Curt Thoughts
@curtthoughts.bsky.social
Observer of the natural order of the universe
I've been noticing a lot of businesses collapsing in my news feeds. Here is one that explicitly called out the reason - #tariffs on lumber
"Court documents revealed that the company had been hit by the rising cost of lumber under President Donald Trump‘s #tariff policies."
#econsky
"Court documents revealed that the company had been hit by the rising cost of lumber under President Donald Trump‘s #tariff policies."
#econsky
Final days before Home Depot rival closes for good after 80 years of service
A RIVAL retailer to Home Depot is closing its doors for good in a few days. After more than 80 years of business, Benjamin Brothers True Value Hardware will close on January 31, 2026, according to …
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January 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Sounds like #Musk is helping the Russians destroy US equipment in #Ukraine.
#Starlink #AI
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#Starlink #AI
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Russia using Starlink and AI to knock out HIMARS - Asia Times
Near the village of Novobakhmetevo, almost 60 km (37 miles) from the front line in Ukraine, a Russian Geran 2 specially modified drone destroyed a mobile
asiatimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Sounds like #Musk is helping the Russians destroy US equipment in #Ukraine.
#Starlink #AI
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#Starlink #AI
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Trump's folder battleship is going to be overweight and slow. It will not be nuclear powered because they want to get it in the water as fast as possible.
"... just really fell outside the scope of what we want to do on the speed to get this thing in the water."
"... just really fell outside the scope of what we want to do on the speed to get this thing in the water."
Navy CNO says Golden Fleet battleship won’t be nuclear powered
The Navy’s new battleship is expected to be cutting-edge. But according to the service’s top officer, it won’t use nuclear propulsion.
defensescoop.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Trump's folder battleship is going to be overweight and slow. It will not be nuclear powered because they want to get it in the water as fast as possible.
"... just really fell outside the scope of what we want to do on the speed to get this thing in the water."
"... just really fell outside the scope of what we want to do on the speed to get this thing in the water."
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This right here folks.
I worked for the federal government in a law capacity position. Those are Homeland Security policies for ICE agents.
I worked for the federal government in a law capacity position. Those are Homeland Security policies for ICE agents.
January 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
This right here folks.
I worked for the federal government in a law capacity position. Those are Homeland Security policies for ICE agents.
I worked for the federal government in a law capacity position. Those are Homeland Security policies for ICE agents.
“This is about trying to influence voters’ attitudes about a candidate so they’ll be less likely to vote for that candidate. That is electioneering,” said Josh McKoon, chair of the Georgia Republican Party.
This is called politics. Electioneering is kicking voters of rolls and long lines.
This is called politics. Electioneering is kicking voters of rolls and long lines.
Georgia Republican Party files ethics complaint over ads attacking Burt Jones
The party claims the organization behind the ads has not disclosed its funding sources.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“This is about trying to influence voters’ attitudes about a candidate so they’ll be less likely to vote for that candidate. That is electioneering,” said Josh McKoon, chair of the Georgia Republican Party.
This is called politics. Electioneering is kicking voters of rolls and long lines.
This is called politics. Electioneering is kicking voters of rolls and long lines.
This is worth reading and shows how MAGA means Making America Grotty Always
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is worth reading and shows how MAGA means Making America Grotty Always
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The question is why all the pardons?
Trump is pardoning anyone who is willing to lie, cheat or steal to keep him in power.
Trump is pardoning anyone who is willing to lie, cheat or steal to keep him in power.
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The question is why all the pardons?
Trump is pardoning anyone who is willing to lie, cheat or steal to keep him in power.
Trump is pardoning anyone who is willing to lie, cheat or steal to keep him in power.
Looks like a lot of red states are the most financially stressed.
Mapped: U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State (2025) share.google/GYWAQGqgwH4a...
Mapped: U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State (2025) share.google/GYWAQGqgwH4a...
Mapped: U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State (2025)
The Deep South stands out with the nation’s highest delinquency rates.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Looks like a lot of red states are the most financially stressed.
Mapped: U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State (2025) share.google/GYWAQGqgwH4a...
Mapped: U.S. Credit Card Delinquency Rates by State (2025) share.google/GYWAQGqgwH4a...
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These are #Trumps best people who, as he said, were falsely accused of a crime.
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Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries
A man whose convictions for storming the U.S. Capitol were erased by President Donald Trump’s mass pardons has been arrested on a charge he threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
apnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
These are #Trumps best people who, as he said, were falsely accused of a crime.
apnews.com/article/capi...
apnews.com/article/capi...
If the House was in session they could be working on passing the budget since the CR is due to expire Nov 21.
Tell Speaker Johnson and Republicans to get back to work.
#gop
#Republicans
#Democrats
Tell Speaker Johnson and Republicans to get back to work.
#gop
#Republicans
#Democrats
October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
If the House was in session they could be working on passing the budget since the CR is due to expire Nov 21.
Tell Speaker Johnson and Republicans to get back to work.
#gop
#Republicans
#Democrats
Tell Speaker Johnson and Republicans to get back to work.
#gop
#Republicans
#Democrats
This makes a mockery of Trump's policy - keep it up
Maybe this … it’ll drive 🧊 crazy
October 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This makes a mockery of Trump's policy - keep it up
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In a nutshell.
October 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
In a nutshell.
What is "leftist ideology"? This smells like messaging to bash Democrats.
“There clearly was a leftist ideology,” he said, without providing further details. State voter records show Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter, while his parents are registered Republicans.
“There clearly was a leftist ideology,” he said, without providing further details. State voter records show Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter, while his parents are registered Republicans.
Kirk shooting suspect had ‘leftist ideology’ but motive unclear, Utah official says
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said authorities are speaking with suspect Tyler Robinson’s family and romantic partner as they investigate Charlie Kirk’s killing.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
What is "leftist ideology"? This smells like messaging to bash Democrats.
“There clearly was a leftist ideology,” he said, without providing further details. State voter records show Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter, while his parents are registered Republicans.
“There clearly was a leftist ideology,” he said, without providing further details. State voter records show Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter, while his parents are registered Republicans.
So much for toning the rhetoric down
"The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."
"Our battle is not simply a political one. Above all, it is spiritual ... the spiritual warfare is palpable," Erika Kirk said.
"The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."
"Our battle is not simply a political one. Above all, it is spiritual ... the spiritual warfare is palpable," Erika Kirk said.
'The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,' Charlie Kirk's wife says
Erika Kirk fought back tears Friday night in her first public address since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot in the neck and killed Wednesday while speaking to students at Utah Valley University.
www.ksl.com
September 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
So much for toning the rhetoric down
"The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."
"Our battle is not simply a political one. Above all, it is spiritual ... the spiritual warfare is palpable," Erika Kirk said.
"The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry."
"Our battle is not simply a political one. Above all, it is spiritual ... the spiritual warfare is palpable," Erika Kirk said.
Anybody remember these T-shirts worn by conservatives when Hilary was running. It was sickening then is still sickening.
September 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Anybody remember these T-shirts worn by conservatives when Hilary was running. It was sickening then is still sickening.
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This is great from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. FIFA is the great footballing monopoly slowly destroying 'the beautiful game'. Learn more about monopolies by listening to our special. You'll also find out more about the use and abuses of dynamic pricing. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/2Lkk...
September 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This is great from @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. FIFA is the great footballing monopoly slowly destroying 'the beautiful game'. Learn more about monopolies by listening to our special. You'll also find out more about the use and abuses of dynamic pricing. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/2Lkk...
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STAY. THE. FUCK. OUT. OF. CHICAGO. DONPEDO. YOU. WILL. NOT. WIN.
September 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
STAY. THE. FUCK. OUT. OF. CHICAGO. DONPEDO. YOU. WILL. NOT. WIN.
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Like honoring Roman emperors
This hot mic Zuckerberg moment show their numbers are all lies, undercutting Trump’s entire economic agenda.
In a rational world every media outlet would be leading with it.
In a rational world every media outlet would be leading with it.
September 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Like honoring Roman emperors
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September 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There's a lot of bad news in this article. Please read if you're on Medicare and ask your Republican Representative and Senator why they're eroding #Medicare.
10 Big Medicare Changes in 2026: Higher Premiums, Drug Price Drops, and Looming Program Cuts
“They Are All Big but not beautiful.”
#econsky #businesssky
www.investopedia.com/10-big-medic...
“They Are All Big but not beautiful.”
#econsky #businesssky
www.investopedia.com/10-big-medic...
10 Big Medicare Changes in 2026: Higher Premiums, Drug Price Drops, and Looming Program Cuts
Medicare beneficiaries face higher premiums and deductibles, reduced services, and possible cuts to the program at large—but there’s good news about prices for some drugs, and the medication payment p...
www.investopedia.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
There's a lot of bad news in this article. Please read if you're on Medicare and ask your Republican Representative and Senator why they're eroding #Medicare.
I wonder if Trump's Executive Order will have the domestic military forces wearing blue hats.
Trump signs executive order establishing ‘specialized’ National Guard units to address crime in cities | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday tasking his secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, with establishing “specialized units” in the National Guard that will be “specifically trained a...
www.cnn.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I wonder if Trump's Executive Order will have the domestic military forces wearing blue hats.
I think we need to stop thinking of the Trump administration as fascist and start thinking of it as a mafia.
A commuter college thought it could avoid Trump’s education crackdown. Here’s what happened
Administrators at the University of Colorado's campus in Colorado Springs believed they could avoid the Trump administration's focus on higher education.
apnews.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I think we need to stop thinking of the Trump administration as fascist and start thinking of it as a mafia.
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This is huge, read !
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This is huge, read !
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
This is huge, read !
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This is huge, read !
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal
"In theory, any data on or using Microsoft or a U.S.-based organization’s products and infrastructure which is not isolated from the Internet could be subpoenaed by the United States government."
#Cloud
#CyberSecurity
#cloudcomputing
#technology
#privacy
From Digital Journal