Greetings! Today marks the 250^th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride warning the colonists of an imminent attack by British troops. To learn more, read this book: The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America (great title, BTW)…Apparently, there’s an even dumber idea than tariffs.  So states the sober-minded Wall Street Journal.  Here’s what the WSJ’s editorial board member Joseph Sternberg had to say: “This newspaper’s editorial columns a couple of months ago branded President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports ‘the dumbest trade war in history.’ Alas, my colleagues and I might have spoken too soon. A much, much dumber one is lurking just around the corner: an export tariff on U.S. Treasurys”…The Victory Girls blog is the latest media outlet to name AOC as the Dem front-runner in 2028.  “The fangirls of both sexes swooning over AOC love her style and care little for substance,” writes Darleen Click. “This is an election we can easily lose. Don’t get cocky”…Joe Biden snuck into Harvard Wednesday and spoke to a class of 50 students at the Harvard Kennedy School in a non-publicized appearance.  All went according to plan until he referred to Ukraine as Iraq.  After the discussion, he tried to enjoy an ice cream bar but “the partially melted dessert fell to the floor.” (Harvard Crimson)…Weekend Watch: After two episodes, I’m hooked on the Apple+ light-hearted drama Your Friends & Neighbors. The always entertaining Jon Hamm stars as a fallen finance big shot who resorts to stealing from his rich neighbors in a tony Manhattan suburb.  Sharp writing and good real estate porn elevate this romp, and make it an enjoyable diversion from the news…If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard