Karl "Born in 319 ppm" Fisch
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Just made our January health insurance payment for $1,873.34 (for my wife and I). This is for a bronze, high deductible plan. We'll be paying more than $22,000 in 2026 in premiums alone, and of course because it's a high deductible plan we will be paying a lot out of pocket.
PERACare vs. ACA Marketplace: 2026 Edition
I’ve written previously comparing our options for health insurance in retirement (2024, 2025). In both years insurance through the ACA Marketplace was easily the better choice. But for 2026 t…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just made our January health insurance payment for $1,873.34 (for my wife and I). This is for a bronze, high deductible plan. We'll be paying more than $22,000 in 2026 in premiums alone, and of course because it's a high deductible plan we will be paying a lot out of pocket.
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Posted by the Tax Foundation — the world's leading nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit organization.
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Climate change is stealing rain and snow from the Colorado River, new report says
Climate change is stealing rain and snow from the Colorado River, new report says
Leading scientists from around the Colorado River Basin release climate warnings about the future water supply for 40 million people.
coloradosun.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Climate change is stealing rain and snow from the Colorado River, new report says
I know it's unlikely to matter, but I'm confused. The discharge petition that Rep. Fitzpatrick filed that is supposedly for the ACA subsidy extension references HR 3001 which doesn't mention the ACA extension? Or it there a different discharge petition?
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Discharge Petition No. 12, Bill Number: H.Res. 486, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Brian K. Fitzpatrick DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a reso...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I know it's unlikely to matter, but I'm confused. The discharge petition that Rep. Fitzpatrick filed that is supposedly for the ACA subsidy extension references HR 3001 which doesn't mention the ACA extension? Or it there a different discharge petition?
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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“.. 'What does [6G] do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody’s skin?' he mused today, live on TV, right in front of Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, who did not bother to correct him."
$QCOM
$QCOM
Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means
www.theverge.com/policy/84208...
www.theverge.com/policy/84208...
December 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“.. 'What does [6G] do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody’s skin?' he mused today, live on TV, right in front of Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, who did not bother to correct him."
$QCOM
$QCOM
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For the record, I will be swearing in on Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower after I’m elected.
Swear your oath ON the dome.
December 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For the record, I will be swearing in on Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower after I’m elected.
December 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
MacKenzie Scott: *donates $50M every 10 hours°
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A Confederacy of Dunces...
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A Confederacy of Dunces...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Trump’s favorite adjectives for female reporters.
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trump’s favorite adjectives for female reporters.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
"Amateur" sports.
Reports: Georgia seeking $390K from DE Damon Wilson in transfer damages reut.rs/49ZBR7x
Reports: Georgia seeking $390K from DE Damon Wilson in transfer damages
In a case sure to be watched closely by many parties throughout the NCAA, the University of Georgia is seeking damages from a player who pocketed name, image and likeness (NIL) money from the school and subsequently transferred.
reut.rs
December 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM
"Amateur" sports.
Thread.
A thread on obscenity. I'll get back to these cars. But first: tonight I took my 12yrold to see Nuremberg. He's a pretty serious movie watcher. Thought Zone of Interest was genius. I knew he could handle this. But this isn't a movie review. It's about IRL... 1/
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Thread.
Olivia Nuzzi to be announced as the inaugural winner of the FIFA Journalistic Excellence prize. Prize to be presented by Bari Weiss.
Stephen Moore to be announced as the inaugural winner of the FIFA economics prize.
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Olivia Nuzzi to be announced as the inaugural winner of the FIFA Journalistic Excellence prize. Prize to be presented by Bari Weiss.
John Roberts is giving Roger Taney a run for his money.
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
John Roberts is giving Roger Taney a run for his money.
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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"Trump admin moves to keep fact-checkers out of the country" sounds like an Andy Borowitz bit but alas
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Trump admin moves to keep fact-checkers out of the country" sounds like an Andy Borowitz bit but alas
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Brown University accepted nearly equal numbers of male and female students, but got almost twice as many female applicants. That math meant it was easier for men to get in.
Trump's DEI ban may end gender balancing efforts that often benefit men.
Trump's DEI ban may end gender balancing efforts that often benefit men.
Trump’s attack on DEI may hurt college men, particularly White men
The Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion also targets gender. The ban may impact gender balancing practices that often benefit college men.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Brown University accepted nearly equal numbers of male and female students, but got almost twice as many female applicants. That math meant it was easier for men to get in.
Trump's DEI ban may end gender balancing efforts that often benefit men.
Trump's DEI ban may end gender balancing efforts that often benefit men.
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US gas prices are up 62% in the last year, but European gas prices are down 45% since January!
Why US up and Europe down?
US LNG exports drive up US prices and down European gas prices.
US consumers are paying to cut European gas prices.
www.euronews.com/business/202... #energysky
Why US up and Europe down?
US LNG exports drive up US prices and down European gas prices.
US consumers are paying to cut European gas prices.
www.euronews.com/business/202... #energysky
Why are European natural gas prices tumbling despite the cold winter?
European gas prices are tumbling despite cold weather and below-average storage, as surging US LNG flows flood the market. The TTF-Henry Hub spread, the price difference between European and US natura...
www.euronews.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
US gas prices are up 62% in the last year, but European gas prices are down 45% since January!
Why US up and Europe down?
US LNG exports drive up US prices and down European gas prices.
US consumers are paying to cut European gas prices.
www.euronews.com/business/202... #energysky
Why US up and Europe down?
US LNG exports drive up US prices and down European gas prices.
US consumers are paying to cut European gas prices.
www.euronews.com/business/202... #energysky