Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 20hMr. Kemper--I thought that was the case. § 9-85.110 of the DOJ manual requires that the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section (PIN) must be consulted before opening any such investigation, and PIN approval is required before applying for a search warrant for records belonging to a Member. 100
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The same way that you value property for estate taxes, property taxes, property basis for income tax purposes under IRC § 1014, etc. It's the value on a specific day. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of individuals and trusts with assets exceeding $1 billion. An "income tax" would only tax the assets when they are sold. 110
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 11/10/2026What possible reason would there be to not giving her the boot? 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Sergey Brin has spent over $100M to oppose the passage of the California wealth tax. Here's why: 241
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 09/10/2026They're selling postcards to the hanging. Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/u...nytimes.comFort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon SaysIf carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The answer to the question: "Have you no sense of decency?" when posed to the Trump Administration is: "No." www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/u...nytimes.comFort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon SaysIf carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history. 100
Reposted by Stuart LevineAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/10/2026Ossoff: "If John Lewis were marching today from Selma to Montgomery, Mike Collins would be grabbing a billy club" 510153533423
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 09/10/2026There are times when "just suck it up" is the correct approach. But, not "for our troops." Rather, to support a military effort that is, on its merits, worthy of support. Here, that military effort is destructive of our long term security. If you don't believe me, ask Phillips O'Brien. 030
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Nathan--Is there a copy of the written essay available online? 100
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I don't know the answer to this, but does the federal gov't get a price break on ads? In other words, would the networks have charged more for Trump's private fund than it did for the same ads paid for by the gov't? 000
Reposted by Stuart LevineWuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Jack Smith….man of the people at the Power to the People concert hanging out on the lawn….no fancy pavilion seats or backstage laminate pass 1070244445231
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The case against Andy Harris. talbotspy.org/2026/09/27/t...talbotspy.orgTake a Long, Honest Look at Andy Harris and Decide by J.E. Dean - Talbot Spy 001
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 27/09/20261984: "At the apex of the pyramid comes Big Brother. Big Brother is infallible and all-powerful. Every success, every achievement, every victory, every scientific discovery, all knowledge, all wisdom, all happiness, all virtue, are held to issue directly from his leadership and inspiration." 020
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"At the apex of the pyramid comes Big Brother. Big Brother is infallible and all-powerful. Every success, every achievement, every victory, every scientific discovery, all knowledge, all wisdom, all happiness, all virtue, are held to issue directly from his leadership and inspiration." 050
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"At the apex of the pyramid comes Big Brother. Big Brother is infallible and all-powerful. Every success, every achievement, every victory, every scientific discovery, all knowledge, all wisdom, all happiness, all virtue, are held to issue directly from his leadership and inspiration." 000
Reposted by Stuart LevineCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“.. this week felt different — like the political environment was disintegrating in real time ..” @axios.com www.axios.com/2026/09/26/t... 841387255
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I am not certain, but I believe that this is a peer-reviewed paper. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.com 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 23/09/2026See here: www.beesource.com/threads/stre...beesource.comStress and Honey BeesERIC H. ERICKSON Few beekeepers question whether their systems of bee breeding and colony management adversely affect the normal biological processes of honey bees. And even fewer consider assuring that the environment within the hive is "natural" - as close as possible to that which is optimal... 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Yes, a ridiculous explanation. But domestic honey bees are frequently subjected to excessive stress for honey production, driven by industrial practices, environmental factors, and colony management techniques. 280
