Scott Derrickson
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You ever think about how selling one grift like this to the right gullible donor would set you up for life?
Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system. n.pr/48mmSlu
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
You ever think about how selling one grift like this to the right gullible donor would set you up for life?
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Indian state govt: We don't want to build new coal power plants, because they are more expensive than renewables plus batteries.
US federal govt: Take my money and keep those expensive, polluting coal plants running.
US federal govt: Take my money and keep those expensive, polluting coal plants running.
The Indian state of Rajasthan produces more solar than any other. It has rejected a 3.2 GW coal power plant, because the bids to build it were more expensive than bundling renewables with batteries.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
India’s Desert State Reignites Coal-Fired Power Debate
The competitive cost of batteries is making clean energy a viable alternative to coal in parts of the country.
www.bloomberg.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Indian state govt: We don't want to build new coal power plants, because they are more expensive than renewables plus batteries.
US federal govt: Take my money and keep those expensive, polluting coal plants running.
US federal govt: Take my money and keep those expensive, polluting coal plants running.
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Attenborough says no
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Attenborough says no
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This explains something that has always mystified me about drivers who rail against bike lanes and transit. Why WOULDN'T you want people to have options not to drive? It would make your own driving better! But they don't just want good traffic, they want to reinforce the NORM of driving
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This explains something that has always mystified me about drivers who rail against bike lanes and transit. Why WOULDN'T you want people to have options not to drive? It would make your own driving better! But they don't just want good traffic, they want to reinforce the NORM of driving
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We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We first note that hand-wringing about the decline in US college enrollments has mistakenly linked such declines to the price of four-year colleges.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
But the decline is entirely driven by two-year community colleges (and by for-profit colleges). The four-year sector is the dog that didn't bark.
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This is great.
I have to say, the most astonishing part of the past 3-4 years for me has been watching people who REALLY DO think it is important to live life based on data and evidence COMPLETELY IGNORE data and evidence because of that “want to feel normal” thing.
I have to say, the most astonishing part of the past 3-4 years for me has been watching people who REALLY DO think it is important to live life based on data and evidence COMPLETELY IGNORE data and evidence because of that “want to feel normal” thing.
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This is great.
I have to say, the most astonishing part of the past 3-4 years for me has been watching people who REALLY DO think it is important to live life based on data and evidence COMPLETELY IGNORE data and evidence because of that “want to feel normal” thing.
I have to say, the most astonishing part of the past 3-4 years for me has been watching people who REALLY DO think it is important to live life based on data and evidence COMPLETELY IGNORE data and evidence because of that “want to feel normal” thing.
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uh, hrm, everything ok, trav?
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
uh, hrm, everything ok, trav?
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Let's say your President is the kind of person who would nuke a hurricane or do above-ground nuclear testing near population centers. It might be useful to know how to build a Geiger counter to detect the radiation, right?
Let's talk about how Geiger counters work & how to build one.
Let's talk about how Geiger counters work & how to build one.
Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nuclear weapons
President Donald Trumpon Thursday ordered the U.S. military to immediately restart the process for testing nuclear weapons after a halt of 33 years, a move that appeared to be a message to rival nucle...
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Let's say your President is the kind of person who would nuke a hurricane or do above-ground nuclear testing near population centers. It might be useful to know how to build a Geiger counter to detect the radiation, right?
Let's talk about how Geiger counters work & how to build one.
Let's talk about how Geiger counters work & how to build one.
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Oh really
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Oh really
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More fodder for my theory they are starting to Truman Show him
NEW: President Trump has never before been in such an echo chamber
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Trump Has Never Been More Isolated
Even Trump’s allies worry that he has become out of touch with what the public wants.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
More fodder for my theory they are starting to Truman Show him
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1. US Senator Mark Kelly is one of six Democrats with national security backgrounds who released a video reminding military personnel they are obligated by law to refuse to obey illegal orders.
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
1. US Senator Mark Kelly is one of six Democrats with national security backgrounds who released a video reminding military personnel they are obligated by law to refuse to obey illegal orders.
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It's funny I don't remember this being the take during the Biden presidency
Snappy take from the Washington Post.
tl;dr: inflation bad.
tl;dr: inflation bad.
November 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's funny I don't remember this being the take during the Biden presidency
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It’s really fun to be a historian. We are fun at parties. We will absolutely not ruin your traditions by explaining the history of them.
Them: You know the Olympic torch relay just began.
Me: Yeah, the flame is ancient but the relay itself was invented by Hitler to connect Ancient Greece to Germany for the Berlin Olympics
Them: Always a ray of sunshine
Me:
www.forbes.com/sites/drsara...
Me: Yeah, the flame is ancient but the relay itself was invented by Hitler to connect Ancient Greece to Germany for the Berlin Olympics
Them: Always a ray of sunshine
Me:
www.forbes.com/sites/drsara...
A Short History Of Torches And Intimidation
The carrying of torches to suggest power and project intimidation has a long and sordid history.
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It’s really fun to be a historian. We are fun at parties. We will absolutely not ruin your traditions by explaining the history of them.
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We need to have a better appreciation of math. People were lamenting that one billion more was spent online on Black Friday than last year.
We have 347 million people here. So, people spent $2.88 more per person. With tariffs and inflation, it's very likely that people got less things this year.
We have 347 million people here. So, people spent $2.88 more per person. With tariffs and inflation, it's very likely that people got less things this year.
December 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We need to have a better appreciation of math. People were lamenting that one billion more was spent online on Black Friday than last year.
