General Sarcasm
@general-sarcasm22.bsky.social
It's not "Captain" -- I was promoted
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Misanthropic mutant ex-investment banker; liberal Xennial with Keynesian inclinations; childless Jew-ish cat father (with like religious affiliation); and heteropessimist demisexual with attachment issues…
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Misanthropic mutant ex-investment banker; liberal Xennial with Keynesian inclinations; childless Jew-ish cat father (with like religious affiliation); and heteropessimist demisexual with attachment issues…
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Well, at least the Espionage Act is being equitably enforced among all those entrusted with our nation’s sensitive and critical defense information
October 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Well, at least the Espionage Act is being equitably enforced among all those entrusted with our nation’s sensitive and critical defense information
The bottle of Tylenol makes a solid point….
September 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The bottle of Tylenol makes a solid point….
However fitting, I sadly just have no space left on my water bottle….
September 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
However fitting, I sadly just have no space left on my water bottle….
Latest addition to my water bottle — assuming I can find space…
much thanks to Tyana’s Tienda on Etsy
(and veuillez excuser mon français….)
much thanks to Tyana’s Tienda on Etsy
(and veuillez excuser mon français….)
September 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Latest addition to my water bottle — assuming I can find space…
much thanks to Tyana’s Tienda on Etsy
(and veuillez excuser mon français….)
much thanks to Tyana’s Tienda on Etsy
(and veuillez excuser mon français….)
It was actually renamed about ~5.5 months ago to “The Department of Injustice”, or “DOIJ”….
(I was also okay with “The Department Formerly Known as Justice” or “The Injustice Department, Sponsored by the Wagner Group and the Russia Tourism Board”)
(I was also okay with “The Department Formerly Known as Justice” or “The Injustice Department, Sponsored by the Wagner Group and the Russia Tourism Board”)
August 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It was actually renamed about ~5.5 months ago to “The Department of Injustice”, or “DOIJ”….
(I was also okay with “The Department Formerly Known as Justice” or “The Injustice Department, Sponsored by the Wagner Group and the Russia Tourism Board”)
(I was also okay with “The Department Formerly Known as Justice” or “The Injustice Department, Sponsored by the Wagner Group and the Russia Tourism Board”)
Hmm…..anyone know what Sunnova and Mosaic (as just two examples) have in common?…..
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[a: the elimination of tax credits for sustainable energy]
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[a: the elimination of tax credits for sustainable energy]
August 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hmm…..anyone know what Sunnova and Mosaic (as just two examples) have in common?…..
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[a: the elimination of tax credits for sustainable energy]
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[a: the elimination of tax credits for sustainable energy]
August 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
August 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
So long as Greg Abbott is governor — and, predictably, bending over to do Trump’s bidding, I’m in favor of having 49 states.
**Make Texas Mexico Again**
(Yes, I know Texas v. White made admission to the Union final, but it did leave consent of the other states - or revolution - as exceptions…..)
**Make Texas Mexico Again**
(Yes, I know Texas v. White made admission to the Union final, but it did leave consent of the other states - or revolution - as exceptions…..)
August 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
So long as Greg Abbott is governor — and, predictably, bending over to do Trump’s bidding, I’m in favor of having 49 states.
**Make Texas Mexico Again**
(Yes, I know Texas v. White made admission to the Union final, but it did leave consent of the other states - or revolution - as exceptions…..)
**Make Texas Mexico Again**
(Yes, I know Texas v. White made admission to the Union final, but it did leave consent of the other states - or revolution - as exceptions…..)
July 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
June 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
James Comey -- a man w/ ~20+ yrs experience as public servant with U.S. Attorney & Justice Dept; who oversaw prosecutions and programs he sometimes did not agree with (ex., the CIA's EITs) -- and that I did not agree with -- will still forever be "clean" as the turd calls him "dirty"
p.s. 86 - 47
p.s. 86 - 47
May 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
James Comey -- a man w/ ~20+ yrs experience as public servant with U.S. Attorney & Justice Dept; who oversaw prosecutions and programs he sometimes did not agree with (ex., the CIA's EITs) -- and that I did not agree with -- will still forever be "clean" as the turd calls him "dirty"
p.s. 86 - 47
p.s. 86 - 47
Moody's downgrades U.S. to Aa1; outlook to stable
"We expect the US will continue its history of effective monetary policy led by an independent Fed...
Outlook takes into account...the constitutional separation of powers among the three branches..."
ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news...
"We expect the US will continue its history of effective monetary policy led by an independent Fed...
Outlook takes into account...the constitutional separation of powers among the three branches..."
ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news...
May 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Moody's downgrades U.S. to Aa1; outlook to stable
"We expect the US will continue its history of effective monetary policy led by an independent Fed...
Outlook takes into account...the constitutional separation of powers among the three branches..."
ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news...
"We expect the US will continue its history of effective monetary policy led by an independent Fed...
Outlook takes into account...the constitutional separation of powers among the three branches..."
ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news...
Further to that point....
I think the Journal does not know how PM Carney feels....but I sense the NYT might....
"affirm friendship" with a "warm exchange"
or
'my citizens want to relay that Canada is "NOT for sale" --
which is the more apt focal point?
I think the Journal does not know how PM Carney feels....but I sense the NYT might....
"affirm friendship" with a "warm exchange"
or
'my citizens want to relay that Canada is "NOT for sale" --
which is the more apt focal point?
