Ezra Jack Skeets
@sundownactproof.bsky.social
“The habit of disguising ideology as expertise has created a deficit of legitimacy.”
- Paul Krugman
- Paul Krugman
Everything in this country is being catered to the whims and feelings of an emotionally stunted sociopath. This is so stupid.
Trump to Pat McAfee: "I'm only joining you because I hear you say such nice things about me. When people say nice about me, I join. When they don't say nice about me, I take a pass."
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Everything in this country is being catered to the whims and feelings of an emotionally stunted sociopath. This is so stupid.
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I hate that ESPN continues to force this loser on us (and also Trump).
Trump to Pat McAfee: "I'm only joining you because I hear you say such nice things about me. When people say nice about me, I join. When they don't say nice about me, I take a pass."
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I hate that ESPN continues to force this loser on us (and also Trump).
When I’m President, all my economic data is coming from Service Merchandise.
When I’m President, all my economic data I coming from Circuit City.
When I’m President, all my economic data is coming from Mattress Firm.
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
When I’m President, all my economic data is coming from Service Merchandise.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just been replaced by DoorDash. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just been replaced by DoorDash. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Nico Harrison looks like the C Suite version of Lou Ratchett
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Nico Harrison looks like the C Suite version of Lou Ratchett
Show me the last time that a Republican administration made life better for the average American citizen
Mike Johnson: "That's the reason the inflation is up, the cost of living is up so high -- because of the policies of the previous administration. Now, we're working to root those policies out and implement our own, but it takes a little time."
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Show me the last time that a Republican administration made life better for the average American citizen
Nailed it!!!
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Nailed it!!!
An overwhelming number of people who voted for Brexit admitted that they didn’t know what they really were voting for
I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
An overwhelming number of people who voted for Brexit admitted that they didn’t know what they really were voting for
Nothing makes sense anymore
QUINTANILLA: What's more likely -- a $2,000 tariff rebate check or a 50 year mortgage?
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Nothing makes sense anymore
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“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis
Sports betting is more addictive than ever, and millions of young Americans are paying the price.
www.statnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
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"And whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation."
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
a man wearing a cleveland jersey says bars in white letters
ALT: a man wearing a cleveland jersey says bars in white letters
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"And whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation."
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
The wild party is…he knows this in his heart of hearts. It’s why he tries so hard to look cool.
"And whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation."
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
Sheesh, Joyce Carol Oates
a man wearing a cleveland jersey says bars in white letters
ALT: a man wearing a cleveland jersey says bars in white letters
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The wild party is…he knows this in his heart of hearts. It’s why he tries so hard to look cool.
Senate Dems negotiating with Republicans
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Senate Dems negotiating with Republicans
“Guys we have to fight authoritarianism and fascism by NOT fighting it. Thats the best strategy. If we let it happen, we’ll be in position to stop them.”
- Senate Dems
- Senate Dems
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“Guys we have to fight authoritarianism and fascism by NOT fighting it. Thats the best strategy. If we let it happen, we’ll be in position to stop them.”
- Senate Dems
- Senate Dems
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"In an internal memo from September, CEO Sam Altman said that OpenAI’s “audacious long-term goal is to build 250 gigawatts of capacity by 2033.” If Altman achieves this goal, OpenAI will need almost exactly as much electricity as India’s 1.5 billion people"
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
The Ecological Cost of AI Is Much Higher Than You Think - Truthdig
As the demands of AI grow, each generation of microchips requires more energy, minerals and water to produce, driving a ruinous cycle.
www.truthdig.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"In an internal memo from September, CEO Sam Altman said that OpenAI’s “audacious long-term goal is to build 250 gigawatts of capacity by 2033.” If Altman achieves this goal, OpenAI will need almost exactly as much electricity as India’s 1.5 billion people"
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
Great @truthdig.com piece on chips ->
The people who want to dismantle standards never have good intentions. We praise the ethos of “move fast and break things” but it only benefits people who stand to profit from messing things up.
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The people who want to dismantle standards never have good intentions. We praise the ethos of “move fast and break things” but it only benefits people who stand to profit from messing things up.
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In 1972, Shirley Chisholm declared her candidacy for POTUS, shattering barriers as the first woman & African American to seek the nomination of a major political party.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In 1972, Shirley Chisholm declared her candidacy for POTUS, shattering barriers as the first woman & African American to seek the nomination of a major political party.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
Her #CupOfJoe was 'Unbought and Unbossed’, something we could use more of.
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Happy “finding things in your winter coat pocket” day to all who celebrate.
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy “finding things in your winter coat pocket” day to all who celebrate.
He’s very good at justifying his methods of making money
Alex Karp runs Palantir—a $450B tech giant powering AI systems for the CIA, ICE, and the Israeli military during its campaign in Gaza. He’s a law grad with a PhD in philosophy and a CEO who’s as polarizing as he is powerful. www.wired.com/story/alex-k...
Alex Karp Goes to War
Palantir’s CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?
www.wired.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
He’s very good at justifying his methods of making money
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[Avengers reverse the Snap and have all their heroes and all of Wakanda's army arrayed against Thanos]
Cap: "Okay *now* we surrender"
Cap: "Okay *now* we surrender"
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
[Avengers reverse the Snap and have all their heroes and all of Wakanda's army arrayed against Thanos]
Cap: "Okay *now* we surrender"
Cap: "Okay *now* we surrender"
A fragile ego with a lot of money supporting it is a dangerous thing
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A fragile ego with a lot of money supporting it is a dangerous thing
Tinker Hatfield appreciation post
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Tinker Hatfield appreciation post
I love it when someone takes the time to absolutely destroy a stupid argument
California alone produces a third of all the food America eats. So this is a lie.
But let’s break down the food produced by the red states:
Guess what percent is harvested by people from Latin America?
But let’s break down the food produced by the red states:
Guess what percent is harvested by people from Latin America?
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I love it when someone takes the time to absolutely destroy a stupid argument
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Answer: 75% of all American farm workers are Latin American migrants. Yes, the same folks that the party red states support want to deport.
And no, they’re not doing it “to be nice.”
And no, they’re not doing it “to be nice.”
California alone produces a third of all the food America eats. So this is a lie.
But let’s break down the food produced by the red states:
Guess what percent is harvested by people from Latin America?
But let’s break down the food produced by the red states:
Guess what percent is harvested by people from Latin America?
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Answer: 75% of all American farm workers are Latin American migrants. Yes, the same folks that the party red states support want to deport.
And no, they’re not doing it “to be nice.”
And no, they’re not doing it “to be nice.”
Cade Cunningham is quietly putting together a really nice career
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Cade Cunningham is quietly putting together a really nice career