Tim Copper
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…and a little baseball
I am not Nate Silver, but I make fun of him.
…and a little baseball
I am not Nate Silver, but I make fun of him.
Zuck is gonna quickly find out that Trump is loyal to no one, regardless of how much he kissed his ass.
US Senate committee opens review into Meta’s efforts to gain access to China | CNN Business
A US Senate investigative subcommittee opened a review on Tuesday into efforts by Facebook parent Meta Platforms to gain access to the Chinese market and is seeking documents from the company.
www.cnn.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Zuck is gonna quickly find out that Trump is loyal to no one, regardless of how much he kissed his ass.
The issue for Musk's companies is that he has aligned himself so deep with Trump, it will be impossible for any subsequent Democrat-led government to work with either Tesla or SpaceX on any government contracts.
The huge majority of SpaceX contracts are with the government, from NASA or the DOD.
The huge majority of SpaceX contracts are with the government, from NASA or the DOD.
April 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The issue for Musk's companies is that he has aligned himself so deep with Trump, it will be impossible for any subsequent Democrat-led government to work with either Tesla or SpaceX on any government contracts.
The huge majority of SpaceX contracts are with the government, from NASA or the DOD.
The huge majority of SpaceX contracts are with the government, from NASA or the DOD.
What we are seeing now is a shift in the Democratic Party similar in fervor to the rise of the Tea Party in 2010.
Back then the GOP base felt lost and betrayed after the disaster GW Bush wrought with the Iraq War and Great Depression. It led to the reform of the party which culminated led to MAGA.
Back then the GOP base felt lost and betrayed after the disaster GW Bush wrought with the Iraq War and Great Depression. It led to the reform of the party which culminated led to MAGA.
Democratic Party hits new polling low, while its voters want to fight Trump harder
Unlike in Trump’s first term, Democratic voters say 2-to-1 they want party leaders to fight rather than compromise, even at the risk of not getting things done, per the NBC News poll.
www.nbcnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
What we are seeing now is a shift in the Democratic Party similar in fervor to the rise of the Tea Party in 2010.
Back then the GOP base felt lost and betrayed after the disaster GW Bush wrought with the Iraq War and Great Depression. It led to the reform of the party which culminated led to MAGA.
Back then the GOP base felt lost and betrayed after the disaster GW Bush wrought with the Iraq War and Great Depression. It led to the reform of the party which culminated led to MAGA.
This is a big issue with furthering both progressive views and spreading truth over lies.
According to a study in 2023, only 22% of Americans pay for newspaper outlets. Consider that that number is probably lower today as affordability has decreased significantly in the past 2 years.
According to a study in 2023, only 22% of Americans pay for newspaper outlets. Consider that that number is probably lower today as affordability has decreased significantly in the past 2 years.
March 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This is a big issue with furthering both progressive views and spreading truth over lies.
According to a study in 2023, only 22% of Americans pay for newspaper outlets. Consider that that number is probably lower today as affordability has decreased significantly in the past 2 years.
According to a study in 2023, only 22% of Americans pay for newspaper outlets. Consider that that number is probably lower today as affordability has decreased significantly in the past 2 years.
It is a real shame given that it used to be one of the strongest American products in Europe. It is ceding the market to BYD and European EVs
Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won't buy a Tesla car
A survey of over 100,000 Germans revealed that 94% won’t buy a Tesla vehicle. It doesn’t bode well for the...
electrek.co
March 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
It is a real shame given that it used to be one of the strongest American products in Europe. It is ceding the market to BYD and European EVs
I just had a brief stroll over at X and holy shit. The misinformation and propaganda is rampant. It’s like if Fox News and RT had a social platform.
More disturbing still are the replies to posts. It’s a cacophony of MAGAtards, bots, AI slop and e-girl porn.
More disturbing still are the replies to posts. It’s a cacophony of MAGAtards, bots, AI slop and e-girl porn.
March 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I just had a brief stroll over at X and holy shit. The misinformation and propaganda is rampant. It’s like if Fox News and RT had a social platform.
More disturbing still are the replies to posts. It’s a cacophony of MAGAtards, bots, AI slop and e-girl porn.
More disturbing still are the replies to posts. It’s a cacophony of MAGAtards, bots, AI slop and e-girl porn.
It sure looks like the tempo of the modern economy is about to reach a significant downturn.
In 2023, the US was the only economy in the world to achieve a soft landing and avoid a recession. Economic downturns are part of the ebb and flow of capitalism, but countries can mitigate them if prepared.
In 2023, the US was the only economy in the world to achieve a soft landing and avoid a recession. Economic downturns are part of the ebb and flow of capitalism, but countries can mitigate them if prepared.
March 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It sure looks like the tempo of the modern economy is about to reach a significant downturn.
In 2023, the US was the only economy in the world to achieve a soft landing and avoid a recession. Economic downturns are part of the ebb and flow of capitalism, but countries can mitigate them if prepared.
In 2023, the US was the only economy in the world to achieve a soft landing and avoid a recession. Economic downturns are part of the ebb and flow of capitalism, but countries can mitigate them if prepared.
The daily lives of most Americans revolve around having a boss and doing exactly what the are told to do. The whole corporate hierarchy is built on authority and unilateralism.
No surprise that many Americans are comfortable with authoritarians in government. It's how life is in the private sector.
No surprise that many Americans are comfortable with authoritarians in government. It's how life is in the private sector.
March 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The daily lives of most Americans revolve around having a boss and doing exactly what the are told to do. The whole corporate hierarchy is built on authority and unilateralism.
No surprise that many Americans are comfortable with authoritarians in government. It's how life is in the private sector.
No surprise that many Americans are comfortable with authoritarians in government. It's how life is in the private sector.
Choose your apocalypse.
March 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Choose your apocalypse.
Was TSLA a meme stock? 👀
March 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Was TSLA a meme stock? 👀
Tesla sales have hit historic lows in Europe, down 75% year over year. it used to be their second biggest market.
If these numbers hold for the rest of the year, it would be disastrous for the company’s bottom line.
If these numbers hold for the rest of the year, it would be disastrous for the company’s bottom line.
What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?
As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?
www.wired.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Tesla sales have hit historic lows in Europe, down 75% year over year. it used to be their second biggest market.
If these numbers hold for the rest of the year, it would be disastrous for the company’s bottom line.
If these numbers hold for the rest of the year, it would be disastrous for the company’s bottom line.
It is widely understood that most of the public will now swallow the narrative that a coming recession would be on Biden.
Americans always, always blame the party in power, specially on economy.
They even put some blame on Obama for the 2008 recession, which started 6 months before he took office.
Americans always, always blame the party in power, specially on economy.
They even put some blame on Obama for the 2008 recession, which started 6 months before he took office.
Maria Bartiromo says a ‘recession’ is coming — but ‘it would be Biden’s recession’
‘We’ll see if Joe Biden’s recession shows up,’ Maria Bartiromo declared on Friday morning
www.the-independent.com
March 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It is widely understood that most of the public will now swallow the narrative that a coming recession would be on Biden.
Americans always, always blame the party in power, specially on economy.
They even put some blame on Obama for the 2008 recession, which started 6 months before he took office.
Americans always, always blame the party in power, specially on economy.
They even put some blame on Obama for the 2008 recession, which started 6 months before he took office.
Mike Meyers appears to be the choice of play Elon during the Trump presidency.
100 billion dollars.
100 billion dollars.
Trump, Musk and Rubio Meeting Cold Open - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
youtu.be
March 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Mike Meyers appears to be the choice of play Elon during the Trump presidency.
100 billion dollars.
100 billion dollars.
There is a strong chance Trump’s numbers remain like this for the next four years.
US satisfaction might actually go below 30% if the economy continues suffering from inflation woes.
Possible modest spike around the LA Olympics 2028, but not much given that he will probably politicize the event.
US satisfaction might actually go below 30% if the economy continues suffering from inflation woes.
Possible modest spike around the LA Olympics 2028, but not much given that he will probably politicize the event.
March 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM
There is a strong chance Trump’s numbers remain like this for the next four years.
US satisfaction might actually go below 30% if the economy continues suffering from inflation woes.
Possible modest spike around the LA Olympics 2028, but not much given that he will probably politicize the event.
US satisfaction might actually go below 30% if the economy continues suffering from inflation woes.
Possible modest spike around the LA Olympics 2028, but not much given that he will probably politicize the event.
The fucking around is over. The finding out is in full effect.
“Jennifer Piggott proudly hung a Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election race. Now, after she was abruptly fired from her civil service job, her days of supporting the president are over.”
“Jennifer Piggott proudly hung a Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election race. Now, after she was abruptly fired from her civil service job, her days of supporting the president are over.”
DOGE job cuts shake Trump-voting West Virginia town
Jennifer Piggott proudly hung a red-and-blue Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election race. Now, after she was abruptly fired from her civil service job, her days of supporting the president are over.
www.reuters.com
March 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The fucking around is over. The finding out is in full effect.
“Jennifer Piggott proudly hung a Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election race. Now, after she was abruptly fired from her civil service job, her days of supporting the president are over.”
“Jennifer Piggott proudly hung a Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election race. Now, after she was abruptly fired from her civil service job, her days of supporting the president are over.”
According to a report, Elon Musk and Little Marco had a heated exchange in the Oval, with Trump watching. Trump took Rubio's side, saying that Dept. Secretaries should handle their personnel layoffs, not Musk.
Musk shot back at Trump, saying that this is how he runs his billion dollar companies.
Musk shot back at Trump, saying that this is how he runs his billion dollar companies.
Marco Rubio unleashes his fury on Elon Musk in heated cabinet meeting, report says
Trump silently watched much of the exchange between his Secretary of State and DOGE leader, the report says
www.the-independent.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
According to a report, Elon Musk and Little Marco had a heated exchange in the Oval, with Trump watching. Trump took Rubio's side, saying that Dept. Secretaries should handle their personnel layoffs, not Musk.
Musk shot back at Trump, saying that this is how he runs his billion dollar companies.
Musk shot back at Trump, saying that this is how he runs his billion dollar companies.
It’s pretty striking how interest in SpaceX has plummeted since Elon went full fascist over the past 6 months.
Space content creators, who heavily covered SpaceX’s Starship program, have reported over 50% loss in viewership in the last couple of months.
It’s all crashing down in flames.
Space content creators, who heavily covered SpaceX’s Starship program, have reported over 50% loss in viewership in the last couple of months.
It’s all crashing down in flames.
Debris from SpaceX Starship flight 8 explosion streaks across Bahamas night sky
YouTube video by VideoFromSpace
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
It’s pretty striking how interest in SpaceX has plummeted since Elon went full fascist over the past 6 months.
Space content creators, who heavily covered SpaceX’s Starship program, have reported over 50% loss in viewership in the last couple of months.
It’s all crashing down in flames.
Space content creators, who heavily covered SpaceX’s Starship program, have reported over 50% loss in viewership in the last couple of months.
It’s all crashing down in flames.
CNN is on a roll with thumbnailing Christiane Amanpour soy facing on Trump content.
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
CNN is on a roll with thumbnailing Christiane Amanpour soy facing on Trump content.
Tesla shares have tumbled 40% and have now lost 87% of their post-election boom, signaling that it was all hype a MAGA hype bubble.
Shares of the company could continue to go down past correction territory, given how sales have slumped, specially in Europe.
Shares of the company could continue to go down past correction territory, given how sales have slumped, specially in Europe.
Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk | CNN Business
Liberals and government employees aren’t the only people angry with Elon Musk. Tesla’s plunging share price means many investors are angry, too.
www.cnn.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Tesla shares have tumbled 40% and have now lost 87% of their post-election boom, signaling that it was all hype a MAGA hype bubble.
Shares of the company could continue to go down past correction territory, given how sales have slumped, specially in Europe.
Shares of the company could continue to go down past correction territory, given how sales have slumped, specially in Europe.
The majority of the country opposes Trump's tariffs against Mexico and Canada.
MAGAs strongly support the tariffs, even if it results in higher prices; evidence of his voters being cult-like, going along with anything he says.
Imagine how they would feel if it had been Harris imposing the tariffs?
MAGAs strongly support the tariffs, even if it results in higher prices; evidence of his voters being cult-like, going along with anything he says.
Imagine how they would feel if it had been Harris imposing the tariffs?
March 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The majority of the country opposes Trump's tariffs against Mexico and Canada.
MAGAs strongly support the tariffs, even if it results in higher prices; evidence of his voters being cult-like, going along with anything he says.
Imagine how they would feel if it had been Harris imposing the tariffs?
MAGAs strongly support the tariffs, even if it results in higher prices; evidence of his voters being cult-like, going along with anything he says.
Imagine how they would feel if it had been Harris imposing the tariffs?
VA cuts incoming and very very soon, the Department of Education.
The MAGA base, most who rely on federal grants, is quickly moving from the “fuck around” phase go the finding out part.
The MAGA base, most who rely on federal grants, is quickly moving from the “fuck around” phase go the finding out part.
‘Catastrophic’ education cuts could hit Trump’s base | CNN
Some low-income communities that voted for Trump worry about GOP efforts to cut education funding. CNN’s Kyung Lah reports.
www.cnn.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
VA cuts incoming and very very soon, the Department of Education.
The MAGA base, most who rely on federal grants, is quickly moving from the “fuck around” phase go the finding out part.
The MAGA base, most who rely on federal grants, is quickly moving from the “fuck around” phase go the finding out part.
22% of the country believes the costs of living are going in the wrong direction.
Historically, these type of numbers would doom the party in power during midterms. However, the map for 2026 isn’t favorable towards Democrats, with most GOP midterm seats being up in deep red states.
Historically, these type of numbers would doom the party in power during midterms. However, the map for 2026 isn’t favorable towards Democrats, with most GOP midterm seats being up in deep red states.
Three in five Americans say the cost of living is going in the wrong direction
About half say the country generally is off on the wrong track, Reuters/Ipsos polling finds
www.ipsos.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
22% of the country believes the costs of living are going in the wrong direction.
Historically, these type of numbers would doom the party in power during midterms. However, the map for 2026 isn’t favorable towards Democrats, with most GOP midterm seats being up in deep red states.
Historically, these type of numbers would doom the party in power during midterms. However, the map for 2026 isn’t favorable towards Democrats, with most GOP midterm seats being up in deep red states.
We are taking the bullet train back to the colonial era. 🚄
Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method under a bill awaiting governor’s approval | CNN
Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.
www.cnn.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
We are taking the bullet train back to the colonial era. 🚄