k1da1983
@k1da1983.bsky.social
Economist. History nut. Politophile.
I don't suffer fools or criminals, so if you are either, go away.
Fight on my men, I am hurt, but I am not slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a-while, And then I'll rise and fight again.
-Andrew Barton
I don't suffer fools or criminals, so if you are either, go away.
Fight on my men, I am hurt, but I am not slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a-while, And then I'll rise and fight again.
-Andrew Barton
Someone needs to call him out for being the obvious Pig that he is. Why do reporters let Trump talk to them this way? Because it isn't worth the humiliation. Maybe someday someone will tell him like it is in the Press pool.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump Told a Woman, ‘Quiet, Piggy,’ When She Asked Him About Epstein
The comment continues the president’s long-standing pattern of denigrating female journalists.
www.theatlantic.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Someone needs to call him out for being the obvious Pig that he is. Why do reporters let Trump talk to them this way? Because it isn't worth the humiliation. Maybe someday someone will tell him like it is in the Press pool.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
What I fear most from the breakup of the MAGA is the idea that we could go from fighting one fire to fighting a bunch of smaller fires that, while not as dramatic, have the same overall impact on our society and its general direction. We must remain vigilant always, as new bad actors replace old.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
What I fear most from the breakup of the MAGA is the idea that we could go from fighting one fire to fighting a bunch of smaller fires that, while not as dramatic, have the same overall impact on our society and its general direction. We must remain vigilant always, as new bad actors replace old.
Trump 2.0 is what happens when he is allowed to be himself, and also when the guardrails and adults have been totally removed from the room. You keep being you, Donny. I couldn't have figured out a way to implode your approval ratings nearly as much as you.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump’s Epstein-Files Punt
The president’s about-face shows how he’s a terrible ally—but he may be hurting himself too.
www.theatlantic.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Trump 2.0 is what happens when he is allowed to be himself, and also when the guardrails and adults have been totally removed from the room. You keep being you, Donny. I couldn't have figured out a way to implode your approval ratings nearly as much as you.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
When it comes to Trump/Epstein and that whole rich/elite douchebag predatory cohort, I am reminded of what Deep Throat said in ATPM:
"Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand."
"Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand."
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
When it comes to Trump/Epstein and that whole rich/elite douchebag predatory cohort, I am reminded of what Deep Throat said in ATPM:
"Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand."
"Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand."
Honestly surprised the whole Trump endorsing release of Epstein files isn't trending yet. Trying to understand what his play is here, and frankly, I am looking for further analysis on it from the community. But instead, we can all drool over the Zelda movie.
That is the important stuff.
That is the important stuff.
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Honestly surprised the whole Trump endorsing release of Epstein files isn't trending yet. Trying to understand what his play is here, and frankly, I am looking for further analysis on it from the community. But instead, we can all drool over the Zelda movie.
That is the important stuff.
That is the important stuff.
In our history, we often look for the Knight in shining armor narrative, or for a hero to show up and stop the tide going against us. But this belies our history. The reason we have a Republic and a free society is always because of the anonymous millions who decided to take a stand.
November 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
In our history, we often look for the Knight in shining armor narrative, or for a hero to show up and stop the tide going against us. But this belies our history. The reason we have a Republic and a free society is always because of the anonymous millions who decided to take a stand.
If SCOTUS strikes down Trump's illegal tariffs, it should not be paid back out of the U.S treasury or the taxpayer. That would be us double-paying for his mistakes. Instead, since he didn't seek congressional approval, he can pay it out of the billions his family has already made in the WH grifting.
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If SCOTUS strikes down Trump's illegal tariffs, it should not be paid back out of the U.S treasury or the taxpayer. That would be us double-paying for his mistakes. Instead, since he didn't seek congressional approval, he can pay it out of the billions his family has already made in the WH grifting.
I almost forgot about this program. Now I know why we have so many newer, more garbage-like cars on the road. This, on top of the automotive industry's monopolization and short-termism, has destroyed vehicle quality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfqf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfqf...
The Government Program That Killed The Automotive Industry
YouTube video by Bart's Car Stories
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November 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I almost forgot about this program. Now I know why we have so many newer, more garbage-like cars on the road. This, on top of the automotive industry's monopolization and short-termism, has destroyed vehicle quality.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfqf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfqf...
If we learn anything from this era, it should be to strengthen our institutions and stop relying on corporate America and bad actors to solve our problems. We have seen nothing but our problems multiply exponentially since the 1970s.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Trump Gets Away With It
The institutional checks that got the country through Watergate are far weaker now.
www.theatlantic.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If we learn anything from this era, it should be to strengthen our institutions and stop relying on corporate America and bad actors to solve our problems. We have seen nothing but our problems multiply exponentially since the 1970s.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
By investigating the democrats for ties to Epstein, Trump is bringing out the old hits of accusing the other side of the blatantly obvious things he has done. But the Jedi mind trick won't work this time because he has let it go too long, like a can of tuna out in the hot sun
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
By investigating the democrats for ties to Epstein, Trump is bringing out the old hits of accusing the other side of the blatantly obvious things he has done. But the Jedi mind trick won't work this time because he has let it go too long, like a can of tuna out in the hot sun
Forget AI. If you want to make money, you'd better save it up to bet on water. Because 100 % it will be the new oil. Beware, my Texas brethren, they are already trying to suck it out from under you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfzw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfzw...
