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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One thing to note: just because Tennessee tried and failed to execute Christa Pike does not prevent it from trying again. The Supreme Court held in Francis v. Resweber (1947) that a 2nd execution attempt was not unconstitutional. Do not be surprised if (when) Tennessee makes that 2nd attempt.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Watching the #Sabres vs. the #BlueJackets, and I have a suggestion for Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekalainen: Go get Connor Hellebuyck, before mediocre goaltending damages your team's chances at a Cup. Again.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

1. The part of me that thinks "corporations should pay 0% in taxes, because consumers ultimately pay it via higher prices" rethinks that when seeing things like this - but then I remember 2. That $4.1 billion "paid" to an individual should really be taxed at a tax rate between 99.9% and 99.99999%.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Reminds of the time one of my high school friends, who I still consider a friend, told me that Eric Schmitt would be one of the best senators Missouri has ever had, and "won't be an embarrassment to the state by saying dumb shit like Claire McCaskill did." I should ask if he's changed his mind yet.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm sure given information available, the insurance will be quite affordable. Especially given that premiums for this will only be collected for a short amount of time, and there's surely an unlimited number of people willing to invest in a proposition with small gains and nearly unlimited losses.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NYT tomorrow: I was a lifelong Democrat. Then an Mexican mariachi band played the American national anthem at an NFL game. [This was really good, and reinforces my belief that there should be more mariachi bands.]

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

More people - *a lot more* - need to understand that "criticism of things the Israeli government does" is not "anti-semitism" the same way criticizing your next door neighbor for beating his wife, kids and dog isn't racism because he happens to be [whatever race you choose that isn't white].

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meta, AI agent and Muse are synonyms of stupid. That's why they're all specifically targeted towards people who are lame.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fair warning: saying shit like this is an immediate block.

A complete dumbass claiming to think they know what I think, when we both know this twit has no idea what I think and will never be able to do so.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You know it's inevitable that Trump is going to launch his own AI company, called Trump Intelligence. Honestly shocked that it hasn't happened yet. Maybe more shocked that he didn't go on a 15-minute word vomit about his intelligence compared to AI, or SI, or whatever other term crosses his mind.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Maybe the government could try diesel rationing with price controls, not like that's something non-democratic regimes do or that it'll have economic consequences.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Woke: insurers ensure solvency by seeking out policyholders who don't file claims; the more claims, the less desirable the policyholder. Broke: insurers ensure solvency by only having policyholders who file claims - the more claims, the more desirable the policyholder.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For those wondering how diesel prices are holding up in the Midwest: $7.09 at the Love's on I-39 in South Beloit. Unleaded was "only" $4.55.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That rendition of the Canadian national anthem reinforces my long-held thought about the Barenaked Ladies: They suck.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The posts that led up to this one beautifully illustrate the 3 most difficult words to say on the internet: "I was wrong."

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Just sitting down to watch Oregon / Oklahoma State, which I recorded earlier. Feeling really good about the Ducks to put on a show to remember today and help remind the Cowpokes of what a really good offense looks like. Maybe not 69-3 again, but will still be a "kick in the groin" type of game.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just a thought for the Seahawks offense: Maybe see if someone can throw the ball down the field - and I don't mean "5-7 yards downfield" - because apparently Drew Lock won't. Or can't. Or both.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next up: honoring and remembering D-Day by putting the U.S. Navy along the entire East Coast and have ships firing guns from 5am-9am.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Good: the Angels won't have Moreno as a shitty owner. Bad: they'll have a shitty person as an owner, because fuck Stan Kroenke.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Elbows up, Canada. Way, way, **way** up.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

With Alex Vindman and George Conway’s losses, Democratic voters are forcefully rejecting the notion that Russia is to blame for America’s ills. Could the same thing happen to Democrats in office who oppose Donald Trump? cc: @nytpitchbot.bsky.social

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell for about 20 minutes this morning. He says he eschews spreadsheets in favor of old papyrus scrolls, thinks Natalie Harp has no business being near the WH but he's willing to vote for her for whatever position Trump wants to put her in, and to take the Jaguars +1.5.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If you're not using a spreadsheet for *everything* you do on a computer, why bother even having a computer.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

1. The floor for any Republican candidate is 44%. 2. God love AOC, I know a shitload of left-leaning people want her to run in 2028, but the middle will fragment and likely break right and Rs will vote against her like she's HRC II. She should replace Schumer and help Ds control the Senate.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Just spitballing here, but maybe this would be a great time for someone to ask how many other people are wandering around the White House without proper security clearance, who also have access to Trump and confidential materials, who might be selling / sending that info to our enemies.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you need yet a reminder how broken the healthcare system is: 30-minute office visit, no insurance: $412.00 30-minute office visit, with insurance: $235.19 1-time offer to "pay cash" on a "no insurance" visit: $391.40

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The next time Mike Johnson says he hasn't seen or heard the latest batshit crazy thing Trump has said, reporters should: 1. Show it to him, and 2. Ask how, as the person 2nd in line to the White House, he always knows nothing about what Trump is saying + ask why anyone should trust him.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I just finished talking to Mitch McConnell for about 20 minutes. He's appalled at the conditions on U.S. Navy ships in the Middle East, and people should have paid attention to his 'no' vote on Hegseth as Sec. of Defense. He also said "I feel no more alive than Bluesky has been much of today."

