ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Over nothing. What a douche!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Over nothing. What a douche!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Alcantara?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The SWAT members where I live said if the teachers had guns when the SWAT Team went in then they would shoot the teachers.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Corruption?! What corruption?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Are rakes weapons? I know they were supposed to be armed.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
People who think Trump cares at all about them have been completely snowed. It has always been about what will make him and his family more money and power.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
So they are going to use the guy who demanded a trade if he wasn't going to start in the bullpen.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The brave are punished and the spineless rewarded. Welcome to America, 2025 edition!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The flag is burned when it's tattered and is being retired. It's a ceremony. People are going to go to jail? Also, how about the first amendment?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The look on his face is just so dumb as he listens to this nonsense. These people are all so spineless. It's completely nuts!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
For what?!?!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
When flags are retired there is often a flag burning ceremony.
Mike Boylan-Kolchin (@mbkplus.bsky.social) reposted
Definitely making himself a main character (I agree with Don's block suggestion)
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I think he really missed his calling. He would have been a great fiction writer...or comedy...or fictional comedy. Come to think of it, I doubt he would be a good writer, maybe he could transcribe it. It would be sort of a stream of consciousness. Minus the consciousness.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Man. He really wants us to think that he is the driving force behind everything good in the world! I can hear it now, "I was so glad to get involved in helping the allies defeat Nazi Germany and win the war".
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
That's such a funny joke. Putin didn't agree to end the war. Trump said he would end it in 24 hours after taking office.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I know people who aren't this dumb. Those people are still pretty dumb.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Huh. Weird. The guy who doesn't like POWs and took 5 deferments from the military is making cuts at the VA.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The number of wars has just skyrocketed over the last 6 months.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Intel doesn't build leading edge anything. They are an afterthought in the semiconductor industry.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
He wants to free the real criminals and jail the non-criminals.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm glad the guy who took 5 deferments from the military is giving his opinion on military tactics.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
So, she lied under oath.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's hope this continues since I'm sure he's going to be taking Kyle Tucker's spot next year.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
โBoth of them.โ
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
How is this the United States. Trump says he will defend free speech. What he means is he will defend speech in support of him and his agenda.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah. I bet he's really praying for all involved.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course it is. Trump is the only thing Trump cares about.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
Wow!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Um. What's a perade?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Jim Banks is a spineless sap.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Banana factories!!! ๐๐๐๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Seems pretty obvious that Musk is doing this to win back the Tesla faithful.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I prefer to say he's Babe Ruth-ing. No steroids.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
He certainly doesn't hold back his hatred for any number of groups. He seems to be doing a pretty good job of disproving his point about white nationalism.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah. That's why.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Totally unhinged. The lies and doctored photos are bad enough. The fact that, even in a hypothetical scenario where he actually was a member of MS13, he has a right to due process and is being denied that is even worse. They could do this to anyone.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
As a firefighter, this is concerning. As a person, so are most of the things this administration is doing.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
Will it make a difference? Trump hosts Walmart, Target and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting search.app/WrLhM
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm glad they have apparently all lost their minds and now we will waste time and money on more nonsense. Bravo!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
Amazing
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
They still have no spine, so, probably not.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
These people have weird priorities.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
Are we winning yet?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Undoing the damage from all of this will take many years. Once they actually stop doing the damage that is.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
"this very important issue". So stupid! ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Is this seriously real?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
That tracks since Trump was bragging about mistreating women.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I think I'm going to throw up.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
The old jokes about politicians always lying pale in comparison to what Trump and his minions do. I think they are actually incapable of making a true statement.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
@bleachernation.bsky.social have you looked at Matt Mervis' stat line so far?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I love how he makes up really stupid things on the fly. What amazes me is the number of people who buy into it!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Also very timely since today is Jackie Robinson day.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I should say a reminder what really matters. I think the piece speaks for itself and doesn't need my noise to speak for it.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
From @castroturf.bsky.social this is a great piece about Larry Doby. Not just baseball fans, but everyone should watch it. It's especially relevant now when we are taking so many steps backward as a nation. I think we all need reminders like this to be kind. www.mlb.com/news/larry-d...
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
He is very advanced in mistreating women. Weird thing to brag about.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
If only they had signed another impact starter.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
So out of touch with reality. There is so much more to consider than just being able bodied.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
That statement makes it clear that he is going to "find" exactly what he is looking for. Facts be damned.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Good point
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Nobody has any idea what it is. Including him.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
There seems to have been a lot of unusual trading going on right before the announcement. Should be surprising, but it isn't. Just infuriating.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not watching, but I'm sure they are praising him for the huge rise in the markets today. He's so ๐. ๐คข๐คฎ
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Most likely Trump's cronies.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine how recent/soon to be retirees feel. "My life savings is evaporating. Wait, now it's skyrocketing. I don't know what to do because I don't know what will happen tomorrow or even later today."
