Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialJohn Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 9hJohn Kennedy is a literal Rhodes Scholar who then ran for office as a Republican & now talks like a man named Earl who steals chickens. 2062671459
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Let’s fantasize that Robert Kraft owned venue in 1939 where the Tommy Dorsey band was going to perform and Frank Sinatra, in an earlier performance had said on the stage “free the German Jews”. Do you think Robert Kraft would have demanded that Dorsey cut Sinatra from the upcoming performance? 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Regarding the regulation of atomic energy, we have the domestic Atomic Energy Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency. We need similar regulatory agencies/commissions for AI. Fat chance with the current White House and Congress. 020
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The Trump-Netanyahu war against Iran is metastasizing. When will the Pakistanis and Turks get involved now that the Saudis have been attacked? Doesn’t the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement call for this? They had to disturb the hornet’s nest, didn’t they? 020
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Recently there have been a number of news articles about the danger of AI destroying humanity. What about the dangers of a demented person with the authority to start a nuclear war? 210
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialDiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 08/09/2026Trey Parker & Matt Stone announce that ‘SOUTH PARK’ will be renamed to ‘SOUTH AMERICA’. “Inspired by the bravery & patriotism of Apple & Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount -- a Skydance Capitulation.” 613723916
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The enemy of my enemy is my friend? Why does MSNow have John Bolton on its shows as a guest to criticize Trump’s Iran war? Bolton was an ardent Iran hawk while he served in Trump 1.0. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will prevent me from voting in person on Nov. 3 if the USPS fails to deliver to me my absentee ballot. And when I vote, I’ll remember the candidates who acquiesced to the efforts to prevent me from receiving an absentee ballot. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Why does the term gonif come to mind when I listen to Lutnick? 010
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.social𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 25/08/2026Two paths diverged in the woods and America took the psychopath. 629160833715
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 24/08/2026If economic autarky is considered a punishment for Iran, why does the president think that it is a benefit to the US? 000
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialTim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Either every single media organisation in the UK doesn't understand their audience or people are lying to pollsters. I genuinely can't make up my mind which it is. 6939899
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u... Does this mean that the USPS won’t deliver a mail-in ballot to my house if the state in which I vote has not or will not comply with sending its voter rolls to the federal govt?nytimes.comPostal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots (Gift Article)The plan, which complies with President Trump’s executive order to curtail mail voting, will only go into effect if the Supreme Court rules in the order’s favor. 120
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026BBC World News Service tv is one of main sources of news. I’m disappointed that an extraordinary amount of time is being devoted to Harry and Meghan’s return to residency in the UK. I realize that BBC’s primary audience is the UK, but still. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026www.nixonlibrary.gov/news/pomp-an... Remember the ridicule surrounding this? It was small potatoes compared to what is going on at the White House these days.nixonlibrary.govPomp and Circumstance | Richard Nixon Museum and LibraryInspired by the formality and pageantry he saw during his 1969 visit to Europe, President Nixon requested the Secret Service Uniformed Division adopt a new dress uniform. Learn about the controversial... 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Just saw Gina Raimondo on Zakaria’s Sunday show. She’s a problem solver. I think she would be an excellent presidential candidate for the “sensible center”. Doubt she would advocate for eliminating ICE. But I bet she would be in favor of REFORMING ICE. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026POTUS imposed tariffs on drones and components. Today, shares of domestic drone manufacturers that the Trump family has an interest in rallied. I guess it’s another example of grift while you have the opportunity. 000
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialMarion Miller @mjm314.bsky.social · 06/08/2026He may be unaware of his own family's history.politico.comStephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out. 1387
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 25/07/2026It was Festivus tonight at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. There were a lot of grievances aired. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 21/07/2026A woman filed a police report that Hegseth sexually assaulted her. No charges were filed by the police. Hegseth was confirmed as the Secty of Defense. A woman claimed that Plantner sexually assaulted her. She did NOT file a report with the police. Plantner withdrew his candidacy. Dbl standard? 100
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026My wife thinks Jimmy Hoffa is buried under the Reflecting Pool! 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I can’t believe Tom Tiffany bought advertising time on MSNow during the president’s babbling tonight. Keep throwing your money away, Tom. I question your intellect. 001
