2/3 of a quorum. I don't think it's unlikely that a number of Republicans might decide that their best option is to absent themselves - and then leave it hanging whether Trump wants to chal… (View Post)

Pretty sure that vaccine procurement was did face accusations of "crony appointments" though? (View Post)

I think the point is that the way that shorting works, is that it is independent of actual physical stock. That is the problem. When shorting you assume that you will be able to buy the stock at a fu… (View Post)

It is quite astonishing and scary how the administrative incompetence of the Trump administration seems to barely registers in national political discussions. (View Post)

Doesn't make sense, does it? "Best case scenario with vaccinations lead to ongoing restrictions for rest of the year? Best case is that vaccinations are robust and effective, and there is n… (View Post)