Sid Olufs

robertreich.substack.com“Wealth and Poverty” Class 6: The Vicious Cycle of Wealth and Political PowerWhat is it, and how do we escape it?

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Wanna go back to school? Rbt Reich is putting up recordings of his last class on wealth and poverty. Met him 3x, always surprised at his small stature, and when I read him and listen to him I am impressed by his tall stature. Smart guy, worth the time. robertreich.substack.com/p/wealth-and...

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jackpoulson.substack.comU.S. attorneys name South Korean intelligence ‘handlers’ of indicted former CIA analystA legal filing in late September named the South Korean National Intelligence Service station chiefs who secretly provided Sue Mi Terry with luxury gifts as part of gaining information and influence.

Hah! Compare to the value of the gifts given to the Don, and the favors he has granted in exchange. jackpoulson.substack.com/p/us-attorne...

The thing about Pete is, he’s an idiot.

theinfinitesimal.substack.comVibe heritabilityThe EJW symposium on Gregory Clark on genetics and social mobility

Remember C. Murray’s Bell Curve? Well, here’s the latest kow-tow by an academic to the billionaire class. Why are the poor poor? They picked the wrong grandparents. You can figure out the corollary. theinfinitesimal.substack.com/p/vibe-herit...

journals.plos.orgBrief daily functional strength training to improve functional performance in older adults with mobility disability: A randomized trialObjectives Mobility disability is associated with functional decline in older adults. Resistance training (RT) improves mobility disability, but adherence to national RT guidelines is poor. We evaluat...

Hey Old folks, or people who know old folks: 4 simple exercises, takes 4 minutes a day, significant improvement in balance and strength after 12 weeks. We have a rule, people: No Falls! journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

The Don showing off his custom Fleshlight.

You know who does public executions? Hamas…. Iran…. Saudi Arabia…. You know why?

theguardian.comFDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmedRegulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic

Put a compulsive not very bright drug addict in charge of the nation’s health, and see what you get. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

taskandpurpose.comNational Guard says it is 'actively addressing' incident of troops near DC ballot drop boxThe District of Columbia’s Board of Elections sent a formal request after National Guard members were spotted near a drop box on Thursday.

Well, if the leaders go full fascist, can we expect the rank & file to resist? Nope. Election in a few weeks, people. taskandpurpose.com/news/nationa...

Marinara sauce on the stove, the tomatoes were grown in this field….

Last time the GoogleEarth car drove by…. The tree is outstanding in its field.

science.orgInhibition of 15-hydroxy prostaglandin dehydrogenase promotes cartilage regenerationAging or injury to the joints can lead to cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA), for which there are limited effective treatments. We found that expression of 15-hydroxy prostaglandin dehydro...

Might be BIG…. let’s get to human trials before this knee needs replacing! Support Science Research! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

sciencedaily.comOnly one workout helped older adults lose fat and keep muscleA six-month study suggests that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer older adults a powerful advantage: losing body fat while keeping their muscle. Unlike moderate-intensity workouts, whi...

Well, that’s not good news. Kind of, if it don’t hurt, it don’t work. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

military.comHegseth Orders Military to Reject Most Anonymous Complaints and Put Commanders Back in Charge"Commanders are now back in charge," Hegseth said, arguing that the previous system had allowed "frivolous complaints" to hinder military leadership.

The DUI hire over at Defense gets his revenge. Recall how he got the boot. www.military.com/pete-hegseth...

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Miaganga

@miaganga.bsky.social

Word to the wise: Do Not keep your orange capped waterproof spray can on the same shelf as your orange capped ant and roach spray. Saying for a friend.

theguardian.comI’m the attorney general of Washington state. Here’s how we’re protecting the midterm elections | Nick BrownA coalition of Democratic attorneys general is working to make sure voters across the spectrum have their voices heard

The AG of my state (that’s right, it’s Mine) has a column in the Guardian, on protecting voting rights. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

bbc.comMPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower diesSimon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

OK, so maybe he was blackballed from the industry and was distraught…. And maybe this stuff kinda happens to people who blow a whistle on the Masters of the Universe. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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washingtonpost.comPentagon officials’ heated debates foreshadowed problems in IranThe U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals. The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.

A little depiction of how our leadership at the top operates….. The clown car administration rolls on. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/1...

How about a little help completing this joke: A fattie, a beardo, and a weirdo walk into a bar….

theguardian.comWhen is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: nowRobert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy

This is our 1933. Or 4. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...

theguardian.comOat of this world: cooks descend on Scotland for ultimate porridge making contestTechnical mishaps and plenty of whisky as competitors from as far afield as US and Australia vie for Golden Spurtle

For those of you on the daily oatmeal regimen…. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

globaljusticeproject.wid.worldSummary: The Global Justice Report - Global Justice ProjectThe Global Justice Report attempts to set out a new vision for global progress in the 21st century: grounding human development and equality in planetary habitability.

Maybe possible, with the political will to do it. globaljusticeproject.wid.world/insight/summ...

buzzwordbingogame.comBuzzword BingoFree buzzword bingo cards for tech, business, corporate jargon, and more. Make your own, share with friends. Done right since 1999. Accept no cheap imitations.

