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Sean Brodrick

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In a world gone mad with chaos and blood, one man stands alone against the forces of evil. That man is Sean Brodrick. "No truce with kings!" Stocks. Gold. Silver. Energy. Horror. Humor. Other Old Man Crankypants stuff. I've got friends everywhere. #EconSky

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 13h

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2h

Each story should at least mention that Amazon raises its prices before "cutting" them. Most of the discounts aren't real.

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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 16h

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 4h

Yes, he's talking his book. Still ... www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/r... #Gold #Investing #EconSky

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 21h

It most certainly is an assumption, or something that someone takes to be true without proof. There is no proof that 2026 or 2028 will be free and fair elections.
In fact, there's plenty to suggest techbros stole the last election.
And Trump is claiming "a lot of people" want a dictator.

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 21h

North Carolina: Legislature shifts control of election boards www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Georgia: “State takeovers” of local election administration
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electio...
Wisconsin: Republicans Attempt to remove or replace key officials www.wpr.org/news/republi...
I could go on.

Former NCGOP official to oversee state elections boards after GOP legislature’s power play

Dallas Woodhouse led the North Carolina state Republican Party for years.

www.politico.com

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 21h

What a time to be talking about gold, eh? I'll be dishing up my favorite picks at the Orlando MoneyShow
. orlando.moneyshow.com?scode=065769 You should come.

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 1d

You're assuming we'll have free and fair elections. CBS is not making that assumption.

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 1d

Redfin: As of August, there were an estimated 72.3% more condo sellers than buyers. That's the fifth straight month above 70%. #Housing #RealEstate #EconSky

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 1d

There was a nice full moon this morning. I’m old, so if I was a werewolf, the morning full moon is the only one I would chase. AHOOOOOOOOO!

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe this matters ... maybe not. www.morningstar.com/news/marketw... #AI

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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 1d

European Commission To Propose 50% Tariffs On Global Steel Imports Above 2013 Quota Levels — FT

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LiveSquawk @livesquawknews.bsky.social · 1d

US President Trump: Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of 25% - TSL

truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

truthsocial.com

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 1d

This! Exactly this!

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 2d

Hopefully the whole Bari Weiss thing and Ezra Klein thing starts waking people up to the fact that corporate media is mostly populated with mediocre people who have made millions and gained unbelievable influence because they threaten nothing and tell wealthy people exactly what they want to hear.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

GOLDMAN: “.. Our client conversations heading into the quarter have centered once again around the durability of AI
capex spending ..

“.. Analyst estimates imply hyperscaler capex growth will slow from 75% in 3Q to 42% in 4Q and 20% in 2026 ..”

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Tom Hearden @followtheh.bsky.social · 2d

Hard to say how long this can continue

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump admin is preparing a plan to make it harder for older Americans to get Social Security disability payments.

Officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether or not someone is capable of working.

Hundreds of thousands of people could lose out.

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I still use it. I also use Perplexity. One to polish/critique my writing, one to do research.

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

Growing fiscal concerns in some of the world’s biggest economies are adding momentum to a so-called “debasement trade,” as investors flock to the perceived safety of Bitcoin, #gold and #silver while pulling away from major currencies. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

Love it!

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 2d

#Storytelling #writingcommunity #amwritingfantasy #mysterywriter #writerscorner

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

When you put a sleazebag like Bari Weiss in charge, you're really no longer a news organization. Buh-bye, CBS.

Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

As Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices, former FTC chair says I told you so: The Activision-Blizzard buyout is 'harming both gamers and developers'

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 2d

True.

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*it* is happening here @realworldrj.bsky.social · 2d

The right is challenging rulings the right way

By Ezra Klein

Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 2d

Judge Diane Goodstein crossed the Trump administration last month. Yesterday, her home burned, her husband was injured and it's being investigated for arson.

www.postandcourier.com/news/crime/s...

Judge blocks South Carolina from giving DOJ millions of voters' data
Sep. 3, 2025

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