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Peter Gratton

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Peter Gratton, PhD, is an editor at Investopedia, book author, and professor of philosophy. He covers political theory, technology, finance, and political economy. Views are definitely my own.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 2h

My god it was a hit—it was inescapable for kids at the time with all the tie-ins, etc.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 11h

I’m still thinking of the unicycle gift. First off, that is an awesome fact to know about you. But second, if it’s not asked for (has it ever?) that is world-record gift-giving acumen to get right.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 12h

Needless to say, I tried to wear both when visiting (often enough to be noticed, not so often it looked on purpose), which likely only cemented the idea that she got it right. And maybe she did. PS Unlike the army, I don’t think the circus has a max age on recruits ;)

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 12h

My mother was the opposite—seemingly pricey gifts that made one wonder if I really come off as an adult needing—to pick two Xmas gifts at random—a denim shirt with Disney characters or a train watch that on the hour sent a train around the dial to a loud “choo choo.”

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 12h

Now this is a lede to a thread that stops at just the right spot where no one would not keep going.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

RESULT: New Orleans has a new mayor. Helena Moreno, a Democrat known as a progressive member of the city council, easily won today’s mayoral race and cleared the 50 percent threshold to avoid a runoff. She’ll replace the retiring Democratic Mayor, Cantrell.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

Such great dead pan.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

That picture!

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

Needless to say, this is years of training to get to this moment.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.

More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

This also feels like geezers going “he’s going, that’s up his alley.”

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

(Not “usually mentioned” but mentioned above—that was meant as agreement.)

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 1d

There is the very dangerous cauldron of stuff usually mentioned but it’s fit into all-too-typical ways ppl use to explain away the fragility of human being so it might not affect them—“sorry Sally has cancer, but she did smoke twice as a teen, plus she does like Xmas cookies” type stuff.

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 2d

I see comments below about how could anyone be such a fool or whatever and I feel about that like I do when ppl say that about people who were conned—no one should have to be on their guard every moment of every interaction—like just scrolling social media. Everyone is so smart until they aren’t.

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 2d

the new york times has helpfully clarified that buildings in oregon are made out of modern construction materials.

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max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 2d

Great kicker. Marc Benioff’s PR team wanted him to do an interview about philanthropy. Instead he sounded off on a bunch of Trump policies he supports and called for the White House to send troops to SF.

Doesn’t seem like the comms team was pleased with how the interview went..

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 2d

The hot new thing in relationship counseling, I’m sure.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 2d

How has it not been a serial bit on some comedy show of “partner explains online thing to normie spouse who has questions”?

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d

Didn’t night that on first read but yeah, what in the heck with the four-star hotel for a govt trip? www.forbestravelguide.com/hotels/orlan...

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes - Orlando Hotels - Orlando, United States - Forbes Travel Guide

Tucked inside Grande Lakes, a 500-acre luxury destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has much to offer, including championship golf, a Four-Sta...

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d

Does this mean no one can see I didn’t get the cut quite right?

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah nice juxtaposition. Not sure what the photo means but I like it!

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 4d

This is definitely something I didn’t know until buying one—but yeah, turns out not needing a transmission or to convert explosions into forward momentum leads to less upkeep.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6d

Full stumble into a half stumble, roll left to create an opening—just like in practice.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6d

George S.—you wouldn’t think that model of needing constant press attention while feuding constantly with one and all over one’s incompetence and crazed outbursts would be emulated, let alone become a politics but here we are.

Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 6d

Not to force the metaphor but part of the essay is about how no one even cared about the puck and suddenly you’re being asked about the puck. And you’ll give your views, sure, but now it seems like you just care about the puck.

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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 6d

When you are arguing that Schmitt has not been influential in your thinking

As I have pointed out many times, the friend-enemy distinction is fundamental to politics,

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 7d

It’s hard to think of a job where being reminded of it being your job isn’t a bad sign.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 7d

COMING UP: Judge Immergut has set a hearing for 10 pm ET tonight (!) on Trump's effort to circumvent her temporary restraining order re: Oregon national guard deployment by calling up the federalized California national guard.

Date Filed
Oct 5, 2025
Description
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SCHEDULING ORDER: This Court, having received Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and request for Expedited Hearing, ECF 59, sets a hearing by Telephonic Conference at 7:00
p.m. tonight, October 5, 2025, before Judge Karin J. Immergut. Access information for "LISTEN ONLY" phone number for the Hearing. Telephone Number: 1-571-353-2301 (toll-free 1-833-
990-9400); Guest Meeting ID: 812-980-
324#. Note: If dropped from the conference, please rejoin the conference.
For complete conference connection instructions and etiquette guidelines, refer to ord.uscourts.gov/cms. Ordered on 10/5/25 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy)
(Entered: 10/05/2025)

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Peter Gratton @petergratton.bsky.social · 8d

The Ignobles seems to—thank god—pick scientists who not only get the joke but lean in.

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