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Jock O’Connell

@jockoconnell.bsky.social
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International trade economist at Beacon Economics and Pacific Merchant Shipping Association. Studied arithmetic at the London School of Economics and University of Vienna. Studied Latin under New England Jesuits. Holder of Irish passport.

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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We landed at Seattle-Tacoma airport almost one hour ago and have been sitting on the ground waiting for a gate to open. At wait point does this become a hostage situation?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If I got things terribly wrong as often as Jamie Dimon…
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not to worry. Kash is on the case.
nytimes.com
Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees
In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I wouldn’t be surprised if Thomas doesn’t feel any gratitude to John Brooks, the Jesuit priest at the College of the Holy Cross who rescued him from a Georgia backwater in 1968, brought him up to the Massachusetts school and set him on the path to Yale Law.
propublica.org
Clarence Thomas Secretly Accepted Luxury Trips From Major GOP Donor
Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have no known precedent in the modern history of the Supreme Court. “It’s incomprehensible to me tha...
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
So what do sheriffs do with lawbreakers?
nytimes.com
Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules
The California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County to return ballots to election officials after he confiscated them for an investigation.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What’s the word from Beijing?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Susan Collins will do anything to get her name in the paper.
pressherald.com
Pro-Susan Collins canvasser set to be charged as alleged porch pirate
An alleged Woolwich theft was recorded on a doorbell camera, and the suspect was identified after the video was posted online.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
He’s up right now designing their uniforms, isn’t he? A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/u...
nytimes.com
A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’
The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Well, crap. I went to college with Clarence Thomas, and he’s still alive.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Now hanging on a wall in my kitchen. Acrylic on canvas.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Costco today. Only 105 shopping days left.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
They may have gone to see Putin to secure Donald Trump’s Rat Line to Russia.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Witkoff and Kushner are meeting with Putin for one reason: to set up a Rat Line for Trump.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
They’re in Moscow to set up a Rat Line.
nytimes.com
Putin Meets Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow to Discuss Ukraine War
President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a pause in strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, ahead of the meeting with President Trump’s envoys: his son-in-law Jared Kushner and the businessman Steve Witkoff.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wait for next month’s revision to disappear about 100,000 of those alleged employment gains.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
There’s something about the Venezuela oil deal that has a Teapot Dome vibe.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
106 year old proprietor of an office supply store in Portland, Maine closing after 94 years gives stock away to local public school teachers.
pressherald.com
In business for 94 years, Wigon Office Supplies gives stock to teachers before closing
The stalwart of Portland's Old Port is holding a back-to-school giveaway as its 106-year-old owner prepares to shutter the shop this fall.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Lest we forget, tariffs imposed on Canadian goods are paid by U.S. importers.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I’m guessing that a House investigation of the Trump Crime Family won’t be on the agenda if Jeffries becomes Speaker. He’s aspiring to be the next Merrick Garland.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Does this mean that House Democrats under Jeffries won’t be investigating the Trump Crime Family? Who does Jeffries think he is, Merrick Garland?
nytimes.com
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It apparently has not occurred to the New York Times that Kushner may have delivered the precise intelligence that enabled this strike just one day after his meeting with Israeli leaders.
nytimes.com
Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan
A day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It’s a fine welcome to Hawaii, Stuart.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It’s hard to justify calling your domestic opponents communists when you’re crawling into bed with a communist regime. But I’m sure Mike Johnson has an explanation.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
He grew up watching “Victory at Sea” on NBC.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If you observe ICE doing anything wrong, don’t bother calling 911.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If you observe ICE beating peaceful civilians, don’t bother calling 911.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Attention poll workers: If ICE agents turn up to intimidate voters, don’t bother calling the police.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Wouldn’t it be funny, Aaron, if you were really talking about Portland, Maine, but a whole bunch of people in the Pacific Northwest jumped into the conversation because, of course, theirs is the only Portland in the country.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
My God. Susan Collins is concerned.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
When ICE shows up at polling places to intimidate voters on November 3, don’t bother calling the cops.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
When ICE shows up at polling stations on November 3, don’t bother calling the police.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Prediction: Trump’s numbers will improve as the mid-term election nears.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Things will improve once huge rubber slingshots are installed to launch aircraft.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Has Trump directed the FBI to investigate the families of the complaining sailors? Has Hegseth ordered courts marshal of the sailors involved? Seems par for the course with this administration.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Gallons of testosterone being airfreighted immediately. Food and beverage shipments in two weeks.
nytimes.com
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Just taking a reading break. Check back with me in a few hours.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Anyone else guessing the winning ticket is already in the hands of a Trump family member?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Who’s got the cards now, JD?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Yet another reason for the WH press corps to continue showing extreme deference to Trump.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Unfortunately, that fanatical 38.1% have 99.9% of the guns owned by private citizens.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Has Ottawa also taken notice?
nytimes.com
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Given U.S. military’s ammunition shortage, wouldn’t it be a good time for Canada to invade?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Looks like Hegseth has found himself a general who will unhesitatingly obey an order from Trump to shoot unarmed protesters.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Hegseth’s Pick for Top Army Job Is Losing Republican Support
Some lawmakers and experts say Gen. Christopher LaNeve lacks experience at the four-star level.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Susan Collins is probably the only Republican Senator who doesn’t have reason to fear the release of the Epstein File.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
OK, but what will he say tomorrow when the Iranians ask who Scott Bessent is?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Cabinet members are taking turns playing who can get Wall Street to jump highest…for a day. Wait for Wednesday’ profit -taking.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Wrath of someone else’s God?
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Susan Collins gets to vote no on Blanche because she’s the only Republican Senator not mentioned in the Epstein Files.
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Trump: My deal with Iran is so much better than Obama’s. His didn’t provide for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
nytimes.com
Stocks Open at Record High as Oil Falls on Hopes of Iran Deal
The price of Brent crude oil fell sharply
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Jock O’Connell @jockoconnell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
What promises of personal favors did Tillis and Cornyn receive in return for allowing themselves to be played? And do they really think Trump will honored those promises?
nytimes.com
Todd Blanche Wins Over G.O.P. Holdouts on AG Confirmation After Assurances on Trump IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.
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