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@realalexbarth.bsky.social random question: should the Pats try and trade for Kyle Pitts this off-season? It seems like he needs a change of scenery and the Pats could use the offensive help.
December 23, 2024 at 1:26 PM
@realalexbarth.bsky.social random question: should the Pats try and trade for Kyle Pitts this off-season? It seems like he needs a change of scenery and the Pats could use the offensive help.
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“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
December 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM
“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
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A third of us tried to save two thirds of us from themselves.
They’re about to find out.
They’re about to find out.
November 29, 2024 at 1:58 AM
A third of us tried to save two thirds of us from themselves.
They’re about to find out.
They’re about to find out.
@bsky.app forgive my ignorance, but is it possible to make feeds on specific topics?
I'd love a feed of just sports reporters as I watch Patriots games.
(yes, I'm actually admitting I watch New England Patriot games)
I'd love a feed of just sports reporters as I watch Patriots games.
(yes, I'm actually admitting I watch New England Patriot games)
November 26, 2024 at 1:47 AM
@bsky.app forgive my ignorance, but is it possible to make feeds on specific topics?
I'd love a feed of just sports reporters as I watch Patriots games.
(yes, I'm actually admitting I watch New England Patriot games)
I'd love a feed of just sports reporters as I watch Patriots games.
(yes, I'm actually admitting I watch New England Patriot games)
Mississippi has an overall tax burden of 8.76%, 19th in the US
Massachusetts has an overall tax burden of 8.55%, 20th in the US
MS HDI: .858 (50th)
MA HDI: .956 (1st)
MS education: 49th
MA education: 1st
MS healthcare: 50th
MA healthcare: 2nd
MS poverty rate: 1st
MA poverty rate: 44th
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Massachusetts has an overall tax burden of 8.55%, 20th in the US
MS HDI: .858 (50th)
MA HDI: .956 (1st)
MS education: 49th
MA education: 1st
MS healthcare: 50th
MA healthcare: 2nd
MS poverty rate: 1st
MA poverty rate: 44th
1/2 🧵
November 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Mississippi has an overall tax burden of 8.76%, 19th in the US
Massachusetts has an overall tax burden of 8.55%, 20th in the US
MS HDI: .858 (50th)
MA HDI: .956 (1st)
MS education: 49th
MA education: 1st
MS healthcare: 50th
MA healthcare: 2nd
MS poverty rate: 1st
MA poverty rate: 44th
1/2 🧵
Massachusetts has an overall tax burden of 8.55%, 20th in the US
MS HDI: .858 (50th)
MA HDI: .956 (1st)
MS education: 49th
MA education: 1st
MS healthcare: 50th
MA healthcare: 2nd
MS poverty rate: 1st
MA poverty rate: 44th
1/2 🧵
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Greedflation:
Average cost of a Big Mac: $5.49
Average cost of a McDouble: $3.19
A Big Mac is a McDouble without ketchup and with Mac sauce and lettuce. It's free to add lettuce and Mac sauce. The extra $2.30 per sandwich is greed, not inflation.
Average cost of a Big Mac: $5.49
Average cost of a McDouble: $3.19
A Big Mac is a McDouble without ketchup and with Mac sauce and lettuce. It's free to add lettuce and Mac sauce. The extra $2.30 per sandwich is greed, not inflation.
November 24, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Greedflation:
Average cost of a Big Mac: $5.49
Average cost of a McDouble: $3.19
A Big Mac is a McDouble without ketchup and with Mac sauce and lettuce. It's free to add lettuce and Mac sauce. The extra $2.30 per sandwich is greed, not inflation.
Average cost of a Big Mac: $5.49
Average cost of a McDouble: $3.19
A Big Mac is a McDouble without ketchup and with Mac sauce and lettuce. It's free to add lettuce and Mac sauce. The extra $2.30 per sandwich is greed, not inflation.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) won office in '20 by 6 votes! 0.0000015% of the voting electorate.
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) won office in '20 by 6 votes! 0.0000015% of the voting electorate.
Vote411.org is a great resource to register, check your registration, understand what's on the ballot.
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November 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Vote411.org is a great resource to register, check your registration, understand what's on the ballot.
DeSoto County School District, in DeSoto Mississippi, will hold school board elections on
November 29. 2024. 1/5 🧵
November 29. 2024. 1/5 🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:40 PM
DeSoto County School District, in DeSoto Mississippi, will hold school board elections on
November 29. 2024. 1/5 🧵
November 29. 2024. 1/5 🧵
Here are some DeSoto County School District demographics:
-68.1% of students are economically disadvantaged
-51% of high schoolers below proficient reading level
-$10,129 per pupil spending 2/5 🧵
-68.1% of students are economically disadvantaged
-51% of high schoolers below proficient reading level
-$10,129 per pupil spending 2/5 🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Here are some DeSoto County School District demographics:
-68.1% of students are economically disadvantaged
-51% of high schoolers below proficient reading level
-$10,129 per pupil spending 2/5 🧵
-68.1% of students are economically disadvantaged
-51% of high schoolers below proficient reading level
-$10,129 per pupil spending 2/5 🧵
During last year's School Board elections, Jerald Wheeler (I), won election with 2,851 total votes, only 2.2% of the electorate, or 7.7% of those who actually voted. 3/5 🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
During last year's School Board elections, Jerald Wheeler (I), won election with 2,851 total votes, only 2.2% of the electorate, or 7.7% of those who actually voted. 3/5 🧵
This is not an indictment on Mr. Wheeler, who seems like a decent guy:
-advocated for more vocational education
-approved a nurse in every school
-promoted an anti-drug campaign 4/5 🧵
-advocated for more vocational education
-approved a nurse in every school
-promoted an anti-drug campaign 4/5 🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
This is not an indictment on Mr. Wheeler, who seems like a decent guy:
-advocated for more vocational education
-approved a nurse in every school
-promoted an anti-drug campaign 4/5 🧵
-advocated for more vocational education
-approved a nurse in every school
-promoted an anti-drug campaign 4/5 🧵
But, damn people, we can't just hope good people run for important local offices! Local government will be felt in your life way more than the federal government.
The real indictment here is the lack of turnout amongst the electorate! 5/5🧵
The real indictment here is the lack of turnout amongst the electorate! 5/5🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM
But, damn people, we can't just hope good people run for important local offices! Local government will be felt in your life way more than the federal government.
The real indictment here is the lack of turnout amongst the electorate! 5/5🧵
The real indictment here is the lack of turnout amongst the electorate! 5/5🧵
Joe Manchin has been in government since 1982
1/5 🧵
1/5 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Joe Manchin has been in government since 1982
1/5 🧵
1/5 🧵
His net worth is estimated up to $12 million. His yearly salary in the Senate was $174,000/year. The average West Virginia household income is $55,560/year. 2/5 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:04 PM
His net worth is estimated up to $12 million. His yearly salary in the Senate was $174,000/year. The average West Virginia household income is $55,560/year. 2/5 🧵
Manchin has $50,000/year pension from working in state government. He will earn a full salaried pension when he retires from the Senate. 3/5 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Manchin has $50,000/year pension from working in state government. He will earn a full salaried pension when he retires from the Senate. 3/5 🧵
Manchin, representing the landlock state of West Virginia, owns a boat that has 1,500 sqft of interior living space, 3 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 bathrooms. 4/5 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Manchin, representing the landlock state of West Virginia, owns a boat that has 1,500 sqft of interior living space, 3 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 bathrooms. 4/5 🧵
In 2021, Manchin has made 3x his Senate salary from his coal investments. He has continually voted against green bills that would hinder his investments.
Who does Joe Manchin represent? 5/5 🧵
Who does Joe Manchin represent? 5/5 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 8:03 PM
In 2021, Manchin has made 3x his Senate salary from his coal investments. He has continually voted against green bills that would hinder his investments.
Who does Joe Manchin represent? 5/5 🧵
Who does Joe Manchin represent? 5/5 🧵
In the School District of Indian River County, Florida:
-$12,539 in per pupil spending
-50% middle school students below grade level in reading
-42% economically disadvantaged
1/4 🧵
-$12,539 in per pupil spending
-50% middle school students below grade level in reading
-42% economically disadvantaged
1/4 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 3:39 AM
In the School District of Indian River County, Florida:
-$12,539 in per pupil spending
-50% middle school students below grade level in reading
-42% economically disadvantaged
1/4 🧵
-$12,539 in per pupil spending
-50% middle school students below grade level in reading
-42% economically disadvantaged
1/4 🧵
In the '22 midterm elections:
-only 65% of the electorate voted;
-only 86%, of the 65%, voted for school board;
-The school board winner, Jacqueline Rosario, received 55% of the 86% who voted for the school board.
2/4 🧵
-only 65% of the electorate voted;
-only 86%, of the 65%, voted for school board;
-The school board winner, Jacqueline Rosario, received 55% of the 86% who voted for the school board.
2/4 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 3:39 AM
In the '22 midterm elections:
-only 65% of the electorate voted;
-only 86%, of the 65%, voted for school board;
-The school board winner, Jacqueline Rosario, received 55% of the 86% who voted for the school board.
2/4 🧵
-only 65% of the electorate voted;
-only 86%, of the 65%, voted for school board;
-The school board winner, Jacqueline Rosario, received 55% of the 86% who voted for the school board.
2/4 🧵
Mrs. Rosario's total vote accounted for 31% of the electorate. She won by a margin of 6% of the electorate. If 3% of the electorate changed their vote, Mrs. Rosario would have lost.
In the primary, Mrs. Rosario won a non-majority vote of 47%. Which only totaled 14% of the electorate.
3/4 🧵
In the primary, Mrs. Rosario won a non-majority vote of 47%. Which only totaled 14% of the electorate.
3/4 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Mrs. Rosario's total vote accounted for 31% of the electorate. She won by a margin of 6% of the electorate. If 3% of the electorate changed their vote, Mrs. Rosario would have lost.
In the primary, Mrs. Rosario won a non-majority vote of 47%. Which only totaled 14% of the electorate.
3/4 🧵
In the primary, Mrs. Rosario won a non-majority vote of 47%. Which only totaled 14% of the electorate.
3/4 🧵
Mrs. Rosario is nonpartisan, yet promoted and an endorsement from Gov. DeSantis and Moms for Liberty.
School district of Indian River County has banned 132 books.
4/4 🧵
School district of Indian River County has banned 132 books.
4/4 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Mrs. Rosario is nonpartisan, yet promoted and an endorsement from Gov. DeSantis and Moms for Liberty.
School district of Indian River County has banned 132 books.
4/4 🧵
School district of Indian River County has banned 132 books.
4/4 🧵
Civics: the study of duties and responsibilities of citizens
Civic Duties: actions required by law
Civic Responsibilities: actions suggested but not required
Voting is a Civic Responsibility
Americans need to take their responsibilities more seriously.
Civic Duties: actions required by law
Civic Responsibilities: actions suggested but not required
Voting is a Civic Responsibility
Americans need to take their responsibilities more seriously.
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Civics: the study of duties and responsibilities of citizens
Civic Duties: actions required by law
Civic Responsibilities: actions suggested but not required
Voting is a Civic Responsibility
Americans need to take their responsibilities more seriously.
Civic Duties: actions required by law
Civic Responsibilities: actions suggested but not required
Voting is a Civic Responsibility
Americans need to take their responsibilities more seriously.