ericharlow.bsky.social
@ericharlow.bsky.social
Snarky and cynical I have become.
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Unemployment data is out but it is messy. People are hiring but the unemployment rate went up because more people entered the workforce.
Unemployment hits four-year high, but data paints a messy, mixed picture
There is no strong evidence that the labor market is rapidly weakening or gaining momentum.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/19/t...

On the Texas gerrymander case, Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, blaming the “radical left” for “once again trying to undermine the will of the people.”

I think Paxton meant "the will of Trump."
Judge Jeffrey Brown draws attacks from one-time GOP allies
Until being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneo...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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"There is a high level of interest in addressing the weaponization of the federal government."

Oh really? Biden didn't weaponize the DOJ.

They don't seem to care about the weaponization of the federal government under Trump...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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I have an idea to save money. Let's cut back on food inspections. Nothing bad will happen because companies will do a good job, right?

Oops. Botulism in food? Crap. That's not supporting the argument.
ByHeart infant formula recall tied to botulism outbreak puts parents on edge
“It’s been so much worry,” one parent said. “I’m supposed to be cherishing these moments, and I was robbed of that.”
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November 20, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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From Gavin Newsom:
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Let's see if Trump sues the people reporting about his underage girls and cocaine fueled parties.
Report: Trump hosted cocaine-fueled parties with underage girls
Sources who attended shindigs say Republican nominee 'was getting laid like crazy' at Plaza Hotel soirees that included models as young as 15 hoping to advance their careers
www.timesofisrael.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...

The stock market has been worried about an AI bubble and were waiting on Nvidia's earnings. They were a bit above expectations. Tomorrow we should see how the stock market interprets the earnings.
Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount | CNN Business
Nvidia posted strong revenue and profits that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations Wednesday. The closely watched result could prompt a sigh of relief across the stock market following growing concerns...
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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When you hire based on loyalty and not on qualifications, they will made big mistakes. The indictment against James Comey may not have been done properly because the attorney has no experience prosecuting people.
Due to Botched Paperwork, Comey May Never Have Been Properly Indicted
ALEXANDRIA, VA—In a stunning admission, prosecutors in the James Comey case conceded that...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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People who just quoted Charlie Kirk were punished after his assassination. There is a large group of people who think that what Charlie Kirk says is good, but if someone else says it, it is bad and they must be fired.

Hypocrisy?
www.reuters.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/w...

Get ready for an early cold snap. The polar vortex is about to come south in December bringing very cold air.
The polar vortex is about to bring a wild weather pattern change | CNN
Over the next 10 days, scientists say, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather patterns and set the stage for a cold, snowy December across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Trump says a lot of people didn't like Khashoggi.

And by a lot of people, he means the Saudi Crown Price. So it's ok to kill him? I mean, he made MBS mad and all.
Trump defends Saudi crown prince, who US intelligence found ordered killing of Washington Post columnist
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Jamal Khashoggi's killing “painful” for his country, after pledging nearly $1 trillion in investments in the U.S.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Several people charged with insider trading because they didn't share the tips or proceeds with Trump. They might donate to Trump for a pardon, but that's not a bribe. Totally not a bribe. 🤪
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Companies that fight Trump lawsuits win.

Those that payoff Trump know that they would win, but they would rather bribe Trump.
Trump Goes on Wild Tangent About McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish
Donald Trump paused mid-speech to complain about tartar sauce.
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The White House intervened because Andrew Tate was innocent. 🤣

Let me try again. They intervened because he's MAGA and as such, he is above the law.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Billionaires want to make their new utopia but they couldn't get public support. Probably because people see how billionaires treat their employees - like shit. Now billionaires have a new plan to bring their utopia forward.
A City Is Broke. Can Billionaires’ Urbanist Dream Offer It a Last Chance?
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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First the poor shoppers were cutting back because they had nothing left to spend. Now the middle class is cutting back. Are they trying to save money for the rise in health care costs?
Middle-class shoppers are pulling back
Home Depot earnings fall short of forecasts as middle-class shoppers pull back, reflecting weaker consumer spending.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...

Federal Courts blocked Texas extreme gerrymandered districts. Will the Supreme Court put their finger on the scale in Trump's favor?
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he woul...
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Grokipedia is the encyclopedia racists turn to when they want to whitewash history. I don't have much faith in humanity when so much effort is being put into making a racist encyclopedia. I suspect a racist AI is next.
White nationalist talking points and racial pseudoscience: welcome to Elon Musk’s Grokipedia
World’s richest person wanted to ‘purge’ propaganda from Wikipedia, so he created a compendium of racist disinformation
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Why do people with access to the top FBI secrets get a waiver so they don't have to take a polygraph? Seems super shady. If they can't pass a polygraph, should they have access?
FBI Director Kash Patel waived polygraph tests for deputy, senior staff
No previous deputy director has received access to some of the country’s most sensitive secrets without passing a standard bureau background check, insiders say.
www.defenseone.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Something is going on in crypto land. Bitcoin has not been doing well. Canary in the coal mine for the economy? Whales selling?
Bitcoin price under pressure, slips below $92,000 as 'self-fulfilling prophecy' puts 4-year cycle in focus
Bitcoin prices were below $92,000 on Monday, while questions mount about whether the market has already hit its cycle high.
finance.yahoo.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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The Bari Weiss Newsmaxification of @CBSNews is a sight to behold, and marg brennan seems content to go right along with it
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Not only did the government funding bill open up the government, it weakened food safety. Just trust that the food chain is safe and that companies will never cut corners like they used to when they they made people sick or killed people.
Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself
The bill prohibited the FDA from enforcing regulations aimed at increasing traceability of the supply chain, among other rules.
www.snopes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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They think we’re all so stupid
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM