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She just keeps saying read the book. Has she read her own book?
@timmiller.bsky.social: "He's being nominated to HHS Secretary…You had information that you could have shared…and you didn't share anything about him. Why? Did you still love him?"
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
She just keeps saying read the book. Has she read her own book?
What happens when a traditional politician picks a social media figure with no political experience as his vice president? Keep an eye on Bolivia—because we are going to find out! And it may be a harbinger for the other nations.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
What happens when a traditional politician picks a social media figure with no political experience as his vice president? Keep an eye on Bolivia—because we are going to find out! And it may be a harbinger for the other nations.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
Same tbh. I also keep busy gnawing on carcasses in my mind. The carcasses of long dead arguments, which I lost.
Polar bears are intelligent and will look for ways to keep busy when they have nothing better to do. Gnawing on this dry carcass is exactly that - a mindless way to pass the time while waiting for the bay to freeze. #BearSeason2025 #mammals 🌿
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Same tbh. I also keep busy gnawing on carcasses in my mind. The carcasses of long dead arguments, which I lost.
The feud between Bolivia’s newly elected President and VP has multiple implications—not the least of which is a lesson relevant to the U.S. on what weak institutions mean for democratic governance.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The feud between Bolivia’s newly elected President and VP has multiple implications—not the least of which is a lesson relevant to the U.S. on what weak institutions mean for democratic governance.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/bolivias-r...
For Bolivia watchers the newly elected VP’s feud w/ the president was almost inevitable. With an economy in freefall, this is not what Bolivia needs. But it's also food for thought for any country where the institutions are weak—including here in the U.S.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Bolivia's Rebellious Veep
The Vice Presidency Unbound
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December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For Bolivia watchers the newly elected VP’s feud w/ the president was almost inevitable. With an economy in freefall, this is not what Bolivia needs. But it's also food for thought for any country where the institutions are weak—including here in the U.S.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
In today’s Veeply Roundup I take on some of the big questions:
Do we need lieutenant governors?
Why does Honduras have 3 vice presidents?
Did JD Vance send the Secretary of the Army to Ukraine?
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/do-we-need...
Do we need lieutenant governors?
Why does Honduras have 3 vice presidents?
Did JD Vance send the Secretary of the Army to Ukraine?
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/do-we-need...
December 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In today’s Veeply Roundup I take on some of the big questions:
Do we need lieutenant governors?
Why does Honduras have 3 vice presidents?
Did JD Vance send the Secretary of the Army to Ukraine?
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/do-we-need...
Do we need lieutenant governors?
Why does Honduras have 3 vice presidents?
Did JD Vance send the Secretary of the Army to Ukraine?
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/do-we-need...
As you can see from the title, lots of questions in today’s Veeply Roundup. We also ask: what does Secretary of the Army and friend of VP Vance participating in Ukraine talks say about Vance’s standing in the White House? For answers, read on!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Do we need Lieutenant Governors? Does Honduras need three VPs?
Veeply Roundup
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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As you can see from the title, lots of questions in today’s Veeply Roundup. We also ask: what does Secretary of the Army and friend of VP Vance participating in Ukraine talks say about Vance’s standing in the White House? For answers, read on!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The Enigma of the Oracle https://www.wikiart.org/en/giorgio-de-chirico/the-enigma-of-the-oracle-1910
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Enigma of the Oracle https://www.wikiart.org/en/giorgio-de-chirico/the-enigma-of-the-oracle-1910
Dude! Read the room.
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Dude! Read the room.
For Thanksgiving Throwback Thursday I write about why Aaron Burr (of all people) was our most important VP. We should be thankful for his use of the powers of the vice presidency to protect our democracy. Despite it all, we have much to be thankful for.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For Thanksgiving Throwback Thursday I write about why Aaron Burr (of all people) was our most important VP. We should be thankful for his use of the powers of the vice presidency to protect our democracy. Despite it all, we have much to be thankful for.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
In the spirit of the day, this Veepologist will express thanks to… Aaron Burr!?!? In a profound way he made this country better.
I’m also thankful for my readers, and my freedom to devote myself to doing things I love: writing, teaching, and helping others.
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I’m also thankful for my readers, and my freedom to devote myself to doing things I love: writing, teaching, and helping others.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Thankful for Aaron Burr Saving Democracy!
Thankful Throwback Thursdays
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November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In the spirit of the day, this Veepologist will express thanks to… Aaron Burr!?!? In a profound way he made this country better.
I’m also thankful for my readers, and my freedom to devote myself to doing things I love: writing, teaching, and helping others.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
I’m also thankful for my readers, and my freedom to devote myself to doing things I love: writing, teaching, and helping others.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
The core conceit of Veepology is that looking at Vice Presidents can tell you something about a nation’s politics. That is certainly true in Venezuela, where VP Delcy Rodriguez plays a major role. Timely reading as the U.S. pressures the Bolivarian regime.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The core conceit of Veepology is that looking at Vice Presidents can tell you something about a nation’s politics. That is certainly true in Venezuela, where VP Delcy Rodriguez plays a major role. Timely reading as the U.S. pressures the Bolivarian regime.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
Things can always get worse.
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Things can always get worse.
