Reed Esau 😺

Ha, and that's appreciated. A few years back when I returned to Twitter/X I resolved to repost *only my own posts*, such as replies like this. That eliminates the temptation of lazy sharing by repost. (Quote posting different, as something can be added.)

Before he self-deported to bloosky, I recall a notable skeptic's admiration for the new crop of young debunkers who aren't satisfied with merely criticizing mistakes in understanding the science. Instead, it must be accompanied by the promotion of the fashionable ideology. 1/2

In writing the reality tracking series, the June 30th entry for Theory of Mind -- modeling the minds of others as a practical skill -- was one of the most fascinating to research.

I've read other alt-history novels, such as *1945* by Robert Conroy, where the Manhattan project fails to produce an operational atomic bomb, leading to the planned invasion of Japan by allied forces. (My now-100yo neighbor was in Italy in '45, expecting to be redeployed there.)

“Cartwright, … River Cartwright”

I vaguely recall owning the 45rpm single as a kid, being a fan of the Blake Edwards films. Now I know about Plas Johnson!

Samuelson is a legend, but should have an asterisk next to his name, for this: In the 1989 edition of Economics, Samuelson wrote: "The Soviet economy is proof that, contrary to what many skeptics had earlier believed, a socialist command economy can function and even thrive."

Worst job ever for a drawer slide

Good idea. I’ve not used it for years. Here’s what it found.

@maceskridge A bit annoyed that the S&P committee recently forced $VOO owners to buy $CVNA at $456 when that turd is headed to $0

I adore the movie and its many tributes from other films... teapaw.org/reedes/status/17723786…

Any more than 0% boarders destroys the integrity of the slope, resulting in a sheet of ice. Deport them all.

The reported discovery of Seckel's body occurred shortly after the exposé of his grift was detailed in Tablet magazine. (FWIW, I think it's likely he suicided) tabletmag.com/sections/news/…

If so, then noted UFO skeptic Mick West (who is entirely convinced the officer should be prosecuted) will experience a UFO cult level of disappointment.

We've secretly replaced your coffee with Folgers crystals

@maceskridge I'm led to believe that if you have Fisher manage your $1M portfolio, you can afford to full-time in a luxury yacht.

I hope to be long gone by the time the authorities determine what will have transpired, sitting on a beach, earning twenty percent.