Bruce Newman
@12minutemile.bsky.social
Former sportswriter, former movie critic, former 40-inch vertical leap, still living beyond my means. Proud libtard, but not a believer in orthodoxy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/b... It would seem the next place DOGE will be needed is Tesla.
Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla
Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/b... It would seem the next place DOGE will be needed is Tesla.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/o... I would strongly urge anyone who wants to defeat MAGA insanity with something better to watch this video by Ezra Klein.
Opinion | There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/o... I would strongly urge anyone who wants to defeat MAGA insanity with something better to watch this video by Ezra Klein.
You can still Zelle me.
A penny for your thoughts. Oh, wait a minute...
February 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
You can still Zelle me.
In the era of Vichy government (and some journalism), Catherine Rampell, a columnist, specializing in economics, has become a fiery voice for what’s left of the Left.
A new era of government censorship has begun.
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A new era of government censorship has dawned
Donald Trump fancies himself a champion of free speech. Oh, really?
www.washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In the era of Vichy government (and some journalism), Catherine Rampell, a columnist, specializing in economics, has become a fiery voice for what’s left of the Left.
Reposted by Bruce Newman
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
This belongs in the Hall of Fame of inter-office memos.
January 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This belongs in the Hall of Fame of inter-office memos.
This Warriors lineup is unwatchable.
January 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This Warriors lineup is unwatchable.
@jules-explores.bsky.social Thanks for taking good care of Dewey. Did you two ever meet?
January 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@jules-explores.bsky.social Thanks for taking good care of Dewey. Did you two ever meet?
This is a bad team.
The Warriors lost to the Grizzlies by 51 POINTS in Dennis Schröder's Golden State debut.
◽️ Stephen Curry: 2 PTS, 0/7 FG
◽️ Dennis Schröder: 5 PTS, 2/12 FG
◽️ Stephen Curry: 2 PTS, 0/7 FG
◽️ Dennis Schröder: 5 PTS, 2/12 FG
December 20, 2024 at 6:24 AM
This is a bad team.
Reposted by Bruce Newman
Reposted by Bruce Newman
Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
December 19, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
Reposted by Bruce Newman
President Musk is handed a defeat before he officially takes office. He is going to scold VP Trump for failing to follow through on his directives
December 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
President Musk is handed a defeat before he officially takes office. He is going to scold VP Trump for failing to follow through on his directives