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I should think of something to write here. he/him
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sun's out, not an insane amount but more than I realized when I bought this shirt chest hair's out
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Billionaires unhappy about billionaire tax, oh noes
Bill Ackman is among the billionaires who have taken issue with a proposal in California to tax the wealthy based on assets. The hedge-fund manager proposed an idea that would aim to address the loophole known as “buy, borrow, die” that allows rich Americans to live tax-free off their paper wealth.
Threat of California Billionaire Tax Draws Criticism From Ultrawealthy
Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman is among the billionaires who have taken issue with the proposal’s idea of taxing the wealthy’s assets.
on.wsj.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Billionaires unhappy about billionaire tax, oh noes
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It's like saying an institution is under attack, and that any resistance only fuels it. Uh ok?
And the resistance now at the Fed? The 'audacious act' of focusing on their work and not the circus of Fed Chair sweepstakes.
And the resistance now at the Fed? The 'audacious act' of focusing on their work and not the circus of Fed Chair sweepstakes.
January 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It's like saying an institution is under attack, and that any resistance only fuels it. Uh ok?
And the resistance now at the Fed? The 'audacious act' of focusing on their work and not the circus of Fed Chair sweepstakes.
And the resistance now at the Fed? The 'audacious act' of focusing on their work and not the circus of Fed Chair sweepstakes.
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"Staying would be on overtly political move, one that would buck recent institutional tradition and open the Fed to even greater political criticism. Powell would then be undermining the very institution he was trying to preserve by staying."
I honestly don't get this argument.
I honestly don't get this argument.
January 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"Staying would be on overtly political move, one that would buck recent institutional tradition and open the Fed to even greater political criticism. Powell would then be undermining the very institution he was trying to preserve by staying."
I honestly don't get this argument.
I honestly don't get this argument.
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"Once you factor in New York’s relatively low number of auto accidents per capita — because so many people take public transit, which is much safer — it becomes clear that New York has a lower rate of violent death than almost anywhere else in America."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/notes-on-n...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/notes-on-n...
January 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
"Once you factor in New York’s relatively low number of auto accidents per capita — because so many people take public transit, which is much safer — it becomes clear that New York has a lower rate of violent death than almost anywhere else in America."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/notes-on-n...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/notes-on-n...
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I actually would disagree with this take - though he might not have known it, Hitler has essentially set the conditions to make eventual defeat and regime extinction very likely (and so his great power position very poor) by November 1940 at the latest, even with the success of Fall Gelb/Rot.
From a great power diplomacy perspective, Hitler had a good run until the twin idiocies of invading the Soviet Union and declaring on the US.
His luck might have run out with the invasion of Poland if the invasion of France hadn’t worked. However, he did have a de facto alliance with the Reds.
His luck might have run out with the invasion of Poland if the invasion of France hadn’t worked. However, he did have a de facto alliance with the Reds.
In defense of my discipline, we do not, in fact, all agree to that.
Indeed, the general view from a military perspective is that the Wehrmacht succeeded (to the degree it did) substantially despite Hitler. I'm not sure many serious historians of any field would label him a 'genius.'
Indeed, the general view from a military perspective is that the Wehrmacht succeeded (to the degree it did) substantially despite Hitler. I'm not sure many serious historians of any field would label him a 'genius.'
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
I actually would disagree with this take - though he might not have known it, Hitler has essentially set the conditions to make eventual defeat and regime extinction very likely (and so his great power position very poor) by November 1940 at the latest, even with the success of Fall Gelb/Rot.
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The winning move for Germany, of course, would have been to leverage trade and industrialization to become the economic powerhouse at the center of a Europe at peace.
Which was also the winning move in 1914, alas, not taken then either.
Which was also the winning move in 1914, alas, not taken then either.
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
The winning move for Germany, of course, would have been to leverage trade and industrialization to become the economic powerhouse at the center of a Europe at peace.
Which was also the winning move in 1914, alas, not taken then either.
Which was also the winning move in 1914, alas, not taken then either.
