Pat Host
@pathost.bsky.social
Tennis lover, Latin American futbol fan. DC resident. Mass transit supporter and pedestrian advocate. Squash player. Press freedom backer. WMU grad.
Sao Paulo has lots of streeteries, at least in my part of Jardins. Pretty sure Cidade de São Paulo isn't extorting these business owners because drivers are crying about less convenient parking
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sao Paulo has lots of streeteries, at least in my part of Jardins. Pretty sure Cidade de São Paulo isn't extorting these business owners because drivers are crying about less convenient parking
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Just posted this on Monday. As the sirens and helicopters sound off in the distance, I'm thinking about the young part-time soldiers I was just talking to.
We must continue to insist—even more forcefully today—that this is absolutely not an appropriate mission for U.S. military personnel.
We must continue to insist—even more forcefully today—that this is absolutely not an appropriate mission for U.S. military personnel.
Talked to some National Guard kids from West Virginia on the street near my office. They don't have leave to go home for Thanksgiving this week.
They can't see their families, because the president wants to use them as political props. No doubt, though, there'll be a feast at Mar-a-Lago Thursday.
They can't see their families, because the president wants to use them as political props. No doubt, though, there'll be a feast at Mar-a-Lago Thursday.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Just posted this on Monday. As the sirens and helicopters sound off in the distance, I'm thinking about the young part-time soldiers I was just talking to.
We must continue to insist—even more forcefully today—that this is absolutely not an appropriate mission for U.S. military personnel.
We must continue to insist—even more forcefully today—that this is absolutely not an appropriate mission for U.S. military personnel.
Finally arrived in Sao Paulo! Looking forward to an exciting week in one of the world's great cities.
Struggling to understand why so much documentation is required for a simple currency exchange. Need real passport, need to register, need to provide my phone # and location. Why?
Struggling to understand why so much documentation is required for a simple currency exchange. Need real passport, need to register, need to provide my phone # and location. Why?
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Finally arrived in Sao Paulo! Looking forward to an exciting week in one of the world's great cities.
Struggling to understand why so much documentation is required for a simple currency exchange. Need real passport, need to register, need to provide my phone # and location. Why?
Struggling to understand why so much documentation is required for a simple currency exchange. Need real passport, need to register, need to provide my phone # and location. Why?
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the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
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Breaking news: Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) will not seek reelection, a seismic decision in D.C. politics that will bring to a close more than a decade in leadership.
D.C. Mayor Bowser will not run for fourth term
Bowser, who has led D.C. over a turbulent decade, will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision bound to open up a highly competitive mayoral race.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Breaking news: Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) will not seek reelection, a seismic decision in D.C. politics that will bring to a close more than a decade in leadership.
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As CBP agents menaced Chicago area residents, caravans of protesters followed, honking their horns and blowing whistles...Protesters decked their vehicles out in anti-ICE flags, or scrawled things like “Bovino, you a BITCH” on the back windows of their pickup trucks.
The Counteroffensive Against Operation Midway Blitz
How Chicago residents and protesters banded together against the Trump administration's immigration shock troops.
www.thenation.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
As CBP agents menaced Chicago area residents, caravans of protesters followed, honking their horns and blowing whistles...Protesters decked their vehicles out in anti-ICE flags, or scrawled things like “Bovino, you a BITCH” on the back windows of their pickup trucks.
Pretty funny to see the Commies still running these "2025 Season Tickets are Sold Out" commercials, as they have for a month. The season is almost over. How many fans are calling up in late November asking about season tickets?
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Pretty funny to see the Commies still running these "2025 Season Tickets are Sold Out" commercials, as they have for a month. The season is almost over. How many fans are calling up in late November asking about season tickets?
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Upset about shitty air travel? You should dress nicer.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher."
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Upset about shitty air travel? You should dress nicer.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Upset about high prices? You should just ignore it.
Upset about bad inflation? You should just move to another state.
Really nice to see these new bagged stop lights at 16 and Spring Pl NW, though I think they have been here months. This is one of the most dangerous intersections in the city for pedestrians.
@brianneknadeau.bsky.social, do you know when these are to become operational?
@brianneknadeau.bsky.social, do you know when these are to become operational?
