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there's no such thing as a "heritage american" and brain-damaged constitutional law professors and members of the vox cinematic universe treating it with respect is bad, and they should be berated
borders are fake, and america is what it is in the best sense due to periodically recognizing that
borders are fake, and america is what it is in the best sense due to periodically recognizing that
December 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
there's no such thing as a "heritage american" and brain-damaged constitutional law professors and members of the vox cinematic universe treating it with respect is bad, and they should be berated
borders are fake, and america is what it is in the best sense due to periodically recognizing that
borders are fake, and america is what it is in the best sense due to periodically recognizing that
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i mean this is the point i am constantly making. people want to live in an economy where *their* labor is in high demand, but *other people's* labor is in low demand. this is because people really like *service*--not just goods that substitute for service, but service by another human
I don’t remember who it was, maybe @redderbeanpaste.bsky.social?, who pointed out all those “it’s so cheap and convenient!” you hear from expats is because there are a bunch of lowly paid workers who are ‘invisible’
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WSJ: "The number of ride-hailing drivers in China tripled to 7.5 million in the four years to 2024, even though the number of rides grew only by about 60% during the same period, government data shows."
www.wsj.com/world/asia/1...
WSJ: "The number of ride-hailing drivers in China tripled to 7.5 million in the four years to 2024, even though the number of rides grew only by about 60% during the same period, government data shows."
www.wsj.com/world/asia/1...
December 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
i mean this is the point i am constantly making. people want to live in an economy where *their* labor is in high demand, but *other people's* labor is in low demand. this is because people really like *service*--not just goods that substitute for service, but service by another human
Fred Meyers had short ribs on sale
December 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Fred Meyers had short ribs on sale
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What's so hilariously stupid about Jain's statement is, if someone takes controversial stands and still manages to win (this isn't moneyball, WAR doesn't matter), that makes them a good politician. They're maximizing the utility of their office, not their electoral success.
when we said “defer electoral strategy to the actual politicians running for actual offices” we meant “after calculating wins above replacement somehow”
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What's so hilariously stupid about Jain's statement is, if someone takes controversial stands and still manages to win (this isn't moneyball, WAR doesn't matter), that makes them a good politician. They're maximizing the utility of their office, not their electoral success.
“We should change the rules when I don’t win”
Sean McVay advocates for a rule change that would treat backward passes during two-point conversion attempts the same as fumbles; such a rule would have wiped out last night's game-tying play.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Sean McVay on fluke two-point conversion: It's not something we should want in the game
McVay thinks backward passes should be treated the same as fumbles in key moments.
www.nbcsports.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“We should change the rules when I don’t win”
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A tow truck driver who towed an ICE SUV that was blocking a driveway while the agents kidnapped Angelanos back in September was just found NOT GUILTY on the only charge against him (theft of government property).
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
Man accused of towing ICE SUV during LA immigration operation found not guilty
A Los Angeles tow truck driver accused of towing a federal SUV during an immigration enforcement operation was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday. Bobby Nuñez, 33, was arrested and charged with...
www.nbclosangeles.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A tow truck driver who towed an ICE SUV that was blocking a driveway while the agents kidnapped Angelanos back in September was just found NOT GUILTY on the only charge against him (theft of government property).
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
THAT'S ANOTHER WIN FOR "FUCK YOU; MAKE ME"
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“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
After Airport Pat-Down, Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:53 AM
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/t...
Steve Raible is the gd best
December 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Steve Raible is the gd best
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also like. we did. the us is scattered with new deal monumental architecture
It's easy to dunk on liberals with something like 'why can't liberalism build anything as interesting as Soviet towers or Mussolini's monuments' but the more interesting question is the opposite, why does everyone with strong opinions on monumental architecture turn out to be politically insane.
December 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
also like. we did. the us is scattered with new deal monumental architecture
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These folks are being so openly and casually antisemitic, it makes me wonder if some other outlets' are sanewashing their focus groups.
From the right-wing Manhattan Institute's focus group of Gen Z conservatives -- just jaw-dropping stuff. We have a very sick society. www.city-journal.org/article/manh...
December 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
These folks are being so openly and casually antisemitic, it makes me wonder if some other outlets' are sanewashing their focus groups.
