japlail.bsky.social
japlail.bsky.social
@japlail.bsky.social
Snarky, but had to leave the x-bird. Read too much, and love history.
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Huh. The Libertarians say they will strike. They require us to supply infrastructure and cheap labor. Liberty they want is only to protect wealth.
New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854
BLOOD SPLATTER. I think, death by a thousand cuts would be better. theonion.com/doj-to-bring...
I need more bats....
The bats and others to visit one banana flower in our Thailand garden during one night (plus early morning). Most people cut the flower off by this stage to encourage larger bananas but I say let the wildlife drink nectar!🦇 #bats #backyardwildlife #gardenwildlife #Thailand #trailcam
Well, UF parents? This shelter is not near campus. Do we not to feed the poor and shelter the homeless? Oh, GOP parents. Well done article. www.alligator.org/article/2026...
Appointed FL AG running in election tries to pretend his portfolio is damaged by investing in a liberal NYT. Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/b...
“Get off our roads, you don’t know how to drive Mr. Singh,” the most common Sikh surname. I guess DHS is an accessory to attempted murder? A Sikh Truck Driver Was Stabbed at a Rest Stop. Others Feel Targeted Too. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...
Sad. Unfair. Not all GOP are Nazis. Ok, yes all Nazis are GOP. He says he was just a fan of White Racism like Rhodesia.... Republican Campaign Aide Is Fired Over Nazi Photo www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/u...
War is Peace.... That is what we accept from Big Brother. ‘I Wouldn’t Call It a War’: Vance Plays Down Recent Iran Strikes www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
So true. Nothing to do with Trump attacking Iran..... Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/b...
Stalin also purged the best of the military before WWII... History does not repeat, just a nice rhyme. Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...
Can we say socialism or communism. Cuba does this same thing.... How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
The DeStreisand effect.... No corruption to see here... Move along.... www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Trump promised to lower meat prices.... Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
FIXED: Judge Orders New Oversight of Child Concentration Camps..... Judge Orders New Oversight of Immigrant Children’s Detention www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/u...
Sad. The horrors of imperialism by China. In Death, a Tibetan Activist Finally Got the World’s Attention www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/w...
Of course "stand your ground" is only (in reality) so you can shoot people that you don't like. A Trans Woman Pulled a Gun and Started a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Debate www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/u...
I'm sure that this is just a myth.....
I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.
Good thing we live with GOP government in Florida... Freedom and keeping us away from tyranny.... Well, unless they want to spy on us and shut us up..... www.tampabay.com/news/environ...
Sad. Unfair. ICE and DHS are more like KGB.... Just sayin' An Email. A Knock at the Door. A Suit Alleges a Threat to Free Speech. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/n...
NYT: Fixed it. Greenspan was very partisan Libertarian. Warsh Looks to Libertarian Greenspan in Approach to Fed Chairmanship www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/b...
Nanoblubber -- I mean nanobubblers will fix it..... Trump Ordered ‘American Flag Blue’ for the Reflecting Pool. It’s Green Again. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/c...
Do you think the DOJ and FBI will get involved. Racism is not a bug, but a feature for the GOP. Vandals Damage Work by Black Artist at Houston Museum, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/a...