Bryrsmith
@bryrsmith.bsky.social
Magazine journalist/author/former newspaper reporter/J-school prof. Political press/legacy media criticism. Proud father of LiLi
Our media is broken.
Our media is broken.
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Simply horrific -- very early and sketchy reports of a "mass casualty event" in New Orleans' French Quarter, car plowing into a crowd of people and as many as 10 dead
You can already stop the *2025 jokes*, people. What a wretched way to start the year www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orl...
You can already stop the *2025 jokes*, people. What a wretched way to start the year www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orl...
Reported fatalities in New Orleans as vehicle apparently slams into Bourbon Street crowd
A vehicle reportedly ran into people on New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day, causing injuries and possible deaths.
www.cbsnews.com
January 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Simply horrific -- very early and sketchy reports of a "mass casualty event" in New Orleans' French Quarter, car plowing into a crowd of people and as many as 10 dead
You can already stop the *2025 jokes*, people. What a wretched way to start the year www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orl...
You can already stop the *2025 jokes*, people. What a wretched way to start the year www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orl...
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Meanwhile, CNN -- after 24 hours of its top journalists boozing it up around the globe -- is too hungover to cover this. It finally flashed a headline at like 6:35, then went back to talking head blather. Seems like this is a huge breaking story
January 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Meanwhile, CNN -- after 24 hours of its top journalists boozing it up around the globe -- is too hungover to cover this. It finally flashed a headline at like 6:35, then went back to talking head blather. Seems like this is a huge breaking story
Wait--WTF?
The "Kek" reference is a very 2017, alt-right thing. The person who pushed it into the discourse in that year was Sargon of Akkad, a British fascist who cut his teeth during Gamergate. His account was banned from Twitter in 2019 and then was reinstated by Musk in 2022.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.
www.bbc.com
January 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wait--WTF?
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"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:22 AM
"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
Too bad. Womp womp.
TODAY’S EPISODE OF:
WE F*CKING WARNED YOU
Pittsburgh steelworkers who supported Trump aren’t happy that he’s opposing the US Steel-Nippon deal.
“I am very frustrated with the news that came out last night…that was like a gut punch.” — United Steelworkers VP Jason Zugai
WE F*CKING WARNED YOU
Pittsburgh steelworkers who supported Trump aren’t happy that he’s opposing the US Steel-Nippon deal.
“I am very frustrated with the news that came out last night…that was like a gut punch.” — United Steelworkers VP Jason Zugai
December 4, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Too bad. Womp womp.
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The suit accuses McMahon and his wife, Linda McMahon, and WWE and its parent company, TKO Holdings, of allowing the "open, rampant abuse" of so-called "ring boys" as young as 12 who acted as assistants to ringside announcer Melvin Phillips Jr. in the 1980s and 1990s.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Vince McMahon and WWE accused of allowing 'rampant' sexual exploitation of young boys by announcer in new lawsuit
“Defendants were fully aware of the systemic and pervasive abuse and did nothing to prevent or stop it,” the law firm representing the claimants said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:35 AM
The suit accuses McMahon and his wife, Linda McMahon, and WWE and its parent company, TKO Holdings, of allowing the "open, rampant abuse" of so-called "ring boys" as young as 12 who acted as assistants to ringside announcer Melvin Phillips Jr. in the 1980s and 1990s.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Republicans want to cut $30 billion from SNAP, because nothing says “save the children” like starving them.
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Republicans want to cut $30 billion from SNAP, because nothing says “save the children” like starving them.
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Not watching MSNBC or any other outlet that normalizes this administration whatsoever. Not participating in the bullsht.
November 18, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Not watching MSNBC or any other outlet that normalizes this administration whatsoever. Not participating in the bullsht.
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Elon Musk admits Trump’s economic plans will collapse the U.S. economy — he then goes on to say: “that it's necessary for Americans to experience some temporary hardship"…
These words were actually spoken by a ‘foreign agent’ who just happens to be the ‘world’s richest man.’
Remember that.
These words were actually spoken by a ‘foreign agent’ who just happens to be the ‘world’s richest man.’
Remember that.
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Elon Musk admits Trump’s economic plans will collapse the U.S. economy — he then goes on to say: “that it's necessary for Americans to experience some temporary hardship"…
These words were actually spoken by a ‘foreign agent’ who just happens to be the ‘world’s richest man.’
Remember that.
These words were actually spoken by a ‘foreign agent’ who just happens to be the ‘world’s richest man.’
Remember that.
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Thanks for noticing.
November 17, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Thanks for noticing.
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Joe and Mika re-connecting with Trump is truly equivalent to normalizing him. There is no event or circumstance that could ever, ever qualify as a sound, legitimate reason to normalize a fascist monster like Trump. Never. American patriots must never give Trump an audience. Traitor Trump should…
WOW! And so it begins:
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski normalizing Trump after meeting w/him at Mar-a-Lago. This is how we got President Trump the first time. They learned nothing.
I’m posting the entire segment as a 🧵 so folks can decide for themselves.
November 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Joe and Mika re-connecting with Trump is truly equivalent to normalizing him. There is no event or circumstance that could ever, ever qualify as a sound, legitimate reason to normalize a fascist monster like Trump. Never. American patriots must never give Trump an audience. Traitor Trump should…
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There are not many Magas more disgusting than Erick Erickson. But this is personal for him. He has a very sick wife, and RFK Jr. runs counter to her survival. Otherwise, be sure Erickson would be the first to confirm RFK if he could. thehill.com/blogs/blog-b...
Erick Erickson: GOP should block RFK Jr.’s confirmation
Conservative radio host Erick Erickson said Republicans in the Senate should block Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary because his worldview does not ali…
thehill.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:28 PM
There are not many Magas more disgusting than Erick Erickson. But this is personal for him. He has a very sick wife, and RFK Jr. runs counter to her survival. Otherwise, be sure Erickson would be the first to confirm RFK if he could. thehill.com/blogs/blog-b...
Same.
I love how Mika and Joe are painting this Mar-a-Lago suck-up meeting with Trump like they were suddenly put in charge of diplomatic relations on behalf of the Liberal Community to reason with a fascist. I’m officially done with morning news.
November 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Same.
😂😂 He’s so close
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM
😂😂 He’s so close
Or that Trump’s cabinet is filled with sex abusers.
No one should be surprised that the “free speech” crowd turned out to be the hush-money crowd.
November 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Or that Trump’s cabinet is filled with sex abusers.
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No one should be surprised that the “free speech” crowd turned out to be the hush-money crowd.
November 18, 2024 at 7:06 PM
No one should be surprised that the “free speech” crowd turned out to be the hush-money crowd.
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When Nikki Haley is mocking you for being a fraud and a sellout, that’s when you know it’s really bad because she’s an expert.
November 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM
When Nikki Haley is mocking you for being a fraud and a sellout, that’s when you know it’s really bad because she’s an expert.
You helped build this Washington Post.
Civil-liberties lawyers alarmed by President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to launch mass deportations of undocumented immigrants sued the federal government Monday for information about how authorities might quickly remove people from the United States.
ACLU files lawsuit seeking details on Trump’s plan for mass deportation
The lawsuit alleges that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has failed to respond to requests for basic information about matters including flights.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:29 PM
You helped build this Washington Post.
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The whole thing was a giant grift for Comer. Two years, millions of dollars, hundreds of subpoenas, hours of hearings, all so James Comer can make money off a book.
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 PM
The whole thing was a giant grift for Comer. Two years, millions of dollars, hundreds of subpoenas, hours of hearings, all so James Comer can make money off a book.
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Wow. Just noticed we’ve crossed 300,000 followers on Bluesky. Thank you for joining us here and for this incredible new pro-democracy community you are creating. Let’s keep building!
November 18, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Wow. Just noticed we’ve crossed 300,000 followers on Bluesky. Thank you for joining us here and for this incredible new pro-democracy community you are creating. Let’s keep building!
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If you're a Veteran and you get your healthcare from the VA, please make appointments with your PCP and specialists before January 20th, and make sure to update all your vaccines and order your meds.
November 17, 2024 at 11:17 PM
If you're a Veteran and you get your healthcare from the VA, please make appointments with your PCP and specialists before January 20th, and make sure to update all your vaccines and order your meds.
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Free speech is a beautiful thing, but when a billionaire thinks his voice is more valuable than yours and steps on your opinion using their vast wealth it creates an inequality that we really need to address.
November 17, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Free speech is a beautiful thing, but when a billionaire thinks his voice is more valuable than yours and steps on your opinion using their vast wealth it creates an inequality that we really need to address.
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I’ve seen enough to make a call: Bluesky is going to be a legit competitor to Twitter.
Sweet.
Sweet.
November 17, 2024 at 1:59 AM
I’ve seen enough to make a call: Bluesky is going to be a legit competitor to Twitter.
Sweet.
Sweet.
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There is something deeply amusing about musklings coming here and realizing there’s no algorithm to boost their rage bait, which was their main advantage.
November 17, 2024 at 1:29 PM
There is something deeply amusing about musklings coming here and realizing there’s no algorithm to boost their rage bait, which was their main advantage.
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BRENNAN: Do you think experience is necessary?
JIM HIMES: How far we have come that on a major news show the question we're examining is, 'is experience necessary for one of the most powerful positions in the land?' Of course it's necessary!...how is this what we're focusing on?
JIM HIMES: How far we have come that on a major news show the question we're examining is, 'is experience necessary for one of the most powerful positions in the land?' Of course it's necessary!...how is this what we're focusing on?
November 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
BRENNAN: Do you think experience is necessary?
JIM HIMES: How far we have come that on a major news show the question we're examining is, 'is experience necessary for one of the most powerful positions in the land?' Of course it's necessary!...how is this what we're focusing on?
JIM HIMES: How far we have come that on a major news show the question we're examining is, 'is experience necessary for one of the most powerful positions in the land?' Of course it's necessary!...how is this what we're focusing on?