Just Dood
@kiwidood.bsky.social
Expat American since Nixon. Proud dad of 3 great humans and 2 lovely dogs. Retired builder and beekeeper. Keeping the home fires burning in rural NZ with mi esposa of 51 years ( and counting).
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Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
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andrew is right, but mainstream U.S. media is fundamentally incapable of any introspection that isn't 'we didn't pay enough attention to the right-wing's needs'
the permission structure created for a bloodthirsty maga rampage the last two days by mainstream media, all before any facts were known at all, deserves some real introspection by the entire industry
September 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
andrew is right, but mainstream U.S. media is fundamentally incapable of any introspection that isn't 'we didn't pay enough attention to the right-wing's needs'
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"The courts have no roadmap for this. They have generally not been faced with repeated instances of high-level government officials and attorneys routinely lying or perpetually insisting they have no idea what’s actually going on, but that’s where we are now."
Trump's lawyers won't stop lying in court
It's past time for judges to stop giving them the benefit of the doubt.
www.publicnotice.co
September 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"The courts have no roadmap for this. They have generally not been faced with repeated instances of high-level government officials and attorneys routinely lying or perpetually insisting they have no idea what’s actually going on, but that’s where we are now."
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like this is the most irresponsible level of hysteria i’ve ever seen. most of these people are either paid by the republican party, or are high level advisors and allies. this is insane
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
like this is the most irresponsible level of hysteria i’ve ever seen. most of these people are either paid by the republican party, or are high level advisors and allies. this is insane
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Kirk didn't serve in the military or hold office. The war hero treatment -- half-mast flags, military guard, Air Force Two escort, calls for a statue at the Capitol or to lie in the Rotunda -- shows that for MAGA, service to Trump has become the highest, most honorable form of service.
September 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Kirk didn't serve in the military or hold office. The war hero treatment -- half-mast flags, military guard, Air Force Two escort, calls for a statue at the Capitol or to lie in the Rotunda -- shows that for MAGA, service to Trump has become the highest, most honorable form of service.
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going from "transgender ideology" to "look at the poor misguided white kid" without even taking a breath, unconscionable
“I have no idea why he did this.” A young man's descent from model student to suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk. on.wsj.com/48gbtoN
September 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
going from "transgender ideology" to "look at the poor misguided white kid" without even taking a breath, unconscionable
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pivoting so hard they reverse the fucking earth like in superman
“I have no idea why he did this.” A young man's descent from model student to suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk. on.wsj.com/48gbtoN
September 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
pivoting so hard they reverse the fucking earth like in superman
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Striking stat from @kellycnbc.bsky.social on this:
The rise in treasury yields since Trump’s tariffs were announced leads to an increase in US debt interest payments that is larger than all the DOGE savings.
The rise in treasury yields since Trump’s tariffs were announced leads to an increase in US debt interest payments that is larger than all the DOGE savings.
April 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Striking stat from @kellycnbc.bsky.social on this:
The rise in treasury yields since Trump’s tariffs were announced leads to an increase in US debt interest payments that is larger than all the DOGE savings.
The rise in treasury yields since Trump’s tariffs were announced leads to an increase in US debt interest payments that is larger than all the DOGE savings.
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The key chart right now:
Usually US economic pain is cushioned by falling bond yields and a strengthening dollar, which mean lower interest rates and more spending power for consumers.
This time we’re seeing the opposite, meaning the pain will be amplified.
Usually US economic pain is cushioned by falling bond yields and a strengthening dollar, which mean lower interest rates and more spending power for consumers.
This time we’re seeing the opposite, meaning the pain will be amplified.
April 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The key chart right now:
Usually US economic pain is cushioned by falling bond yields and a strengthening dollar, which mean lower interest rates and more spending power for consumers.
This time we’re seeing the opposite, meaning the pain will be amplified.
Usually US economic pain is cushioned by falling bond yields and a strengthening dollar, which mean lower interest rates and more spending power for consumers.
This time we’re seeing the opposite, meaning the pain will be amplified.
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I had great fun chatting about this and other striking trends in public opinion with @galendruke.bsky.social earlier this week: www.gdpolitics.com/p/the-data-t...
