Rob Pollard
@robpollard45.bsky.social
Midwesterner. Skeptical, particularly of "economic anxiety." Trying to stay open-minded but generally, they are who we thought they were. Michigan fan.
Very disrespectful to Beck.
Very disrespectful to Beck.
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Rob Pollard
@robpollard45.bsky.social
· Jul 28
Alright, as one of my bugaboos is "all the economic data looks pretty good! We're on our way" and I'd like to see non-aggregated evidence that this is the case (e.g., big company is hiring 5,000 people) and see how things are going in non-AI, crypto, super-rich space, I'll track here.
"Too late" would be right on time.
One of (many) issues Dems need to toughen the hell up on is their reflexive farmer stroking.
These welfare queens of the plains want white men in charge and their resulting problem to be solved by taxpayer money. It needs to stop.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
One of (many) issues Dems need to toughen the hell up on is their reflexive farmer stroking.
These welfare queens of the plains want white men in charge and their resulting problem to be solved by taxpayer money. It needs to stop.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
As Struggling Farmers Take On Debt, a Bailout From D.C. May Come Too Late
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"Too late" would be right on time.
One of (many) issues Dems need to toughen the hell up on is their reflexive farmer stroking.
These welfare queens of the plains want white men in charge and their resulting problem to be solved by taxpayer money. It needs to stop.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
One of (many) issues Dems need to toughen the hell up on is their reflexive farmer stroking.
These welfare queens of the plains want white men in charge and their resulting problem to be solved by taxpayer money. It needs to stop.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
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New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
How foreign student enrollment is shifting in the U.S., in 6 charts
Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges has stalled, with a 17 percent decline in new students this fall after Trump policy changes, a key survey shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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I have heard nothing but good things about Ken Burns' latest, but I really wasn't up for a deep dive into American History during times like these, but then I read this Deadline review
Comparing this series in a complimentary way to Van Halen's Fair Warning? #kenburns
deadline.com/2025/11/amer...
Comparing this series in a complimentary way to Van Halen's Fair Warning? #kenburns
deadline.com/2025/11/amer...
a man sitting in a chair with the words " you have my attention " on the bottom
ALT: a man sitting in a chair with the words " you have my attention " on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I have heard nothing but good things about Ken Burns' latest, but I really wasn't up for a deep dive into American History during times like these, but then I read this Deadline review
Comparing this series in a complimentary way to Van Halen's Fair Warning? #kenburns
deadline.com/2025/11/amer...
Comparing this series in a complimentary way to Van Halen's Fair Warning? #kenburns
deadline.com/2025/11/amer...
Thank goodness the #lions are actually wearing their silver pants.
It’s Honolulu blue and silver. Two colors! No more pajama monochromatic nonsense.
It’s Honolulu blue and silver. Two colors! No more pajama monochromatic nonsense.
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Thank goodness the #lions are actually wearing their silver pants.
It’s Honolulu blue and silver. Two colors! No more pajama monochromatic nonsense.
It’s Honolulu blue and silver. Two colors! No more pajama monochromatic nonsense.
These NFL coaches are brain dead.
Two different chances to go up, late in the 4th, by kicking a simple FG and instead they go for it on 4th and goal get nada.
I know both of these teams aren't making the playoffs. Still, play to win the game, not just 'F' it, I'm going for it."
Two different chances to go up, late in the 4th, by kicking a simple FG and instead they go for it on 4th and goal get nada.
I know both of these teams aren't making the playoffs. Still, play to win the game, not just 'F' it, I'm going for it."
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
These NFL coaches are brain dead.
Two different chances to go up, late in the 4th, by kicking a simple FG and instead they go for it on 4th and goal get nada.
I know both of these teams aren't making the playoffs. Still, play to win the game, not just 'F' it, I'm going for it."
Two different chances to go up, late in the 4th, by kicking a simple FG and instead they go for it on 4th and goal get nada.
I know both of these teams aren't making the playoffs. Still, play to win the game, not just 'F' it, I'm going for it."
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Shout out to my kid's school for gently saying to overachieving parents, re parent/teacher conferences:
"Please know school staff is always able to communicate via e-mail/phone. This may be an option to consider if your child is experiencing academic success and you do not have any concerns."
😉
"Please know school staff is always able to communicate via e-mail/phone. This may be an option to consider if your child is experiencing academic success and you do not have any concerns."
😉
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Shout out to my kid's school for gently saying to overachieving parents, re parent/teacher conferences:
"Please know school staff is always able to communicate via e-mail/phone. This may be an option to consider if your child is experiencing academic success and you do not have any concerns."
😉
"Please know school staff is always able to communicate via e-mail/phone. This may be an option to consider if your child is experiencing academic success and you do not have any concerns."
😉
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Re: Epstein’s emails
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Re: Epstein’s emails
Filed under the category, "Why didn't I know about this?"
There is a Mutiny on the Bounty from the 80s with Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Mel Gibson, Liam Neeson, Bernard Hill, and Edward Fox?
I'm surprised the ship didn't sink from all the acting awards in the cargo hold.
There is a Mutiny on the Bounty from the 80s with Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Mel Gibson, Liam Neeson, Bernard Hill, and Edward Fox?
I'm surprised the ship didn't sink from all the acting awards in the cargo hold.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Filed under the category, "Why didn't I know about this?"
