Many a truth is said in jest.
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- How Trump's own appointees furthered Russiagate. Curious how may of these folks were recommended VP Mike Pence.
- Trump and Musk seem poised to reconcile.
- Economists are shocked by who is paying for the tariffs.
- What the X-37B really does. Fascinated by the X-37B.
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- Why is cutting 0.1% of the federal budget so hard?
- From the archives: Guy walks into a bar.
- Plans vs Planning. Good business or life advice.
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- She's not wrong. The system was not broken over night and it won't be fixed over night either.
- Ben Shapiro on 4 big questions about Biden's health cover-up.
- The Left Hand Rule. Fascinated by the concept of anti-matter.
- Jonathan Haidt: Taking back childhood from phones - finally.
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- Full DOGE interview on Fox News.
- Reminder that the illegal immigrant murders had victims that should not be forgotten.
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- Rory McIlroy wins the Masters is a dramatic playoff, completes career grand-slam. From The Athletic but should be free for everyone.
- From the archives: Paul Graham - How people get rich now.
- President Trump announces he's suing 60 Minutes, CBS News, and Paramount for billions. Punching back twice as hard and hitting them where it hurts.
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- SBA institutes new measures to prevent fraud and waste from illegals, children, and the dead. All thanks to information uncovered by DOGE. Most Americans say, "Wait - you weren't doing this already?"
- With all the news about tariffs the new tolls being applied to Chinese shipping may have just as big ramifications. They even apply to firms with just one ship being built in China. Think this will be used as leverage in upcoming tariffs talks.
- Amphibian Love Songs. That would also be a good name for a band. (HT Recommendo)
- From the archives: Paul Graham on the Need to Read.
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- Sam Altman on Productivity. Good advice but remember it's not a one size fits all.
- Was it a shock that most of the fraud came from California, New York, and Massachusetts?
- About that Mexico-US treaty. Is this a negotiation tool by Trump to get Mexico to agree to drones to monitor the water (that also search for armed cartel members).
- Excellent look at some of the strategy and history behind the Trump Tariffs.
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- Why Elon Musk and DOGE must act fast.
- The Left won't let Gavin Newsom forget his woke past.
- Dr. Robert Malone - the Climate Scam is over. It was a scam all along. "It is nature not man that holds the wheel."
- AJ Jacobs: The future of entertainment (maybe). It's something I think we've all thought about.
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- The world's 50 most valuable brands.
- Waiting for the Chainsaw. If DOGE had a fan club I'd be charter member.
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- The taking down of the Department of Education. "The Department will to continue to administration Pell Grants, Title I funding, and resources for children with disabilities and special needs."
- VDH: The Left knew they were lying to us all along. They destroyed trust in the process.
- Did acting head of Social Security Michelle King quit before she was fired? A report by DOGE found over $72 billion is fraudulent checks being cut by Social Security begging the questions - what did Michelle King know and when did she know it?
- Three cheers for the third places. Used to call these places remote offices - whether it be independent coffee shops (not a fan of Starbucks), my gym with free Wi-Fi, certain cigar bars, or others. Big fan.
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- Brewing tea removes lead and other toxic metals from water. It's estimated 60% of the world drinks tea. Using a cellulose tea bag instead of cloth or nylon is the key. (HT Tim Ferriss)
- Tracking DOGE's efforts to shrink the federal government - February 2025 update.
- News that may have slipped under the radar. The NFLPA offered nearly half of its 150 employees a buyout and about 34 accepted it.
- The Democrat Party is now at just a 29% favorability. And they still haven't learned the first rules of holes.
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- Modern war tells us to get used to disappointment. "The best Ukraine can hope for is a result similar to the deal Russia reportedly offered before all the killing started: Crimea and the Donbas to Russia; no to Kyiv joining NATO; yes to Ukrainian membership in the European Union."
- 5 Reasons Men Spend so Much Time Thinking about the Roman Empire. I don't have any Raman themed T-shirts but I do like reading books about Rome.
- Great work by Data Republican on how politically connected NGO's are taking 90% of the tax dollars. I've been following her for a while - she does great work.
- ACC nearing resolution with Clemson and FSU to end litigation.
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- Exhibit B on why the Department of Education should just be ended. (Exhibit A is the fact that test scores have gone in the toilet since they were created.)
- Bridget Phetasy caught in the crossfire of the culture wars.
- Forecasting the future of the West. Another possibility is a big backlash.
Many a truth is said in jest.
- Democrats protesting DOGE in a nutshell
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- Why cutting government spending is so tough in the first place. Sadly true.
- The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) got bumped (ugly). I agree both that it's worrying that a new low-tech targeting method may have been revealed and that even if they are targets we need more aircraft carriers.
- The leadership grace of coach Buzz Williams. Good advice!
- Jonathan Turley: Critics prove Vance's point on anti-free speech movement. The pro free speech message needs to be repeated as often and as loudly as possible.
Many a truth is said in jest.
- I have the sense of humor of a 12-year old boy.
- They aren't called whizz kids for nothing.
- Bonus: Some dark Valentine's Day humor.