alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Only the lion and sun flags were banned and confiscated, as they have been co-opted by protestors in Iran to symbolize opposition to the current Iranian govt. 000
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Nah, the Olympics argument was in regard to their success in ski jumping. Abundant, free, public ski jumps probably do make a big difference in expanding the pipeline for an otherwise difficult to access sport. But they also cheated with their jumpsuits. And every US 5yr old already plays soccer. 001
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Kelsey Plum is in California, which has 13.3% state tax and an additional 1% mental health tax on incomes over $1 million. It's still a misunderstanding of progressive tax rates, but it does explain the $1M issue. 210
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 16/02/2026The Dresden school district (Hanover, NH/Norwich, VT) was the first, but there are others now, such as the nearby Rivendell school district covering Orford, NH and Fairlee, VT. 030
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Pharmacy benefit management company. They act as a middleman between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, insurers, and consumers. They determine which drugs are added to formularies, what pharmacies are in network, and how much pharmacies are reimbursed. 060
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 14/12/2024I think 'shaded' refers to the darker wedge in each pie. 120
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Are you talking about Amos Miller? One of his customers died of listeriosis and another was hospitalized. 25% of his milk tested positive for listeria. Ag Dept offered to drop charges if he would just apply for permit. He claims he's a sovereign citizen so laws don't apply to him. 140
alexwrj.bsky.social @alexwrj.bsky.social · 06/12/2024There are not 80,000 Amish people of legal voting age in Pennsylvania. 150