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The more he babbles, the more US stock futures fall. Note, correlation is not causality, but … 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Here’s how to lie with statistics. Nonfarm payrolls ARE the highest in history. So is the national debt. Without comparing each to some other measure, there is no meaningful relevance to these stats. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 15/07/2026www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... Is this an excuse to purge the US military of females?nbcnews.comU.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth saysHegseth said service members 30 and older would undergo the annual screening, and individuals can choose whether to pursue testosterone replacement therapy. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 13/07/2026I’m a regular listener to BBC radio. But I can’t conceive of how 1 program on Radio 4, “You and Yours”, persists. It hit a new low today in its inaneness with an extended discussion of FOUNTAIN PENS! Guests included merchants and collectors. People called in discussing their experiences. Holy sh*t! 020
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 12/07/2026A few words on the passing of South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham, who spent the last ten years of his life eagerly helping Donald Trump in his quest to destroy American democracy. youtu.be/z4HMequIiiYyoutu.beWhat is there to say about Lindsay Graham?YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie 1334282979
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Aren’t there any black singers in the Joint Armed Forces Band? 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Netanyahu is getting the “Zelenskyy treatment” from the current administration. Netanyahu deserves it. Zelenskyy didn’t. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Prior to the Trump presidency, did we use the term “deals” when referring to agreements between or among nations? 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Where is Steve Kornacki tonight on MS Now? 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Anderson Cooper just said that Trump couldn’t polish the turd of the California primaries being rigged. He actually referenced one of my favorite expressions: you can’t polish a turd. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 28/04/2026They “think” Mr. Cole fired a firearm once? I’m no ballistics expert, but I’ve stayed in a Holiday Express and I’ve watched enough police procedural shows to believe that the FBI could determine definitively as to whether Mr. Cole got off a shot. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Yet another weekend in which the World waits with bated breath. Will he or won’t he? He continues to dominate the global news. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 12/04/2026I hope Peter Magyar’s election victory in Hungary means that Russian frozen funds can now be thawed to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 10/04/2026I guess changing the name from Department of Defense to War was prescient. 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026I think the prime minister of Pakistan should be nominated for the Nobel Peace prize. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Did Trump say ANYTHING about Artemis II, a marvelous example of American ingenuity, today at his war news conference? 000
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 06/04/2026BBC World News and Sky News left the babbling of Dear US Leader long ago and is carrying Artemis II news. 001
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 03/04/2026US cable news is easily distracted and can’t seem to cover more than 1 or 2 stories a day. Today it’s all about Pam Bondi and Artemis II. Has the shooting stopped in Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon or Gaza? Have all of the Epstein files been released? 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Is it Festivus? He’s airing grievances again. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Putin can’t believe his luck. His oil revenues are up, scarce anti-aerial weapons that might have gone to Ukraine are now in the Mideast and the NATO alliance is splitting more. 220
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Just watched General James “Spider” Marks work the magic screen on Erin Burnett’s CNN show. The general was good! 020
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 15/03/2026@tamronhall.bsky.social If you are the Tamron Hall who used to be with a Chicago news tv station, you looked marvelous tonight hosting the Oscar’s Red Carpet. You interviewed me (an economist) years ago. I was impressed with your spirit and sense of humor. 020
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialNorm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 14/03/2026It’s hard to blame woke DEI when the military is losing a war because of the straits. 41122892541
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Kudos to MSNow for having Barbara Starr as a Pentagon commentator. IMO, Ms. Starr is an excellent journalist. 010
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 10/03/2026I bet Hegseth has watched the movie “Patton” many times. 010
Reposted by @econtrarian.bsky.socialnjars.bsky.social @njars.bsky.social · 09/03/2026thought he'd wait till tomorrow ....TACO Tuesday 241
econtrarian.bsky.social @econtrarian.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Why did the Iranian Council of Elders choose Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader? Knowing that the Israelis would try to assassinate the next Supreme Leader, no other candidate would accept the position. 000
