Jack Torry
@jacktorry1920.bsky.social
Author of "The Last One Out -- Yates McDaniel, World War II's Most Daring Reporter." 麦克丹尼尔 Available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. Former Washington bureau chief for Columbus Dispatch and Dayton Daily News.
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“Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050.” When I saw this CNN headline I immediately thought of Joni Mitchell (you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone) and this @thebulwark.bsky.social piece I wrote in late 2023.
www.thebulwark.com/p/joe-biden-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/joe-biden-...
Joe Biden’s Surprising Focus on the Future
From infrastructure to democracy to this week’s action on AI, he’s laying a foundation for coming generations to build on.
www.thebulwark.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050.” When I saw this CNN headline I immediately thought of Joni Mitchell (you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone) and this @thebulwark.bsky.social piece I wrote in late 2023.
www.thebulwark.com/p/joe-biden-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/joe-biden-...
I think Ira Hayes, one of those six guys raising the flag, is considered a national hero. I don't think he claimed to have bone spurs.
Erasing contributions of American heroes. bsky.app/profile/wash...
A page on the Defense Department’s website celebrated Pfc. Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the six Marines photographed hoisting a U.S. flag at Iwo Jima in 1945.
The page, along with many others about minority service members, has now been erased.
The page, along with many others about minority service members, has now been erased.
March 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I think Ira Hayes, one of those six guys raising the flag, is considered a national hero. I don't think he claimed to have bone spurs.
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The first official sign that Trump is already slowing the global economy:
OECD has just downgraded both the US and global growth forecasts - and raised its inflation forecasts - for 2025 and 2026. Org primarily blames rising uncertainty and trade wars.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
OECD has just downgraded both the US and global growth forecasts - and raised its inflation forecasts - for 2025 and 2026. Org primarily blames rising uncertainty and trade wars.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
March 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The first official sign that Trump is already slowing the global economy:
OECD has just downgraded both the US and global growth forecasts - and raised its inflation forecasts - for 2025 and 2026. Org primarily blames rising uncertainty and trade wars.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
OECD has just downgraded both the US and global growth forecasts - and raised its inflation forecasts - for 2025 and 2026. Org primarily blames rising uncertainty and trade wars.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
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So we're hitting the crisis point, with the apparent defiance or evasion of court orders on deportations and immigration, plus shutting down agencies, cancelling grants, and firing civil servants contrary to existing law. And claims from DOJ that Article II of the Constitution enables autocracy.
So we're hitting the crisis point, with the apparent defiance or evasion of court orders on deportations and immigration, plus shutting down agencies, cancelling grants, and firing civil servants contrary to existing law. And claims from DOJ that Article II of the Constitution enables autocracy.
March 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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So we're hitting the crisis point, with the apparent defiance or evasion of court orders on deportations and immigration, plus shutting down agencies, cancelling grants, and firing civil servants contrary to existing law. And claims from DOJ that Article II of the Constitution enables autocracy.
So we're hitting the crisis point, with the apparent defiance or evasion of court orders on deportations and immigration, plus shutting down agencies, cancelling grants, and firing civil servants contrary to existing law. And claims from DOJ that Article II of the Constitution enables autocracy.
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I really don't know how this is sustainable/endurable for four years, by America as a country or Republicans as a party or me as a person.
March 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I really don't know how this is sustainable/endurable for four years, by America as a country or Republicans as a party or me as a person.
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A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
March 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
Best line of the day on Trump's market crash: Brownie, you're doing a heckuva good job."
March 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Best line of the day on Trump's market crash: Brownie, you're doing a heckuva good job."
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Well, I guess we’re going to find out if Smoot-Hawley works in a 21st century global economy. The market is betting against it.
March 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Well, I guess we’re going to find out if Smoot-Hawley works in a 21st century global economy. The market is betting against it.
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Lying, then lying about their lying lies. Pathetic.
“These are not savings,” said Lisa Shea Mundt, whose firm, The Pulse of GovCon, tracks federal spending. “The money’s been spent. Period. Point blank.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/u...
