Cory Smith
politicory.bsky.social
Cory Smith
@politicory.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland. All about the long run and development #EconSky
www.corybsmith.com
“Tim Apple” moment?
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I guess an old guitar is all that you can afford
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
What about learning to make it cry or sing?
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
up to ~50/50 now
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I might add: "not anticipating any immediate action *for sure*"

20-25% chance we see action in a week
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I really loved it!!
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I forget but I have a tattoo on me that gives me a clue
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
An unprecedented amount?
October 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Agreed. Ex-ante, I had hope Kash Patel wouldn't go through
October 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I like the idea of a computer lab without internet!

I really am committed to the idea that timed tests are a bad format (they're testing speed more than understanding), but sadly (a) can't realistically arrange a longer slot for all students, (b) can't do take-homes anymore
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I gave up on take home & moved back to paper. Have you thought of anything better?
October 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I don't claim to know for sure, but it would paint a different picture

www.newsweek.com/chris-wray-f...
Chris Wray's resignation sets up legal hurdle for Kash Patel's FBI bid
The FBI director's announcement that he will step down in January may block Donald Trump's appointee from taking over the role.
www.newsweek.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I saw a theory that he resigned as this would then require senate confirmation for a replacement. Is that theory not still plausible?
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM