Mr. Possum
@placidpossum.bsky.social
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My new essay in the WSJ about the essential role that enslaved labor played in America's capitalist takeoff. Born in Blackness. urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
The Complex Role of Slavery in Building America’s Wealth
It was a crucial factor in the country’s economic takeoff well beyond what’s commonly assumed.
urldefense.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My new essay in the WSJ about the essential role that enslaved labor played in America's capitalist takeoff. Born in Blackness. urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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Do you not resent having to live your life only on weekends and evenings?
March 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Do you not resent having to live your life only on weekends and evenings?
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Elon Musk, who has said the beneficiaries of federal spending are a "parasite class," runs businesses that have pocketed $38 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies, loans and contracts www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
February 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Elon Musk, who has said the beneficiaries of federal spending are a "parasite class," runs businesses that have pocketed $38 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies, loans and contracts www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
“challenge that”
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December 14, 2024 at 2:22 AM
“challenge that”
a golf shot from earlier in the fall #blueskyabove
November 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
a golf shot from earlier in the fall #blueskyabove
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Let’s go wolves! Welcome, Jon.
Hello Wolves/NBA/Minnesota sports fans! Let’s have some fun on here.
November 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Let’s go wolves! Welcome, Jon.
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Final:
Suns 93
Timberwolves 105
Suns 93
Timberwolves 105
April 24, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Final:
Suns 93
Timberwolves 105
Suns 93
Timberwolves 105
L for Rahm
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Rahm announces he's joining Saudi-funded LIV Golf in appearance on Fox News.
December 8, 2023 at 1:40 AM
L for Rahm
Feeling blessed with my limited edition Alaskan “Winter Ale” while watching the Gophers get run out of their own stadium
November 25, 2023 at 11:08 PM
Feeling blessed with my limited edition Alaskan “Winter Ale” while watching the Gophers get run out of their own stadium
Halloween weekend…how did we get here already? Stay safe everyone
October 28, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Halloween weekend…how did we get here already? Stay safe everyone
Miserable Saints game - Derek Carr should be ashamed
October 20, 2023 at 2:26 AM
Miserable Saints game - Derek Carr should be ashamed
First full day on Bluesky. First post on Bluesky. Feeling good!
October 19, 2023 at 9:10 PM
First full day on Bluesky. First post on Bluesky. Feeling good!