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It was extremely successful! Strongest recovery in the world, best labor market in generations, benefits heavily distributed towards the low end, real income growth. And he tried endlessly to sell it. But there’s something structurally broken that can’t be solved by “better speeches”
it's kind of funny from a economic policy perspective, Bidenomics was actually fairly successful (full employment, IRA + other state-driven investment)
he just... never really managed to figure out how to sell any of it with comms
he just... never really managed to figure out how to sell any of it with comms
Pretty sure a president who could communicate well and wasn’t a bazillion years old could have explained to the public why this is Actually Good.
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It was extremely successful! Strongest recovery in the world, best labor market in generations, benefits heavily distributed towards the low end, real income growth. And he tried endlessly to sell it. But there’s something structurally broken that can’t be solved by “better speeches”
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it is extremely funny that the American populace unironically treated the era of seeing of "help wanted" signs as a bad sign
I think the direction of travel matters. from 2020-22 we had a) the most generous welfare state in US history b) the tightest labor market in 60 years, and now both are gone and we are right back to ~2014 ish job market except interest rates are high
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
it is extremely funny that the American populace unironically treated the era of seeing of "help wanted" signs as a bad sign
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Everyone’s like “oh consumer sentiment is bad because everyone is upset about Trump and tariffs” but it was nearly as bad a few years ago when Biden was president and there was no prospect of tariffs. And then about half the country WANTED Trump to be president.
IMO you're not recognizing that these sentiment polls are mainly measuring future expectations. People feel the economy is bad because: layoffs increasing, tariffs beginning to impact, healthcare costs increasing, mega corporations getting richer and more powerful...etc. Not "today's impact on me"
December 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Everyone’s like “oh consumer sentiment is bad because everyone is upset about Trump and tariffs” but it was nearly as bad a few years ago when Biden was president and there was no prospect of tariffs. And then about half the country WANTED Trump to be president.
Sean McVay complaining about the refs after the game
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sean McVay complaining about the refs after the game
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man thank god i dont have to watch my team for ten days
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
man thank god i dont have to watch my team for ten days
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Sean McVay's answer specific to Puka criticizing officials and this tweet that was deleted. Also Richard Sherman criticizing the line of questioning and saying the media should have asked about the game and asked them about this stuff later
December 19, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Sean McVay's answer specific to Puka criticizing officials and this tweet that was deleted. Also Richard Sherman criticizing the line of questioning and saying the media should have asked about the game and asked them about this stuff later
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in two games against the Rams the Seahawks are 1-1, both games decided by the final play, and have a combined minus six turnover margin
December 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
in two games against the Rams the Seahawks are 1-1, both games decided by the final play, and have a combined minus six turnover margin
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A reporter mentioned that Puka had guys in the facility and Sean, surprised, turns to a Rams employee off screen and says "Were they on the property?!"
man Sean McVay looks so fucking pissed right now LMAOOOO
December 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
A reporter mentioned that Puka had guys in the facility and Sean, surprised, turns to a Rams employee off screen and says "Were they on the property?!"
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unless he actually gets it passed in another form this is an insane vote by a man who needs to retire
NEW: A bill restoring money for pediatric cancer therapies was defeated in the Senate.
My colleague @samsteindc.bsky.social — who has covered this wrenching story ever since the funding was first removed at Elon Musk's behest last year — reports on why Bernie Sanders helped defeat the bill.
My colleague @samsteindc.bsky.social — who has covered this wrenching story ever since the funding was first removed at Elon Musk's behest last year — reports on why Bernie Sanders helped defeat the bill.
A Pediatric Cancer Bill Fell One Vote Short. Bernie Cast It.
The Vermont senator is holding out for a bigger health care package. Advocates are asking: Is the price worth it?
www.thebulwark.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
unless he actually gets it passed in another form this is an insane vote by a man who needs to retire
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Ernest Jones: "They thought this shit was over with, excuse my language"
December 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Ernest Jones: "They thought this shit was over with, excuse my language"
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what an incredible, stupid football franchise
December 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
what an incredible, stupid football franchise
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This is what happens when you gas ‘em up. NFL teams only respond to negging.
December 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is what happens when you gas ‘em up. NFL teams only respond to negging.