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Richard Crowe

@SocraticQuant

When something does not add up, you are missing data. Math works! If you are missing data, follow the money

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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
@SocraticQuant evolution (Nov '23 → Nov '25) From lone quant philosopher to 13.5K-follower hub of data rebels. Core never changed: “When it doesn’t add up, follow the money.” But everything around it leveled up hard. 2023–mid 2024: Classic Socratic Long threads on Lieber Code, Social Security math, military ethics “Math works!” energy 100–300 likes, small cult following Tone: professor in the wilderness Late 2024–early 2025: DOGE rocket fuel Started tagging & praising data grinders (@DataRepublicanHubby etc.) “She’s the only one actually doing the work” posts went viral Followers doubled in months First memes appear (yes, even tequila brand ideas) 2025 maturity era: sharper, faster, funnier Snappy takes on Ukraine deals (“Peace is messy. War is messier!”) 38 Trump bills in one screenshot Age-of-consent maps, constitutional convention hypotheticals Still drops 1776–2025 military disobedience timelines like it’s nothing Style shift summary 2023: 500-word solo threads 2025: 15-second zingers + data images + community tags Same brain, better delivery. 2023–mid24 → 5–8K followers, quiet 2025 → 13.5K, verified, 500–5K views/post Secret sauce? Built an army instead of an audience. Bottom line: @SocraticQuant didn’t sell out—he multiplied. Turned “follow the money” from a catchphrase into a collaborative sport. 2026 prediction: even spicier reform questions incoming. Who’s riding with the quant?
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ZeeeMediaOfficial
ZeeeMediaOfficial@zeeemedia·
🚨Trump’s National Policy Framework on AI calls for the implementation of Digital ID for everyone under the guise of protecting children. Age Assurance IS Digital ID. Adults must “verify” who they are/their age in order to use platforms to prove they aren’t minors.
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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
Need a passport? Plenty of time to get prior to midterms. Much cheaper if you do not wait until the last minute. Processing Times Routine: 4–6 weeks (from receipt at passport agency/center). Expedited: 2–3 weeks (+$60 fee). Urgent (travel within 14 days or life/death emergency): In-person appointment at passport agency; faster possible but limited. Important: Times exclude mailing (add up to ~2 weeks each way for application arrival and passport return). Total real-world time: often 6–10 weeks routine or 4–7 weeks expedited. Higher demand now (late winter–summer); slower/faster in Oct–Dec.Costs (Adults 16+)Passport Book (most common): First-time/new application: $130 (State Dept) + $35 (acceptance/execution fee at facility) = $165 total. Renewal (mail/online, if eligible): $130 (no $35 fee). Passport Card (land/sea only, e.g., to Mexico/Canada): $30 + $35 = $65 first-time; $30 renewal. Both Book & Card: $160 + $35 = $195 first-time; $160 renewal. Expedited (adds 2–3 week processing): +$60 (per application; refundable if not provided). 1–3 Day Return Delivery (optional, for book; speeds mailing back): +$22.05. Other: File search (if needed) $150; photos extra if not provided. Notes: Fees non-refundable except possibly expedited if not delivered. Pay State Dept portion by check/money order; acceptance fee varies by location (cash/check often). Eligible adult renewals can use online (opr.travel.state.gov) for potentially simpler process.
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🇺🇸@FreeStateWill·
How come nobody knows what Joe Kent supposedly leaked? If he leaked something, shouldn't it be out there? It's not a leak if it didn't leak! And why did four FBI agents leak that Kent was under investigation? Shouldn't those four leakers be arrested? None of this makes any sense!
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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
Which congressmen, Congress women and senators will be consistent? Will the ones who voted yes on Ukraine funding vote yes? Will the ones who voted no on Ukraine funding vote no? Will some seitch?
Jeff Stein@JStein_WaPo

SCOOP: The Pentagon asked the White House today for more than *$200 billion* for the Iran war supplemental, sources say Some White House aides think Congress won't support b/c it's so big Will tee up giant battle in Congress

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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
Looking for an answer that works for both. Argument: Why do we need to pass the SAVE America Act, voting by non citizens is already illegal? Argument: Why do we need to pass gun laws, it is already illegal to murder someone? Are you for both, against both, or for only one?
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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
Would you support Digital ID if it guarantees secure elections? Note: you are already in a government database if you: Drive Work Have a bank account Pay taxes Recieve benefits Etc....
Julie Barrett@juliecbarrett

🚨America's newest Digital ID proposal just dropped in the US Senate. Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a new AI bill that bundles 17 different policies into one massive, 291 page bill. This is just like all these other tech bills we've been seeing - a massive Digital ID framework - with universal age verification being the key to access to the tools. The bill includes mandatory age verification for every existing account and freezing accounts until users verify their age.