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So Hitler's position in 1940/1941 is not a good position ruined by foolish decisions, but in fact a deceptively weak position that is almost certainly doomed, leading to insane gambles that only make it worse.
The catastrophic mistake was having a war, a result of the worse mistake of being a Nazi.
The catastrophic mistake was having a war, a result of the worse mistake of being a Nazi.
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
So Hitler's position in 1940/1941 is not a good position ruined by foolish decisions, but in fact a deceptively weak position that is almost certainly doomed, leading to insane gambles that only make it worse.
The catastrophic mistake was having a war, a result of the worse mistake of being a Nazi.
The catastrophic mistake was having a war, a result of the worse mistake of being a Nazi.
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but don't worry, i'm sure the PrOtEcT tHe GirLs crew will be all over this
This does seem just a little bit bad! Idk the sort of thing you’d think politicians might distance themselves from or something!
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
but don't worry, i'm sure the PrOtEcT tHe GirLs crew will be all over this
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glad to see that my “lyman stone gives off hitler particles” intuition was correct
I was wondering why their is so much random racist discourse on Somalis on the TL rn but oh it’s election season for governor rn lol
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
glad to see that my “lyman stone gives off hitler particles” intuition was correct
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“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.
Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them?
www.businessinsider.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
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1. Holy shit
2. The 'pastoral' thing is 100% post hoc reasoning, because he also hates Haitians, who pretty non-pastoral people
3. If ethnic history meant as much as these guys think it does, Somalis would be the best capitalists b/c they've been merchants for like 4 centuries
4. lol @ the misinfo
2. The 'pastoral' thing is 100% post hoc reasoning, because he also hates Haitians, who pretty non-pastoral people
3. If ethnic history meant as much as these guys think it does, Somalis would be the best capitalists b/c they've been merchants for like 4 centuries
4. lol @ the misinfo
I was wondering why their is so much random racist discourse on Somalis on the TL rn but oh it’s election season for governor rn lol
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 AM
1. Holy shit
2. The 'pastoral' thing is 100% post hoc reasoning, because he also hates Haitians, who pretty non-pastoral people
3. If ethnic history meant as much as these guys think it does, Somalis would be the best capitalists b/c they've been merchants for like 4 centuries
4. lol @ the misinfo
2. The 'pastoral' thing is 100% post hoc reasoning, because he also hates Haitians, who pretty non-pastoral people
3. If ethnic history meant as much as these guys think it does, Somalis would be the best capitalists b/c they've been merchants for like 4 centuries
4. lol @ the misinfo
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Homicides in Chicago hit 60 year low. Yes, even fewer would be better but this is a huge accomplishment
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Chicago sees 30% drop in homicides in 2025, with fewest murders in a year since 1965
As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.
www.cbsnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Homicides in Chicago hit 60 year low. Yes, even fewer would be better but this is a huge accomplishment
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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Remember: Lyman Stone is a liar. He pretends he's just a religious bigot with no racial animus but he's ✨lying✨
Who knows but he retweeted the first image, despite the admission of Haitians without a doubt contributing to his claimed (in the second image) top goal for the country
January 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Remember: Lyman Stone is a liar. He pretends he's just a religious bigot with no racial animus but he's ✨lying✨
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A certain segment of the hard right is clearly using anti-Israel sentiment, shading into overt antisemitism, to distinguish themselves from Trump, to represent the next generation of the MAGA movement, and to attract a crossover left-wing audience. It is incumbent on leftists not to fall for this.
“Our side has been trained by Donald Trump to never apologize and to never admit when you’re wrong.” Read the inside story of how Marjorie Taylor Greene went from zealous Trump cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic: nyti.ms/3Lbzi88
December 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A certain segment of the hard right is clearly using anti-Israel sentiment, shading into overt antisemitism, to distinguish themselves from Trump, to represent the next generation of the MAGA movement, and to attract a crossover left-wing audience. It is incumbent on leftists not to fall for this.
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Why is it so hard for people to wrap their heads around this
Someone who rapidly changes their political stance from one extreme to another is not a fearless truth teller! Usually they a) have no principles b) have an unstable personality or c) have a very shallow knowledge base
Someone who rapidly changes their political stance from one extreme to another is not a fearless truth teller! Usually they a) have no principles b) have an unstable personality or c) have a very shallow knowledge base
“Our side has been trained by Donald Trump to never apologize and to never admit when you’re wrong.” Read the inside story of how Marjorie Taylor Greene went from zealous Trump cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic: nyti.ms/3Lbzi88
January 2, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Why is it so hard for people to wrap their heads around this
Someone who rapidly changes their political stance from one extreme to another is not a fearless truth teller! Usually they a) have no principles b) have an unstable personality or c) have a very shallow knowledge base
Someone who rapidly changes their political stance from one extreme to another is not a fearless truth teller! Usually they a) have no principles b) have an unstable personality or c) have a very shallow knowledge base
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Honestly I’m just at a loss for words. These guys should know better. He should know better. Even as a long-time scientific racist, he should be able to hear himself saying “We must expel this ethnic group” and see the echoes of history in his statement. But in the Trump presidency, all is permitted
January 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Honestly I’m just at a loss for words. These guys should know better. He should know better. Even as a long-time scientific racist, he should be able to hear himself saying “We must expel this ethnic group” and see the echoes of history in his statement. But in the Trump presidency, all is permitted
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Chalk up another one for “never trust anybody talking about community”
For instance, in a society where each community decides who counts as a person, one shudders to imagine what level of personhood queer people may receive.
January 2, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Chalk up another one for “never trust anybody talking about community”
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one of my recent preoccupations is the visceral hostility the MAGA right has for the histories and traditions of the United States. these are people who spit on the Declaration and salute third-rate European despots!
It's striking that progressives like Tim Walz and Zohran Mamdani evoke the middle American attitude that, "Yes, we can fix these social problems because we're Americans and it's the right thing to do!" While the "America first" right only emulates failed and failing nation-states elsewhere.
January 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
one of my recent preoccupations is the visceral hostility the MAGA right has for the histories and traditions of the United States. these are people who spit on the Declaration and salute third-rate European despots!
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Duke Health has had to restrict visitors as it contends with a doubling of flu hospitalizations in the past week. Y’all get your flu shots immediately if you haven’t already.
Duke Health limiting visitors as flu cases spike. How to keep yourself safe.
Duke Health said it saw 436 cases the week of Dec. 23, more than double the 202 cases it saw the week of Dec. 16.
www.newsobserver.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Duke Health has had to restrict visitors as it contends with a doubling of flu hospitalizations in the past week. Y’all get your flu shots immediately if you haven’t already.
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"The Russians weaponizing MeToo to try and sink the challenger to their guy in the White House" is what this was and I really don't think you should sugar coat it
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
"The Russians weaponizing MeToo to try and sink the challenger to their guy in the White House" is what this was and I really don't think you should sugar coat it
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In retrospect this is probably one of the most cynical and brazen ratfucking attempts we've ever seen
After receiving a commendation for exceptional services to the Russian state from President Putin, Biden accuser Tara Reade—seen here in her luxury Moscow condo—has now become a citizen of the Russian Federation... молодец!
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
In retrospect this is probably one of the most cynical and brazen ratfucking attempts we've ever seen
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Hey, remember when Glenn Kessler gave the 'Trump is totally connected to Project 2025' analysis 4 Pinocchios?
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Hey, remember when Glenn Kessler gave the 'Trump is totally connected to Project 2025' analysis 4 Pinocchios?
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
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They wanted him to win
Hey, remember when Glenn Kessler gave the 'Trump is totally connected to Project 2025' analysis 4 Pinocchios?
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
Anyway, the NY Times and Washington Post lied.
January 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
They wanted him to win
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I like that Mamdani is firing off executive orders on housing on Day 1. Housing is the biggest cost that most people have to deal with, and in NYC, it is a worse problem than just about anywhere.
January 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I like that Mamdani is firing off executive orders on housing on Day 1. Housing is the biggest cost that most people have to deal with, and in NYC, it is a worse problem than just about anywhere.
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If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov