy of the Palestinian West Bank because they understand that poverty and economic desperation make people much more likely to kick off, and ANY uprising in the WB would be their excuse to do another Gaza.
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US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
Imran Ahmed of Center for Countering Digital Hate files complaint against senior Trump allies
A US judge has blocked US authorities from detaining or deporting a British anti-disinformation campaigner who is among five European nationals targeted by the Trump administration because of moves to push back against hate speech and misinformation.
Imran Ahmed, the chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), filed a complaint on Thursday against senior Trump allies including the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and the attorney general, Pam Bondi, in an attempt to prevent what he says would be an unconstitutional arrest and removal. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
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Redfin: “In November, the number of homebuyers in the US dropped to the second-lowest on record, behind April 2020. Meanwhile, the number of sellers dropped by the most since June 2023 to a 9-month low.” #EconSky
December 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Redfin: “In November, the number of homebuyers in the US dropped to the second-lowest on record, behind April 2020. Meanwhile, the number of sellers dropped by the most since June 2023 to a 9-month low.” #EconSky
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How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars reut.rs/4joEKRR
How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars
Silver surged past $75 an ounce for the first time on Friday, propelled by strong industrial and investment demand, persistent supply shortfalls, its recent designation as a U.S. critical mineral, and a wave of momentum-driven buying.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars reut.rs/4joEKRR
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Seeing loads of posts with this type of imagery.
From cosplaying Christian crusaders, who still don’t realise that the crusades was about protecting wealth and power.
Not Christians. 🤦🏻♂️
From cosplaying Christian crusaders, who still don’t realise that the crusades was about protecting wealth and power.
Not Christians. 🤦🏻♂️
December 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Seeing loads of posts with this type of imagery.
From cosplaying Christian crusaders, who still don’t realise that the crusades was about protecting wealth and power.
Not Christians. 🤦🏻♂️
From cosplaying Christian crusaders, who still don’t realise that the crusades was about protecting wealth and power.
Not Christians. 🤦🏻♂️
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MERRY KNICKSMAS. 🔵🟠🏀🎁
a basketball player wearing a new york jersey with the number 11 on it
ALT: a basketball player wearing a new york jersey with the number 11 on it
media.tenor.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MERRY KNICKSMAS. 🔵🟠🏀🎁
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“Miss, do you agree with the sign?”
“Absolutely not. My great niece was 4 months pregnant and her fetus had no skull. And because of men involving themselves in women’s bodies she was forced to deliver the fetus… there’s a reason God created medicine.”🔥
#ForcedBirthNation
“Absolutely not. My great niece was 4 months pregnant and her fetus had no skull. And because of men involving themselves in women’s bodies she was forced to deliver the fetus… there’s a reason God created medicine.”🔥
#ForcedBirthNation
December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“Miss, do you agree with the sign?”
“Absolutely not. My great niece was 4 months pregnant and her fetus had no skull. And because of men involving themselves in women’s bodies she was forced to deliver the fetus… there’s a reason God created medicine.”🔥
#ForcedBirthNation
“Absolutely not. My great niece was 4 months pregnant and her fetus had no skull. And because of men involving themselves in women’s bodies she was forced to deliver the fetus… there’s a reason God created medicine.”🔥
#ForcedBirthNation
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This is what's known as "consciousness of guilt"
December 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This is what's known as "consciousness of guilt"