Paul E Murray
@paulemurray.bsky.social
Dad, scientist, aspiring guitarist, rational idealist
I had to face my mortality in a rather shocking way. Because I might not be able to later, I decided to leave a letter for my boys about what's important.
Just Keep Going: Lessons for My Boys
Just in case...
paulemurray.substack.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I had to face my mortality in a rather shocking way. Because I might not be able to later, I decided to leave a letter for my boys about what's important.
Trump proving that he really knows what Easter is all about.
April 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Trump proving that he really knows what Easter is all about.
Do you think Russian state media congratulating Trump for destroying the economy will be enough to snap the MAGA cultists out of their spell? Signs point to "no".
‘Well Done, Old Man!’ Russian State TV Revels in Trump Having ‘Destroyed Trust’ in the Economy — Calls for a Monument to Be Built in His Honor
Even as some of his most loyal defenders jump ship, there is at least on constituency President Donald Trump can count on for support — Russian state media.
www.mediaite.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Do you think Russian state media congratulating Trump for destroying the economy will be enough to snap the MAGA cultists out of their spell? Signs point to "no".
Comparison: The '08 market collapse caused $2 trillion in losses, made homeownership a fever dream, and widened the gap between the 0.1% and the rest of us.
In 2025, we've lost $5 trillion in 2 days last week and that's just the beginning.
This time, one man is responsible for all of it.
In 2025, we've lost $5 trillion in 2 days last week and that's just the beginning.
This time, one man is responsible for all of it.
April 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Comparison: The '08 market collapse caused $2 trillion in losses, made homeownership a fever dream, and widened the gap between the 0.1% and the rest of us.
In 2025, we've lost $5 trillion in 2 days last week and that's just the beginning.
This time, one man is responsible for all of it.
In 2025, we've lost $5 trillion in 2 days last week and that's just the beginning.
This time, one man is responsible for all of it.
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Sign of the day…Chicago
April 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Sign of the day…Chicago
Trump is bullying the world with tariffs because he's a bully. And he's attempting to use the same tactics on higher ed inside our country as well.
Tariff-fying
Even scarier is that Trump is doing the same thing inside our country as well.
open.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump is bullying the world with tariffs because he's a bully. And he's attempting to use the same tactics on higher ed inside our country as well.
US Farmers' lives are about to get harder--as if they aren't already hard enough.
During the campaign Trump told farmers—his only supporters who fully understand tariffs—that he was going to do this.
“.. Farmers won’t just be losing market share,” Dr. Sheldon added. “Their revenue will fall because commodity prices will fall, and farmers are already facing a margin squeeze ..”
@nytimes.com $DE
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April 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
US Farmers' lives are about to get harder--as if they aren't already hard enough.
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As I said 6 months ago...
February 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
As I said 6 months ago...
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This seems totally plausible. #tradewarswithpenguins
April 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This seems totally plausible. #tradewarswithpenguins
George W Bush--of all people--articulately explaining why trade wars, isolationism and nativist "America First" policies are bad ideas, because, you know...World War Two.
George W. Bush on Immigration
YouTube video by C-SPAN
www.youtube.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
George W Bush--of all people--articulately explaining why trade wars, isolationism and nativist "America First" policies are bad ideas, because, you know...World War Two.
Ronald Reagan explains how trade wars are a bad idea.
Reagan speaks on the principles of a trade war
YouTube video by Palana
www.youtube.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ronald Reagan explains how trade wars are a bad idea.
If you want to know why Trump wants Greenland, here's a map from the geological survey of Denmark and Greenland. Take note of the several instances of "rare earth elements".
April 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
If you want to know why Trump wants Greenland, here's a map from the geological survey of Denmark and Greenland. Take note of the several instances of "rare earth elements".
File under "WTAF".
When the jester sang for the King, in a coat he borrowed from Huggy Bear...
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
File under "WTAF".
There's value in debating Trump voters, but it's not what you might think. Also, Trump is not Neo.
What Science Outreach Taught Me About Trump Voters
There's value in debate. It's not what you think it is. Also, Trump isn't Neo.
paulemurray.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM
There's value in debating Trump voters, but it's not what you might think. Also, Trump is not Neo.
Concerned about what's happening in the US but not sure what to do about it? Please join the conversation on my Substack.
I Don't Know What To Do About This Either. So Let's Talk.
Everyone's waiting for someone to do something. Maybe it should be us.
paulemurray.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Concerned about what's happening in the US but not sure what to do about it? Please join the conversation on my Substack.