Nate Bowling
@natebowling.com
Teaching Political Science and World History in Abu Dhabi — Skeets mainly about the Seattle Sounders, the state of the world, and my generalized grumpiness
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I had pear and then plum with lunch today. That ish goes hard. I'm a huge fan.
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I had pear and then plum with lunch today. That ish goes hard. I'm a huge fan.
If only there were an entire career field committed ostensibly to informing people about facts and happenings in the country.
If only...
If only...
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
If only there were an entire career field committed ostensibly to informing people about facts and happenings in the country.
If only...
If only...
*In the second division of Colombian football
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
*In the second division of Colombian football
Invite him on the Press Box to talk about the glory days of SportsCenter and then end it with the most explosive lightning round imaginable
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Invite him on the Press Box to talk about the glory days of SportsCenter and then end it with the most explosive lightning round imaginable
What can I say? I'm hella greedy.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What can I say? I'm hella greedy.
100% agree.
But that's why when I see them doing headass stuff, like potentially losing Obed and Paulie for nothing, it's so annoying. It's like the Homecoming Queen developing a crack habit.
But that's why when I see them doing headass stuff, like potentially losing Obed and Paulie for nothing, it's so annoying. It's like the Homecoming Queen developing a crack habit.
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
100% agree.
But that's why when I see them doing headass stuff, like potentially losing Obed and Paulie for nothing, it's so annoying. It's like the Homecoming Queen developing a crack habit.
But that's why when I see them doing headass stuff, like potentially losing Obed and Paulie for nothing, it's so annoying. It's like the Homecoming Queen developing a crack habit.
Whenever I get frustrated about the Sounders front office, I remember that RBNY and DC United exist and count my Rave Green blessings.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Whenever I get frustrated about the Sounders front office, I remember that RBNY and DC United exist and count my Rave Green blessings.
Part two looked at the soaring cost of healthcare in the US and the damage yet to come from the Democrats capitulation on Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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The High Cost of Capitulation
I’m going to keep today’s newsletter relatively brief because we are traveling. We’re on our way back from a weekend in Al Ain, in the interior of UAE. It is...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Part two looked at the soaring cost of healthcare in the US and the damage yet to come from the Democrats capitulation on Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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This is the third in a series on affordability.
Part one covered Trump's tariffs, the used car market, streaming services, and the proposed fifty year mortgage.
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Part one covered Trump's tariffs, the used car market, streaming services, and the proposed fifty year mortgage.
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The Fifty Year Mortgage
Last week we wrapped our series on wealth consolidation and the billionaire class. But you all, and the impunity of the oligarchs, keep dragging me back in....
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is the third in a series on affordability.
Part one covered Trump's tariffs, the used car market, streaming services, and the proposed fifty year mortgage.
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Part one covered Trump's tariffs, the used car market, streaming services, and the proposed fifty year mortgage.
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Yes, definitely that. But it felt less snappy.
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Yes, definitely that. But it felt less snappy.
Sheeeeeeeit, who is Paulie's agent? He should hire me!
November 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Sheeeeeeeit, who is Paulie's agent? He should hire me!
To be clear, I don't think so either but HALF the money of JF and 1/3 less than Kent would have me testing FA too
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
To be clear, I don't think so either but HALF the money of JF and 1/3 less than Kent would have me testing FA too
Absolutely, and better resume. I'm just saying how I'd feel/approach this if I was Rothrock
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Absolutely, and better resume. I'm just saying how I'd feel/approach this if I was Rothrock
Oooof.
Yeah, I'd be pissed if I was Paulie.
You've explained the constraints on what he can get on the market but I'd still be stuck on the Kent or JF comps.
Kent: 936k - 0g and 3a last season
JF: 1.5 mil - 4g and 7a
Paulie had 4g and 8a and is being offered far less money.
Yeah, I'd be pissed if I was Paulie.
You've explained the constraints on what he can get on the market but I'd still be stuck on the Kent or JF comps.
Kent: 936k - 0g and 3a last season
JF: 1.5 mil - 4g and 7a
Paulie had 4g and 8a and is being offered far less money.
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Oooof.
Yeah, I'd be pissed if I was Paulie.
You've explained the constraints on what he can get on the market but I'd still be stuck on the Kent or JF comps.
Kent: 936k - 0g and 3a last season
JF: 1.5 mil - 4g and 7a
Paulie had 4g and 8a and is being offered far less money.
Yeah, I'd be pissed if I was Paulie.
You've explained the constraints on what he can get on the market but I'd still be stuck on the Kent or JF comps.
Kent: 936k - 0g and 3a last season
JF: 1.5 mil - 4g and 7a
Paulie had 4g and 8a and is being offered far less money.
Can you remind us/me what the Sounders are reportedly offering?
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Can you remind us/me what the Sounders are reportedly offering?