Sean Ehrlich
@seandehrlich.bsky.social
Associate professor of Political Science at FSU. Studies globalization, democratic institutions, & the EU. My no-longer-new book is still for sale: https://amzn.to/2Hycbj3
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More anti-dollar guidance & rhetoric from Chinese officials, this one instructing state-owned banks to curtail US Treasury purchases, citing risks of overdependence on market prone to sharp swings
I'm sure these concerns are legitimate, but this is also about feeding the de-dollarization narrative
I'm sure these concerns are legitimate, but this is also about feeding the de-dollarization narrative
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
More anti-dollar guidance & rhetoric from Chinese officials, this one instructing state-owned banks to curtail US Treasury purchases, citing risks of overdependence on market prone to sharp swings
I'm sure these concerns are legitimate, but this is also about feeding the de-dollarization narrative
I'm sure these concerns are legitimate, but this is also about feeding the de-dollarization narrative
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i have tons of criticism for jeffries. but we should also say when he is responding appropriately and with the right intensity. and this is it.
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
i have tons of criticism for jeffries. but we should also say when he is responding appropriately and with the right intensity. and this is it.
The only workplace training I liked was the one on our responsibilities as a mandatory reporter. I learned a lot from that interactive program and it was relatively short and painless. The diversity training programs were annoying but no more (and often less) annoying than countless other trainings.
“Diversity trainings were annoying” okay, name a work training that you loved to do?
February 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The only workplace training I liked was the one on our responsibilities as a mandatory reporter. I learned a lot from that interactive program and it was relatively short and painless. The diversity training programs were annoying but no more (and often less) annoying than countless other trainings.
New account, who dis? Says @professormusgrave.bsky.social
How the hell did Inpt notice @paulmusgrave.bsky.social was back for over 2 weeks? Why did no one tell me?
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
New account, who dis? Says @professormusgrave.bsky.social
How the hell did Inpt notice @paulmusgrave.bsky.social was back for over 2 weeks? Why did no one tell me?
February 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
How the hell did Inpt notice @paulmusgrave.bsky.social was back for over 2 weeks? Why did no one tell me?
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All these men driving women out of their fields with giggly idiot grabassery and then bloviating to the public about how the lack of women is proof of male intellectual superiority... I hate them all. I hate them so much.
February 6, 2026 at 12:38 AM
All these men driving women out of their fields with giggly idiot grabassery and then bloviating to the public about how the lack of women is proof of male intellectual superiority... I hate them all. I hate them so much.
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the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
“I know you’ve come to take my toys away” by @themountaingoats.bsky.social
“I know you’ve come to take my toys away” by @themountaingoats.bsky.social
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
“I know you’ve come to take my toys away” by @themountaingoats.bsky.social
“I know you’ve come to take my toys away” by @themountaingoats.bsky.social
Imagine.
2nd least: Silly Love Songs.
I love the Beatles but, wow, did they each have some real stinkers when they didn’t have eachother.
2nd least: Silly Love Songs.
I love the Beatles but, wow, did they each have some real stinkers when they didn’t have eachother.
Fuck your favourite song. Tell me your least favourite song. The one that makes you die inside the moment you hear the first 3 seconds.
February 4, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Imagine.
2nd least: Silly Love Songs.
I love the Beatles but, wow, did they each have some real stinkers when they didn’t have eachother.
2nd least: Silly Love Songs.
I love the Beatles but, wow, did they each have some real stinkers when they didn’t have eachother.
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Today my students learned about asylum & the principle of non refoulement, read the 1951 refugee convention, and saw videos of the camps created by countries in violation of their obligations under international law. You know, apropos of nothing
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Today my students learned about asylum & the principle of non refoulement, read the 1951 refugee convention, and saw videos of the camps created by countries in violation of their obligations under international law. You know, apropos of nothing
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Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars?
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars?
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
Among my undergrad students today, more knew of John Mearsheimer than knew of the city of Dayton.
February 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Among my undergrad students today, more knew of John Mearsheimer than knew of the city of Dayton.
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If you're cold, your dragon's cold. Bring him inside!
February 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM
If you're cold, your dragon's cold. Bring him inside!
Popcorn using a Switch game pad as a pillow. Cats are weird.