“These are not savings,” said Lisa Shea Mundt, whose firm, The Pulse of GovCon, tracks federal spending. “The money’s been spent. Period. Point blank.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/u...
DOGE Claims Credit for Killing Contracts That Were Already Dead (Gift Article)
Elon Musk’s group claimed credit for canceling procurement agreements that had been completed years earlier, the latest in a string of public errors on its site.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lying, then lying about their lying lies. Pathetic.
“These are not savings,” said Lisa Shea Mundt, whose firm, The Pulse of GovCon, tracks federal spending. “The money’s been spent. Period. Point blank.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/u...
“These are not savings,” said Lisa Shea Mundt, whose firm, The Pulse of GovCon, tracks federal spending. “The money’s been spent. Period. Point blank.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/u...
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Just when you think Trump's trade wars can't get stupider: We're threatening (more) lumber tariffs, this time on supposed "national security" grounds.
Hope you weren't hoping to build more houses anytime soon
Hope you weren't hoping to build more houses anytime soon
March 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Just when you think Trump's trade wars can't get stupider: We're threatening (more) lumber tariffs, this time on supposed "national security" grounds.
Hope you weren't hoping to build more houses anytime soon
Hope you weren't hoping to build more houses anytime soon
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Life has been a whirlwind for Ohio State coach Ryan Day since OSU won the national title. @joeyrkaufman.bsky.social caught up with Day yesterday. It's a good read. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
What has CFP victory tour been like for Ryan Day? 'It's more motivation to do it again'
Ohio State coach Ryan Day sat down with The Dispatch to discuss the aftermath of Ohio State's national championship and preparations for next season.
www.dispatch.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Life has been a whirlwind for Ohio State coach Ryan Day since OSU won the national title. @joeyrkaufman.bsky.social caught up with Day yesterday. It's a good read. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
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Folks, get mad and stay mad. Republicans have the power to stop a lot of Trump's bullshit but they will only do it if they fear for their seats.
Elon Musk is cratering in polls:
WaPo: Only 34% approve of Musk's role, 63% worry about his data access
CNN: 54% say it's bad Musk was given a big role
Majorities disapprove of Trump in CNN, WaPo, Gallup.
On the pod, @juliaazari.bsky.social is great on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
WaPo: Only 34% approve of Musk's role, 63% worry about his data access
CNN: 54% say it's bad Musk was given a big role
Majorities disapprove of Trump in CNN, WaPo, Gallup.
On the pod, @juliaazari.bsky.social is great on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
Trump Suddenly Slips in 3 Brutal New Polls—and Musk Looks Even Worse
As several national polls offer bad news for Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a leading political scientist explains why conditions are ripe for Democrats to run harder against their authoritarian overreac...
newrepublic.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Folks, get mad and stay mad. Republicans have the power to stop a lot of Trump's bullshit but they will only do it if they fear for their seats.
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“At one point, McCormick…was pointedly asked about the firings of hundreds of workers at the CDC which is based in Atlanta: “Why is a supposedly conservative party taking such a radical and extremist and sloppy approach to this?”
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
GOP congressman faces criticism and several boos at Georgia town hall | CNN Politics
A Republican congressman from Georgia faced some tough criticism and occasional boos from constituents Thursday night as he fielded questions about the Trump administration’s early actions.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“At one point, McCormick…was pointedly asked about the firings of hundreds of workers at the CDC which is based in Atlanta: “Why is a supposedly conservative party taking such a radical and extremist and sloppy approach to this?”
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
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"It’s hard to say which is worse, Trump’s moral depravity or his stupidity, but both have been on vivid display in the past ten days vis-à-vis Ukraine." @monacharen.bsky.social calls this the top depredation of many. I agree, despite tough competition for No. 1. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-jo...
