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Brendan
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· Jun 10
Hello, friends! If you're following me, that means you're cool. Or uncool. I don't remember which. But you're likely to get a shit ton of TV and music recommendations in between tons of political content. Also the occasional #actuallyautistic post from a guy who spent 41 years thinking he was NT.
I don't understand these types of gotchas from conservatives. I never have. If you are for socialized healthcare, you have to only wear Target shoes? Huh? It's absolutely idiotic. Good shoes are expensive – *especially* women's. Why should she not be allowed to wear nice shoes?
January 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I don't understand these types of gotchas from conservatives. I never have. If you are for socialized healthcare, you have to only wear Target shoes? Huh? It's absolutely idiotic. Good shoes are expensive – *especially* women's. Why should she not be allowed to wear nice shoes?
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THE DAY CARES ARE LOCKED BECAUSE YOU MADE A GENERATION-LONG EFFORT TO MAKE IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE TO KILL THE CHILDREN INSIDE THEM YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKING GHOULS
these fucking people. they pass laws to make sure every person with a screw loose who wants an Armalite can show up to the day care armed & ready to kill, then complain that the day cares are locked to protect the children inside
CNN: “Surely you don’t think a daycare should be unlocked.”
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
December 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
THE DAY CARES ARE LOCKED BECAUSE YOU MADE A GENERATION-LONG EFFORT TO MAKE IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE TO KILL THE CHILDREN INSIDE THEM YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKING GHOULS
Democrats need to make a firm break with Oprah Winfrey. Her '90s era clout chasing gave us both Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. They probably wouldn't have been platformed without her.
Dr. Oz on the "super flu": "Every year there's a flu vaccine. It doesn't always work very well. That's why it's been controversial of late. But like many illnesses, the best news out there is if you can take care of yourself so that when you do end up running into the flu, you can overwhelm it."
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Democrats need to make a firm break with Oprah Winfrey. Her '90s era clout chasing gave us both Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. They probably wouldn't have been platformed without her.
This is absolutely unhinged behavior. Complete violation of the social contract, particularly in the era of mass school shootings. I hope these two men get arrested for harassment and spend a period in prison reflecting on what their clout-chasing truly is about.
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
December 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This is absolutely unhinged behavior. Complete violation of the social contract, particularly in the era of mass school shootings. I hope these two men get arrested for harassment and spend a period in prison reflecting on what their clout-chasing truly is about.
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I’m trying to think what would have happened if, during the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal between 2020 and 2023, the Biden administration had halted *all* federal welfare funding to Mississippi.
The right would have lost it; Fox & GOP would have called for an armed revolt.
The right would have lost it; Fox & GOP would have called for an armed revolt.
HHS freezes all child care funding for Minnesota
HHS freezes all child care funding for Minnesota
The move comes as the Trump administration has accused the state’s leaders of complicity in a wide-ranging fraud scandal.
dlvr.it
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I’m trying to think what would have happened if, during the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal between 2020 and 2023, the Biden administration had halted *all* federal welfare funding to Mississippi.
The right would have lost it; Fox & GOP would have called for an armed revolt.
The right would have lost it; Fox & GOP would have called for an armed revolt.
I know I'm gonna get flak for this, but honest to God, I think "A Complete Unknown" is a God-tier biopic. I haven't seen "Marty Supreme" yet, but of all the rest of his stuff, this is my favorite Chalamet performance.
December 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I know I'm gonna get flak for this, but honest to God, I think "A Complete Unknown" is a God-tier biopic. I haven't seen "Marty Supreme" yet, but of all the rest of his stuff, this is my favorite Chalamet performance.
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This is an act of war and illegal under both US and international law, let’s just be clear about that:
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This is an act of war and illegal under both US and international law, let’s just be clear about that:
Ever wonder what it woulda been like to be in the landed aristocracy without a real job in 19th Century England? So... I'd basically have no real job. Like most rich people.
December 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ever wonder what it woulda been like to be in the landed aristocracy without a real job in 19th Century England? So... I'd basically have no real job. Like most rich people.
Mark Cuban is honest to God one of the biggest baby billionaires in a sea of baby billionaires. So fragile. If his ego isn't stroked *just right*, he blames anyone but himself. Typical billionaire.
tell me if you've heard this one before: a billionaire gets upset for being criticized for saying stupid things on social media, then confidentially concludes the problem is most certainly everybody else
Mark Cuban Says It’s ‘CRAZY’ That 'Real Conversations' Are Easier On X Or Threads Than On Bluesky
Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and longtime "Shark Tank" star, is stepping back from Bluesky, the social media platform once hailed as a kinder, more
offthefrontpage.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Mark Cuban is honest to God one of the biggest baby billionaires in a sea of baby billionaires. So fragile. If his ego isn't stroked *just right*, he blames anyone but himself. Typical billionaire.
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See I knew that the Right could be brought around to supporting gender-affirming care as an expression of autonomy and human dignity (well, kind of)
Decades of the white nationalist movement evolving to adapt to current political trends has brought them to this moment.
December 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
See I knew that the Right could be brought around to supporting gender-affirming care as an expression of autonomy and human dignity (well, kind of)
One day Jeff Bezos is gonna be gone, and I can only hope it's long, long before MacKenzie Scott goes.
With millions of Americans about to pay higher premiums or lose their health insurance, the Washington Post editorial board published a flagrantly misleading op-ed opposing Medicare for All.
Not mentioned: Jeff Bezos's stake in the healthcare discussion zeteo.com/p/washington...
Not mentioned: Jeff Bezos's stake in the healthcare discussion zeteo.com/p/washington...
As Millions Lose Health Insurance, the Washington Post Misleads About Medicare for All
The Post editorial board also didn’t mention owner Jeff Bezos has a major stake in the US healthcare debate.
zeteo.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
One day Jeff Bezos is gonna be gone, and I can only hope it's long, long before MacKenzie Scott goes.
This is the correct take. Skyline chili is a regional dish that should be celebrated. Not quite a Chicago-style hot dog or Beef Sandwich, but delicious, and the noodles are *chef's kiss*. I mean, what's NYC got, the disgusting goop known as Manhattan Clam Chowder?
Skyline Chili is legitimately awesome, I’m not even saying this ironically anymore. When I have a wait at Cvg flying out, I don’t care what time of day it is, I’m going to the airport Skyline so I can get a final taste of home before flying to non-Skyline country
December 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is the correct take. Skyline chili is a regional dish that should be celebrated. Not quite a Chicago-style hot dog or Beef Sandwich, but delicious, and the noodles are *chef's kiss*. I mean, what's NYC got, the disgusting goop known as Manhattan Clam Chowder?
This is hilarious. I honestly can say I adore Trey Anastasio and his dorky, goofy sense of humor.
It’s almost time to say farewell to the MetroCard and to 2025. But where do you go when the swipes go out? Tap and ride on your way to the Garden for Phish’s annual NYE run and listen up for Trey’s announcements in the subway system on your way there!
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is hilarious. I honestly can say I adore Trey Anastasio and his dorky, goofy sense of humor.
Nagy is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the rule that utterly mediocre white men always fail upwards. What's Nagy truly accomplished (COTY notwithstanding) that makes him a better candidate than Eric Bienemy? Not that I want Bienemy going anywhere; the Bears' RB room has flourished under him.
I wrote about how struggles have shaped a former head coach who may be getting opportunities again soon. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Nagy is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the rule that utterly mediocre white men always fail upwards. What's Nagy truly accomplished (COTY notwithstanding) that makes him a better candidate than Eric Bienemy? Not that I want Bienemy going anywhere; the Bears' RB room has flourished under him.
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The entire conservative legal movement and philosophy of “originalism” is premised on the illegitimacy of any SCOTUS decision that doesn’t fit the GOP party platform
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The entire conservative legal movement and philosophy of “originalism” is premised on the illegitimacy of any SCOTUS decision that doesn’t fit the GOP party platform
Jesus H. Christ on a corn dog stick, save me from major outlet political pundits pushing on the march towards fascism by being completely credulous of politicians' motives. Jonathan Last is clearly stupider than MTG, and she's really not all that smart. Amazing how many dummies live in this country.
I’ve seen a bunch of responses to the Draper profile of MTG complaining about her pushing ahead a bill that restricts gender-affirming care for minors. This is a misunderstanding of what she’s doing. www.thebulwark.com/p/why-marjor...
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Gives Me Hope
People don’t change—but they can remember who they are.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Jesus H. Christ on a corn dog stick, save me from major outlet political pundits pushing on the march towards fascism by being completely credulous of politicians' motives. Jonathan Last is clearly stupider than MTG, and she's really not all that smart. Amazing how many dummies live in this country.
This is an absolutely unreal stat. Poor Atlanta fans.
Since 2018, the Atlanta Falcons are 53-78 (.405) in games played with playoff eligibility, and 11-4 (.733) in games played after being mathematically eliminated.
HOW DID THIS TEAM LOSE TO THE JETS
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This is an absolutely unreal stat. Poor Atlanta fans.
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Zuckerburg is paying only $190M to settle an $8B lawsuit by FB shareholders for the Cambridge Analytica crime.
$8B would’ve been 3% of his net worth, and $190M is .08%. ~$75 for ordinary working people.
“If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.”
$8B would’ve been 3% of his net worth, and $190M is .08%. ~$75 for ordinary working people.
“If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.”
December 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Zuckerburg is paying only $190M to settle an $8B lawsuit by FB shareholders for the Cambridge Analytica crime.
$8B would’ve been 3% of his net worth, and $190M is .08%. ~$75 for ordinary working people.
“If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.”
$8B would’ve been 3% of his net worth, and $190M is .08%. ~$75 for ordinary working people.
“If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.”
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Mamdani will be sworn in in the station that inspired the Turtles lair in TMNT 2: The Secret Of The Ooze
December 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Mamdani will be sworn in in the station that inspired the Turtles lair in TMNT 2: The Secret Of The Ooze
Every single member of the @democrats.org in the Senate voted to confirm Rubio. Every. Single. One. They didn't have to; he would've been confirmed anyway. This was a conscious choice by BOTH parties.
The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
Opinion | Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.
www.ms.now
December 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Every single member of the @democrats.org in the Senate voted to confirm Rubio. Every. Single. One. They didn't have to; he would've been confirmed anyway. This was a conscious choice by BOTH parties.