Could Texas Run Out Of Water? Wall Street Is Betting Big On It.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Forget AI. If you want to make money, you'd better save it up to bet on water. Because 100 % it will be the new oil. Beware, my Texas brethren, they are already trying to suck it out from under you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfzw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfzw...
Expect things to get crazier from the Trump sphere and his sycophants as the walls close in. It won't be today or tomorrow, but it is in the post, and the barbarians are coming.
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Expect things to get crazier from the Trump sphere and his sycophants as the walls close in. It won't be today or tomorrow, but it is in the post, and the barbarians are coming.
Funny how Kash Patel all of a sudden can't find those files that he said the FBI director had on his desk when he became FBI director. Must have fallen under the chair.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The President Who Cried ‘Hoax’
Republicans went after Epstein only when it was politically useful.
www.theatlantic.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Funny how Kash Patel all of a sudden can't find those files that he said the FBI director had on his desk when he became FBI director. Must have fallen under the chair.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Note to Megyn Kelly, the ever-present MAGA cheerleader: Lucid adults know the difference between a 5 and 15-year-old, but we lucid adults also know the fact is the law doesn't see a difference when partaking in sexual acts with persons under the age of 18.
This shit will age like cheese.
This shit will age like cheese.
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Note to Megyn Kelly, the ever-present MAGA cheerleader: Lucid adults know the difference between a 5 and 15-year-old, but we lucid adults also know the fact is the law doesn't see a difference when partaking in sexual acts with persons under the age of 18.
This shit will age like cheese.
This shit will age like cheese.
In the long run, all the culture war b.s. will just be part of a long list of check boxes that need to be marked off to shed the old order of history. We went through it in the 1890s-20s. We went through it in the 1830s-50s, and we went through it in the 1740s-70s. This will be no different.
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In the long run, all the culture war b.s. will just be part of a long list of check boxes that need to be marked off to shed the old order of history. We went through it in the 1890s-20s. We went through it in the 1830s-50s, and we went through it in the 1740s-70s. This will be no different.
Wait, Are the Epstein Files Real Now?
The White House’s responses get curiouser and curiouser.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Donald Trump Is a Lamer Duck Than Ever
Even though he doesn’t want you to think so
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As a person who has dealt with the fallout from mental illness since his childhood, it really pissed me off to see John Fetterman on TV try to use it as an excuse for his abhorrent behavior. Fetterman not only went full right-wing, but he is also known to have been a piece of shit to staff members.
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
As a person who has dealt with the fallout from mental illness since his childhood, it really pissed me off to see John Fetterman on TV try to use it as an excuse for his abhorrent behavior. Fetterman not only went full right-wing, but he is also known to have been a piece of shit to staff members.
China always makes the same economic mistake. Overbuild to flood the global market, then they end up saturating the market so much that it ends up backfiring. Same thing with their building boom post 09
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
China’s EV Market Is Imploding
Beijing’s grand ambitions threaten to take down the global car industry.
www.theatlantic.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
China always makes the same economic mistake. Overbuild to flood the global market, then they end up saturating the market so much that it ends up backfiring. Same thing with their building boom post 09
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
For those frustrated with Schumer for caving, it's important to note that his decision, along with the eight other troglodytes, is about addressing a political issue for Donald Trump—something they had no interest in resolving.
But hey, don't let people's lives get in the way of your opportunism.
But hey, don't let people's lives get in the way of your opportunism.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
For those frustrated with Schumer for caving, it's important to note that his decision, along with the eight other troglodytes, is about addressing a political issue for Donald Trump—something they had no interest in resolving.
But hey, don't let people's lives get in the way of your opportunism.
But hey, don't let people's lives get in the way of your opportunism.
I broke my teeth on this movie as a young pup. For all its camp, this movie was eerily prophetic about a lot of the trends in society both then and now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5q...
The Running Man Is Wilder Than You Remember!
YouTube video by JoBlo Originals
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I broke my teeth on this movie as a young pup. For all its camp, this movie was eerily prophetic about a lot of the trends in society both then and now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA5q...
It is too bad that out of the 40 million users on Bluesky that we can't get at least half those people together to make for a noisy voting bloc. We could literally change elections and hold politicians to account if we did learn how to organize the tens of millions of us on this platform.
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It is too bad that out of the 40 million users on Bluesky that we can't get at least half those people together to make for a noisy voting bloc. We could literally change elections and hold politicians to account if we did learn how to organize the tens of millions of us on this platform.
Thank you to the Coward Schumer and the 8 other spineless Democrats who helped Trump do whatever the F he wants.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Senate Democrats Just Made a Huge Mistake
The shutdown was hurting Trump. Ending it helps him.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Thank you to the Coward Schumer and the 8 other spineless Democrats who helped Trump do whatever the F he wants.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...