The Data Trends That Define This Moment
From life expectancy, to smartphone usage, to free trade, John Burn-Murdoch discusses some of the starkest current trends.
www.gdpolitics.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I had great fun chatting about this and other striking trends in public opinion with @galendruke.bsky.social earlier this week: www.gdpolitics.com/p/the-data-t...
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Fun: since Trump was elected, support for international cooperation of all kinds has climbed sharply, from free trade to overseas assistance.
Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again
Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again
April 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Fun: since Trump was elected, support for international cooperation of all kinds has climbed sharply, from free trade to overseas assistance.
Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again
Perhaps Trump’s real MAGA legacy will be Making Americans Globalists Again
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key point from @pkrugman.bsky.social: it's literally impossible for foreign governments to negotiate with Trump because he and his people can't/won't even articulate a consistent set of demands paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-is-t...
Trump is the Godfather in Reverse
He’s making offers countries can’t accept
paulkrugman.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
key point from @pkrugman.bsky.social: it's literally impossible for foreign governments to negotiate with Trump because he and his people can't/won't even articulate a consistent set of demands paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-is-t...
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New from me at @vox.com: what's driving gender polarization between men and women? Economics.
www.vox.com/politics/410...
www.vox.com/politics/410...
Why are men so much more right-wing than women now?
Don’t blame Joe Rogan too much — one theory says that the roots of this gender gap go back decades.
www.vox.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
New from me at @vox.com: what's driving gender polarization between men and women? Economics.
www.vox.com/politics/410...
www.vox.com/politics/410...
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Could this be the biggest climate story of the year?
For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand
Full analysis + outlook by Lauri Myllyvirta:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/7
For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand
Full analysis + outlook by Lauri Myllyvirta:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/7
May 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Could this be the biggest climate story of the year?
For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand
Full analysis + outlook by Lauri Myllyvirta:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/7
For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand
Full analysis + outlook by Lauri Myllyvirta:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/7
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What happened when the U.S. forcibly sent 400,000 Mexican workers back to Mexico in the 1930s?
The employment rate of native workers *went down* noticeably as a direct result. (You read that correctly)
Why?
Forced repatriation destroyed low-skill markets.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The employment rate of native workers *went down* noticeably as a direct result. (You read that correctly)
Why?
Forced repatriation destroyed low-skill markets.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
What happened when the U.S. forcibly sent 400,000 Mexican workers back to Mexico in the 1930s?
The employment rate of native workers *went down* noticeably as a direct result. (You read that correctly)
Why?
Forced repatriation destroyed low-skill markets.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The employment rate of native workers *went down* noticeably as a direct result. (You read that correctly)
Why?
Forced repatriation destroyed low-skill markets.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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"Trump's message is plain. If you commit violence in his cause, he will have your back...America in 2025 is making political murder easier. This is a choice, not fate." My column. www.ft.com/content/e172...
Return of the American assassin
The right has no monopoly on violent fantasy, but liberals are far less likely to own guns
www.ft.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"Trump's message is plain. If you commit violence in his cause, he will have your back...America in 2025 is making political murder easier. This is a choice, not fate." My column. www.ft.com/content/e172...
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Content moderation has always meant exposure to nasty stuff, but in the era of ubiquitous video it has become even worse.
Many of the people doing these jobs end up with PTSD or depression www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Many of the people doing these jobs end up with PTSD or depression www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal action
Ex-staff at outsourcing company Samasource claim they vetted unspeakably graphic videos in harsh conditions
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Content moderation has always meant exposure to nasty stuff, but in the era of ubiquitous video it has become even worse.
Many of the people doing these jobs end up with PTSD or depression www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Many of the people doing these jobs end up with PTSD or depression www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
November 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
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Some new street art spotted in DC 🤣
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Some new street art spotted in DC 🤣
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it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
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🤣🤣 💥
🇨🇦 Prime Minister Carney: “I would humbly suggest that I think the Secretary General of NATO is probably more up to speed on the numbers than the President of the United States”
BOOM SHAKALAKA 💥
BOOM SHAKALAKA 💥
June 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🤣🤣 💥
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
June 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
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Gnight, all. We ride at dawn. Let’s make tomorrow one for the history books.
June 14, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Gnight, all. We ride at dawn. Let’s make tomorrow one for the history books.