January 31, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Popcorn using a Switch game pad as a pillow. Cats are weird.
It’s been over six hours since I submitted my paper and it hasn’t been rejected yet! Small victories.
January 31, 2026 at 2:18 AM
It’s been over six hours since I submitted my paper and it hasn’t been rejected yet! Small victories.
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Aesthetics
Astrophysics
History of Sexuality
Origins of Modern War
The Progressive Era
Astrophysics
History of Sexuality
Origins of Modern War
The Progressive Era
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Aesthetics
Astrophysics
History of Sexuality
Origins of Modern War
The Progressive Era
Astrophysics
History of Sexuality
Origins of Modern War
The Progressive Era
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As disturbing as the visuals are, I’m not mistaken in noticing a distinct homoerotic subtext, no? All that long sustained eye contact
You don't have the be an avowed AI hater to be impressed without lifeless and unwatchable this is.
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM
As disturbing as the visuals are, I’m not mistaken in noticing a distinct homoerotic subtext, no? All that long sustained eye contact
Paper on trade and partisanship has been submitted. One of my summer goals has now been completed!
January 30, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Paper on trade and partisanship has been submitted. One of my summer goals has now been completed!
In theory, Warsh is better than anyone else we could have expected Trump to nominate. But I said the same thing about Rubio and he turned into a Trumpian lickspittle.
We’ll see what Warsh does. It could’ve been way worse but I do not have much in the way of expectations that it will be good.
We’ll see what Warsh does. It could’ve been way worse but I do not have much in the way of expectations that it will be good.
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 PM
In theory, Warsh is better than anyone else we could have expected Trump to nominate. But I said the same thing about Rubio and he turned into a Trumpian lickspittle.
We’ll see what Warsh does. It could’ve been way worse but I do not have much in the way of expectations that it will be good.
We’ll see what Warsh does. It could’ve been way worse but I do not have much in the way of expectations that it will be good.
Cat on a Doc Martens box.
January 28, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Cat on a Doc Martens box.
This might be the funniest and most insightful thing Trump has said in his life. Dunking on Ted Cruz is kiddie table stuff, though.
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
This might be the funniest and most insightful thing Trump has said in his life. Dunking on Ted Cruz is kiddie table stuff, though.
You don’t often see basketball halves quite so different than the 1st and 2nd halves of the Michigan-Nebraska game.
Given it was on Peacock despite being a matchup of top 5 teams, most didn’t see it this time either.
Given it was on Peacock despite being a matchup of top 5 teams, most didn’t see it this time either.
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 AM
You don’t often see basketball halves quite so different than the 1st and 2nd halves of the Michigan-Nebraska game.
Given it was on Peacock despite being a matchup of top 5 teams, most didn’t see it this time either.
Given it was on Peacock despite being a matchup of top 5 teams, most didn’t see it this time either.
Yes. I’m having such a hard time watching this game. If I pay close enough attention, I can tell the teams apart. But if I look down and then look up again, they look the same all over again.
My son is calling for no more navy jerseys at home if we're playing a red team, so @amidanruo.bsky.social you may be on to something.
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Yes. I’m having such a hard time watching this game. If I pay close enough attention, I can tell the teams apart. But if I look down and then look up again, they look the same all over again.
Also, I just learned that “The People United” was originally a Chilean protest song to oppose Allende: “El Pueblo Unido Jamas Sera Vencido!”
I knew it was originally a Spanish-language song but not these specific details.
I knew it was originally a Spanish-language song but not these specific details.
This is step 1 and not the end. Bovino was grotesque but it’s the institution that needs to change more than just its leadership. I wouldn’t say no to more of the leadership being replaced in the meantime, though.
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Also, I just learned that “The People United” was originally a Chilean protest song to oppose Allende: “El Pueblo Unido Jamas Sera Vencido!”
I knew it was originally a Spanish-language song but not these specific details.
I knew it was originally a Spanish-language song but not these specific details.
This is step 1 and not the end. Bovino was grotesque but it’s the institution that needs to change more than just its leadership. I wouldn’t say no to more of the leadership being replaced in the meantime, though.
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:39 AM
This is step 1 and not the end. Bovino was grotesque but it’s the institution that needs to change more than just its leadership. I wouldn’t say no to more of the leadership being replaced in the meantime, though.