Hoyle
@axelhoyle.bsky.social
former lurker
most posts probably about politics, sports, discworld, or kiddos
he/him
most posts probably about politics, sports, discworld, or kiddos
he/him
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Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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What in the name of BEN FRANKLIN is going on here.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What in the name of BEN FRANKLIN is going on here.
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people see that grin on dukakis's face, but they never ask what was happening *inside* the tank
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
people see that grin on dukakis's face, but they never ask what was happening *inside* the tank
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unable to invade your neighbor because of rail track differences? problematic gage gap
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
unable to invade your neighbor because of rail track differences? problematic gage gap
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when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
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Thriving in independent media for 25 years, without a) getting hoovered into some larger media org & subsequently axed, b) getting ruined by some hedge fund guy, c) falling afoul of any short-lived "pivot to video" style trends, or d) going broke...
... is a genuinely remarkable achievement! Kudos.
... is a genuinely remarkable achievement! Kudos.
PHOTOS: TPM Celebrates Our 25-Year Anniversary in NYC talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/phot...
PHOTOS: TPM Celebrates Our 25-Year Anniversary in NYC
We rang in our 25th anniversary in style last week, hosting a...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thriving in independent media for 25 years, without a) getting hoovered into some larger media org & subsequently axed, b) getting ruined by some hedge fund guy, c) falling afoul of any short-lived "pivot to video" style trends, or d) going broke...
... is a genuinely remarkable achievement! Kudos.
... is a genuinely remarkable achievement! Kudos.
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So this ad revenue metric is indicative of such a fascinating and weird set of business decisions by Google to inexplicably kill of SEO-- and I honestly don't get how they think this is going to pay off for them in the long run.
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Stereogum says Google's switch to AI Overviews reduced its ad revenue by *70 percent* www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
Stereogum Founder Scott Lapatine on the importance of independent media in the age of AI slop and algorithms.
www.theverge.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
So this ad revenue metric is indicative of such a fascinating and weird set of business decisions by Google to inexplicably kill of SEO-- and I honestly don't get how they think this is going to pay off for them in the long run.
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Jeffrey Epstein appeared to text with Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) during Michael Cohen's 2019 congressional hearing and may have influenced her questions.
Text message time-stamp match up with hearing video reviewed by The Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Text message time-stamp match up with hearing video reviewed by The Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Jeffrey Epstein appeared to text with Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) during Michael Cohen's 2019 congressional hearing and may have influenced her questions.
Text message time-stamp match up with hearing video reviewed by The Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Text message time-stamp match up with hearing video reviewed by The Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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second verse on this is one of the funniest things i've ever heard
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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I'm following the hearing in Judge John McConell's courtroom re: Motion for TRO on SNAP benefits brought by a coalition of non-profits.
He should take the bench in about 15 minutes.
Follow along!
He should take the bench in about 15 minutes.
Follow along!
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I'm following the hearing in Judge John McConell's courtroom re: Motion for TRO on SNAP benefits brought by a coalition of non-profits.
He should take the bench in about 15 minutes.
Follow along!
He should take the bench in about 15 minutes.
Follow along!
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i say thank you to the bus driver when i get on and yell thank you when i get off every day i ride the bus, and i take two buses to and from work, being nice and friendly costs you nothing and should be your default expectation for yourself because it improves your day and everyone else’s day
Being nice to people is just fun. Asked young server at taco place how her day was going (fine but tired) and she asked me back. I said I managed to finish my to-do list and she unexpectedly gave me a high five! Treating people like people is always rewarding.
November 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
i say thank you to the bus driver when i get on and yell thank you when i get off every day i ride the bus, and i take two buses to and from work, being nice and friendly costs you nothing and should be your default expectation for yourself because it improves your day and everyone else’s day
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New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
October 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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TLDR: Private-equity owned insurers are buying ratings for private equity-backed loans from private equity-owned credit rating agencies. 😑 on.ft.com/47sTNV9
What’s up with private credit ratings?
Could this be a film we’ve seen before?
on.ft.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
TLDR: Private-equity owned insurers are buying ratings for private equity-backed loans from private equity-owned credit rating agencies. 😑 on.ft.com/47sTNV9
had not previously seen this idea in the wild
"there are actual definitions of "liberal" and "leftist" that can be looked up" hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha omg no there aren't
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
had not previously seen this idea in the wild
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Scroll down to the Major Events Timeline, and nothing will prepare you for what you'll see. I cannot believe it is real. www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-wh...
The White House Building
Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from...
www.whitehouse.gov
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Scroll down to the Major Events Timeline, and nothing will prepare you for what you'll see. I cannot believe it is real. www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-wh...
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STARTING SOON: Zohran Mamdani gives remarks about Islamophobia outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx
LIVE | Zohran Mamdani gives remarks on Islamophobia outside a mosque in the Bronx, NYC
YouTube video by Eyewitness News ABC7NY
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
STARTING SOON: Zohran Mamdani gives remarks about Islamophobia outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx
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“telephoto compression”
October 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“telephoto compression”
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Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
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Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.
October 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.
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🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
@dannyheifetz.bsky.social did you see that before that fucking awesome thursday game the Giants hadn't scored more than 7 points in the first quarter since *2020*? that seems impossible. 81 games
October 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@dannyheifetz.bsky.social did you see that before that fucking awesome thursday game the Giants hadn't scored more than 7 points in the first quarter since *2020*? that seems impossible. 81 games