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Really nice to see these new bagged stop lights at 16 and Spring Pl NW, though I think they have been here months. This is one of the most dangerous intersections in the city for pedestrians.
@brianneknadeau.bsky.social, do you know when these are to become operational?
@brianneknadeau.bsky.social, do you know when these are to become operational?
This is fantastic news. Someone wants to build apartments at 3700 14th NW, the NW corner of the 14/Spring intersection.
The current parcel is the old decrepit Carolina restaurant that has been closed for nearly 13 yrs @popville.bsky.social
The current parcel is the old decrepit Carolina restaurant that has been closed for nearly 13 yrs @popville.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is fantastic news. Someone wants to build apartments at 3700 14th NW, the NW corner of the 14/Spring intersection.
The current parcel is the old decrepit Carolina restaurant that has been closed for nearly 13 yrs @popville.bsky.social
The current parcel is the old decrepit Carolina restaurant that has been closed for nearly 13 yrs @popville.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Does anyone know if WMATA riders are allowed to cut through the parking lot at IAD when leaving the station? Or do they have to walk around it as shown on WMATA's trip planner?
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Does anyone know if WMATA riders are allowed to cut through the parking lot at IAD when leaving the station? Or do they have to walk around it as shown on WMATA's trip planner?
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"One thing I should make clear, though, is that I’m not a jerk. I don’t have to have my way. I’ll do this in a Kia Forte too."
I Like to Almost Kill People by Driving Past Them at 125 mph in My Modified Honda Accord
Everyone’s got their thing. For some, it’s baking. Others, gardening. Me? I like to take a modified Honda Accord, drive over 100 mph, and swerve be...
buff.ly
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"One thing I should make clear, though, is that I’m not a jerk. I don’t have to have my way. I’ll do this in a Kia Forte too."
@bensolis1.bsky.social John James is from Sheby Twp, not Shelbyville
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@bensolis1.bsky.social John James is from Sheby Twp, not Shelbyville
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The ‘Remove the Regime’ protest is happening now!
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The ‘Remove the Regime’ protest is happening now!
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This would be yet another example of mixing politics and flight safety.
ATC is not elementary school and controllers & techs should not be treated like the kids who made it thru the 3rd grade without missing a class.
(h/t to @pajaro505.bsky.social)
www.cbsnews.com/news/only-co...
ATC is not elementary school and controllers & techs should not be treated like the kids who made it thru the 3rd grade without missing a class.
(h/t to @pajaro505.bsky.social)
www.cbsnews.com/news/only-co...
Only controllers and techs with perfect attendance during shutdown getting $10,000 bonuses, FAA says
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA says.
www.cbsnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This would be yet another example of mixing politics and flight safety.
ATC is not elementary school and controllers & techs should not be treated like the kids who made it thru the 3rd grade without missing a class.
(h/t to @pajaro505.bsky.social)
www.cbsnews.com/news/only-co...
ATC is not elementary school and controllers & techs should not be treated like the kids who made it thru the 3rd grade without missing a class.
(h/t to @pajaro505.bsky.social)
www.cbsnews.com/news/only-co...
Paging @scholten.house.gov
I hope @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social is proud of how he beclowned himself earlier on that socialism resolution.
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Paging @scholten.house.gov
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New post at CAMPAIGN TRAILS on the incredible shrinking Speaker of the House.
Least. Speaker. Ever.
When it comes to American politicians who say little and do less, the gold standard remains former President Calvin Coolidge.
As most people know, Coolidge was quiet, deeply reserved, and generally u...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New post at CAMPAIGN TRAILS on the incredible shrinking Speaker of the House.
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Anil is spot the f–– on here. See, e.g.:
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Anil is spot the f–– on here. See, e.g.:
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
@michaelstone.bsky.social Nice Golden Dome story. Keep up the good work.
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
@michaelstone.bsky.social Nice Golden Dome story. Keep up the good work.
Tom Sherwood says there's talk of a casino being built next to the new stadium at RFK.
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tom Sherwood says there's talk of a casino being built next to the new stadium at RFK.
TIL that Toni Braxton is from Annapolis.
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
TIL that Toni Braxton is from Annapolis.
