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Great TV Shows - Part 3
Four standout series from Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock — curated for quality, rewatchability, and great storytelling.
03 Oct 2025
Independent and Nonprofit Media
Support independent media.
29 Sep 2025
Some Books Worth Reading
A short reading list — smart, high‑signal picks worth your time.
28 Sep 2025
Still think capitalism is the answer???
Zuckerberg says Meta's AI race could misspend hundreds of billions — a quick note on capitalism's resource allocation, plus the clip.
27 Sep 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 10
Part 10 with four tense, talk‑worthy picks — true crime, heists, strategy and power — across YouTube TV, Hulu, and Netflix.
26 Sep 2025![[Video] Mayor to Mayor: a conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani](/public/posts/populists-mayoral-politics/header.jpg)
[Video] Mayor to Mayor: a conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani
Some really great lessons with a bit of 'passing the baton' energy — two populists talk mayoral politics.
26 Sep 2025
David Hogg: Elect People Who Fight for Us (Video)
In a recent appearance of the Adam Friedland show - David Hogg talks about how we shift our party back into a winning party that fights for people, among other topics.
25 Sep 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 9
Part 9 with four stylish, watch‑now thrillers and capers across Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon — propulsive, conversation‑starting picks.
22 Sep 2025
Zohran Has Net Positive Favorability Nationally Among Young Conservatives!
Boilerplate setup for a post on Zohran Mamdani’s national net-positive favorability.
19 Sep 2025
The One Video You Need to Watch
Why this video’s core message—grassroots populism and persuasion—could be the path back to electoral power.
18 Sep 2025
One’s Own Wrath
A superstition from a shop scene in Now You See Me — a reminder that self‑made vengeance circles back.
12 Sep 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 8
Part 8 with four sharp, thought‑provoking films you can stream now — curated picks that spark conversation and stick with you.
11 Sep 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 7
Part 7 with four sharp, thought-provoking films you can stream now — curated picks that spark conversation and stick with you.
03 Sep 2025
Dream for NYC PAC Relaunches for the General
Billionaires are pouring dark money into pro‑Adams and pro‑Cuomo PACs. Dream for NYC is the transparent, people‑powered PAC to fight back, defeat Adams & Cuomo, and elect Zohran Mamdani. Chip in and share the receipts.
03 Sep 2025
China’s Economy, Explained (Video)
A big‑picture overview of how China’s economic model actually works: state ownership and planning alongside markets, private firms, and stock exchanges. Covers SOEs, mixed ownership, industrial policy, and how planning guides market signals.
02 Sep 2025
Great TV Shows - Part 2
Part 2 of our favorite TV shows to stream now—smart, binge-worthy series across Apple TV+, Hulu and more. Curated picks that deliver quality and conversation.
02 Sep 2025
How Socialists Can Fix the Housing Crisis (Video)
This video explains socialist housing approaches, with examples, and suggests ideas (soon to be) New York policymakers like Zohran Mamdani can apply.
02 Sep 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 6
Part 6 with four smart, watch-now films worth your time. Thought-provoking picks that inspire discussion and linger afterward.
31 Aug 2025
Charity Spotlight - One Tree Planted
Plant trees around the world for $1 per tree—simple, transparent, and high‑impact reforestation.
31 Aug 2025
The Liberty Pear: Best of All Time (So Far)
A mega-collection of the most impactful and most-read pieces across The Liberty Pear. Start here to discover highlights, must-reads, movies/TV lists, and policy explainers.
30 Aug 2025
Homes For All - How Socialists Have Solved Housing
Zohran Mamdani talks housing in general.
28 Aug 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 5
Part 5 with four thought-provoking, entertaining films across streaming services. Curated selections that spark conversation and are fun to watch.
28 Aug 2025
Death, Lies, and Money - The Andrew Cuomo Dossier
Handful of reasons not to vote Cuomo.
02 Aug 2025
Zohran Wins Primary - What Is The Playbook?
Mini analysis of the Zohran primary win, and playbook for democrats across the country.
11 Jul 2025
Election Reflection: Zohran Street Interviews From Nov 15, 2024
Street interviews after the 2024 election.
05 Jul 2025
Call to Action: Let's Get Zohran Elected To Be The Next Mayor Of NYC.
Call to action: Let's Get Zohran Elected.
03 Jun 2025
Countdown: Zohran For NYC Mayor — A Reason a Day Until Election Day
Countdown: A Reason a Day Until Election Day - Zohran For NYC Mayor
28 May 2025
Zohran for NYC Mayor
New Yorker identity is defined by community, resilience, and shared triumph beyond tenure or birthplace. Exposes Andrew Cuomo’s unethical leadership and misuse of $61 million in taxpayer funds. Champions Zohran Mamdani’s platform—rent freezes, fast fare-free buses, city-owned groceries, housing reform—endorses his candidacy, and invites volunteers and supporters to spread hope.
22 May 2025
Thank You For 60k, Bluesky
Thank you post for 60k on Bluesky.
21 May 2025
NYC, Do Not Rank Cuomo!
First thoughts on NYC Mayoral Race.
11 Apr 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 4
Part 4 with three smart, discussion-worthy films you can stream today. Sharp picks that challenge assumptions and reward attention.
21 Mar 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 9
Week 9 Recap
21 Mar 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 12
Week 12 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
21 Mar 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 8
Week 8 Recap
15 Mar 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 11
Week 11 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
15 Mar 2025
Two More Polling Aggregates Show Approval In Freefall
Two more polling aggregates have turned to red.
13 Mar 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 7
Week 7 Recap
07 Mar 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 10
Week 10 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
07 Mar 2025
Stunningly Bad Numbers Spell 'Bad News Bears' for Trump’s Economy & Approval
Bad numbers in consumer confidence & sentiment, polling, inflation, and GDP. A few major sets of data have dropped recently that show the beginning of the new administration and their rhetoric is both _not resonating with Americans_ and are causing large economic pain.
05 Mar 2025
BREAKING: 25% Tariffs on Mex/Can - 10% More On China
Tariffs increased. Largest Tax Increase On Americans In Modern American History.
04 Mar 2025
The Liberty Pear Highlights (Feb 2025)
The Liberty Pear Highlights for February 2025—top reads, policy explainers, and curated picks. A quick way to catch up on what mattered this month.
28 Feb 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 9
Week 9 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
28 Feb 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 6
Week 6 Recap
28 Feb 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 5
Week 5 Recap
21 Feb 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 8
Week 8 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
21 Feb 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 4
Week 3 Recap
14 Feb 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 7
Week 7 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
14 Feb 2025
USAID
Compilation of some high level thoughts around USAID.
13 Feb 2025
Combating Misinformation In The Post-Truth Reality
Practical strategies to fight the misinformation machine online—what to post, how to engage, and when to disengage. Actionable steps with trusted sources you can use today.
10 Feb 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 3
Week 3 Recap
09 Feb 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 6
Week 6 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
09 Feb 2025
Thank You For 50k, Bluesky
Thank you post for 50k on Bluesky.
07 Feb 2025
The Future: Made In China, Part 2 - AI
A large AI advance in China sparks a market reaction.
02 Feb 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 3
Part 3 of thought-provoking films to watch online right now. Curated, discussion-worthy picks that challenge assumptions and reward attention.
02 Feb 2025
Tariffs Part 3: Foreign Relations, Reactions, and Retaliations
Discussion of the foreign relations aspect of tariffs.
01 Feb 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 2
Week 2 Recap
31 Jan 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 5
Week 5 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
31 Jan 2025
The Liberty Pear Highlights (Nov '24 - Jan '25)
A curated highlights reel from The Liberty Pear’s first months—top posts, explainers, and reader favorites. Start here to catch up quickly.
28 Jan 2025
AOC Joins Jon Stewart On His Weekly Podcast
Another informative interview / discussion on Jon Stewart's weekly podcast.
28 Jan 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 4
Week 4 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
24 Jan 2025
The Future: Made In China
Another fusion breakthrough in China as it's increasingly clear they have the lead.
23 Jan 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Profound lessons from one of the most important men in history.
20 Jan 2025
Great TV Shows
Curated picks of great TV shows—high-quality, story-driven series worth your time. Focused on standout Apple TV+ originals and why they’re worth watching.
