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Invictus

@tbpinvictus.bsky.social
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Econ. Markets. Politics. Fact-checker before it became fashionable (and necessary).

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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 16h
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Had to replace this, obviously. Setup of replacement required more sign-offs on Terms of Service/Terms and Conditions than I would think ever possible. A mortgage is less onerous. Have no idea what I signed off on.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
TRUMP: We have no inflation, but also the high inflation we have will help us “pay down” our debt “very rapidly.”
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There can be little doubt that Trump got his description of US bombs going down Iranian drug(!) and nuclear facilities' "air chutes" from TOP GUN: MAVERICK:
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We should not be overlooking the enshittification of consumer products, very much (primarily?) including electronics. This television is no more than four years old, tops.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you're wondering why Trump is so pro-data center. It's now just over 5% of total private construction spending.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I peg the Feb 10 Bondi Line at 50,188.14.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Don't look now, but the Dow is barely above the level at which Pam Bondi screamed about it in front of Congress. That was February 11. (NOTE: I'm usually loathe to talk Dow, but it is the index in question here.)
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"We got more manufacturing jobs coming online than at any time in the history of our country." Lie. Not even close. 100% pure bullshit.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Stable genius giving a very stable interview.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Are there more rapists at Cornell than there are men in women’s sports? Just asking the question.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Drive-thrus will no doubt soon have ALPRs to scan your plate (if they don't already). Franchisee will immediately ascertain your Zip Code (before you order) and raise your price accordingly. www.reuters.com/business/ins...
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Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald’s is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost headquarters’ profit but risks alienating customers and...
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More accurate number: ~13. If you had the under, congrats. americanfactorytracker.com/industries/a...
americanfactorytracker.com
undefined — Industry Intelligence | American Factory Tracker
undefined manufacturing intelligence: 0 tracked projects, Not publicly disclosed announced investment across 0 states and 0 companies.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Have not done a stitch of research but will take the under.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Receipts in hand, here is the Schmitt staff meeting just prior to the Senator very publicly shitting himself.
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Flounder Oh Boy
ALT: Flounder Oh Boy
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Imagine, if you will, shitting your pants so egregiously that it's plainly obvious to anyone who looks at you. And then you simply deny it.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Even Trump's new AI offering (america.gov) knows what's up.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Schmitt wasted no time advancing his cause by beclowning himself at the Jack Smith hearing. Incompetence and idiocy are cherished in today’s GOP.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is getting ridiculous.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Anyone else see that strange orange orb in the sky for about ten minutes? 🌞
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Am I hearing correctly that there's a caravan coming? 😱
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As any investor can attest (and math confirms), losing 25% of value demands a 33% gain to recoup that loss. I have long feared this is what's going on with our democracy, and the more we allow it to continue to slip away, the harder it will be to recover. We will reach a point of no return.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Dear MAGA: Don't miss out on this opportunity to double your money. Dumbfounded I have no takers yet.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
70% of so-called food at home prices are currently higher than they were at their Biden-era peak; 30% are lower. Here are the top 10 in both directions. "Almost every price" has not come way down.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Did I miss any tangible deliverable from Trump/Xi, or was it the steak-less sizzle it appeared to be (other than stooping to a historic low to mock his predecessor to a foreign leader)?
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump/Xi takeaways: ➡️ Xi likes the granite on the helipad ➡️ Xi is apparently vibrant, ripped, and buff ➡️ Xi is in wholehearted agreement re: super intelligence ➡️ Trump continues to be a moron ➡️ Nothing substantive has been accomplished
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Bessent clearly does not have the "warrior ethos" in his battle with the bond market. LOL. Maybe he should consult with Hegseth about his testosterone level.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tackling kitchen table and global issues like no one has ever seen before. Many people say that, often with tears in their eyes (due to the inflationary environment, losing healthcare, etc., etc.). Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why isn't CNBC calling it "super intelligence?" NO PRESS PASS FOR YOU.
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Seinfeld: No Soup For You
ALT: Seinfeld: No Soup For You
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Honestly tired of the this-is-the-most-important-election-of-our-lifetimes. Nov 8, 2016 was -- and remains -- the most important election of our lifetimes. We fucked it up and there's no going back. Now it's about damage control, and that isn't going particularly well.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"The House"
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sounds like he is begging to make a deal.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“The House” probably not feeling too good at 5.07 and 5.38. Oops. 😬
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
He has got a point. I will be wrapping my car around a lamppost today to make the best use of my auto insurance premiums. What a bunch of fucktards these people are. Anyway, wish me luck.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Torsten Slok making the under-appreciated point that the current problem of high diesel prices will soon be bleeding into core inflation prints.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It would give me immeasurable joy to see Susan Collins lose her job. Possibly second only to a wayward clump of arterial plaque doing its job.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Forcing people to either use emergency rooms or not seek medical care at all produces bad outcomes for all of us, one way (health-wise) or another (monetarily). But the cruelty has always been the point; that has never changed. They are some sadistic motherfuckers.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Pretty much figured Clavicular had jumped the shark when I heard about him for the first time a short while back. Color me unsurprised at today’s events.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Will he mention any other country or the need for world unity? 1. No 2. No 3. Not a chance
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
On a scale of 1-10, how embarrassing will Trump's imminent UN speech be? Greatest hits? Russia hoax? Landslide victory? $21 trillion in investments? Fake news? Triumphal arch?
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Colombia is such an important partner to the US that Kristi "Dog Killer" Noem can't be bothered to spell the country's name properly.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Less than 3k now watching Trump TV and comments (predictably) are turned off. What a rousing success.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
AI getting into the healthcare system, financial system, power grids, air traffic control systems, mass transportation systems, just to name a few, could be catastrophic and result in countless deaths. Yet Trump believes it like shutting down Rosie in the Jetsons. Someone needs to clue him in.
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Invictus @tbpinvictus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Mandatory 9/21 post.
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