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Re: The CNN et al. lawsuit challenging Trump's attempt to bar them from the WH Press Briefings. I discovered that Chat GPT and, I believe Claude as well, tie in to Court Listener. Basically, I have set up Chat GPT to notify me of new developments in the case. Here's what Chat GPT said: 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I predict that the grocery stores will see a run on popcorn in the weekend before November 3, 2026. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It is now pretty much obligatory that you have to be both ignorant and stupid to actually like Donald Trump. Today's example: He's considering blocking exports of diesel fuel to fight the price increases. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I've regularly check out oilprice.com/oil-price-ch... for the current crude futures prices. It also gives heating oil futures. It is free. Do you know a free site that tracks gasoline and diesel futures, etc. Krugman noted that diesel price trend is greater than crude due to refinery limitations.oilprice.comOil Price Charts | Oilprice.comOilprices from around the world. 100
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For a better analysis, see Phillips O'Brien's comments here: phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/midweek-up...phillipspobrien.substack.comMidweek Update #28: The End Of The American Age: The US In Retreat Militarily, Diplomatically And With The MarketsHi All, 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The report of the IG of the Defense Dept. and that of the CBO both find that the cost of the Iran War is about $30B. Both reports grossly underestimate the costs of the war. 100
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Heating oil futures tend to trend upward starting in September as suppliers anticipate winter demand, making early autumn a secondary, though slightly more expensive, buying window compared to mid-year. The October contract is now at 5.2, an all-time high, with the worse months still to come. 011
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trump: "Nice center for the performing arts you got there. It'd be a shame if something happened to it." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...nytimes.comTrump Fights Back After Judge Says Name Must Stay Off Kennedy CenterPresident Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation of the performing arts venue if the judge’s ban was not overturned. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Wait until petro begins trading later today. At Friday's close WTI was a shade over 100 and Brent was roughly 104.6. Heating oil was 4.59. 030
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I don't know whether the ChatGPT "response" is real or is Judge Luttig's thoughts, but this is interesting nevertheless. I Asked ChatGPT If It Thinks Of Itself As Having In Any Sense A Heart And Soul . . . judgeluttig327269.substack.com/p/i-asked-ch...judgeluttig327269.substack.comI Asked ChatGPT If It Thinks Of Itself As Having In Any Sense A Heart And Soul . . .The Asymmetrical Answer That Came Back Was Utterly Fascinating 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The shortages in diesel fuel are likely to grow. Significantly, the reason for the coming shortages is not merely declining oil production, but includes a serious decline in refinery capacity. Finally, remember: diesel is basically the same as heating oil. oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...oilprice.comDiesel Crunch Set to Worsen as Refining Capacity Falls Short, Industry Warns | OilPrice.comIndustry officials at APPEC warn the diesel supply crunch is set to worsen, with refining capacity stretched thin heading into winter. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Dammit, somebody beat me to the posting of "Spring Time for Hitler." 071
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 07/09/2026States can unilaterally change their own names as the power to rename a state is reserved to the states themselves under the 10th Amendment. I'm waiting for a state to change its name to "Fuck Trump Up the Ass." 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Dean--Don't forget to let people know that diesel fuel is roughly the same as heating oil. Thus, the increase in diesel presages an increase in the cost of heating a home, particularly in the NE. 0154
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Yeah, but he's doing so much more Senatorial work than Mitch McConnell. 020
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 04/09/2026When you're so in the tank for Trump that Fox fires you, you're really in the tank. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 03/09/2026At one time Maria Bartiromo was a respected journalist. Then she fell under the spell of MAGA. Today, abruptly, Fox let her go. 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 30/08/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ9B...youtube.comHave to answer to the Coca-Cola companyYouTube video by UHFknob 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Go to Bo Thompson's complete post. As an entertainer, Ms. Parton was not my cup of tea. As a person, she was clearly one of the righteous of this world. 020
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 22/08/2026To the extent that the project uses "private money," the contributions are tax deductible as a char. deduct. Thus, roughly 40% is paid by the federal AND the governments of states that have a corp. income tax (which is all states other than Nevada, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington & Wyoming). 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This gem from the Moratorium Against the War in Vietnam in Dallas, October 15, 1969. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwgk...youtube.comI'm Waiting for the Man - The Velvet Underground Live 1969 (4K)YouTube video by AnalogAnarchy99 000
Stuart Levine @sltax.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I, more or less, did that last year. (By "more or less," I mean that I kept my oil heater because (i) it heats the hot water for the house and (ii) it is a backup in the event of an extreme cold snap which is beyond the capabilities of the heat pump. The heat pump is primary, however.) 020
