Jeff

Econ professors are out there revising their Econ 101 exams to see if they know more than the US president on what happens when there is a supply shock and price caps imposed

Hat on a hat.

Reality keeps being so on the nose that there is no nose

celebrate this international women’s day by paying for a subscription to a one-woman publication doing some cool shit (imho):

www.thehandbasket.co/upgrade

Dow futures tumble 800 points as U.S. oil tops $100 a barrel to begin the week's trading: Live updates The Dow recorded its worst week since President Trump unveiled his tariff policy in April.

Gonna be a great week for the Trump economy…

Our problem is that Trump is running US *exactly like one of his businesses* (1) Steal as much money as he can (2) Keep rolling forward to next project as previous project implodes.

I love this

Me being the coolest mom ever at my daughter’s 18th bday party:
Who all here has turned 18? Are you registered to vote? Do you know there’s an election on April 18?

sugar produces a reaction resulting in more ants, therefore sugar is an ant agonist

During LB's tenure as CEO (6/28/06 – 9/30/18):

$GS +54%, ending below its pre-GFC peak
$SPY +113%
$JPM +190%

eps/revs same level in 2018 vs 2006

I know ppl think he's a Master of the Universe, and he personally became a billionaire (at expense of shareholders?), but … he's not a genius

Sorry for the joke-less PSA, but!!! Just a reminder that Covid can present like a mild cold or allergies so just be a hero and mask up with others (yes even outside). Getting this over and over is bad. Getting it even once can be a life ruiner for some.

Ok! Done! Let’s party like it’s World War 3!

Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein gave FBI agents true accounts of her time growing up in SC. Claims she made about Donald Trump remain unsubstantiated.

Breaking: SC newspaper verifies portions of Trump accuser's story. Textbook journalism. Local journalism. Support your local news outlets. www.postandcourier.com/news/epstein...

Never say never, but I'm fairly confident you'd be hard-pressed to find a better and more important legal article in the second Trump Administration than this one by @sbagen.bsky.social.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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The Law of Going to War with Iran, Redux The Trump administration’s attack on Iran pushes even the executive branch’s generous understandings of the President’s legal authority to their limits.

The Trump administration’s attack on Iran pushes even the executive branch’s generous understandings of the president’s legal authority. @sranderson.bsky.social explains the domestic and international law surrounding the strikes and the implications for the future.

TBA Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/Ian Regan

2015-10-28 Enceladus Square ENHANCED - From Ian Regan - https://flic.kr/p/P2WmaH

YouTube video by Holly Berkley Fletcher Goodbye Kristi Noem

My latest masterpiece youtu.be/tu2XvrooTUM

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar minister warns all Gulf production could stop Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid Footage obtained by The Handbasket’s lawsuit shows a hostile takeover on March 17, 2025.

SCOOP — Body camera footage obtained as a result of my lawsuit against the DC Metropolitan PD confirms DOGE and the Trump administration openly admitted they were entering private property when they raided the building on March 17, 2025. That didn't stop MPD from breaking down the doors.

My report:

Let them eat ballroom.

It’s going very well. Audiences are loving it. Fine cast, fine company.

God in this production is the same as Broadway. Wanna guess who it is?

They like it because it sounds Roman.

IYKYK

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUQ2...

Non-Dog Shirts A few are said to exist

The latest edition of #DogShirtDaily hot off the press! www.dogshirtdaily.com/p/non-dog-sh...

YouTube video by #DogShirtTV Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence

On today’s #DogShirtTV, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @hollybfletcher.bsky.social & @michael-feinberg.bsky.social discuss the effects the Trump administration has had on the #FBI and #CIA.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=36wT...

SHOULD THE U.S BLOT OUT THE SUN AND USHER IN AN AGE OF ETERNAL DARKNESS? - Gallup 2/20/26-3/5/26

NO - 41%
YES - 38%
UNSURE - 21%

Lawfare Live: The Trials of the Trump Administration, March 6 YouTube video by Lawfare

In 30 minutes, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @rparloff.bsky.social, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, @alanrozenshtein.com, and Troy Edwards will discuss a contempt hearing in Minnesota, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s TikTok deal, and more.

funky salt