Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 16hHe’s the stupidest cabinet member when it comes to economics (ok, some may be dumber) but he acts like he’s intelligent. The dumbass supports tariffs. Mic drop. Full stop. Period. 1311
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I mean I kinda get it with this reference, but isn’t “alpha” tired by now. Heck, even trump thinks he’s alpha and he’s the least of any man I’ve seen. 010
Reposted by Ali PChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 10/10/2026"Iron Mike" remembered. An advanced look at tomorrow's front page, featuring Mike Ditka. 1124
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 10/10/2026When it was harder to come by and I was driving to Florida regularly, I would mule it for beer friends like Adam and Julian. I started bringing more new glarus after a while as that’s shelf beer and cheaper. Back then, Zombie wld sell out quickly at Binny’s so hassle to get. 010
Reposted by Ali Pmadopal @madopal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Oh wow, @uchicagopress.bsky.social is doing a full size reprint of Sullivan's "A System Of Architectural Ornament!" press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...press.uchicago.eduA System of Architectural OrnamentThe first full-scale facsimile of Louis H. Sullivan’s landmark publication, featuring his stunning illustrations, accompanied by a reader’s guide.Widely credited as the father of the skyscraper, Louis... 0193
Reposted by Ali PAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 30/09/2026Trump’s new AI chatbot wasn’t hallucinating, he lost the 2020 election. But when the newest rollout from the White House contradicted Trump’s rhetoric, they pulled the plug. Now when asked about it, the AI tool says “I do not offer political commentary on elections” and dismisses the question... 1142234649
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Made turkey chili today and then put some onions into the slow cooker to caramelize with butter and some sprigs of thyme. My place smells better than your place right now. 000
Reposted by Ali PCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 29/09/2026BURRY: “.. Fundamentally, I am moving timelines up. .. As such, I want more leverage in my short positions. Better timelines make leverage more palatable. Nothing says leverage like options, in this case put options, which are relatively cheap ..” @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2026/09/28/m... 22406109
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Love getting out of the city for a mini-vacation. #LakeLife #BreweryLife 100
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026But the professor, Gary Becker, used our study as the basis of his bi-monthly editorial in Businessweek, so a feather in our team’s cap! 010
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026One prof, a Nobel prize winner, asked us why not get rid of the regulations and pass the tax instead (this was UofC). I said it wasn’t politically feasible. He called me out, asked how I could possibly know that and I quietly replied “because I worked on this issue in the senate.” Got a B 121
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I was assigned a team paper on CAFE standards in b-school. We had to figure out what tax increase (federal) would have the same effect as cafe standards on human behavior. The class was taught by two titans of economics and our Dean. Our numbers weren’t good - like a $1/gal inc in taxes in 2001/2. 120
Reposted by Ali PChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 24/09/2026Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Bookmobile stops in Chicagochicagotribune.comDonald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Bookmobile stops in Chicago 0207
Reposted by Ali PChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 23/09/2026Colorado safety Ben Finneseth apologized Tuesday for making profane remarks about Northwestern’s Martin Stadium prior to the Wildcats’ 41-7 win.chicagotribune.comColorado player apologizes for profane remarks disparaging Northwestern’s temporary stadium 011
Reposted by Ali PPhil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 22/09/2026While CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are being locked out of the White House, who is being let in? My latest post examines the outlet with documented ties to white nationalist figures—and what this shift means for government accountability. Read the full breakdown below. 9614243
Reposted by Ali PMatthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026BREAKING: Evanston police confirm a U.S. citizen was briefly detained by federal agents Sunday morning near Howard and Dodge before being released The man was taken to the hospital for injuries to his head, neck and teeth after agents drove offevanstonnow.comFederal agents detained U.S. citizen Sunday morning - Evanston NowPolice chief says officers responded to a man with injuries to head, neck and teeth on Howard and made contact with agents involved. 39466413498
Reposted by Ali POff Color Brewing @offcolorbrewing.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Fun to see our shirt make an appearance in the new Reacher spinoff Neagley :) 17811
