Really is a tough call. On one hand - every Nobel prize winning economist is adamantly stating that Harris has a significantly better economic plan But on the other hand - the dumbest people I’ve ever interacted with say Trump is a good businessman Quite the dilemma

John Tyler, America’s 10th president, was born in 1790. As we go vote today in 2024, he still has a living grandson. Read that as many times as you need to fully absorb it.

St. Francis - one of the few to act as a Christian, not just hide behind their bible for power and money. His prayer is a good one to live by, no matter your beliefs. And, the coolest city in the world is named after him...

Thank You Joe

If you wonder why capitalism is breaking down and the promise of new tech making our lives better seems empty, learn about enshittification from Cory Doctorow

Amazon used to sell *products*, not Shein-grade self-destructing dropshipped garbage from all-consonant brands. Apple used to defend your privacy, rather than spying on you with your no-modifications-allowed Iphone. 8/

If any Scottish friends are in Köln or heading to the city - Always order Kölsch - Embrace the Stange, the small glass. Always served cold. - The Köbes (waiter) will come around regularly with a huge Kranz of new ones & mark down how many you’ve had. - Never need to go to the bar

Glory, Glory! #FACup #ManchesterUnited

Come on United! One last game to salvage this season #ManchesterUnited

Did @SFGiants fans just boo Blake Snell? What is wrong with people?

SF Giants season prediction ... 89-73, wild card, ultimately losing in NLCS to Braves. #SFGiants

Ireland’s Call. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the west of Ireland ☘️

Happy St. Paddy's Day! Come on United! #StPatricksDay #ManchesterUnited #MUNLIV

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest. As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days. I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here: 1. Enough with Both-sides-ism When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew. 2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection. If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong. 3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election. Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts. Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it. ↓ For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is here. 🤩

better in Spanish...

In Japan we don’t have dozens of football organizations. There is a clear pathway for governing competition and for development that everyone follows. The JFA is the National Body and the 47 State Associations fall under the JFA. There are no other organizations that sit equal alongside the State Association like we have here in the US. I don’t know of any other Country that has so many Youth Organizations that compete against each other for players, coaches, facilities, competitions, tournaments and sponsors. It’s unheard of anywhere else in the world. There really is no State Association in the US that functions as a State Association. Then we have MLS which looks after the top Professional League and Academies. There are a few other Professional Leagues as well in the US. What’s remarkable is some Countries have been banned by FIFA for having rival Leagues such was the case in Indonesia when another organization decided they wanted to start a rival Professional League to the existing Professional League. It create a crisis where Indonesia were banned from competing Internationally.