Chris Dashiell
@cdashiell.bsky.social
Essayist, film critic, philosopher
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Chris Dashiell
@cdashiell.bsky.social
· Jan 12
The Republican Party must end.
The trolls' main form of communication is the laughing emoji. Whether it's lying, theft, rape, child sexual abuse, or treason, a troll will laugh. They're mostly bots and can't feel anything anyway, but the message is unfailingly evil.
January 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The trolls' main form of communication is the laughing emoji. Whether it's lying, theft, rape, child sexual abuse, or treason, a troll will laugh. They're mostly bots and can't feel anything anyway, but the message is unfailingly evil.
O how jolly thou art, and how much am I bound to my gracious God, that hath been pleased to bestow on me a son so fair, so spriteful, so lively, so smiling, so pleasant, and so gentle! Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am! Let us drink, ho, and put away melancholy!
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 AM
O how jolly thou art, and how much am I bound to my gracious God, that hath been pleased to bestow on me a son so fair, so spriteful, so lively, so smiling, so pleasant, and so gentle! Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am! Let us drink, ho, and put away melancholy!
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FCC chairman Brendan Carr sees “competition concerns" if Netflix buys Warner Bros, but not if Paramount — owned by the Trump-allied Ellisons — does.
What a coincidence.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
What a coincidence.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
FCC Chairman Says There Are ‘Legitimate Competition Concerns’ With Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal — but His Agency Has No Authority to Review It
Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed FCC chairman, said Netflix's proposed Warner Bros. deal raises 'competition concerns.' However, the FCC does not have any authority to review the pact.
variety.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
FCC chairman Brendan Carr sees “competition concerns" if Netflix buys Warner Bros, but not if Paramount — owned by the Trump-allied Ellisons — does.
What a coincidence.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
What a coincidence.
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
It’s too late to try Mengele, but we still have time to get RFK Jr. Don’t let him flee to Brazil.
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It’s too late to try Mengele, but we still have time to get RFK Jr. Don’t let him flee to Brazil.
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“It’s going horrendously. I don’t mean there have been a few minor speed bumps; I mean the bus is pancaked, Wile E. Coyote–style, against the side of the mountain.“ www.theringer.com/2026/01/21/m...
The Five Farcical Principles of the ‘CBS Evening News’
Tony Dokoupil and Bari Weiss’s new broadcast has been one debacle after another. Let's try to make sense of it all, with or without whiskey.
www.theringer.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
“It’s going horrendously. I don’t mean there have been a few minor speed bumps; I mean the bus is pancaked, Wile E. Coyote–style, against the side of the mountain.“ www.theringer.com/2026/01/21/m...
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one of the very most deeply wired of human instincts is "this is not fair" and that's why we try to build societies that are either fair or (more likely) lie to us about being fair
what these people are doing is breaking that contract in favor of "fuck you I'm doing this because I can"
what these people are doing is breaking that contract in favor of "fuck you I'm doing this because I can"
January 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
one of the very most deeply wired of human instincts is "this is not fair" and that's why we try to build societies that are either fair or (more likely) lie to us about being fair
what these people are doing is breaking that contract in favor of "fuck you I'm doing this because I can"
what these people are doing is breaking that contract in favor of "fuck you I'm doing this because I can"
The chief of state can only achieve climax while attacking a black or brown woman.
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The chief of state can only achieve climax while attacking a black or brown woman.
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Calling these people "elites" gives them entirely too much credit. We should instead refer to them as the Locust Class.
January 23, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Calling these people "elites" gives them entirely too much credit. We should instead refer to them as the Locust Class.
There is a difference between expressing extreme disappointment with mainstream Democratic politicians who do not act with urgency, and trying to pull off the “both sides are the same” routine. The ruling class has its fingers in both, but it’s possible to distinguish fascism from liberalism.
January 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM
There is a difference between expressing extreme disappointment with mainstream Democratic politicians who do not act with urgency, and trying to pull off the “both sides are the same” routine. The ruling class has its fingers in both, but it’s possible to distinguish fascism from liberalism.
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
“Say the magic name and save your ass” is not a creed conducive to goodness, or wisdom, or courage, or in fact, faith, but only a slavish desire to be rewarded for obedience to authority without regard for virtue. And that this is the creed of millions who claim to be “saved” is decadence itself.
January 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
“Say the magic name and save your ass” is not a creed conducive to goodness, or wisdom, or courage, or in fact, faith, but only a slavish desire to be rewarded for obedience to authority without regard for virtue. And that this is the creed of millions who claim to be “saved” is decadence itself.