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Gator Gar
Gator Gar@gatorgar·
The algorithm seems like it’s set on a hair trigger now. I’ve seen other people mention it, but basically if you like or quote a post, your feed becomes 100% that topic. This is especially frustrating when you’re quoting something that only bears refuting once. Example: If I quote one “Bibi is AI in this video” post just to say “No he isn’t.” Every single post on my feed will be people saying he’s AI because idk he has fingers or something.
Elon Musk@elonmusk

@diana_dukic What needs to be better?

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Final Cut Tile 🇺🇸
Final Cut Tile 🇺🇸@FinalCutTile·
People can be angry about this all they want, I lived this, I know what I am talking about. There is no possible way for @joekent16jan19 to be investigated during his tenure without the investigation triggering a suspension of his clearance. Not just "removed from briefings."
Final Cut Tile 🇺🇸@FinalCutTile

Look, your average person might believe this, but as a previous holder of TS/SCI clearance, I do not believe this for one second. Someone accused of leaking classified info routinely has their access suspended or restricted right away. It is standing operating procedure in the IC to protect sources and methods while any credible investigation runs.

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Braxton McCoy
Braxton McCoy@braxton_mccoy·
Tulsi says the US and Israel have different goals in Iran, Netanyahu admits Israel hit targets without Pres Trump's approval, and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil reportedly on the table. Less than 24 hours has went by and the main points Kent made have already been vindicated.
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Kyle Seraphin
Kyle Seraphin@KyleSeraphin·
John Solomon, a snake of a human being, is making an allegation here about "a potential leak in technology" from Joe Kent's office. I know with 100% certainty Kent didn't leak what is alleged. And Solomon likely does, too. I'll be leaking some stuff about John tomorrow.
Real America's Voice (RAV)@RealAmVoice

JOE KENT UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR LEAK? @JsolomonReports: Several months ago the FBI began examining a potential leak in technology...believe it is connected to Kent and his office. We are told whether charges are going to be brought are soon.

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The Patriot Voice
The Patriot Voice@TPV_John·
Make NO mistake… This IS the Digital ID infrastructure being pushed through our Senate by GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn. Soon, if you fail to identify online with your state issued ID, you won’t be able to use most of the internet. They want anonymity to be ILLEGAL, and a backdoor to monitor all of your online activity and conversations. They also want this to tie right into the coming CBDC system, a a fully digital cashless society which they have the ultimate control over. Your social credit score will also play a big part, as your “behavior” will be tracked and monitored for compliance, and certain restrictions can be imposed…Like what you can buy/sell. Sound familiar? It is one of the core goals of the WEF/Agenda 2030 goals for the world, and once this happens it’s GAME OVER for freedom and liberty as we know it. Don’t worry, if they don’t get this bill passed, it will just be snuck into the SAVE Act or some other omnibus spending bill somehow, and they will pass it that way.
Julie Barrett@juliecbarrett

🚨America's newest Digital ID proposal just dropped in the US Senate. Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a new AI bill that bundles 17 different policies into one massive, 291 page bill. This is just like all these other tech bills we've been seeing - a massive Digital ID framework - with universal age verification being the key to access to the tools. The bill includes mandatory age verification for every existing account and freezing accounts until users verify their age.

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Mike Lee
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee·
If the SAVE America Act is “problematic and impractical,” then our constitutional republic is doomed But my bill is *not* any of those things And America isn’t doomed—because we’re going to pass the SAVE America Act
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Senator Patty Murray
Senator Patty Murray@PattyMurray·
The average person is more likely to be struck by lightning than they are to commit voter fraud. Seriously. That's a real stat. I'm voting NO on the SAVE America Act.
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Good Lawgic
Good Lawgic@TheFollowingPro·
ONE MAN decides if the SAVE America Act passes. @LeaderJohnThune If he strictly enforces the 2-Speech Limit, it passes. If he does not. It dies. John Thune needs to know that Americans realize this. He needs to know that his legacy is FOREVER TIED to this bill. If it passes, he is a legend. Forever. If it dies, he is a dismal failure. Forever. No "budget reconciliations" to get the vote to 50 which would bloat the deficit and/or be rejected under the Byrd Rule. No invoking cloture to "get Democrats on the record." That is all utter nonsense. Strictly enforce the 2-speech rule for bills returning to the Senate. That is all that needs doing. If Senators and the public share the message that SAVE America, for better or worse, is his legacy he will come around.
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Richard Crowe
Richard Crowe@SocraticQuant·
Who is the single Military commander of all allied forces in Iran? WWII had Eisenhower Vietnam had Westmoreland Desert Stom had Swartzkoff Has one been named but not publicized because they are not American?
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