Ben the Hammerhead
@benhammerhead.bsky.social
Young Boomer-Old Gen Xer, polyglot, former exPat, multi-cultural. Love most shit posting snark & will otherwise call out bullshit. Also a news junkie. He/him cis gay(bi) partnered. +18 only
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Want to know what will be the most common phrase going forward?
“We didn’t think they’d do that”
“We didn’t think they’d do that”
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there is one large prison in equatorial guinea. it used to be guinean policy to simply execute all the prisoners when it filled up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US has sent $7.5m to Equatorial Guinea to accept noncitizen deportees
Country is one of world’s most repressive and corrupt, raising concerns over rights abuses of those deported
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
there is one large prison in equatorial guinea. it used to be guinean policy to simply execute all the prisoners when it filled up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Every time we look back in history to when a regime predicates on “might makes right” it’s done so on broken failed totalitarian regimes
We >are< under a totalitarian regime. That’s certain. It’s happened. They are the ones standing in front of mics & cameras.
the time for >prevention< has passed
We >are< under a totalitarian regime. That’s certain. It’s happened. They are the ones standing in front of mics & cameras.
the time for >prevention< has passed
Ogles: "It's important that we have a stake in Greenland, that they are quite frankly a protectorate of the US. They've been in relationship with Denmark - that needs to end. We've spilled more blood protecting Greenland than the Danes... we are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere"
January 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Every time we look back in history to when a regime predicates on “might makes right” it’s done so on broken failed totalitarian regimes
We >are< under a totalitarian regime. That’s certain. It’s happened. They are the ones standing in front of mics & cameras.
the time for >prevention< has passed
We >are< under a totalitarian regime. That’s certain. It’s happened. They are the ones standing in front of mics & cameras.
the time for >prevention< has passed
This, 1000x this
Police.
It’s a matter for the Police.
It’s CSAM.
If the police have a point, it’s supposed to be this:
It’s a matter for the Police.
It’s CSAM.
If the police have a point, it’s supposed to be this:
Keir Starmer's spokesman tells me that X and Grok's creation of sexual deepfakes of children is "completely unacceptable" but again won't commit to taking direct action against them, or to stop posting there.
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
January 7, 2026 at 1:57 PM
This, 1000x this
The corporate & tech wealth
give a fuck about you or me,
so they’ll say things like
“might is right” or
“bring bullying back” &
we, as even a group, can’t seem to muster the wherewithal to pull the brakes on them.
Passengers in a stolen bus driven by evil. You can pray you survive the wreck
give a fuck about you or me,
so they’ll say things like
“might is right” or
“bring bullying back” &
we, as even a group, can’t seem to muster the wherewithal to pull the brakes on them.
Passengers in a stolen bus driven by evil. You can pray you survive the wreck
To be crystal clear, I am a taxpayer and would NOT like my tax dollars to be used to “acquire” Greenland, through purchase or military force.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER‼️
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER‼️
January 7, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The corporate & tech wealth
give a fuck about you or me,
so they’ll say things like
“might is right” or
“bring bullying back” &
we, as even a group, can’t seem to muster the wherewithal to pull the brakes on them.
Passengers in a stolen bus driven by evil. You can pray you survive the wreck
give a fuck about you or me,
so they’ll say things like
“might is right” or
“bring bullying back” &
we, as even a group, can’t seem to muster the wherewithal to pull the brakes on them.
Passengers in a stolen bus driven by evil. You can pray you survive the wreck
A Contempt that the system could give a fuck about
No one steps in to intervene, no one
Let those wheels grind as slow as they fucking can until it’s rusted frozen in place
No consequences : the rules are meaningless
No one steps in to intervene, no one
Let those wheels grind as slow as they fucking can until it’s rusted frozen in place
No consequences : the rules are meaningless
Contempt.
🚨BREAKING: More than two weeks past its statutory deadline, the DOJ has released less than 1% of its Epstein documents and it will continue to be in violation of the law for the foreseeable future. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
A Contempt that the system could give a fuck about
No one steps in to intervene, no one
Let those wheels grind as slow as they fucking can until it’s rusted frozen in place
No consequences : the rules are meaningless
No one steps in to intervene, no one
Let those wheels grind as slow as they fucking can until it’s rusted frozen in place
No consequences : the rules are meaningless
I keep thinking about this one phrase that gets bandied about
“might makes right”
and I get horrified every day
“might makes right”
and I get horrified every day
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I keep thinking about this one phrase that gets bandied about
“might makes right”
and I get horrified every day
“might makes right”
and I get horrified every day
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*The robot booth-bunnies at CES and Vegas come pre-equipped with "Mar-a-Lago Face"
January 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
*The robot booth-bunnies at CES and Vegas come pre-equipped with "Mar-a-Lago Face"
BULLSHIT
THEY WERE SIGNALING THIS FOR MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
THEY ORDERED FUCKING TSHIRTS
AND YOUR FELLOWS LET HIM WALK
NOW YOU SAY ITS TIME? NOW
FUCK OFF
THEY WERE SIGNALING THIS FOR MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
THEY ORDERED FUCKING TSHIRTS
AND YOUR FELLOWS LET HIM WALK
NOW YOU SAY ITS TIME? NOW
FUCK OFF
Whew🔥
“I wasn’t ready for a president of the United States to incite an insurrection against the Congress of the United States, against the Constitution, against the capital of the United States. No, who would be ready for that? But we are ready to save our democracy.”