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I've watched about half the 1st season of the Law and Order reboot, and ... I am *not* impressed.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Of course Cassidy would fall in line with Trump. He has no principles, integrity or spine, and despite getting stabbed in the back by Trump he'll follow the cult to his and its bitter end.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here's a better idea, Google: go fuck yourself, and fuck Gemini twice as much while you're at it.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I had a "this will be remembered as a famous quote in history" type response to someone's post here, but right before I hit "post" the power went out. Sorry, folks. You'll have to wait for next time.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

IMO, the National Weather Service unnecessarily catches shit from people. The major exception: warnings like this. A tornado, located SW of a given point, moving SE, cannot be "near" that point unless "near" is "about 9 miles away" - which overwarns and is unhelpful for people really in danger.

Test of a tornado warning from the National Weather Service for Marathon County, Wisconsin advising a tornado is 6 miles southwest of Mosinee, moving southeast, and will be "near Mosinee" at a given time. If you understand geometry, you realize this is impossible.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I spoke to Mitch McConnell for about 20 minutes earlier. He said he didn't see what Argentina did to Spain, but it was probably OK given that Spain won't support us with Venezuela. He also said the lettuce at lunch went right through him, and he was hoping to hit the Mega Millions before he goes.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I have not tuned in to see anything about the France-England game, but I think it would be funny as hell if the two sides decided "you know what, let's let Mbappe and Kane score at will so the only way Messi can win the Golden Boot is if he scores 5 goals against Spain, which is never happening."

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

At Wal-Mart where they're playing the long version of Michael Jackson's "Shake Your Body." I'm pretty sure icepicks through both ears is the only way to listen to it l. Also pretty sure bamboo shoots under all the fingernails would be less torture.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell this morning. He apologized for not having about 20 minutes free yesterday due to having to talk to a Rigor Mortis, but assured me that smoke from Minnesota is inferior to smoke from Kentucky and he disagreed with Trump's speech from last night but would still support it.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes earlier this afternoon. He said Argentina had one more late 2nd-half comeback in them this World Cup, and that we really should have built the wall along the Canadian border to keep the wildfire smoke from drifting down over the U.S.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I just got off the phone with Mitch McConnell. We talked for about 20 minutes; he's feeling much better after having a 5G chip implanted and getting microwave therapy through it, and asked if anyone had tried using remote viewing to see if maybe chemtrails really killed Lindsey Graham.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell earlier this afternoon for about 20 minutes. He said he was sorry he couldn't make it to Taylor Swift's wedding, asked if someone could get his Washington Post subscription forwarded to the hospital, and said to be a real American and take the AL +110 tomorrow night.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The sudden death of Lindsey Graham and ongoing questions about Mitch McConnell's status renew discussions about Joe Biden's mental fitness for office in 2027. cc: @nytpitchbot.bsky.social

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

As you read the updates on us attacking Iran, just remember that we're about 7 hours and change from Trump announcing that Iran has agreed to a(nother) ceasefire and everything is fine. And, as usual, the financial markets will fall for that bullshit.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell for about 20 minutes this morning. He talked about how many fellow Senators he'd outlived, expressed his desire for the Athletics moving to Louisville, and mentioned that drinking Kentucky bourbon is a great way to protect oneself in the upcoming week's heat wave.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I talked to Mitch McConnell this afternoon for about 20 minutes. He said "I hope Lebron picks a team before I die" and thought the Swiss had a chance against Argentina "as long as none of the Swiss players do something stupid, like, say, take a dive while playing on a yellow card."

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The USMNT can still win this ... if Mike Pence has the courage and Gianni can find 3 goals. C'mon, Gianni - it's just 3 goals, how hard can it be?

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The perfect finish to the Norway-Brazil game would be for Neymar to take an asinine yellow card, to go with his yellow card from moments ago, and get sent off the pitch. Which, if Brazil has any sense, will be the last time he walks off the pitch wearing the Brazil national team colors.

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Ted Hoffman's Actuarials @tedhoffman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The next time the NHL and NHLPA talk CBA stuff, the players should remind everyone they didn't make a GM lob 5 years, $18M per at a guy taken 3rd overall 3 years ago who's never been a point-per-game player or scored 30 goals in a season. Then use it to claw back all the dumb contract restrictions.

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