In Which We Discuss:

1. It’s our yearly reminder that we could have a general strike.

2. Joe Manchin wants you to wonder if he’s running for president even though none of us asked.

3. When Republicans have accidental good ideas, let’s let them!

4. Joe Biden works to unravel as many campaign promises as possible before his 2024 decision.

5. We all are learning too much about the FDIC.

6. George Santos: If you think he did it, he probably did.

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