Gerry Doyle
@mgerrydoyle.bsky.social
Bloomberg News Global Defense Editor. Novelist, aviation geek, bartender, dad. Ex-NYT, Reuters. Grew up in Midwest, moved to Mideast. Views my own. Wrote a fun book about Chinese missiles: https://tinyurl.com/2p94pay6
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I forgot to mention last week--if you want to hear my big, dumb (slightly congested) voice discuss nuclear weapons, here's a bloomberg podcast. with a transcript even! omny.fm/shows/here-i...
Here's Why Nuclear Brinkmanship is Back - Here's Why
The New START treaty served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world’s atomic warheads. The accord was the only remainin...
omny.fm
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I forgot to mention last week--if you want to hear my big, dumb (slightly congested) voice discuss nuclear weapons, here's a bloomberg podcast. with a transcript even! omny.fm/shows/here-i...
hong kong just can't quit latin
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
hong kong just can't quit latin
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Honda Motor maintained its annual profit guidance after weak sales and US tariffs weighed on quarterly earnings
Honda Holds Guidance on Lukewarm Quarter, US Tariff Headwinds
Honda Motor Co. added to a chorus of global automakers warning of the costly fallout from slowing demand for electric vehicles, as well as persistent pressures from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
bloom.bg
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Honda Motor maintained its annual profit guidance after weak sales and US tariffs weighed on quarterly earnings
although it's true that a lot of "alarmist" talk has been accurate, there are a great many reasons why nightmare election theft scenarios are not worth your angst
lol
Over the past three weeks, the "nightmare scenario" for November's midterms has grown more plausible www.vox.com/politics/478...
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM
although it's true that a lot of "alarmist" talk has been accurate, there are a great many reasons why nightmare election theft scenarios are not worth your angst
ok where is the college basketball chat On Here
it took a while but kansas appears to have figured out how to play cohesively with or without peterson
February 10, 2026 at 8:50 AM
ok where is the college basketball chat On Here
yeah, professional thought thinkers tying themselves in knots is, no kidding, a big problem in politics and policy
The number of think tankers I've seen bemoan the questions of legality but suggest that Trump might actually be on to something with his policy approach suggests that stakeholders aren't doing that great either
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
yeah, professional thought thinkers tying themselves in knots is, no kidding, a big problem in politics and policy
it took a while but kansas appears to have figured out how to play cohesively with or without peterson
February 10, 2026 at 8:17 AM
it took a while but kansas appears to have figured out how to play cohesively with or without peterson
so only 21 percent of adult americans think trump acts ethically in office but something like 35-40% approve of his job performance
the median voter is undefeated
the median voter is undefeated
Extremely or very confident Donald Trump acts ethically in office
White evangelicals 40%
US adult avg. 21%
Unaffiliated 10%
Black Protestants 7%
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/02/09/white-evangelicals-remain-among-trumps-strongest-supporters-but-theyre-less-supportive-than-a-year-ago/
White evangelicals 40%
US adult avg. 21%
Unaffiliated 10%
Black Protestants 7%
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/02/09/white-evangelicals-remain-among-trumps-strongest-supporters-but-theyre-less-supportive-than-a-year-ago/
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
so only 21 percent of adult americans think trump acts ethically in office but something like 35-40% approve of his job performance
the median voter is undefeated
the median voter is undefeated
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This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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China’s BYD, the world’s biggest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has joined hundreds of companies in pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under US President’s import tariffs
BYD Joins Wave of Firms Challenging Trump’s Tariffs in US Court
China’s BYD Co., the world’s biggest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has joined hundreds of companies in pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs.
bloom.bg
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
China’s BYD, the world’s biggest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has joined hundreds of companies in pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under US President’s import tariffs
this strikes me as social language carefully crafted to maximize virality via anger-shares tbh
Analysis: Weeks before he set foot on the stage, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance had already become a media event.
But if you were looking for political commentary, the closest that you got was when he said “God bless America” in English.
But if you were looking for political commentary, the closest that you got was when he said “God bless America” in English.
Analysis | Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was expected to provoke. Did it?