America Joins the Jackals
Ukraine is only the first victim.
www.thebulwark.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"It’s hard to say which is worse, Trump’s moral depravity or his stupidity, but both have been on vivid display in the past ten days vis-à-vis Ukraine." @monacharen.bsky.social calls this the top depredation of many. I agree, despite tough competition for No. 1. www.thebulwark.com/p/america-jo...
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“Trump’s Revenge Now Includes His Takeover of the Kennedy Center” by Elizabeth Bumiller
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
Trump’s Revenge Now Includes His Takeover of the Kennedy Center (Gift Article)
What will a thin-skinned showman do with an institution central to Washington’s cultural life? One expectation is more country music.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“Trump’s Revenge Now Includes His Takeover of the Kennedy Center” by Elizabeth Bumiller
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
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Biting my tongue here. Being prudent. The news speaks for itself.
SCOOP: Trump administration has been evaluating the costs of destroying or disposing of tens of millions of coronavirus tests that would otherwise be provided free to Americans. My story w/ Carolyn Y. Johnson.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and has been considering destroying 160 million tests.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Biting my tongue here. Being prudent. The news speaks for itself.
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Trump administration fires and then tries to rehire nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-fi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-fi...
Trump administration fires and then tries to rehire nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
The Trump administration has halted DOGE's firings of hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
www.cbsnews.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Trump administration fires and then tries to rehire nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-fi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/doge-fi...
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NBC News confirms: An IRS employee affiliated with Elon Musk's DOGE has accessed an IRS system that holds sensitive taxpayer information. @msnbc.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NBC News confirms: An IRS employee affiliated with Elon Musk's DOGE has accessed an IRS system that holds sensitive taxpayer information. @msnbc.com
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If only someone had warned them
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February 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If only someone had warned them
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If only someone had warned them www.wsj.com/business/dea...
For CEOs and Bankers, the Trump Euphoria Is Fading Fast
The deals market had its quietest January in a decade, curtailed by the uncertainty delivered in the president’s first weeks.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If only someone had warned them www.wsj.com/business/dea...
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Trump has his enemies list, and GOP lawmakers have theirs. The latter might just include your ability to feed your family. wapo.st/4gIuFMu
Opinion | To pay for tax cuts, the GOP’s budget plan goes full Scrooge
Trump tax cuts for the rich, austerity for the poor.
wapo.st
February 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Trump has his enemies list, and GOP lawmakers have theirs. The latter might just include your ability to feed your family. wapo.st/4gIuFMu
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At @munsecconf.bsky.social, Natalia Pouzyreff, the Deputy of the French National Assembly, takes a little dig at JD Vance, noting that freedom of speech is better in Europe than in Russia.
Earlier, Vance addressed the conference and argued that Europe doesn’t respect free speech.
Earlier, Vance addressed the conference and argued that Europe doesn’t respect free speech.
February 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
At @munsecconf.bsky.social, Natalia Pouzyreff, the Deputy of the French National Assembly, takes a little dig at JD Vance, noting that freedom of speech is better in Europe than in Russia.
Earlier, Vance addressed the conference and argued that Europe doesn’t respect free speech.
Earlier, Vance addressed the conference and argued that Europe doesn’t respect free speech.
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Breaking: For the second day in a row, the AP reporter on pool duty who tried to attend a POTUS event was blocked from entering the Oval Office. The reporter was there to cover the swearing-in ceremony for Tulsi Gabbard.
February 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Breaking: For the second day in a row, the AP reporter on pool duty who tried to attend a POTUS event was blocked from entering the Oval Office. The reporter was there to cover the swearing-in ceremony for Tulsi Gabbard.
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One more chart illustrates how inflation is normally firmer at the start of the year but has been especially stiff in the post-pandemic high inflation environment
January 2025 was a bit worse than January 2024. (These are NSA figures)
January 2025 was a bit worse than January 2024. (These are NSA figures)
February 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
One more chart illustrates how inflation is normally firmer at the start of the year but has been especially stiff in the post-pandemic high inflation environment
January 2025 was a bit worse than January 2024. (These are NSA figures)
January 2025 was a bit worse than January 2024. (These are NSA figures)