We have 347 million people here. So, people spent $2.88 more per person. With tariffs and inflation, it's very likely that people got less things this year.
We have 347 million people here. So, people spent $2.88 more per person. With tariffs and inflation, it's very likely that people got less things this year.
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I’d rather question why is Kushner there and why is he laying out a vision? We did not vote him into any gov position nor the senate we voted for has approved his candidacy.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
November 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I’d rather question why is Kushner there and why is he laying out a vision? We did not vote him into any gov position nor the senate we voted for has approved his candidacy.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
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every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
every trans person i see post about the OU suspension knows that the suspended target is trans & a grad student, & has an innate awareness that this is about purging trans employees. every cis person i see thinks the target is a rando professor & that this is about giving conservatives good grades
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This feels like maga on maga leaking. You don’t leak to Miranda Devine at the ny post unless you consider her to be a legit journalist, If you consider her to be legit then…..
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This feels like maga on maga leaking. You don’t leak to Miranda Devine at the ny post unless you consider her to be a legit journalist, If you consider her to be legit then…..
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Exxon-Mobil (current market cap): $488B
Norway GDP (2025 est): $517B
Dispersed by TARP to rescue the financial system (adjusted for inflation): $667B
Saudi Arabia GDP (2025 est): $1268B
Amount OpenAI is on the hook for that’ll ruin companies’ balance sheets if OpenAI can’t make good: $1400B
Norway GDP (2025 est): $517B
Dispersed by TARP to rescue the financial system (adjusted for inflation): $667B
Saudi Arabia GDP (2025 est): $1268B
Amount OpenAI is on the hook for that’ll ruin companies’ balance sheets if OpenAI can’t make good: $1400B
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Exxon-Mobil (current market cap): $488B
Norway GDP (2025 est): $517B
Dispersed by TARP to rescue the financial system (adjusted for inflation): $667B
Saudi Arabia GDP (2025 est): $1268B
Amount OpenAI is on the hook for that’ll ruin companies’ balance sheets if OpenAI can’t make good: $1400B
Norway GDP (2025 est): $517B
Dispersed by TARP to rescue the financial system (adjusted for inflation): $667B
Saudi Arabia GDP (2025 est): $1268B
Amount OpenAI is on the hook for that’ll ruin companies’ balance sheets if OpenAI can’t make good: $1400B
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has a brand ever collapsed this hard without literally closing up shop?
Tesla November car registrations drop 58% in France, 49% in Denmark, data shows reut.rs/3MxVGc4
Tesla November car registrations drop 58% in France, 49% in Denmark, data shows
Tesla 's November registrations in France and Denmark halved from a year ago, as the EV maker struggled to reverse market share losses in Europe despite the launch of a new range of its best-selling Model Y.
reut.rs
December 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
has a brand ever collapsed this hard without literally closing up shop?
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early voting often leans D, so hard to make predictions. still, this seems crazy in an R +22 district.
Wow! 50% of respondents in this #TN07 poll said they'd already voted early or by absentee ballot. Among those who already voted, Democrat Aftyn Behn is winning by 14pts.
Among voters who already cast ballots:
Aftyn Behn (Dem): 56%
Matt Van Epps (Rep): 42%
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Among voters who already cast ballots:
Aftyn Behn (Dem): 56%
Matt Van Epps (Rep): 42%
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
early voting often leans D, so hard to make predictions. still, this seems crazy in an R +22 district.
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The erasure of #WorldAidsDay raises questions about the impact of those funding cuts.
"PEPFAR, which operates in more than 50 countries, has been credited with saving some 26 million lives since its creation in 2003 under then-President George W. Bush." www.science.org/content/arti...
"PEPFAR, which operates in more than 50 countries, has been credited with saving some 26 million lives since its creation in 2003 under then-President George W. Bush." www.science.org/content/arti...
December 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The erasure of #WorldAidsDay raises questions about the impact of those funding cuts.
"PEPFAR, which operates in more than 50 countries, has been credited with saving some 26 million lives since its creation in 2003 under then-President George W. Bush." www.science.org/content/arti...
"PEPFAR, which operates in more than 50 countries, has been credited with saving some 26 million lives since its creation in 2003 under then-President George W. Bush." www.science.org/content/arti...
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The fact that 12% of federal judges are Black shows the corruption of DEI. The fact that 67% of Supreme Court Justices belong to a small legal cult called the Federalist Society shows the power of meritocracy.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The fact that 12% of federal judges are Black shows the corruption of DEI. The fact that 67% of Supreme Court Justices belong to a small legal cult called the Federalist Society shows the power of meritocracy.
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everyone loves to fuck around until they find out that the finding out has a body count.
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill, even if the politics haven’t | CNN Politics
As the final hues of autumn linger in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its only health clinic.
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
everyone loves to fuck around until they find out that the finding out has a body count.
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As I have said before, it feels like an anomaly of history that MO’s governance hasn’t been more of a disaster prior to ’16. Since then, however, it feels increasingly like the red state party dictatorship has allowed the crazies to take the helm and they’re rapidly chewing through the walls.
My god…they just took 50 million from the general budget for vouchers going to private religious schools.
Now, another 100 million?
Now, another 100 million?
December 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
As I have said before, it feels like an anomaly of history that MO’s governance hasn’t been more of a disaster prior to ’16. Since then, however, it feels increasingly like the red state party dictatorship has allowed the crazies to take the helm and they’re rapidly chewing through the walls.
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The numbers in here are hilarious.
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The numbers in here are hilarious.
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B