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl show nodded to injustices in Puerto Rico but mostly evoked wholesome family values that meshed with the more sentimental commercials.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
this strikes me as social language carefully crafted to maximize virality via anger-shares tbh
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NEWS: Ford worker who heckled Trump kept his job, got 'no discipline' on his record, UAW says.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
UAW: Ford worker who heckled Trump kept job, 'no discipline' on record
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
www.detroitnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
NEWS: Ford worker who heckled Trump kept his job, got 'no discipline' on his record, UAW says.
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
usually you don't try the "I was hacked" approach if you're under 50 or so
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
usually you don't try the "I was hacked" approach if you're under 50 or so
she is not doing any of that
“She compares her work to the efforts of a parent raising a child. She’s training Claude to detect the difference between right and wrong while imbuing it with unique personality traits.”
This Philosopher Is Teaching AI to Have Morals
The tech company has entrusted the philosopher to endow its chatbot with a sense of right and wrong.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
she is not doing any of that
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Ok but when I buy a ghillie suit I’m called “unhinged” and “cosplaying”
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Ok but when I buy a ghillie suit I’m called “unhinged” and “cosplaying”
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Obviously not the most important thing here, but damn that kid can draw. Maybe a publisher can get them to draw a comic book about their time there as an awareness raising thing if they aren’t too traumatized to relieve it. Like Maus, Persepolis, that sort of thing.
5/ “I have already spent more than 60 days waking up eating the same repetitive meals…going to the doctor and that the only thing they tell you is to drink more water and the worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here…”
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Obviously not the most important thing here, but damn that kid can draw. Maybe a publisher can get them to draw a comic book about their time there as an awareness raising thing if they aren’t too traumatized to relieve it. Like Maus, Persepolis, that sort of thing.
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Civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong's latest brief reveals the backstory of her arrest in a footnote. Feds refused to let her self-surrender, taped her arrest at a hotel, and broke a promise not to post it on social media, she says.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong's latest brief reveals the backstory of her arrest in a footnote. Feds refused to let her self-surrender, taped her arrest at a hotel, and broke a promise not to post it on social media, she says.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
my favorite michael tracey moment is when he flew to poland after the ukraine war started and thought he had stumbled onto a massive conspiracy because he ran into uniformed u.s. troops
Mike Tracey is a greasy right wing opportunist posing as a journalist, whose latest trolling engagement shtick is harassing victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Notice how Newsnation and The Hill prop him up as a serious good faith actor
Notice how Newsnation and The Hill prop him up as a serious good faith actor
February 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
my favorite michael tracey moment is when he flew to poland after the ukraine war started and thought he had stumbled onto a massive conspiracy because he ran into uniformed u.s. troops
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory is handing Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dilemma: Engage with Japan’s most popular post-war leader or continue a deep freeze with the US’s top ally in Asia
Xi Faces Dilemma Over Japan After Takaichi Wins Historic Mandate
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory is handing Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dilemma: Engage with Japan’s most popular post-war leader or continue a deep freeze with the US’s top ally in Asia.
bloom.bg
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory is handing Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dilemma: Engage with Japan’s most popular post-war leader or continue a deep freeze with the US’s top ally in Asia
iirc mlb is one of the least-progressive in terms of both league management and owners. will be interesting to see how they navigate this extremely-relevant-to-their-players issue
*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
How do MLB workers protect Latin players from Trump's ICE raids? By themselves.
Front office staffers told eyeblack about keeping immigrant players safe while league guidance is minimal and "Manfred kisses Trump's ass."
www.readeyeblack.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
iirc mlb is one of the least-progressive in terms of both league management and owners. will be interesting to see how they navigate this extremely-relevant-to-their-players issue
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
it's interesting how they all want to say the thing but none of them can quite bring themselves to eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Team USA snowboarders respond to Hunter Hess, Donald Trump drama
As drama involving Hunter Hess and Donald Trump spreads, Team USA snowboarders offer their reactions and perspective on the situation.
eu.usatoday.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
it's interesting how they all want to say the thing but none of them can quite bring themselves to eu.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Such an important story: ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the U.S. and the fear of what comes next.
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The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Such an important story: ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the U.S. and the fear of what comes next.
@micarosenberg.bsky.social
@micarosenberg.bsky.social