May 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Further to that point....
I think the Journal does not know how PM Carney feels....but I sense the NYT might....
"affirm friendship" with a "warm exchange"
or
'my citizens want to relay that Canada is "NOT for sale" --
which is the more apt focal point?
I think the Journal does not know how PM Carney feels....but I sense the NYT might....
"affirm friendship" with a "warm exchange"
or
'my citizens want to relay that Canada is "NOT for sale" --
which is the more apt focal point?
to be clear, the revised formula [below] is a very helpful analysis of what the felon's regime put forth [up top]
(see: ustr.gov/issue-areas/...)
(see: ustr.gov/issue-areas/...)
April 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
to be clear, the revised formula [below] is a very helpful analysis of what the felon's regime put forth [up top]
(see: ustr.gov/issue-areas/...)
(see: ustr.gov/issue-areas/...)
My professional assessment: not a good day for the markets
[I know, what profundity!...]
[I know, what profundity!...]
April 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My professional assessment: not a good day for the markets
[I know, what profundity!...]
[I know, what profundity!...]
via @lizadonnelly.bsky.social
"Our Nation Is In Crisis-" Cory Booker open.substack.com/pub/lizadonn...
"Our Nation Is In Crisis-" Cory Booker open.substack.com/pub/lizadonn...
April 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
via @lizadonnelly.bsky.social
"Our Nation Is In Crisis-" Cory Booker open.substack.com/pub/lizadonn...
"Our Nation Is In Crisis-" Cory Booker open.substack.com/pub/lizadonn...
March 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
To be clear:
this is the part of the story where those intent on living in a sovereign democratic republic rise up to depose the tyrannical bag of sht and his corrupt cronies...
(wasn't sure if my more "nuanced" message below conveyed that)
this is the part of the story where those intent on living in a sovereign democratic republic rise up to depose the tyrannical bag of sht and his corrupt cronies...
(wasn't sure if my more "nuanced" message below conveyed that)
March 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
To be clear:
this is the part of the story where those intent on living in a sovereign democratic republic rise up to depose the tyrannical bag of sht and his corrupt cronies...
(wasn't sure if my more "nuanced" message below conveyed that)
this is the part of the story where those intent on living in a sovereign democratic republic rise up to depose the tyrannical bag of sht and his corrupt cronies...
(wasn't sure if my more "nuanced" message below conveyed that)
I have some really bad news for at least 61 hedge funds...
www.nasdaq.com/market-activ...
(and gosh, I sure hoped you hedged your long positions with credit default swaps....my "thoughts and prayers"....)
www.nasdaq.com/market-activ...
(and gosh, I sure hoped you hedged your long positions with credit default swaps....my "thoughts and prayers"....)
March 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I have some really bad news for at least 61 hedge funds...
www.nasdaq.com/market-activ...
(and gosh, I sure hoped you hedged your long positions with credit default swaps....my "thoughts and prayers"....)
www.nasdaq.com/market-activ...
(and gosh, I sure hoped you hedged your long positions with credit default swaps....my "thoughts and prayers"....)
The Economist:
"Tesla’s valuation has long lost any connection with fundamentals, and is more a bet on Mr. Musk’s ability to revolutionize any business he turns his hand to."
Me:
"Good luck with that."
www.economist.com/business/202...
"Tesla’s valuation has long lost any connection with fundamentals, and is more a bet on Mr. Musk’s ability to revolutionize any business he turns his hand to."
Me:
"Good luck with that."
www.economist.com/business/202...
March 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The Economist:
"Tesla’s valuation has long lost any connection with fundamentals, and is more a bet on Mr. Musk’s ability to revolutionize any business he turns his hand to."
Me:
"Good luck with that."
www.economist.com/business/202...
"Tesla’s valuation has long lost any connection with fundamentals, and is more a bet on Mr. Musk’s ability to revolutionize any business he turns his hand to."
Me:
"Good luck with that."
www.economist.com/business/202...
Is Eutelsat a sub-investment grade company?
Yes, they have a B2/B- credit rating (Moody's/S&P)
Do they have a marginally complex corporate structure? maybe....(but I have seen much worse)
Does any of this prevent them from replacing Starlink?
FCK NO!!
Yes, they have a B2/B- credit rating (Moody's/S&P)
Do they have a marginally complex corporate structure? maybe....(but I have seen much worse)
Does any of this prevent them from replacing Starlink?
FCK NO!!
March 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Is Eutelsat a sub-investment grade company?
Yes, they have a B2/B- credit rating (Moody's/S&P)
Do they have a marginally complex corporate structure? maybe....(but I have seen much worse)
Does any of this prevent them from replacing Starlink?
FCK NO!!
Yes, they have a B2/B- credit rating (Moody's/S&P)
Do they have a marginally complex corporate structure? maybe....(but I have seen much worse)
Does any of this prevent them from replacing Starlink?
FCK NO!!
I feel like my fraudulent righteous indignation is best served pictorially…
March 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I feel like my fraudulent righteous indignation is best served pictorially…
A modest proposal (#3):
perhaps revive the guillotine....
may come in handy....
perhaps revive the guillotine....
may come in handy....
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A modest proposal (#3):
perhaps revive the guillotine....
may come in handy....
perhaps revive the guillotine....
may come in handy....
March 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM