The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.
-- John Kenneth Galbraith
USAID
USAID – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:
(more…)April 29, 1971
Country Joe McDonald at John Carroll University on April 29, 1971. #RIPCountryJoeMcDonald Ad Cleveland Plain Dealer
— J.D. Kunes (@jdkunes.bsky.social) March 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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MST3K Short 0415 – General Hospital 2
“Another alcohol-free party ends in shame. This little playlette has been brought to you by the Booze Council, reminding you to always stock up on alcoholic beverages for all your social occasions – because booze really satisfies.”
(more…)Reading: Axiom’s End
War with Iran
Some gems from @nytpitchbot.bsky.social…
We are not at war with Iran, although we have been for the last 50 years.
— NY Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) March 7, 2026 at 9:50 AM
In a savvy move, Trump undoes sanctions on Russia after Russia helps Iran target Americans.
— NY Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) March 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
We are helping Russia; Iran is helping Russia; Russia is helping Iran kill Americans. Classic four-dimensional chess from our Commander-in-Chief. by Marc Thiessen
— NY Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) March 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Cry Wilderness (1987)
The Wedding List
Kate Bush – “The Wedding List”:
(more…)RiffTrax – An Airplane Trip By Jet
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