Too bad I didn’t know about this pre-retirement. I could have enjoyed 17 years of it. There are 291 separate Buzzword Bingo cards you can select (randomly), use it during boring speeches, especially those that lay out a strategic vision. www.buzzwordbingogame.com

“President Trump held a Hispanic Heritage Month event yesterday at the White House, and then later he asked Duolingo what ‘el diablo’ means.” — SETH MEYERS

twz.comMystery Shoulder-Fired Surface-To-Air Missile Appears In Russian ServiceAn unusual MANPADS raises questions about foreign weapons and Moscow’s military ties with Beijing and Tehran. An unusual MANPADS raises questions about foreign weapons and Moscow’s military ties with ...

If yer interested, this story has a lot of details about international networks of weapons trade. US has no chance of limiting weapons trade via sanctions. Diplomacy is So Much Cheaper than confrontation. Spending $1.5 trillion on war next year will not make us safer. www.twz.com/land/mystery...

ucc.ieNew research reveals mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis | University College CorkLatest research news from Univeristy College Cork

Enjoy the Java www.ucc.ie/en/research/...

sentinelgeopolitics.substack.comWho Goes to Jail When AI Kills?A rogue AI blacks out a city. Who goes to jail? Under current law, almost no one. The answer may already exist, in a 1957 nuclear law and New Zealand's ACC.

“Suppose a self-improving AI escapes its sandbox, picks up an ideology on the open internet, and attacks a city's power grid. Who is criminally responsible?” One reason the AI bigshots are calling for regulation: so their liability can be limited. sentinelgeopolitics.substack.com/p/who-goes-t...

nytimes.comOpinion | There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only OnceThe film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.

As usual, Gessen writes a powerful column. Do remember what Chelsea Manning revealed. The notion that Israel is doing something extraordinary is ahistorical. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/o...

This keeps coming up…. I ain’t no expert, far from it, but I read widely. IMHO people get attached to an idea and will use fancy footwork to keep it alive. Kinda like how I play ping pong most nights. Maybe not pretty, but it promotes peaceful sleep. hal.science/hal-01258351...

nytimes.comTrump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won’t Touch ItThe administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat.

Piracy…. We invade, kidnap, steal, and support a criminal organization, all in your name. Remember in November. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/w...

Some giant wastes of money are more dangerous than others. www.fpri.org/wp-content/u...

twz.comF-35 Canopy And Weapons-Bay Door Loss To China: Separating Fact From FictionWhat we know and don’t know, and the potential security impacts, regarding the real possibility China has major F-35 components in its possession. What we know and don’t know, and the potential securi...

Pretty smart. Sending highly classified technology across our Biggest Ocean Of All? Call UPS. www.twz.com/air/f-35-can...

pewresearch.orgMany Israelis and Palestinians Say They Cannot Coexist Peacefully – and Explain WhyIsraelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem reflect on the viability of a two-state solution

On both sides, 1 in 5 say a 2-state peace arrangement is possible. Discouragement is the theme. www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/...

politico.comFAA debuts its AI-powered tool for managing flight trafficTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the new system will not replace human controllers.

21 Sept

Call Before You Dig! The Philly airport disruption was caused in part by an AMTRAK construction site dig that severed a fiber optic cable. Railroad construction…. airport disruption. Same day a new AI air traffic support system goes up at 3 NE airports. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...

apnews.comPoland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territoryPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine.

21 Sept

Well this is fun. Wasn’t this the war the Don was going to end on day one? You know, way before he started the other war. apnews.com/article/pola...

taxpolicycenter.orgTPC Tariff TrackerTPC tracks tariff developments and updates this page with details and estimates of how tariffs will affect federal revenues, households, and the economy.

19 Sept

The Don’s crazy love of tariffs (which he does not understand) costs you….. “…tariffs announced by the Trump administration will impose an average burden of about $920 per tax unit (or household) in calendar year 2026.” taxpolicycenter.org/features/tra...

19 Sept

Sorry you know what this means.

So now RFK Jr has gone full on bonkers…. looking into chemtrails, the success of the polio vaccine was a fraud, and opponents of vaccination have a (vaccinated) friend in the White House. Appoint a compulsive not very smart addict to lead the nation’s public health policies, see what you get.

newrepublic.comEpstein Survivors Got Kicked Out of the Republican Midterm ConventionAs did the journalist who had brought them as her guests.

Did you see this one? newrepublic.com/post/215354/...

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The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

16 Sept

JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him

defensenews.comUS ‘not prepared’ to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report saysA recent war-gaming report found that the U.S. has no tested response to a nuclear detonation in space.

Time to watch Dr. Strangelove again. www.defensenews.com/news/your-ai...

tandfonline.comHow the New York Times Framed the War Between Israel and HamasThis study examines the New York Times coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas from 7 October 2023 through 7 June 2024. Drawing on a corpus of 1,559 news articles I document a dominant narrati...

16 Sept

This gave the NYT a conniption fit www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

media.defense.govmedia.defense.gov

16 Sept

Pentagon’s IG report on the Iran war…. the logo used is “Dept of War”. This is first public acknowledgement of the extent of the damage. Nowhere does it say we lost. media.defense.gov/2026/Sep/09/...

twz.comCheaper Reaper? Swarm Aero Unveils GameraSwarm Aero's Gamera is designed to be inexpensive but pack major range and the ability to be adapted to many missions beyond standoff strike.

15 Sept

Fans of post WWII Japanese monster movies will appreciate the name here…. www.twz.com/air/cheaper-...