David Passmore
@davidpassmore.bsky.social
Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Penn State University, https://davidpassmore.net; live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a Niagara Falls native.
JOHN FETTERMAN AUTHORED A BOOK
Loaded with insights.
“If men are forced to choose between picking their party or keeping their balls, most men are going to choose their balls.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Loaded with insights.
“If men are forced to choose between picking their party or keeping their balls, most men are going to choose their balls.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
John Fetterman’s Memoir Is Unlike Any Politician’s Book You’ve Read
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
JOHN FETTERMAN AUTHORED A BOOK
Loaded with insights.
“If men are forced to choose between picking their party or keeping their balls, most men are going to choose their balls.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
Loaded with insights.
“If men are forced to choose between picking their party or keeping their balls, most men are going to choose their balls.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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What would you do with a Pittsburgh turnip?
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What would you do with a Pittsburgh turnip?
Dove who sits most days with 3 others on my windowsill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dove who sits most days with 3 others on my windowsill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The color out my window wanes. Someone reported snow in Pittsburgh this morning. I will miss Fall. Winter better to be good to us.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The color out my window wanes. Someone reported snow in Pittsburgh this morning. I will miss Fall. Winter better to be good to us.
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COURAGE?
"Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last. All of them hope that the storm will pass before their turn comes to be devoured."
~ Winston Churchill, BBC, 20 January 1940, when he was First Lord of the British Admiralty.
"Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last. All of them hope that the storm will pass before their turn comes to be devoured."
~ Winston Churchill, BBC, 20 January 1940, when he was First Lord of the British Admiralty.
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
COURAGE?
"Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last. All of them hope that the storm will pass before their turn comes to be devoured."
~ Winston Churchill, BBC, 20 January 1940, when he was First Lord of the British Admiralty.
"Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last. All of them hope that the storm will pass before their turn comes to be devoured."
~ Winston Churchill, BBC, 20 January 1940, when he was First Lord of the British Admiralty.
Yes, let's be clear.
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Yes, let's be clear.
ADELITA S. GRIJAIVA....NOW?
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
A chance to fix an obstruction "a falsis principiis proficisci"?
For the real deal, see Cicero, "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", 4.53, bit.ly/Cice
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
A chance to fix an obstruction "a falsis principiis proficisci"?
For the real deal, see Cicero, "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", 4.53, bit.ly/Cice
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
ADELITA S. GRIJAIVA....NOW?
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
A chance to fix an obstruction "a falsis principiis proficisci"?
For the real deal, see Cicero, "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", 4.53, bit.ly/Cice
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
A chance to fix an obstruction "a falsis principiis proficisci"?
For the real deal, see Cicero, "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", 4.53, bit.ly/Cice
A Portrait of Leadership:
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A Portrait of Leadership:
TRUST IS SO SIMPLE TO LOSE
"Five Eyes officials have watched with alarm as Mr. Patel has fired agents who investigated President Trump and invoked his powers to investigate the president’s perceived enemies."
bit.ly/484AsLj
"Five Eyes officials have watched with alarm as Mr. Patel has fired agents who investigated President Trump and invoked his powers to investigate the president’s perceived enemies."
bit.ly/484AsLj
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
TRUST IS SO SIMPLE TO LOSE
"Five Eyes officials have watched with alarm as Mr. Patel has fired agents who investigated President Trump and invoked his powers to investigate the president’s perceived enemies."
bit.ly/484AsLj
"Five Eyes officials have watched with alarm as Mr. Patel has fired agents who investigated President Trump and invoked his powers to investigate the president’s perceived enemies."
bit.ly/484AsLj
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
ARE WE THANKFUL THAT THE GOP HAS DECIDED TO "ALLOW" A FUTURE VOTE?
Many Democrats are livid that their colleagues backed down from the demand to extend health insurance subsidies. Premiums will soar.
Republicans will "allow a vote" to extend expiring health insurance tax credits.
bit.ly/47xBtvd
Many Democrats are livid that their colleagues backed down from the demand to extend health insurance subsidies. Premiums will soar.
Republicans will "allow a vote" to extend expiring health insurance tax credits.
bit.ly/47xBtvd
Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown After Democratic Defectors Relent
A small but critical group of Democrats backed legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to move forward with a spending package that would end the shutdown in coming days.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
ARE WE THANKFUL THAT THE GOP HAS DECIDED TO "ALLOW" A FUTURE VOTE?
Many Democrats are livid that their colleagues backed down from the demand to extend health insurance subsidies. Premiums will soar.
Republicans will "allow a vote" to extend expiring health insurance tax credits.
bit.ly/47xBtvd
Many Democrats are livid that their colleagues backed down from the demand to extend health insurance subsidies. Premiums will soar.
Republicans will "allow a vote" to extend expiring health insurance tax credits.
bit.ly/47xBtvd
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It’s been 45 days since Adelita Grijalva was elected by the people of Arizona.
Mike Johnson is still refusing to swear her in because she’s the final vote for the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
Mike Johnson is still refusing to swear her in because she’s the final vote for the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It’s been 45 days since Adelita Grijalva was elected by the people of Arizona.
Mike Johnson is still refusing to swear her in because she’s the final vote for the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
Mike Johnson is still refusing to swear her in because she’s the final vote for the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
SUPPLY OF TRANSFORMERS IN A BOTTLENECK IN MAINTAINING U.S. ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
55% of in-service distribution transformers were more than 33 years old in 2024.
We don't make 'em:
Imports account for 80% of U.S. power transformer supply and 50% of distribution transformer supply.
bit.ly/trF
55% of in-service distribution transformers were more than 33 years old in 2024.
We don't make 'em:
Imports account for 80% of U.S. power transformer supply and 50% of distribution transformer supply.
bit.ly/trF
Transformer troubles: manufacturing and policy constraints hit US transformer supply
Soaring demand and manufacturing bottlenecks are creating a supply deficit in US power transformers, driving costs up
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
SUPPLY OF TRANSFORMERS IN A BOTTLENECK IN MAINTAINING U.S. ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
55% of in-service distribution transformers were more than 33 years old in 2024.
We don't make 'em:
Imports account for 80% of U.S. power transformer supply and 50% of distribution transformer supply.
bit.ly/trF
55% of in-service distribution transformers were more than 33 years old in 2024.
We don't make 'em:
Imports account for 80% of U.S. power transformer supply and 50% of distribution transformer supply.
bit.ly/trF
ELECTRICITY PRICES INCREASE IN U.S. DUE TO POLES AND WIRES, NOT GENERATION?
Since 2005, utilities have nearly tripled the amount they spend annually on the network of poles, wires, substations, and transformers that deliver power to customers.
bit.ly/3Xgcarz
Since 2005, utilities have nearly tripled the amount they spend annually on the network of poles, wires, substations, and transformers that deliver power to customers.
bit.ly/3Xgcarz
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
ELECTRICITY PRICES INCREASE IN U.S. DUE TO POLES AND WIRES, NOT GENERATION?
Since 2005, utilities have nearly tripled the amount they spend annually on the network of poles, wires, substations, and transformers that deliver power to customers.
bit.ly/3Xgcarz
Since 2005, utilities have nearly tripled the amount they spend annually on the network of poles, wires, substations, and transformers that deliver power to customers.
bit.ly/3Xgcarz
Tree outside my window in Pittsburgh still smiling this Fall.
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Tree outside my window in Pittsburgh still smiling this Fall.
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This is the kind of investigation James Comer was made for…
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is the kind of investigation James Comer was made for…
One-half of U.S. Imports Are Tariffed
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
One-half of U.S. Imports Are Tariffed
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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TRUMP PARDONS CRYPTO CRIMINAL. BUT HE IS NOT ONE OF TRUMP'S MONKEYS EVEN THOUGH TRUMP RUNS THE CIRCUS
“Okay, are you ready?” Trump answered. “I don’t know who he is."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
“Okay, are you ready?” Trump answered. “I don’t know who he is."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump pardons crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao
The pardon marks the latest example of the abrupt U-turn Washington has taken on digital assets since Trump's inauguration.
www.politico.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
TRUMP PARDONS CRYPTO CRIMINAL. BUT HE IS NOT ONE OF TRUMP'S MONKEYS EVEN THOUGH TRUMP RUNS THE CIRCUS
“Okay, are you ready?” Trump answered. “I don’t know who he is."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
“Okay, are you ready?” Trump answered. “I don’t know who he is."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
WILL ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE MISS YOU?
The future? Dystopian?
All bottleneck work automated. Growth of computing power determines economic growth. Wages converge to the cost of computing power needed to replace them. Share of labor income in GDP drops to zero.
www.nber.org/papers/w34423
The future? Dystopian?
All bottleneck work automated. Growth of computing power determines economic growth. Wages converge to the cost of computing power needed to replace them. Share of labor income in GDP drops to zero.
www.nber.org/papers/w34423
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
WILL ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE MISS YOU?
The future? Dystopian?
All bottleneck work automated. Growth of computing power determines economic growth. Wages converge to the cost of computing power needed to replace them. Share of labor income in GDP drops to zero.
www.nber.org/papers/w34423
The future? Dystopian?
All bottleneck work automated. Growth of computing power determines economic growth. Wages converge to the cost of computing power needed to replace them. Share of labor income in GDP drops to zero.
www.nber.org/papers/w34423