Brian Hirst
@awestruck03.bsky.social
Financial writer/editor, apprentice curmudgeon. Striving to survive the next four years. Opinions and views are my own; I have the receipts.
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The fact that Trans service members who are forced to leave the military are being denied early retirement pension if they are 15-19 years in, is angering and should anger all Americans.
Meanwhile the draft dodging fat-assed douche canoe clown balls of a President dodged the draft.
Meanwhile the draft dodging fat-assed douche canoe clown balls of a President dodged the draft.
August 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The fact that Trans service members who are forced to leave the military are being denied early retirement pension if they are 15-19 years in, is angering and should anger all Americans.
Meanwhile the draft dodging fat-assed douche canoe clown balls of a President dodged the draft.
Meanwhile the draft dodging fat-assed douche canoe clown balls of a President dodged the draft.
"Trump's Folly."
Any doubt about who’ll be in charge in Alaska next week ?
We already knew in 2018 that he was a traitor.
August 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
"Trump's Folly."
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The issue with Texas isn’t gerrymandering. Both parties gerrymander where they can. They always have. But they’ve always waited to do it at the end of each decade, with each census. The issue with Texas is they are gerrymandering MID-DECADE. Which would set a terrible precedent.
August 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The issue with Texas isn’t gerrymandering. Both parties gerrymander where they can. They always have. But they’ve always waited to do it at the end of each decade, with each census. The issue with Texas is they are gerrymandering MID-DECADE. Which would set a terrible precedent.
"Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating."
Maybe we should chip in to buy Trump a mirror.
Maybe we should chip in to buy Trump a mirror.
Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.military.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating."
Maybe we should chip in to buy Trump a mirror.
Maybe we should chip in to buy Trump a mirror.
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Family includes everyone! ❤️
November 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Family includes everyone! ❤️
Kudos to these attorneys! They're breaking down the barristers.
Four partners leave Paul Weiss following law firm's deal with Trump reut.rs/3FraiqF
Four partners leave Paul Weiss following law firm's deal with Trump
The firm pledged $40 million in free legal work to support the administration.
reut.rs
May 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Kudos to these attorneys! They're breaking down the barristers.
Well, many student loan delinquencies appear to be "red (state)-faced."
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
Map shows states where student loan delinquencies are highest
The delinquency rate for student loan balances spiked in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
www.newsweek.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Well, many student loan delinquencies appear to be "red (state)-faced."
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
(WIRED) - A 25-year-old engineer named Marko Elez, who previously worked for two Elon Musk companies, has direct access to Treasury Department systems responsible for nearly all payments made by the US government, three sources tell WIRED.
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls So...
www.wired.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
I just read that Jupiter's volume is over 1,300 times that of Earth. If you visit, remember to wear high-quality noise-canceling headphones.
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I just read that Jupiter's volume is over 1,300 times that of Earth. If you visit, remember to wear high-quality noise-canceling headphones.
This is a fucking disgrace! The Trump administration's motto should be "Yes, we Klan!"
January 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is a fucking disgrace! The Trump administration's motto should be "Yes, we Klan!"
The WSJ editors need to take a refresher course in news article placement. 😆
December 24, 2024 at 11:05 PM
The WSJ editors need to take a refresher course in news article placement. 😆
Trump could have played the villain in "Liarstarter."
December 10, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Trump could have played the villain in "Liarstarter."
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A few years ago, a tweet like this—not just pathetic for obvious reasons, but also lame and unfunny—would’ve been ratio’d into the earth. Now it has 22k likes because the other app artificially boosts and bots the worst opinions from the biggest losers.
Just a shame. That’s all.
Just a shame. That’s all.
December 8, 2024 at 4:52 PM
A few years ago, a tweet like this—not just pathetic for obvious reasons, but also lame and unfunny—would’ve been ratio’d into the earth. Now it has 22k likes because the other app artificially boosts and bots the worst opinions from the biggest losers.
Just a shame. That’s all.
Just a shame. That’s all.
Fun fact: Maxwell House once made a coffee branded "Penultimate Blend." The advertising motto was "Good to the next-to-last drop."
December 5, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Fun fact: Maxwell House once made a coffee branded "Penultimate Blend." The advertising motto was "Good to the next-to-last drop."
Trump perfume smells like _______________.
December 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Trump perfume smells like _______________.
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Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.
November 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.
Mr. Blue Sky
YouTube video by Electric Light Orchestra - Topic
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November 18, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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Last weekend, neo-Nazis demonstrated at a performance of Anne Frank in Michigan. This weekend, more were parading in Ohio. Displays of hate are on the rise. We need our leaders to denounce them.
abcnews.go.com/US/masked-gr...
abcnews.go.com/US/masked-gr...
Masked group marches through Ohio neighborhood with swastika flags
Officials in Columbus, Ohio, blasted a parade of masked people who marched down the streets with swastika flags Saturday afternoon.
abcnews.go.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Last weekend, neo-Nazis demonstrated at a performance of Anne Frank in Michigan. This weekend, more were parading in Ohio. Displays of hate are on the rise. We need our leaders to denounce them.
abcnews.go.com/US/masked-gr...
abcnews.go.com/US/masked-gr...
This guy coached football at Cal Poly Ester.
November 13, 2024 at 11:31 PM
This guy coached football at Cal Poly Ester.