There is a Mutiny on the Bounty from the 80s with Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Mel Gibson, Liam Neeson, Bernard Hill, and Edward Fox?
I'm surprised the ship didn't sink from all the acting awards in the cargo hold.
There is a Mutiny on the Bounty from the 80s with Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Mel Gibson, Liam Neeson, Bernard Hill, and Edward Fox?
I'm surprised the ship didn't sink from all the acting awards in the cargo hold.
Finally, the world's least fan-friendly arena rock band is starting to open its archive.
Of course, they're starting with "a signed limited edition book boxed set" that likely will cost over $500 a copy, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
Of course, they're starting with "a signed limited edition book boxed set" that likely will cost over $500 a copy, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
Authorized VAN HALEN Book By ALEX VAN HALEN To Open Family Archive For First Time
Authorized VAN HALEN Book By ALEX VAN HALEN To Open Family Archive For First Time
In celebration of one of America's greatest rock and roll bands, Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by the band's founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynami...
blabbermouth.net
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Finally, the world's least fan-friendly arena rock band is starting to open its archive.
Of course, they're starting with "a signed limited edition book boxed set" that likely will cost over $500 a copy, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
Of course, they're starting with "a signed limited edition book boxed set" that likely will cost over $500 a copy, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
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"When Siskel and Ebert used their platform to champion a picture that lacked the marketing budget of major studio releases, they single-handedly motivated potential audience members from around the country to see it,” reflects Matt Fagerholm on the 50th Anniversary of SISKEL AND EBERT.
A Duo Unlike Any Other: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert” | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
A former editor at the site and expert on the history of Roger Ebert looks back on the 50th anniversary of Siskel & Ebert.
www.rogerebert.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"When Siskel and Ebert used their platform to champion a picture that lacked the marketing budget of major studio releases, they single-handedly motivated potential audience members from around the country to see it,” reflects Matt Fagerholm on the 50th Anniversary of SISKEL AND EBERT.
OK, some lawn service is mowing a lawn today! It snowed this week! The lawn doesn't need trimming, Mr. Homeowner.
Just stealing money.
Just stealing money.
One of the biggest scams around are weekly lawn care companies -- those folks work hard, but no way lawns need weekly mowing in Sept, let alone Oct, in Michigan. Especially when we are in a mini-drought.
They're just taking money from people too lazy / well-off to care. Which, fine. But still.
They're just taking money from people too lazy / well-off to care. Which, fine. But still.
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
OK, some lawn service is mowing a lawn today! It snowed this week! The lawn doesn't need trimming, Mr. Homeowner.
Just stealing money.
Just stealing money.
In honor of one of my 10 favorite bands of all-time, #soundgarden, making the RRHOF, here is a great song cover by one of the few hardcore punk bands I like, Better Lovers.
In true punk style, they fuck up at first, but then rock the hell out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC_Y...
In true punk style, they fuck up at first, but then rock the hell out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC_Y...
BETTER LOVERS (Soundgarden cover "Rusty Cage") @ 924 Gilman - Berkeley - Nov, 29 2024
YouTube video by Capital Chaos TV
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
In honor of one of my 10 favorite bands of all-time, #soundgarden, making the RRHOF, here is a great song cover by one of the few hardcore punk bands I like, Better Lovers.
In true punk style, they fuck up at first, but then rock the hell out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC_Y...
In true punk style, they fuck up at first, but then rock the hell out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC_Y...
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"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
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There would not have been enough space on the opinion pages of newspapers or segments on cable news to cover the amount of outrage that the media would have directed at Joe Biden if he did not know the standard duration of a home mortgage, but Trump? Crickets.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There would not have been enough space on the opinion pages of newspapers or segments on cable news to cover the amount of outrage that the media would have directed at Joe Biden if he did not know the standard duration of a home mortgage, but Trump? Crickets.
DAN-ISS JENNNNKKKINSSSS
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Dude was not even looking for the ball!
The first no-look pass to a no-look catch for a game-tying, end of game, shot in league history?
Cade, Duren, & the Motor City Cruise pull one out. #nba #pistons
Pistons' inbounds play falls apart. Daniss Jenkins was ready.
Overtime.
Overtime.
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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A fine day to remember Jim Harbaugh's unique relationship with "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" and the remarkable interpretive work that his and other football brains have done on this important text. (This is a gift link; I believe this news must be shared widely.) defector.com/the-edmund-f...
The Edmund Fitzgerald Is Inspiring Jim Harbaugh And Michigan Football To Achieve "Lake Mindset" | Defector
The popular culture of the 1970s is almost impossible to parse in retrospect. The people making the movies and music and television of the era were horny and ambitious and earnest, they were ingesting...
defector.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A fine day to remember Jim Harbaugh's unique relationship with "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" and the remarkable interpretive work that his and other football brains have done on this important text. (This is a gift link; I believe this news must be shared widely.) defector.com/the-edmund-f...
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The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
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Lions should wear the silver pants every week.
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Lions should wear the silver pants every week.
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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Watch: SOUNDGARDEN Reunites For All-Star Performance At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony
Watch: SOUNDGARDEN Reunites For All-Star Performance At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony
SOUNDGARDEN was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Saturday (November 8) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The Seattle grunge legends were inducted by actor-comedian Jim Car...
blabbermouth.net
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Watch: SOUNDGARDEN Reunites For All-Star Performance At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony