David Gerlach

@LizMair @EWErickson Noting this context added, there are no longitudinal studies. Caution is warranted: grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5…

Everyone should get in 10,000 steps every day because the aliens only abduct people who get in 9,999 or less.

@DamonLinker @McCormackJohn @JonHaidt There is enough here to cause concern. No longitudinal data as of yet. grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5…

I don't think this is what @JonHaidt was talking about.

@charlescwcooke There is enough here to cause me concern, particularly because of the need for longitudinal analysis. grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5…

(I agree with removing phones from schools. I think RFK Jr.’s argument here is insane.)

Going to need a good concurring opinion from someone who agrees with the holding but not the reasoning.

@BretBaier I think I get what your graphics folks were attempting here, but it looks out of wack by zooming into each area. So many don’t know geography in America.

@CynicalPublius grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5…

I have long been accustomed to leftists spouting fantasy as if it were fact, but this idea that Ukraine is a "democracy" really has my blood pressure jacked. Lefties, Zelenskyy has done the following: 1. Suspended democratic elections. 2. Made certain religions illegal. 3, Made it illegal for military-age men to leave the country. 4. Banned press outlets critical of the government. 5. Formed press gangs that seize men on the street and send them to the front lines with little training, to die. These are all FACTS--you can go look them up yourself. How is THIS a "democracy"?

@JeffBezos Mr. Bezos, please make it easy and even obvious which products are made in America on Amazon, if you are so pro American!

I shared this note with the Washington Post team this morning: I’m writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pages. We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets. We’ll cover other topics too of course, but viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others. There was a time when a newspaper, especially one that was a local monopoly, might have seen it as a service to bring to the reader’s doorstep every morning a broad-based opinion section that sought to cover all views. Today, the internet does that job. I am of America and for America, and proud to be so. Our country did not get here by being typical. And a big part of America’s success has been freedom in the economic realm and everywhere else. Freedom is ethical — it minimizes coercion — and practical — it drives creativity, invention, and prosperity. I offered David Shipley, whom I greatly admire, the opportunity to lead this new chapter. I suggested to him that if the answer wasn’t “hell yes,” then it had to be “no.” After careful consideration, David decided to step away. This is a significant shift, it won’t be easy, and it will require 100% commitment — I respect his decision. We’ll be searching for a new Opinion Editor to own this new direction. I’m confident that free markets and personal liberties are right for America. I also believe these viewpoints are underserved in the current market of ideas and news opinion. I’m excited for us together to fill that void. Jeff

This was remarkable then and needed now: presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proc…

WOW! I’m blown away. A non woke commercial glorifying patriotism just played at the Super Bowl🇺🇸 America is truly great again. Are we tired of winning yet?

@johnrobertsFox @MZHemingway Fantastic

@JasminLaine_ This is part of the issue also: grok.com/share/7c86d8b4…

Poilievre goes NUCLEAR on Trump and Trudeau

@elonmusk @DOGE @realDonaldTrump @BillAckman @JeffBezos make it easy to see which products are made in America on Amazon. I’d like that choice and pay more for 🇺🇸

Only with public support can @DOGE succeed. The bad guys will do anything they can, legal or otherwise, to stop us.

@McCormackJohn I think you might be off a bit: grok.com/share/9d27211f…

U.S. foreign aid is 0.6 percent of federal spending.

Here are the US trade deficits with Mexico, Canada, and China based on the latest available data: - **Mexico**: The US trade deficit with Mexico for 2023 was approximately $152.4 billion.[](barrons.com/news/us-trade-…) - **Canada**: The US trade deficit with Canada in 2023 stood at about $64.3 billion. - **China**: For 2023, the US trade deficit with China was around $279.1 billion. Please note that these figures are for the year 2023. For the most current or specific data for 2025, further updates would be required as the year progresses.

🚨BREAKING: President Trump officially announces 25% tariffs on both Mexico and Canada.

@KPRC2 grandkids and Roebling Court kids went sledding today. A blast!

@sunnyright Clean? Of the six days of my visit in 2019, one had decent visibility. The smog pollution was horrible.

My favorite variation of America First involves a bunch of gullible morons slobbering over foreign dictatorships while hating on America

@JackLambert058 - Son-in-law @NY_Raider got me these hero’s of my childhood even though he loves the Raiders …

@TimButlerIL Come visit anytime!

I have been very impressed! Here is a recent question and response: What does Micah 5:2 in the Bible mean? Also provide an overview of the book of Micah, when it was likely written, and by whom? **Micah 5:2 in the Bible:** Micah 5:2 is a well-known Old Testament prophecy that reads: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." This verse is interpreted as a prophecy about the Messiah. Here's a breakdown of its meaning: - **Bethlehem Ephrathah**: Refers to Bethlehem in Judah, not to be confused with another Bethlehem in Zebulun. Ephrathah is an ancient name for Bethlehem, emphasizing its historical significance. - **Small among the clans**: Bethlehem was considered insignificant in terms of size or political power among the Judean towns. - **Ruler over Israel**: This ruler is expected to have dominion over Israel, often understood as a reference to the Messiah or Christ in Christian theology. - **Origins from of old, from ancient times**: This suggests the eternal nature of the Messiah, pointing to a figure whose existence transcends human history, often interpreted as a divine attribute of Jesus in Christian thought. In the New Testament, this verse is cited in Matthew 2:5-6 during the visit of the Magi, confirming Jesus' birthplace in Bethlehem as the fulfillment of this prophecy. **Overview of the Book of Micah:** - **Author**: The book is attributed to the prophet Micah, whose full name is Mikayahu, meaning "Who is like Yahweh?" Micah was from Moresheth, a village in Judah, which was close to the Philistine border. - **Date of Writing**: Scholars estimate that the book was written between 735 and 700 B.C. Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, making him a contemporary of Isaiah. - **Content and Structure**: - **Judgment and Hope**: The book alternates between oracles of doom and promises of hope. Micah condemns social injustices, corrupt leadership, and idolatry which were prevalent in both Israel and Judah, predicting the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem. - **Restoration**: Alongside warnings, there are visions of future restoration, including the establishment of peace and justice under a new Davidic ruler, notably in chapters 4 and 5, where the prophecy of the Messiah from Bethlehem is found. - **Covenant Lawsuit**: Chapter 6 introduces the concept of God's "lawsuit" against Israel for their breach of covenant, emphasizing themes of justice, mercy, and humility (Micah 6:8). - **Themes**: - **Justice**: Micah heavily criticizes the exploitation of the poor by the rich and powerful. - **Faithfulness**: Despite the judgment, there is an underlying theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant, promising restoration and peace. - **Messianic Hope**: The book looks forward to a future ruler from David's line, symbolizing the ultimate restoration of Israel. - **Literary Style**: The book employs poetry, lament, prophecy, and theophany (a visible manifestation of God), using vivid imagery to convey its messages. Micah's prophecies have been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly for the Messianic expectations outlined in chapter 5.

Yes

Says Swiss Banker Hedged Against Coffee #ComeAndTakeIt

@BillAckman In Tesla's second vote by shareholders to reinstate Elon Musk's compensation package, approximately **2.29 billion shares** were voted on. This includes 1.76 billion shares in favor and 528.9 million shares against, according to posts found on X.

This decision and the payola for lawyers is absurd. We are going to see a migration of Corporate America from Delaware.