ibailedonx.bsky.social
@ibailedonx.bsky.social
Retired AP Econ teacher, aspiring traveler, runner, dog person.
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The choice made sense for both parties…
Super Woke Bowl???
Sorry - doesn't add up
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February 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Public funding of stadiums…best use of our $$??
Go Birds!
But in a dome?
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February 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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The power of looking forward…
Compounding Interest of Life
Your untapped Superpower?
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January 31, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Arrived yesterday
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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This is how we should honor #AlexPretti … by sharing this video of him with a veteran who had died at the VA Hospital where he worked…
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WATCH: Newly surfaced video shows Alex Pretti, as a nurse, honoring fallen veteran at the VA
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
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January 25, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Supply & Demand is Life
Is There a Market for Kindness?
And can we impact that market??
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January 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Wrote a little about this back in November…

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January 17, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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After cogitating a bit on the December jobs data, I’m increasingly convinced that the job market is struggling, and the broader economy is fragile, in big part due to U.S. tariffs.
January 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
On this terrible anniversary, I will share something positive. My buddy turned 7 today. She is one of my reasons to smile today.
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Economy of our choices impacting others…
Externalities - Negatives are not as good as Positives
The impact of being "that person".
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December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Feel free to weigh in….
The Economics of Pickleball
Tough to argue....
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December 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Thank you for your service and bravery!!
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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The Chapter on Health Care
Federal Program Cuts - they won't impact me!
Hmmmm - WKRP Turkey Drop??
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November 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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If you’re thinking about buying vs renting….
Should I Buy or Should I Rent Now??
Like the song, circa 1982
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November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
October 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A look at our current economic choices, which exist because of our recent political choices.

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Tariffs - Whaaat are they good for?!?
Like the old song....
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October 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This is amazing!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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The weekend chapter…
Craft Brewing - Niche Business??
Locals and community...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Alright folks, here we go! Ask me anything, 30ish mins, gogo!
October 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
How We Deal with Inflation
Usually emotionally, with a desire to assign blame and a lack of grace.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’m old enough to remember elected republicans AND conservative influencers losing their minds when the gov helped General Motors…..with a loan!!!
Steve Liesman joins @stephruhle.bsky.social as Trump's White House buys stakes in more companies:

"It creates winners and losers by the government."
October 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Thoughts from a retired Econ teacher. Feedback welcomed!
October 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM