k1da1983
@k1da1983.bsky.social
Economist. History nut. Politophile.
I don't suffer fools or criminals, so if you are either, go away.
Fight on my men, I am hurt, but I am not slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a-while, And then I'll rise and fight again.
-Andrew Barton
I don't suffer fools or criminals, so if you are either, go away.
Fight on my men, I am hurt, but I am not slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a-while, And then I'll rise and fight again.
-Andrew Barton
I am sure it is just a coincidence that Trump started pulling more batshit crazy stuff at the same time that his DOJ was supposed to not only fully release the files but answer questions in front of Congress about their ham-handed redactions. Yep, I am sure this has nothing to do with Epstein.
January 20, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I am sure it is just a coincidence that Trump started pulling more batshit crazy stuff at the same time that his DOJ was supposed to not only fully release the files but answer questions in front of Congress about their ham-handed redactions. Yep, I am sure this has nothing to do with Epstein.
So apparently it is okay with the GOP that Trump attacks a long-valued ally, possibly starting world war 3 and bringing more suffering to America because baby didn't get his bottle, known as the Nobel Peace Prize.
What kind of fresh hell is this? Will this dude please just stroke out again?
What kind of fresh hell is this? Will this dude please just stroke out again?
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
So apparently it is okay with the GOP that Trump attacks a long-valued ally, possibly starting world war 3 and bringing more suffering to America because baby didn't get his bottle, known as the Nobel Peace Prize.
What kind of fresh hell is this? Will this dude please just stroke out again?
What kind of fresh hell is this? Will this dude please just stroke out again?
Trump plans to break up NATO over Greenland while using a war with Europe over it as a prerequisite to cancel the midterms.
January 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Trump plans to break up NATO over Greenland while using a war with Europe over it as a prerequisite to cancel the midterms.
If historical patterns are any indication of how long this insane era will drag out, then I would say we have another 6-9 years, no matter who is in office.
This country has a lot of soul-searching to do, and we will be forced into it whether we like it or not.
History will have its way with us.
This country has a lot of soul-searching to do, and we will be forced into it whether we like it or not.
History will have its way with us.
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 PM
If historical patterns are any indication of how long this insane era will drag out, then I would say we have another 6-9 years, no matter who is in office.
This country has a lot of soul-searching to do, and we will be forced into it whether we like it or not.
History will have its way with us.
This country has a lot of soul-searching to do, and we will be forced into it whether we like it or not.
History will have its way with us.
Currently, ICE has a 57% disapproval rating. My prediction is that since they have no refrain and no accountability mechanisms, they will see their disapproval rating as high as 70% by this time next year.
January 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Currently, ICE has a 57% disapproval rating. My prediction is that since they have no refrain and no accountability mechanisms, they will see their disapproval rating as high as 70% by this time next year.
So, how about how Trump and the DOJ are violating their own Epstein Transparency Act?
They never had any intention of releasing those files. They will slow walk the hell out of this until we keep pressuring Congress. But we are too distracted with Trumps Greenland bullshit.
They never had any intention of releasing those files. They will slow walk the hell out of this until we keep pressuring Congress. But we are too distracted with Trumps Greenland bullshit.
January 18, 2026 at 11:26 AM
So, how about how Trump and the DOJ are violating their own Epstein Transparency Act?
They never had any intention of releasing those files. They will slow walk the hell out of this until we keep pressuring Congress. But we are too distracted with Trumps Greenland bullshit.
They never had any intention of releasing those files. They will slow walk the hell out of this until we keep pressuring Congress. But we are too distracted with Trumps Greenland bullshit.
Funny how Trump and his minions still live mentally in the mid 20th century in so many ways. One good example is the lack of the Epstein files' release. The "logistical problems" that Bondi referred to are just a bunch of horseshit. The FBI and DOJ are heavily digitized entities. More delay tactics.
January 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Funny how Trump and his minions still live mentally in the mid 20th century in so many ways. One good example is the lack of the Epstein files' release. The "logistical problems" that Bondi referred to are just a bunch of horseshit. The FBI and DOJ are heavily digitized entities. More delay tactics.
One of the main problems with the "manosphere" in the MAGA movement is that they are the most fragile of men. Not the strongest. If they want women, or people in general, to like them, being a total dick and whining about people and how horrible their beliefs are is not going to get you shit.
January 17, 2026 at 6:35 AM
One of the main problems with the "manosphere" in the MAGA movement is that they are the most fragile of men. Not the strongest. If they want women, or people in general, to like them, being a total dick and whining about people and how horrible their beliefs are is not going to get you shit.
As any person who has gone through school knows, when someone calls you a slur and isn't your name in a crowd of people, and you are the one to react, that usually isn't a great sign that you knew they were talking about you.
Reacting to the term "Pedophile protector" isn't a great look.
Reacting to the term "Pedophile protector" isn't a great look.
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
As any person who has gone through school knows, when someone calls you a slur and isn't your name in a crowd of people, and you are the one to react, that usually isn't a great sign that you knew they were talking about you.
Reacting to the term "Pedophile protector" isn't a great look.
Reacting to the term "Pedophile protector" isn't a great look.
We should understand that over the next 3 years, we will not have a sitting President. Rather, we will have a Mob Boss occupying the White House who is more interested in settling scores, lining his pockets, and going on a vengeance tour.
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
We should understand that over the next 3 years, we will not have a sitting President. Rather, we will have a Mob Boss occupying the White House who is more interested in settling scores, lining his pockets, and going on a vengeance tour.
The primary obstacle to our political success is a moral purity test. We won't agree with everyone, nor will we see eye to eye. Locking anyone out who doesn't agree with us 100% on every issue is how we lose in the long run.
January 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM
The primary obstacle to our political success is a moral purity test. We won't agree with everyone, nor will we see eye to eye. Locking anyone out who doesn't agree with us 100% on every issue is how we lose in the long run.
I wish the cowardly mainstream media would call ICE out for what it is.
A group of paramilitary thugs playing dress up as federal law enforcement, essentially transforming it into a secret police, domestic terrorist like organization.
A group of paramilitary thugs playing dress up as federal law enforcement, essentially transforming it into a secret police, domestic terrorist like organization.
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
I wish the cowardly mainstream media would call ICE out for what it is.
A group of paramilitary thugs playing dress up as federal law enforcement, essentially transforming it into a secret police, domestic terrorist like organization.
A group of paramilitary thugs playing dress up as federal law enforcement, essentially transforming it into a secret police, domestic terrorist like organization.
ICE and its terror campaign are simply not sustainable. Along with the lack of qualified manpower, they are the invaders, they are the ones who are always outnumbered, they will never be able to sustain an endless campaign of camping in the places they hate, no matter how many racists they recruit.
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 AM
ICE and its terror campaign are simply not sustainable. Along with the lack of qualified manpower, they are the invaders, they are the ones who are always outnumbered, they will never be able to sustain an endless campaign of camping in the places they hate, no matter how many racists they recruit.
For Trump, the social media age is a double-edged sword. True. It aided in his ascent to power and helped him not be prosecuted as he should have been. However, it also makes it more difficult for him to spread his outright lies without a lot of neck-twisting and double-standard excuses.
January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
For Trump, the social media age is a double-edged sword. True. It aided in his ascent to power and helped him not be prosecuted as he should have been. However, it also makes it more difficult for him to spread his outright lies without a lot of neck-twisting and double-standard excuses.
If I could ask J.D "Slip it in the couch" Vance one question, it would be when the fuck did white people ever apologize for being white people?
As a white person, I have never been compelled to nor felt the need to apologize for my heritage. So wtf is he even talking about?
As a white person, I have never been compelled to nor felt the need to apologize for my heritage. So wtf is he even talking about?
January 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
If I could ask J.D "Slip it in the couch" Vance one question, it would be when the fuck did white people ever apologize for being white people?
As a white person, I have never been compelled to nor felt the need to apologize for my heritage. So wtf is he even talking about?
As a white person, I have never been compelled to nor felt the need to apologize for my heritage. So wtf is he even talking about?
Ashli Babbitt broke into the Capitol building to commit acts of harm on Congress while a gun was pointed at her, still tried to break in and was shot. Sainted by the right-wing with a plaque, she was, for all intents and purposes, a domestic terrorist. But Renee Good was the real bad guy.
Sure.
Sure.
January 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Ashli Babbitt broke into the Capitol building to commit acts of harm on Congress while a gun was pointed at her, still tried to break in and was shot. Sainted by the right-wing with a plaque, she was, for all intents and purposes, a domestic terrorist. But Renee Good was the real bad guy.
Sure.
Sure.
The truth is, even if Congress grows a spine, it is constantly waylaid by a Supreme Court that is determined to expand its power and trample on our rights through its unelected posts. Nothing can improve in our government until we take the SCOTUS to task over its unbridled power grab.
January 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The truth is, even if Congress grows a spine, it is constantly waylaid by a Supreme Court that is determined to expand its power and trample on our rights through its unelected posts. Nothing can improve in our government until we take the SCOTUS to task over its unbridled power grab.
People do not take the mindset into consideration when it comes to the psychology of economics. Our main economic problem in this world, beyond the obvious, may also be that our pessimism about the future is sapping our energy. The G.D generation always thought tomorrow could be better, but not us.
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
People do not take the mindset into consideration when it comes to the psychology of economics. Our main economic problem in this world, beyond the obvious, may also be that our pessimism about the future is sapping our energy. The G.D generation always thought tomorrow could be better, but not us.
Forgot about how quick-witted and sharp-tongued Mr Pie is. We haven't heard from them in a while. At least I haven't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=296-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=296-...
Trump vs The World
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Forgot about how quick-witted and sharp-tongued Mr Pie is. We haven't heard from them in a while. At least I haven't.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=296-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=296-...
If Democrats were smart (which they usually aren't when it comes to cut throat politics) they would immediately seek to impeach Clarence Thomas and Alito at the very least. Forget about Trump. Vance is next up. You want to dismantle Trump? Dismantle his protection first and foremost.
January 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
If Democrats were smart (which they usually aren't when it comes to cut throat politics) they would immediately seek to impeach Clarence Thomas and Alito at the very least. Forget about Trump. Vance is next up. You want to dismantle Trump? Dismantle his protection first and foremost.
One of the root causes of our political dysfunction is that we are dealing with a political body in which the majority of its members are fearful of losing their jobs more than they are of hurting the public through their inherently idiotic actions. We need real leaders who put the public first.
January 11, 2026 at 9:05 AM
One of the root causes of our political dysfunction is that we are dealing with a political body in which the majority of its members are fearful of losing their jobs more than they are of hurting the public through their inherently idiotic actions. We need real leaders who put the public first.
Its kinda nice to have some football with the Draft Kings online gambling broadcast his week.
January 11, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Its kinda nice to have some football with the Draft Kings online gambling broadcast his week.
The problem isn't that people don't know what the problems are; the problem is that we aren't astute enough or have a wide enough attention span to dig down into those problems and actually solve them. Too much talking about what the deal is instead of the deal itself.
January 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The problem isn't that people don't know what the problems are; the problem is that we aren't astute enough or have a wide enough attention span to dig down into those problems and actually solve them. Too much talking about what the deal is instead of the deal itself.
Glad to hear Philly telling Trump's ICE thugs that if they commit crimes in that city, they will be arrested and charged with a STATE crime by the DA. Both the Sheriff and DA have said as much. I wish more people would come out swinging as Philly did. Makes me proud to be from Pennsylvania.
January 10, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Glad to hear Philly telling Trump's ICE thugs that if they commit crimes in that city, they will be arrested and charged with a STATE crime by the DA. Both the Sheriff and DA have said as much. I wish more people would come out swinging as Philly did. Makes me proud to be from Pennsylvania.
In sticking by my Epstein/Trump theory, the day that Epstein is brought up in the general media, he now says he will "take Greenland the hard way." I really hope they stand up for themselves to this piece of shit pedo who is just using national/international crises to distract from his crimes.
January 10, 2026 at 1:10 AM
In sticking by my Epstein/Trump theory, the day that Epstein is brought up in the general media, he now says he will "take Greenland the hard way." I really hope they stand up for themselves to this piece of shit pedo who is just using national/international crises to distract from his crimes.