Palmer Tree 🖖
@palmertree.bsky.social
I live all over, but Texas and SF feel like home. Sometimes DC. My superpower is I see so many awesome people, and I do my best to call them out. Mr. Rogers is my hero. And Ted Lasso.
I also like programming, using AI for good, and macroeconomics. He/him
I also like programming, using AI for good, and macroeconomics. He/him
Giving up sovereign control of your currency is a huge mistake… low interest rates on your massive debt just kick the can.
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Giving up sovereign control of your currency is a huge mistake… low interest rates on your massive debt just kick the can.
Doctors and lawyers are basically cartels. Health insurance as currently designed encourages runaway fees. 7% of the largest purchase people make gets skimmed away.
Yeah, we live in a nation of cartels.
And government is the only way to fight back.
Yeah, we live in a nation of cartels.
And government is the only way to fight back.
November 30, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Doctors and lawyers are basically cartels. Health insurance as currently designed encourages runaway fees. 7% of the largest purchase people make gets skimmed away.
Yeah, we live in a nation of cartels.
And government is the only way to fight back.
Yeah, we live in a nation of cartels.
And government is the only way to fight back.
Reminding corporations that bribes have consequence is vitally important. And the consequences have to be detrimental even to trillion dollar companies.
November 30, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Reminding corporations that bribes have consequence is vitally important. And the consequences have to be detrimental even to trillion dollar companies.
Trump is orders of magnitude worse. But it started decades before him.
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Trump is orders of magnitude worse. But it started decades before him.
I want executive power ratcheted back. But it won’t until things go horribly wrong.
This was one of The Onion’s best articles: theonion.com/departing-ob...
And was also utterly terrifying.
This was one of The Onion’s best articles: theonion.com/departing-ob...
And was also utterly terrifying.
Departing Obama Tearfully Shoos Away Loyal Drone Following Him Out Of White House
WASHINGTON—Stopping and turning around as he made his way across the South Lawn after hearing the unmanned aerial vehicle hovering just feet behind him, outgoing President Barack Obama tearfully shooe...
theonion.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I want executive power ratcheted back. But it won’t until things go horribly wrong.
This was one of The Onion’s best articles: theonion.com/departing-ob...
And was also utterly terrifying.
This was one of The Onion’s best articles: theonion.com/departing-ob...
And was also utterly terrifying.
Netflix only has the first season. But it gets so much more interesting in later seasons.
November 30, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Netflix only has the first season. But it gets so much more interesting in later seasons.
We had “Square One.“ This is two orders of magnitude better.
In infinite slop, there are still some real gems out there.
In infinite slop, there are still some real gems out there.
November 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
We had “Square One.“ This is two orders of magnitude better.
In infinite slop, there are still some real gems out there.
In infinite slop, there are still some real gems out there.
All parents need to discover the wonder of Numberblocks. My kindergarten son, yesterday:
”Dad, I know you’re 45… that’s not a square… but you are two squares, 9 and 36. So that’s good. Oh, you’re also “super special secret step squad” (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)
”Dad, I know you’re 45… that’s not a square… but you are two squares, 9 and 36. So that’s good. Oh, you’re also “super special secret step squad” (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)
November 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
All parents need to discover the wonder of Numberblocks. My kindergarten son, yesterday:
”Dad, I know you’re 45… that’s not a square… but you are two squares, 9 and 36. So that’s good. Oh, you’re also “super special secret step squad” (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)
”Dad, I know you’re 45… that’s not a square… but you are two squares, 9 and 36. So that’s good. Oh, you’re also “super special secret step squad” (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)
I am constantly reminded of, “Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I am constantly reminded of, “Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets.”
Paging @peteratwater.bsky.social …
Comedians can end up being very effective leaders. Zelenskyy is not an outlier.
Comedians can end up being very effective leaders. Zelenskyy is not an outlier.
November 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Paging @peteratwater.bsky.social …
Comedians can end up being very effective leaders. Zelenskyy is not an outlier.
Comedians can end up being very effective leaders. Zelenskyy is not an outlier.
We are going to be fighting shit like this for a long time.
This was a great article of what we are now up against: www.epsilontheory.com/anatomy-of-a...
This was a great article of what we are now up against: www.epsilontheory.com/anatomy-of-a...
Anatomy of a Narrative Virus - How a story spreads
The story of how a date, an age, a ham radio operator, an big anonymous account, the DHS press secretary, and an AI changed reality for millions.
www.epsilontheory.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
We are going to be fighting shit like this for a long time.
This was a great article of what we are now up against: www.epsilontheory.com/anatomy-of-a...
This was a great article of what we are now up against: www.epsilontheory.com/anatomy-of-a...
There’s more “glutton for punishment” there, methinks.
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
There’s more “glutton for punishment” there, methinks.
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I’m not kidding. Librarians save lives.
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I’m not kidding. Librarians save lives.
Nasty. and totally expected.
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Nasty. and totally expected.
Their ZZZZ Best!
November 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Their ZZZZ Best!
I wish profplum99 would come here eventually. His writings are always thought provoking and great reads.
Also, listening to him and Harley banter is the closest thing I’ve found to a reincarnation of “Car Talk”
Also, listening to him and Harley banter is the closest thing I’ve found to a reincarnation of “Car Talk”
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I wish profplum99 would come here eventually. His writings are always thought provoking and great reads.
Also, listening to him and Harley banter is the closest thing I’ve found to a reincarnation of “Car Talk”
Also, listening to him and Harley banter is the closest thing I’ve found to a reincarnation of “Car Talk”
I believe that stars are the headlights of angels, driving from heaven to save us, to save us.
H/T : @hehinson.bsky.social
H/T : @hehinson.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I believe that stars are the headlights of angels, driving from heaven to save us, to save us.
H/T : @hehinson.bsky.social
H/T : @hehinson.bsky.social
We are thankful to hear your voice again and you getting through everything you’ve been through.
Very thankful.
Very thankful.
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We are thankful to hear your voice again and you getting through everything you’ve been through.
Very thankful.
Very thankful.
have the inhaler nearby. Even if you didn’t think you were asthmatic. It helps.
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
have the inhaler nearby. Even if you didn’t think you were asthmatic. It helps.
As a species, we are often at our best when times are hardest.
I do not want what I fear is coming in the next few years, but I do think many more will recommit to serving the common good.
I do not want what I fear is coming in the next few years, but I do think many more will recommit to serving the common good.
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
As a species, we are often at our best when times are hardest.
I do not want what I fear is coming in the next few years, but I do think many more will recommit to serving the common good.
I do not want what I fear is coming in the next few years, but I do think many more will recommit to serving the common good.
I prefer good ol’ American tradition of “Turkey Broth Ramen Friday” complete with nori, soft boiled eggs, and bacon.
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I prefer good ol’ American tradition of “Turkey Broth Ramen Friday” complete with nori, soft boiled eggs, and bacon.