Todd H. Baker
@tbakerbroadmoor.bsky.social
Write and teach about all things fintech, banking, finreg. Man of the
Enlightenment, now sorely tried by life. Progress in finance is circular®
Enlightenment, now sorely tried by life. Progress in finance is circular®
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Who amongst us hasn't thought about giving up work for that sweet $176 a month in SNAP benefits?
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Who amongst us hasn't thought about giving up work for that sweet $176 a month in SNAP benefits?
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Apparently, this decision was made unilaterally by the US and "was not coordinated with Congress and NATO." thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Apparently, this decision was made unilaterally by the US and "was not coordinated with Congress and NATO." thehill.com/policy/defen...
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Grocery prices. Gas prices. Prescription drug prices. Overall prices. Over just three days, Trump made false claims about all of them. | Fact check
Fact check: Trump’s lying spree about inflation
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November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Grocery prices. Gas prices. Prescription drug prices. Overall prices. Over just three days, Trump made false claims about all of them. | Fact check
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If this is the consensus among senior Democrats and Dem-leaning incumbents, they need to be voted out as soon as possible.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If this is the consensus among senior Democrats and Dem-leaning incumbents, they need to be voted out as soon as possible.
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
Sent to my Senators today: “Sen X. If you and your colleagues back down now, while you are winning, and don’t secure full funding of ACA subsidies as a condition of funding the government, I will do everything I can financially…”1/2
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sent to my Senators today: “Sen X. If you and your colleagues back down now, while you are winning, and don’t secure full funding of ACA subsidies as a condition of funding the government, I will do everything I can financially…”1/2
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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“appearing to close his eyes.”
The motherfucker’s eyes were closed. You can just say it.
The motherfucker’s eyes were closed. You can just say it.
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise questions about Trump’s on-the-job performance.
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media | CNN Politics
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise qu...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“appearing to close his eyes.”
The motherfucker’s eyes were closed. You can just say it.
The motherfucker’s eyes were closed. You can just say it.
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"The Mafia Presidency: Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say"
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November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"The Mafia Presidency: Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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In a late night Saturday memo, the Trump administration told states through the FDA on Sunday that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, in a move meant to only add chaos and uncertainty.
This is cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
This is cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In a late night Saturday memo, the Trump administration told states through the FDA on Sunday that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, in a move meant to only add chaos and uncertainty.
This is cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
This is cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
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Sandwich verdict wasn’t jury nullification. It was failure to prove the required “reasonable fear of physical injury” in a case where the agent was wearing A BULLETPROOF VEST. The only crime was the waste of resources on this case. My thoughts in @MSNBCDaily.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Opinion | The sandwich thrower was wrong. But Jeanine Pirro was, too.
To establish a forcible assault, jurors were required to find that Dunn caused “reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.” That allegation was laughable.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sandwich verdict wasn’t jury nullification. It was failure to prove the required “reasonable fear of physical injury” in a case where the agent was wearing A BULLETPROOF VEST. The only crime was the waste of resources on this case. My thoughts in @MSNBCDaily.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Trump has pardoned Troy Lake, according to Senator Lummis.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Trump has pardoned Troy Lake, according to Senator Lummis.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
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“Delights in being mean” oh yeah he’s pained
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“Delights in being mean” oh yeah he’s pained
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NYT - USDA telling states to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NYT - USDA telling states to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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Meanwhile in Serbia - lawmakers approved Jared Kushner's project to build a half billion dollar Trump-branded complex in Belgrade on grounds of former army headquarters - despite opposition and fraud charges against some officials involved with the deal
www.politico.eu/article/serb...
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Serbia passes law to build Trump hotel in Belgrade
Belgrade approves controversial development to please the U.S. president, critics say.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Meanwhile in Serbia - lawmakers approved Jared Kushner's project to build a half billion dollar Trump-branded complex in Belgrade on grounds of former army headquarters - despite opposition and fraud charges against some officials involved with the deal
www.politico.eu/article/serb...
www.politico.eu/article/serb...
This!
A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
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Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This!
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"President Donald Trump hosted another lavish party at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday as the longest federal government shutdown in history continues and millions of Americans go without federal food benefits." www.huffpost.com/entry/as-mil...
As Millions Of Americans Lose SNAP Benefits, Trump Keeps The Party Going At Mar-A-Lago
Mar-a-Lago guests wearing tuxedos and gowns dined on filet, scallops and dessert. Meanwhile, 1 in 8 Americans are without critical federal food benefits.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"President Donald Trump hosted another lavish party at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday as the longest federal government shutdown in history continues and millions of Americans go without federal food benefits." www.huffpost.com/entry/as-mil...
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Nothing religious Christians hate more than the actual teachings of Christ.
His first major text describes protecting the climate, welcoming migrants and pursuing economic justice as sacred obligations. To admirers Pope Leo XIV is a compassionate reformer; to critics, the “commie” or “woke pope” econ.st/47Lk2pM
Pope Leo XIV is infuriating MAGA Catholics
Concern for the poor and the planet rubs some the wrong way
econ.st
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Nothing religious Christians hate more than the actual teachings of Christ.
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In another era, ICE raids would be described as persecution of Catholics.
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In another era, ICE raids would be described as persecution of Catholics.
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Fox goes with real-world math over WH gaslight.
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Fox goes with real-world math over WH gaslight.
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$40B of your money to this guy, so he can dance at CPAC at Mar-a-Lago while Americans wait for their paychecks, hoping the money actually comes.
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
$40B of your money to this guy, so he can dance at CPAC at Mar-a-Lago while Americans wait for their paychecks, hoping the money actually comes.
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No ballistic evidence. No one hit. No injuries. No damage from gunfire. Local cops can’t find a “crime scene.” DHS claims shots were fired. I don’t believe them. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Report of shots fired at federal agents during immigration enforcement in Little Village under investigation
The Chicago Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at federal agents in the 2500 block of South Kedzie Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
No ballistic evidence. No one hit. No injuries. No damage from gunfire. Local cops can’t find a “crime scene.” DHS claims shots were fired. I don’t believe them. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...