Spencer Jakab

real bummer finding out that literally everything was on the honor system this whole time

We wanted to know if bleach can cure cancer. So we talked to three raw milk enthusiasts at a McDonald’s near Manasota Key.

things are going great, I'm sure morale is at a 10/10

these plumbers and teachers and clerks who do this part-time will be supes happy to start shooting at their fellow citizens after sleeping on the floor for weeks

Oops.

What’s a Couple to Do When One Works for Donald Trump and the Other for Elon Musk?

Awww ... paging the Hallmark Channel. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/s...

America’s Anti-Jewish Assassins Are Making the Case for Zionism History shows that violence against Jews creates more Zionists.

I wrote about the recent spate of anti-Zionist violence against American Jews and how such assaults just make Zionism's argument for it. "The unwitting agents of Zionism throughout history have been those unwilling to tolerate Jews in their own countries." Gift link to the full piece:

Elon can fix this.

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Believe it or not, this is the 2nd time I've had a photo of Doc Brown & Marty McFly under my byline. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

He should RTO and make sure to send the shareholders a list of five things he’s accomplished every week

Should've trademarked it. 🌮

Whew. 🤨

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To be clear, when EU officials talk about a “deal” by early July, they are looking to give him a face-saving way to back down.

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Not The Onion.

Passive investing is great. It can still be gamed.

— by @spencerjakab.bsky.social marketsam.cmail20.com/t/d-e-shtdlk...

And the prize for best street name trolling goes to the city of Prague.

Perfect right down to the Thiessen.

“SPX Daily Return Based on Who is Making Headlines”

(via TS Lombard)

Trump's "big" trade deal is with the UK:
- It's a framework not a deal
- They're our 11th largest trading partner
- They're only 3% of US trade (97% to go)
- They *already* charge average tariffs of only 1% (limited upside)

It's a photo op, not a macroeconomically significant moment.

First time I've seen "charismatic" and "former central banker" used in the same sentence.

“There is NO INFLATION.”

- Trump, 4/8/25

@cnbc.com
www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/u...

Are Howard Cosell and Harry Caray ready for their comebacks?

Tesla’s sales in Europe continue to collapse — “even as it started shipping the redesigned Model Y sport utility vehicle to customers.”

@bloomberg.com $TSLA
@alexwinter.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Donald Trump’s fundamentally un-American ‘Parasite’ critique | CNN Politics Donald Trump isn’t a fan of “Parasite.”

He might still be angry about "Parasite" winning Best Picture. www.cnn.com/2020/02/21/p...

Over 30 bikini-clad influencers stranded after $4M Lamborghini luxury yacht ‘flipped over’ off Miami Beach A luxury yacht out for a cruise near Miami Beach had to cut it short when it went under, leaving 32 people stranded on the deck, the Coast Guard said.

Sometimes I feel like the Darwin Award process should be allowed to run its course for the good of society. nypost.com/2025/05/04/u...

"Berkshire’s retiring CEO hasn’t just been a giant of the professional investing world—he’s a giant among pygmies. You can’t be Buffett, but being just a little bit like him can leave you towering over pros and other individuals alike."

— by @spencerjakab.bsky.social

NYT Page One:

“.. a blitz of moneymaking ventures capitalizing on their father’s name and power, each seemingly trying to outdo the other.”

@nytimes.com

Add a tariff, ruin a movie

A Customs Officer and a Gentleman
Final Destination (End-Use Regime)

(Politico) - President Donald Trump is not committing to upholding the Constitution as he continues his sweeping deportation agenda.

@politico.com
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