Given all the doings around Venezuela, I thought we’d take a look at their vice president, Delcy Rodriguez. Compared to most VPs she exercises a great deal of power—there are institutional reasons for this unique vice presidency.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Given all the doings around Venezuela, I thought we’d take a look at their vice president, Delcy Rodriguez. Compared to most VPs she exercises a great deal of power—there are institutional reasons for this unique vice presidency.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/venezuelas...
Lots going on with Venezuela these days, so we took a look at their vice president. Turns out, Venezuela’s VP is a potentially strong position and the current VP, is a major player overseeing the economy and the intelligence apparatus.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Venezuela's VIV (Very Important Veep)
Vice Presidential Power in an Authoritarian State
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November 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Lots going on with Venezuela these days, so we took a look at their vice president. Turns out, Venezuela’s VP is a potentially strong position and the current VP, is a major player overseeing the economy and the intelligence apparatus.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
This Throwback Thursday was also the day of the Memorial for VP Dick Cheney. So I’m re-upping my analysis of his legacy, but with an important new note that cuts to the heart of Veepology: Did Cheney change the vice presidency?
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Dick and the Decider: Cheney's Legacy
Throwback Thursday
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November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This Throwback Thursday was also the day of the Memorial for VP Dick Cheney. So I’m re-upping my analysis of his legacy, but with an important new note that cuts to the heart of Veepology: Did Cheney change the vice presidency?
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
I’m in the bads producing industry. That’s doing pretty well I think.
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I’m in the bads producing industry. That’s doing pretty well I think.
The most recent Down the Hall is a medley. We say happy birthday to President Garfield and look at Trump’s plans for another DC landmark. But most importantly, while discussing the VP’s comments on his family’s religion, I learned something from my wife.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/real-estat...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/real-estat...
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The most recent Down the Hall is a medley. We say happy birthday to President Garfield and look at Trump’s plans for another DC landmark. But most importantly, while discussing the VP’s comments on his family’s religion, I learned something from my wife.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/real-estat...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/real-estat...
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It is actually an incredibly frustrating time to be a theoretical neuroscientist right now imo, for this reason
Same for neuroscience. The lack of ability to measure many neurons’ activity, perturb them, and measure intracellular processes and connections is what limits understanding the brain.
The key barriers are not algorithms or AI.
🧪#neuroscience 🧠🤖 #MLSky
The key barriers are not algorithms or AI.
🧪#neuroscience 🧠🤖 #MLSky
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It is actually an incredibly frustrating time to be a theoretical neuroscientist right now imo, for this reason
Putting aside Hassett’s wackiness, there is a deeper problem here. AI paired with an experienced human user can be super productive. But how will we get the experienced human users if we don’t prepare them?
Kevin Hassett: "I think there could be a little bit of an almost quiet time in the labor market, because firms are finding that AI is making their workers so productive that they don't necessarily have to hire the new kids out of college and so on."
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Putting aside Hassett’s wackiness, there is a deeper problem here. AI paired with an experienced human user can be super productive. But how will we get the experienced human users if we don’t prepare them?
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It's RAINING on SATURDAY, which means you PROBABLY HAVE TIME to READ MY LATEST NEWSLETTER POST on the three dreams we needed to make modern drones - read about 17th century concerns about rampaging sky-pirates, flying necromancer kings, and much, much more!
The Three Dreams You Need to Make a Drone: The Fear and Fantasy of Flying
There is something deeply rooted in our psyche that is both appalled and fascinated by the prospect of a human being flying like a bird, by this act that is both deeply unnatural and has also become, ...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's RAINING on SATURDAY, which means you PROBABLY HAVE TIME to READ MY LATEST NEWSLETTER POST on the three dreams we needed to make modern drones - read about 17th century concerns about rampaging sky-pirates, flying necromancer kings, and much, much more!
Need a little historic analysis this evening? Down the Hall has you covered with a look at whether the vice presidency provides a good path to the presidency. Conventional wisdom says no, but Down the Hall says…
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open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Need a little historic analysis this evening? Down the Hall has you covered with a look at whether the vice presidency provides a good path to the presidency. Conventional wisdom says no, but Down the Hall says…
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
For Throwback Thursday I do a historical analysis of VP prospects of being elected president. The findings are counterintuitive. It’s also food for thought as tomorrow we’ll look at JD Vance’s political future.
Vice Presidency as a Path to the Top Job open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Vice Presidency as a Path to the Top Job open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Vice Presidency as a Path to the Top Job
Throwback Thursday
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November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
For Throwback Thursday I do a historical analysis of VP prospects of being elected president. The findings are counterintuitive. It’s also food for thought as tomorrow we’ll look at JD Vance’s political future.
Vice Presidency as a Path to the Top Job open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Vice Presidency as a Path to the Top Job open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Yesterday, for Veterans Day, I looked at vice presidential service in the military. Future presidents were more likely to serve and had higher ranks than future VPs. These patterns shed light on U.S. politics and our relationship with our military.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Yesterday, for Veterans Day, I looked at vice presidential service in the military. Future presidents were more likely to serve and had higher ranks than future VPs. These patterns shed light on U.S. politics and our relationship with our military.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...