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
You need to add "praises self for market gains after pausing ill advised tariffs" to the list.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
That's a win? He enacted tariffs that tanked the markets. When he paused said tariffs the markets rebounded. They still haven't gotten back to where they had been though. How do people buy into this stuff?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Buy and hold investing has proven to be the best route in the long run.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not followed by a lot of people. I'm just watching this play out and wanted to give some thoughts. I hope you have a great day!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Do your own homework. Don't get caught up in the chaos. Many institutional investors are using algorithms to trade that individual investors can't keep pace with. Take a deep breath and keep calm. Take your time and make informed decisions. I don't know if many will see this. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
If tariffs stay in place long term it will be very detrimental to the economy. In my opinion, though there are some good deals now, the overall market is not cheap right now. Even if you look at trailing results, it is not cheap on a historical basis. This is just my opinion. Not advice. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
If and when something definitive comes out, consider the information and how it affects the thesis of individual companies you follow long term. Most people will not be served well by selling. Opportunities to buy do exist in this environment. That said, there is a lot of uncertainty right now. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
As it pertains to the stock market. Investors are panic buying and selling based on headlines and rumors. The smart move for individual investors is to consider your timeline, risk tolerance and long term goals. Don't buy/sell based on noise. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Even if the goal is to bring all manufacturing back to the US doing so would likely cause an extreme spike in prices. American workers require higher pay, benefits etc. The cost of moving manufacturing operations completely out of another country and into the US would be very high. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
It would be prohibitively expensive to manufacture some products here. Most people would not want to work for the low pay in the textiles business for instance. We are deporting large numbers of people who could fill open jobs at a time when some businesses are already struggling to workers. ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
There are so many layers to the tariff/stock market stuff. Tariffs aren't going to bring all manufacturing jobs back to the United States. There is no reason to want them all to return for so many reasons. We don't have enough workers to fill all of those jobs. Continues ๐
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Other countries need to unite against this. I they give in to him it will put them in a weaker position. Make deals that don't involve the US. That's the only way he doesn't continue this nonsense.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Great point. Some other considerations are that we currently don't have enough workers to fill all job openings. Plus we are removing workers from the country who could fill those jobs. We also have to consider what it looks like to manufacture things like textiles here. Very inflationary.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Jim Banks, unfortunately, used to be my representative. He is so weak and unoriginal. He just regurgitates the Trump talking points. He is literally one of the most spineless of all the spineless shills.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
To be fair-he is too stupid to know any of this.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
What does that even mean? I love these stupid stories that are so obviously made up. How do people buy into this crap?
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess he said the quiet part out loud.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I am not an economist, but it sure seems like Trump is going to make the US and island in the global economy. This is going to cause our economy to shrink and many others to grow. Our influence in the world will likely take a huge hit. Just my opinion.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
What is their obsession with George Soros? Forget TDS. SDS, Soros Derangement Syndrome, is a real thing.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Educated people are their kryptonite.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Those aren't even full push ups.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Assuming we get out of this, can he be prosecuted for this after leaving office? This doesn't seem like something that falls under his official duties.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
What is her job again? It seems to be some sort of photo op thing.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social)
Sheer stupidity.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait until this series is over
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm confused as to what the positive stuff is that they are ignoring.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow. How would attacking Greenland be similar to bombing Japan who attacked us first? Such juvenile stupidity!
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Cody Poteet will now throw 80 innings of 1.20 ERA ball with 125 Ks.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously!?! U.S. senators are putting this crap out there? These people keep amazing me by achieving new levels of stupidity.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Weird how he uses the term "pillars of democracy" like it's actually something he cares about.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
"We can't ignore the president's desires". What a batshit statement to make. This is so perverse on so many levels.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
How is the United States actually talking about taking over another nation? I can't believe this actually real. We are now the evil empire.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
I like to pardon really bad people who kiss my butt.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn't it our job to protect our own base and troops? Also, why would they be concerned about protecting the people of Greenland from Russia? They don't give a crap about the people of Ukraine.
ak714.bsky.social (@ak714.bsky.social) reply parent
Good point. I am always dumbfounded when someone tries to make the argument that the Confederates were just fighting for states rights. Sure. The right to own slaves. It was literally in their constitution. They seem to miss that part. Flying the Confederate flag is akin to flying a swastika.