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 20/09/2026So glad they’re following Graham’s leadership and won’t post any news from the WH until the other outlets have their access restored. 001
Reposted by Ali PChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 18/09/2026US Customs and Border agent convicted of raping, robbing sex workers in Chicago-area hotel roomschicagotribune.comUS Customs and Border agent convicted of raping, robbing sex workers in Chicago-area hotel rooms 44630
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 17/09/2026They aren’t our friend. Who are they confusing us with? 0100
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 17/09/2026He’s the most economically illiterate person I’ve ever seen. Not even an “intro to micro or macro class” in college level of economic literacy. 010
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 16/09/2026What is this from? We’re winning the war and that’s what the news reports. 100
Reposted by Ali PBlock Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026“The Princess Bride: The Musical” is premiering in Chicago next year. buff.ly/6blBaci 04111
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It’s one of the least maga Taylor shows. At least women have real jobs and aren’t “cheer mom” in inappropriate clothing. 1271
Reposted by Ali PMark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The commercials on the Texas-Ohio State football game make it clear that the Republican Party knows it doesn’t have anything to run on except lies about trans kids. 2558193
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Did he cry before going on the air? Either that or is he an alcoholic with a puffy face? 001
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Wait…Trump delivered his own grandchild? Why do I worry it was one of Ivanka’s? 010
Reposted by Ali PLake Michigan @lakemichigan13.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Congress needs to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 9/30 - get to work!! glri.us 527046
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Don’t disagree. It’s not working nearly as well. But lioness is underrated. It’s excellent. 000
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I like both, but Lioness is amazing. Better than most of the Yellowstone spinoffs. 000
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We had to get special approval to get tix to a baseball game as a senate staffer. Tix weren’t great or anything, but were close in value to the limits. This was 30 years ago. 0152
Reposted by Ali PRichard Steigmann-Gall @notoriousrsg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026If you took my Comparative Fascism class last semester, you learned about autarky. In a phrase, it is economic nationalism. It seeks to end international trade, uses tariffs to promote protectionism, and puts captains of capital squarely in the passenger seat. Once again, friends, Trump is fascist. 410347
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 08/09/2026But how many rounds of golf did he play in that timeframe? That’s the question we should really be asking. 060
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Awesome. Thanks! And thanks to Robin for sharing her recipe!! 010
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Yeah. Not good. I do better with frozen on my Weber grill. 001
Reposted by Ali PBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"Food insecurity more than doubled between 2020-2024. Add in last fall’s SNAP crisis, steadily rising food costs...ongoing policy changes that threaten food access...and the need is truly greater than ever." —@rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney in a new commentary for @rhodeislandcurrent.comrhodeislandcurrent.comHunger Action Month brings renewed commitment to increasing food access in Rhode Island • Rhode Island CurrentThe leader of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank reflects on Hunger Action Month, rising food insecurity and why long-term solutions are needed to ensure no Rhode Islander goes hungry. 022
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It works. Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad I worked for a senator who was kind, intelligent and filled with a bit of mirth. Can’t imagine selling myself out to be a staffer for this. At least the last year. 000
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 04/09/2026A college friend is/was part of his team but when I looked at their site recently, no ties to Fetterman on it. 020
Reposted by Ali PSchooley @schooley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026static.klipy.comCrushed It: Man Says YESALT: Crushed It: Man Says YES 31269
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 03/09/2026“John Lennon’s son had a baby” may be easier. If that’s not correct, please let me know as your post was hard to read. 0110
Ali P @chicagoali.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Today I pickled peppers grown on my balcony and confit’d (?) tomatoes and chili peppers from my balcony. Good harvest this year! Tmrw is non-balc items; pickled cucumbers, tomato jam, and carmelized onions. 020