~ @pelosi.house.gov
“I wasn’t ready for a president of the United States to incite an insurrection against the Congress of the United States, against the Constitution, against the capital of the United States. No, who would be ready for that? But we are ready to save our democracy.”
~ @pelosi.house.gov
January 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM
BULLSHIT
THEY WERE SIGNALING THIS FOR MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
THEY ORDERED FUCKING TSHIRTS
AND YOUR FELLOWS LET HIM WALK
NOW YOU SAY ITS TIME? NOW
FUCK OFF
THEY WERE SIGNALING THIS FOR MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
THEY ORDERED FUCKING TSHIRTS
AND YOUR FELLOWS LET HIM WALK
NOW YOU SAY ITS TIME? NOW
FUCK OFF
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There are three judges in Netanyahu's corruption trial. All three are on the Jerusalem District court. None of them have been assassinated.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
January 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
There are three judges in Netanyahu's corruption trial. All three are on the Jerusalem District court. None of them have been assassinated.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
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"the ultimate Florida Man!”
This is what state-regime media looks like.
CBS News ran a segment gushing over Rubio — calling this his “moment" and saying: “Florida, once an American punchline, has become a leader on the world stage. Marco Rubio, we salute you! You are the ultimate Florida Man!”
Enough. Join us: MeidasPlus.com
CBS News ran a segment gushing over Rubio — calling this his “moment" and saying: “Florida, once an American punchline, has become a leader on the world stage. Marco Rubio, we salute you! You are the ultimate Florida Man!”
Enough. Join us: MeidasPlus.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
"the ultimate Florida Man!”
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It isn't all just a distraction from whatever thing it is that you think is the most important.
They are shitty people doing shitty things because they want to and so far they can.
They are shitty people doing shitty things because they want to and so far they can.
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 AM
It isn't all just a distraction from whatever thing it is that you think is the most important.
They are shitty people doing shitty things because they want to and so far they can.
They are shitty people doing shitty things because they want to and so far they can.
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I woke up with a face full of rice. I must've fallen asleep as soon as my head hit the pilau.
January 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I woke up with a face full of rice. I must've fallen asleep as soon as my head hit the pilau.
MARKETING
scandalous risqué all that fucking moniker and hype
Promotional “journalism”
scandalous risqué all that fucking moniker and hype
Promotional “journalism”
Why Would Women Like Naked Gorgeous Men Talking About Their Emotions. Why Would Women Like Beautiful Sexy Men Yearning Sexily. Why Would Women Like Sculpted Butts And True Love. The Female Mind Is An Enigma.
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
MARKETING
scandalous risqué all that fucking moniker and hype
Promotional “journalism”
scandalous risqué all that fucking moniker and hype
Promotional “journalism”
You tell me, what happens next, and then next and then next
You tell me this
I see world war
You tell me this
I see world war
NEW: In addition to MARINERA and HYPERION, three other tankers recently in Venezuelan waters — and previously hit by U.S. sanctions for shipping Iranian/Russian oil —are now officially flying the Russian flag. More: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM
You tell me, what happens next, and then next and then next
You tell me this
I see world war
You tell me this
I see world war
“Russia has deployed navy vessels to escort an oil tanker also being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, CBS News, BBC's media partner in the US, reported.”
The very same CBS News that is blatantly captive
Who am I going to trust?
The very same CBS News that is blatantly captive
Who am I going to trust?
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 AM
“Russia has deployed navy vessels to escort an oil tanker also being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, CBS News, BBC's media partner in the US, reported.”
The very same CBS News that is blatantly captive
Who am I going to trust?
The very same CBS News that is blatantly captive
Who am I going to trust?
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my sighs are up here
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
my sighs are up here
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They had to do multiple takes of the cocaine scenes in "Scarface" because Pacino kept blowing his lines.
January 5, 2026 at 9:36 PM
They had to do multiple takes of the cocaine scenes in "Scarface" because Pacino kept blowing his lines.
Bwadadee scooby brrreeeb
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January 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Bwadadee scooby brrreeeb
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Unbridled
Limitless
Domination
Their goal, their
Limitless
Domination
Their goal, their
Trump's gonna get us all killed. Because it doesn't stop at Venezuela and Greenland. It's gonna be Cuba and Colombia and maybe he'll take a shot at Mexico and then he'll militarize and lock the border. Maybe Canada? Who knows
TRUMP AND HIS TEAM ARE DISCUSSING A RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR ACQUIRING GREENLAND AND 'UTILIZING THE US MILITARY IS ALWAYS AN OPTION'- WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Unbridled
Limitless
Domination
Their goal, their
Limitless
Domination
Their goal, their
Senators past & present got to stick together yo
RAJU: Do you regret you vote to confirm Marco Rubio?
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Senators past & present got to stick together yo
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RAJU: Do you regret you vote to confirm Marco Rubio?
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
January 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
RAJU: Do you regret you vote to confirm Marco Rubio?
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
SCHUMER: I am deeply deeply disappointed in Marco Rubio
(Not a yes!)
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Schumer: “I asked the piece of shit evil liars to jerk me around and lie to me some more, and they wouldn’t even do me that courtesy. I’m very very sad now. Oh so very disappointed and sad.”
Warner: "Nothing would lead to the absolute destruction of NATO more than US aggressive action against a longtime ally like Denmark"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
January 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Schumer: “I asked the piece of shit evil liars to jerk me around and lie to me some more, and they wouldn’t even do me that courtesy. I’m very very sad now. Oh so very disappointed and sad.”