Cardiff Garcia
@CardiffGarcia
Just because opinions are mine doesn't mean they can't also be yours. EIG Editorial Director, New Bazaar host; co-founder, Bazaar Audio; ex-journalist (FT, NPR)
Maybe we've all been wrong, and strange women lying in ponds distributing swords actually would be a better basis for a system of government
Carnegie, Gould, JP Morgan & Rockefeller were all born in the 1830s Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Paul Allen & Steve Wozniak were all born in the 1950s Julian Robertson, Paul Tudor Jones, Stanley Druckenmiller, Seth Klarman & Jim Simons all started hedge funds in the early 1980s…
*Taps mic* is this thing on?! After 6 months of labor, really excited to share this in-depth report we wrote on the unprecedented power demands of AI. From Nuclear SMRs to natural gas, M&A and AI data center financing… this report has it all. goldmansachs.com/what-we-do/inv…
The logic of this escapes me. Independence means when politicians demand easy money, the Fed can say no. By forcing Powell to resign (and resignation in these circumstances would be forced), Trump would establish the principle that Fed gives politicians what they want. I don't…
This morning, US government criticism of both Federal Reserve Chair Powell and the institution itself has broadened to include "mission creep" and the effectiveness of other officials. The developments of the last few days reinforce my view: If Chair Powell's objective is to…
Not true — the reason they're not called think buildings is that we work inside literal tanks. EIG crams us all into a single retired M4 Sherman. Surprisingly roomy but needs more natural light and the wifi sucks.
Trump: "He has these think tanks. They build buildings for people that think."
Only guy in the world who could somehow blame this on Coldplay. Just a first ballot hall of fame, generational hater. They don’t make them like this anymore.
Cheating CEOs are safe at Oasis concerts, Liam Gallagher told the crowd at a concert. “Do we have any lovebirds in the house? Don’t worry, we ain’t got any of that Coldplay, snidey f*cking camera sh*t. It doesn’t matter to us who you’re f*cking mingling with, or tingling with or…
cheap stuff is getting more expensive. expensive stuff is getting cheaper - @WSJ wsj.com/business/retai…
1/ A few additional thoughts on my column/posts about the inflationary consequences of Trump forcing out Powell. First, here's a chart showing that expected inflation in 3-4 years has moved up since Trump began threatening Powell. wsj.com/economy/centra…
"We're endlessly self-deluding; we smooth the random accidents of life into stories that put us in control of our own destiny... If we’re not careful, our ‘wisdom’ makes us stupid." Really enjoyed these reflections on aging (ht @TheBrowser): ian-leslie.com/p/27-notes-on-…
Good move and not costly if it doesn't work out. He's slowed a lot in the past couple of years but the Lakers needed defensive help after losing DFS.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Andry Hernández Romero, the innocent make-up artist imprisoned without trial for 4 months in El Salvador by the Trump admin, is FREE. He was wrongfully accused of being a gang member because of his “mom” and “dad” tattoos, and illegally sent to El Salvador without due process.
We have been in touch with Andry Hernández Romero’s legal team and they have confirmed he is out of CECOT and back in Venezuela. We are grateful he is alive and are engaged with both the State Department and his team.
This year, the alert system for defending the planet against incoming space rocks was activated for the first time. It won’t be the last. on.ft.com/4nV0ab5
This year, the alert system for defending the planet against incoming space rocks was activated for the first time. It won’t be the last. on.ft.com/4nV0ab5
cope and seethe nazi scum, i'm more American than you'll ever be
you’re not american. go back to where you or your people came
The argument, “You express outrage about Gaza but not about [insert other injustices], therefore you are motivated by antisemitism” doesn’t really deserve a response. But this is a very good one
The Syrian jihadis seem to have only killed about 500 Druze, compared to 50,000 people killed in Gaza. I think the Druze events have gotten 1% of the coverage of Gaza, which is proportional to the number of deaths. In any case, the US pushed for a cease-fire in Druze regions of…
There is a bit of mythologizing about how we forced all young people to go to college and now they are economically ruined. Around 60% of people in their 30s do not have a college degree. And the college wage premium remains near a historical high.
Mike Rowe: “We’ve been telling kids for 15 years to learn to code.” “Well, AI is coming for the coders.” “It’s not coming for the welders, the plumbers, the steamfitters, the pipefitters, the HVAC, or the electricians.” “In Aspen, I sat and listened to Larry Fink say we need…