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Rob Pollard

@robpollard45.bsky.social

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Midwesterner. Skeptical, particularly of "economic anxiety." Trying to stay open-minded but generally, they are who we thought they were. Michigan fan. Very disrespectful to Beck.

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · Jul 28

Alright, as one of my bugaboos is "all the economic data looks pretty good! We're on our way" and I'd like to see non-aggregated evidence that this is the case (e.g., big company is hiring 5,000 people) and see how things are going in non-AI, crypto, super-rich space, I'll track here.

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 2h

"...to primary..."

That's not what that word means. Guy seems interesting, but hasn't won jack, ever.

If he's the better candidate, let him win more votes. He has distinct advantages (e.g., his age; not tied to Schumer) and he'll win or lose based on his campaign.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 8h

Who'd he vote for, Ken? And just as important, who's he planning on voting for in 2026 and 2028?

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 21h

Is this the first actual man of science, smart enough to have a law of physics named after him, who died after uttering the immortal broseph phrase, "Hey...watch this"?

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 1d

I am sure it won't mean much to those involved, but Dr. Remington Nevin's board certification in public health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners expired 6 months ago "and is no longer valid"

www.credential.net/accb3d39-696...

Accredible • Certificates, Badges and Blockchain

Home of digital credentials

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 1d

Troy Aikman entered the top tier of commentators in the last 5+ years by fully embracing his "fuck it, I'm saying it with my chest" earned self-confidence that only HOF QBs have.

It makes me sad we have only gotten neutered Marino for 20+ years, when he had a similar "f' it" renaissance within him.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 2d

Neil Steinberg is a good writer, and Tony Fitzpatrick was a Chicago original.

chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago treasure: 'You notice how lucky you are'

A conversation with the beloved Chicago artist, writer and actor, who died Saturday.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 3d

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

I will need a very, very, detailed explanation from AJ why Keith (who has sucked for months) not only started at DH, but stayed in all game over Jones (who had an over .500 OBP over his last few appearances).

Inexcusable.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Maybe next year, Tigers. Time to go farm.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ2G...

The Natural: "My father wanted me to be a baseball player ..."

YouTube video by Doctor X

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, you mean the guy who in his last 8 plate appearances got on base 5 times? You wait until the 20th inning to put that guy in.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Welp. I’m glad we kept Colt Keith and Parker Meadows in so they could each go 0 for 5. Though it was truly a team effort (not you, Kerry)

#mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

I want to win that pennant worse than I wanted any goddamned thing in my life. You'd think I could just this once, wouldn't you? I didn't care nothing about the Series. Win or lose, I would have been satisfied.

This game getting so long, I’ve aged into Wilfred Brimley.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Now we’re safe ashore, Jack! (thanks, in part, to Dingler) #mlb

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Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate - Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World

YouTube video by Econwatson

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Brutal analysis of Parker Meadows. “If you can throw him a sinker in that area, he won’t swing and it’ll be a strike.”

So you are saying it’s not a surprise he 0-6, then?
#mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Dang Dingler. #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Flaherty got a guy to swing at Ball 3 on a 2-0 count. That’s good playoff baseball.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

It’s just chili and chopped onions on a dog. That’s it.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Three cheers for Lucky Jack! #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Ok Flaherty, that’s enough. Put someone else in #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, our number five hitter, the indomitable Colt Keith, actually made contact this time! He hit a foul ball! Progress. #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Greene trying to uppercut a chest high fastball. His approach is consistent, I’ll give him that. #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Phillies wish they had a pitcher that could field that well under pressure. #mlb

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks auto correct, though Dangler is actually OK.

Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

Dangler gets to body slam the ump now that they got a ball don’t lie double play. Those are the rules. #mlb

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Rob Pollard @robpollard45.bsky.social · 3d

I hate when PBP guys launder the opinions of the higher ups. Say what you saw. Literally your job. #mlb