20 Jan 2025
2025 Economic Thoughts & Predictions
Predictions and thoughts around the first set of Trump's economic policies, some other predictions.
19 Jan 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 3
Week 3 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
17 Jan 2025
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16 Jan 2025
Lump Of Labor Fallacy
Does adding more workers mean fewer jobs? Think again. A plain-English explainer of the lump of labor fallacy and how demand actually creates employment.
16 Jan 2025
Thank You For 40k, Bluesky
Thank you post for 40k on Bluesky.
14 Jan 2025
What Are Externalities?
A plain-English guide to externalities—what they are, real-world examples, and why they matter to policy. Learn how unseen costs shape markets and society.
13 Jan 2025
There's a Storm Coming...
Quote from The Dark Knight Rises in a conversation between Batman and Catwoman (Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle).
12 Jan 2025
A Founding Father Quote a Day - Week 1
Week 1 Recap
11 Jan 2025
Movies That Make You Think - Part 2
Part 2 of thought-provoking films you can stream now. Smart, challenging movies that spark conversation and stay with you.
11 Jan 2025
The Extinction of the Nightingale
Jenny Lind's profound uniqueness.
10 Jan 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 2
Week 2 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
10 Jan 2025
Thoughts?
A reaction to Obama and Trump chatting at Jimmy Carter’s funeral—and what it signals about rhetoric versus reality. Reflections on norms, politics, and mixed signals.
09 Jan 2025
Collection of Bluesky Starter Packs
Bluesky starter packs of likeminded accounts.
08 Jan 2025
New Mini-Project - A Quote A Day From The Founding Fathers
New mini-project.
08 Jan 2025
A Dragon Lives Forever, But Not So Gentle Legends
Remembering Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary—his life, activism, and the enduring legacy of 'Puff, the Magic Dragon.' Reflections, context, and links.
07 Jan 2025
Movies That Make You Think
A curated list of thought-provoking movies available on Netflix. Stream these intelligent, conversation-starting picks that linger long after the credits.
05 Jan 2025
Fortune a Day - Recap - Week 1
Week 1 recap of my daily Fortune a Day project
04 Jan 2025
Making My Pasta Sauce
My onion-forward marinara meat sauce with step-by-step photos. Ingredients, tips, and a hearty, crowd-pleasing pasta sauce recipe.
03 Jan 2025
Building 7
The lesser-known story of 9/11’s Building 7—timeline, images, and context behind the third collapse. A concise, respectful look at what happened and why it matters.
30 Dec 2024
Paradox of Thrift, Fallacy of Composition, Austerity, and Second-Order Thinking
Explore second-order thinking through counterintuitive economic ideas like the paradox of thrift and the fallacy of composition. Clear explanations with accessible examples.
29 Dec 2024
New Mini-Project - A Fortune A Day
New mini-project.
28 Dec 2024
Ocean Casino Resort
My latest trip to Ocean Casino Resort
27 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 6 - Conclusion
Establish superiority and save labor.
11 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 5 - Superiority
Establish superiority and save labor.
10 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 4 - Inefficient
Establish superiority and save labor.
09 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 3 - Corporate Power
Establish superiority and save labor.
08 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 2 - Labor
Establish superiority and save labor.
07 Dec 2024
Nationalize AI - Part 1 - Defining The Problem
Establish superiority and save labor.
06 Dec 2024
Jon Stewart & Bernie Sanders on Rebuilding Trust & Efficacy in the Government
An important conversation between Jon Stewart and Bernie.
05 Dec 2024
Tariffs Part 2: An Impossible Balance
Could a large-scale tariff program trigger stagflation and put us into a protracted recession?
03 Dec 2024
I beg your pardon?
Biden pardons his son
01 Dec 2024
Tariffs Part 1: An Introduction
What are tariffs? Who pays them? Are they good or bad, or both?
25 Nov 2024 Jon Stewart - Why Men Are Leaving the Left
A video talking about the recent election and some of the reasons why Harris lost.
24 Nov 2024
Then, Jesus Said...
A secular look at Jesus’ teachings—radical love, empathy, and care for others—contrasted with modern political hypocrisy. Reflections with examples and a viral post.
19 Nov 2024