egg16z 🥚
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Director of the Institute for Ending the Cherry-Picking and Misinterpreting of FRED Charts on Bluesky.
“Bad jokes” - Sallah
“Bad jokes” - Sallah
late diagnosed ADHD/autists reading the first half thinking it was a philosophical point about masking
December 31, 2025 at 2:10 AM
late diagnosed ADHD/autists reading the first half thinking it was a philosophical point about masking
How is this possibly being measured? Pressure sensitive cock ring?
December 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
How is this possibly being measured? Pressure sensitive cock ring?
One of the many challenges for the next administration is going to be balancing national security with transparency about all of the actions and crimes committed by this administration.
They should err on the side of transparency.
They should err on the side of transparency.
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
One of the many challenges for the next administration is going to be balancing national security with transparency about all of the actions and crimes committed by this administration.
They should err on the side of transparency.
They should err on the side of transparency.
Since football is still going I haven’t started following much hockey so I had no idea the new name for SLC was the “Utah Mammoths.”
Pretty rad name
Pretty rad name
December 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Since football is still going I haven’t started following much hockey so I had no idea the new name for SLC was the “Utah Mammoths.”
Pretty rad name
Pretty rad name
cigarettes are back, baby
December 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
cigarettes are back, baby
“eat the rich” does not include Mackenzie Scott but does include Yg I don’t make the rules
The perfect Yglesias post: declaring “billionaires are good, actually,” as if it was some bold, counterintuitive take.
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“eat the rich” does not include Mackenzie Scott but does include Yg I don’t make the rules
It’s that time of the month where Trump gets his infusions.
He’s typically low energy for a week or so after, keep an eye on it.
He’s typically low energy for a week or so after, keep an eye on it.
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It’s that time of the month where Trump gets his infusions.
He’s typically low energy for a week or so after, keep an eye on it.
He’s typically low energy for a week or so after, keep an eye on it.
SVB wasn’t bailed out.
The FDIC backstopped depositors until they could be compensated with the sale of SVB assets.
Had they not we would have seen multiple other bank failures starting with First Republic which was experiencing a literal bank run that Saturday with people lined up at branches.
The FDIC backstopped depositors until they could be compensated with the sale of SVB assets.
Had they not we would have seen multiple other bank failures starting with First Republic which was experiencing a literal bank run that Saturday with people lined up at branches.
Most underrated Biden admin mistake was bailing out Silicon Valley Bank.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
David Sacks, presumably, on the push by some in the tech and VC world to fund a primary challenge to Congressman Khanna.
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
SVB wasn’t bailed out.
The FDIC backstopped depositors until they could be compensated with the sale of SVB assets.
Had they not we would have seen multiple other bank failures starting with First Republic which was experiencing a literal bank run that Saturday with people lined up at branches.
The FDIC backstopped depositors until they could be compensated with the sale of SVB assets.
Had they not we would have seen multiple other bank failures starting with First Republic which was experiencing a literal bank run that Saturday with people lined up at branches.
Stuff like this seems barely worth addressing at this point…but they have taken zero actions to achieve this, everything has been degrowth.
Even if you accept the stated case for tariffs (and you shouldn’t) it would take minimum 5-10 years to play out.
Even if you accept the stated case for tariffs (and you shouldn’t) it would take minimum 5-10 years to play out.
Rep. Michael Rulli: "I think we're really gonna see an economy hopefully by Easter that is roaring"
December 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Stuff like this seems barely worth addressing at this point…but they have taken zero actions to achieve this, everything has been degrowth.
Even if you accept the stated case for tariffs (and you shouldn’t) it would take minimum 5-10 years to play out.
Even if you accept the stated case for tariffs (and you shouldn’t) it would take minimum 5-10 years to play out.
lmao, I don’t think this kind of Bush-era fearmongering will work anymore
“Other opponents have claimed […] that the wealth tax would set a precedent to later impact the middle class by taking assets owned by middle-income families”
“Other opponents have claimed […] that the wealth tax would set a precedent to later impact the middle class by taking assets owned by middle-income families”
“California is on a path to self-destruction,” wrote Bill Ackman, joining opposition to a tax proposal alongside Google’s cofounder and more.
Possible California Wealth Tax Causes Billionaire Freakout: Page, Thiel Threaten To Leave
“California is on a path to self-destruction,” wrote Bill Ackman, joining opposition to a tax proposal alongside Google’s cofounder and more.
www.forbes.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
lmao, I don’t think this kind of Bush-era fearmongering will work anymore
“Other opponents have claimed […] that the wealth tax would set a precedent to later impact the middle class by taking assets owned by middle-income families”
“Other opponents have claimed […] that the wealth tax would set a precedent to later impact the middle class by taking assets owned by middle-income families”
It’s always the same thing.
Make an overly broad, unsupported claim -> refuse to engage with good faith attempts to challenge it -> get attacked -> whittle it down into a very narrow, banal point -> claim victimhood.
every. single. time.
Make an overly broad, unsupported claim -> refuse to engage with good faith attempts to challenge it -> get attacked -> whittle it down into a very narrow, banal point -> claim victimhood.
every. single. time.
People have been attacking me for two consecutive days because their friends screenshotted the first tweet in my thread and deleted the rest of it, where I said:
-I am very skeptical of THE GENERAL CLAIM that campaigns should be charities
-Kat’s campaign may be rich enough to pull it off
-I am very skeptical of THE GENERAL CLAIM that campaigns should be charities
-Kat’s campaign may be rich enough to pull it off
December 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s always the same thing.
Make an overly broad, unsupported claim -> refuse to engage with good faith attempts to challenge it -> get attacked -> whittle it down into a very narrow, banal point -> claim victimhood.
every. single. time.
Make an overly broad, unsupported claim -> refuse to engage with good faith attempts to challenge it -> get attacked -> whittle it down into a very narrow, banal point -> claim victimhood.
every. single. time.
her earlier life wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows either
And a good morning to everyone reading the “later life” section of Brigitte Bardot’s wikipedia page for the first time
December 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
her earlier life wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows either
And refused to engage with me - twice, in totally good faith - on the illegality claim when it very clearly is *not* a FECA violation.
Except for what I still suspect is a sock puppet which essentially tried to claim it was basically bad legal vibes.
Except for what I still suspect is a sock puppet which essentially tried to claim it was basically bad legal vibes.
The only reason anyone got worked up over the “tampon thing“ (which, hell of a way to characterize mutual aid) is that someone with an unreasonably large following loudly and confidently proclaimed that it was a bad idea and probably illegal, citing nothing whatsoever for the latter claim
December 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
And refused to engage with me - twice, in totally good faith - on the illegality claim when it very clearly is *not* a FECA violation.
Except for what I still suspect is a sock puppet which essentially tried to claim it was basically bad legal vibes.
Except for what I still suspect is a sock puppet which essentially tried to claim it was basically bad legal vibes.
I’ve had a revelation
Tron Lightcycle Run but in Galaxy’s Edge and it’s Speeder Bikes
Tron Lightcycle Run but in Galaxy’s Edge and it’s Speeder Bikes
December 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’ve had a revelation
Tron Lightcycle Run but in Galaxy’s Edge and it’s Speeder Bikes
Tron Lightcycle Run but in Galaxy’s Edge and it’s Speeder Bikes
lmao loser blocked me simply for trying to inform people about below median economics
So the QT says “all of America is extremely poor” which is wrong but it’s not extremely wrong.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
lmao loser blocked me simply for trying to inform people about below median economics
So the QT says “all of America is extremely poor” which is wrong but it’s not extremely wrong.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
December 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
So the QT says “all of America is extremely poor” which is wrong but it’s not extremely wrong.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
Most people look at the average or median without digging down on the degree to which wealth (and to a lesser degree income) absolutely fall off of a cliff below the fourth decile.
Fuck ICE but the agents are very clearly putting the groceries into the trunk of the man’s car.
They’re terrible enough, no need to lie to make them look worse.
They’re terrible enough, no need to lie to make them look worse.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Fuck ICE but the agents are very clearly putting the groceries into the trunk of the man’s car.
They’re terrible enough, no need to lie to make them look worse.
They’re terrible enough, no need to lie to make them look worse.
it’s very funny that the entire feed was dominated by Christmas cheer the past few days when we are all the ones supposedly waging the war on Christmas while the other site had elected officials kicking Santa for being a bureaucrat
December 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
it’s very funny that the entire feed was dominated by Christmas cheer the past few days when we are all the ones supposedly waging the war on Christmas while the other site had elected officials kicking Santa for being a bureaucrat
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remember when the democrats decided to tactically stop pointing out that these people are weird freaks no one likes
Indiana State Senator wishes you a Merry Christmas by… posting images of himself assaulting Santa Claus.
Are the fascists okay?
Are the fascists okay?
December 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
remember when the democrats decided to tactically stop pointing out that these people are weird freaks no one likes
Evergreen but especially relevant on Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Evergreen but especially relevant on Christmas
This argument comes from a place of privilege that the current system works for most people. It does not.
I’ve had Cadillac plans my entire life and even I delayed getting mental health care looking for a covered provider until I gave up and paid out of pocket. And I’m lucky b/c I can afford it.
I’ve had Cadillac plans my entire life and even I delayed getting mental health care looking for a covered provider until I gave up and paid out of pocket. And I’m lucky b/c I can afford it.
See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
December 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
This argument comes from a place of privilege that the current system works for most people. It does not.
I’ve had Cadillac plans my entire life and even I delayed getting mental health care looking for a covered provider until I gave up and paid out of pocket. And I’m lucky b/c I can afford it.
I’ve had Cadillac plans my entire life and even I delayed getting mental health care looking for a covered provider until I gave up and paid out of pocket. And I’m lucky b/c I can afford it.
I don’t want to “akshually” but the traditional economic numbers, except unemployment, mostly don’t apply to the bottom 50% of the country.
~90% of stocks are held by the top 10% so GDP and indices are not indicative of what the majority of people are experiencing. For a lot of people it is rough.
~90% of stocks are held by the top 10% so GDP and indices are not indicative of what the majority of people are experiencing. For a lot of people it is rough.
I think “there is suddenly very little correlation between economic numbers and economic sentiment” is a bad trend for the long term but I feel at least a level of grim satisfaction at Trump getting a good GDP number and everyone telling him fuck you everything sucks anyway
December 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I don’t want to “akshually” but the traditional economic numbers, except unemployment, mostly don’t apply to the bottom 50% of the country.
~90% of stocks are held by the top 10% so GDP and indices are not indicative of what the majority of people are experiencing. For a lot of people it is rough.
~90% of stocks are held by the top 10% so GDP and indices are not indicative of what the majority of people are experiencing. For a lot of people it is rough.
Of all the things to avoid saying…
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you?
Caller: I am eight
Caller: I am eight
December 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Of all the things to avoid saying…
Literally everything is projection.
December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Literally everything is projection.