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I think often about the child abduction of the first term that a majority of 2024 American voters clearly had no deep moral objection to. Hard to describe the combination of despair and rage it fills me with.
Wrote about what it takes for grown men in tactical gear, working under the blessing of the federal government, to ambush a 5-year-old kid in a bunny hat and a Spidey backpack who only wanted to come home from school defector.com/how-do-you-j...
How Do You Justify Abducting A Child? | Defector
On Tuesday, some number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents camped out near Liam Conejo Ramos’s home in the Twin Cities suburb of Columbia Heights and waited for him to return with his fathe...
defector.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I think often about the child abduction of the first term that a majority of 2024 American voters clearly had no deep moral objection to. Hard to describe the combination of despair and rage it fills me with.
The conservative revival is in full swing. Half off on Confederate jewelry, bandanas and swimwear!
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The conservative revival is in full swing. Half off on Confederate jewelry, bandanas and swimwear!
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A movement that throws around the phrase “toxic empathy” has declared to its adherents that any moral qualms they have must be squashed in the name of power.
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM
A movement that throws around the phrase “toxic empathy” has declared to its adherents that any moral qualms they have must be squashed in the name of power.
Hobbit stormtrooper running around Minneapolis kicking people's ankles.
January 23, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Hobbit stormtrooper running around Minneapolis kicking people's ankles.
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At Independence National Park, the birthplace of America in Philly, the slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push #FDT and his F Interior Secretary Doug Burgum #DV1 #ProudBlue @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
The slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed.
www.inquirer.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
At Independence National Park, the birthplace of America in Philly, the slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push #FDT and his F Interior Secretary Doug Burgum #DV1 #ProudBlue @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
This is your yearly reminder that the Oscars do not reflect the best in world cinema, but only honor English-language moneymakers, with the occasional token foreigner. It's a piece of shit not worth discussing.
January 23, 2026 at 12:11 AM
This is your yearly reminder that the Oscars do not reflect the best in world cinema, but only honor English-language moneymakers, with the occasional token foreigner. It's a piece of shit not worth discussing.
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They’ll shout “protect the children” in public—then quietly defend pedophiles when power, money, or politics are on the line.
They weaponize “save the children” while shielding pedophiles in their own ranks.
They weaponize “save the children” while shielding pedophiles in their own ranks.
January 19, 2026 at 9:17 PM
They’ll shout “protect the children” in public—then quietly defend pedophiles when power, money, or politics are on the line.
They weaponize “save the children” while shielding pedophiles in their own ranks.
They weaponize “save the children” while shielding pedophiles in their own ranks.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Dino Risi's 1974 film was a gently humorous piece of sentiment. In this remake, Al Pacino lets his weird mannerisms run amok as a blind colonel helped by a callow prep student (Chris O'Donnell). We're supposed to love this bastard. It ends with a rousing speech. Barf.
Dino Risi's 1974 film was a gently humorous piece of sentiment. In this remake, Al Pacino lets his weird mannerisms run amok as a blind colonel helped by a callow prep student (Chris O'Donnell). We're supposed to love this bastard. It ends with a rousing speech. Barf.
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Dino Risi's 1974 film was a gently humorous piece of sentiment. In this remake, Al Pacino lets his weird mannerisms run amok as a blind colonel helped by a callow prep student (Chris O'Donnell). We're supposed to love this bastard. It ends with a rousing speech. Barf.
Dino Risi's 1974 film was a gently humorous piece of sentiment. In this remake, Al Pacino lets his weird mannerisms run amok as a blind colonel helped by a callow prep student (Chris O'Donnell). We're supposed to love this bastard. It ends with a rousing speech. Barf.
How many approve of masked gunmen showing up at your kid's elementary school? 32%?
January 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM
How many approve of masked gunmen showing up at your kid's elementary school? 32%?
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Absolute traitors. I liked Gillen. No more. Suozzi and Cuellar are just being themselves. No excuses anymore.
FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Absolute traitors. I liked Gillen. No more. Suozzi and Cuellar are just being themselves. No excuses anymore.
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Analysis by The Marshall Project of ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project found that the Trump administration’s revival of family detention has swept thousands of children into ICE custody. At least 3,800 children under 18, including 20 infants, have been booked since Trump took office.
ICE Threw Thousands of Kids in Detention, Many For Longer Than Court-Prescribed Limit
Former immigration staffers argue ICE is choosing to detain families for prolonged periods to speed deportations and compel them to leave.
www.themarshallproject.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Analysis by The Marshall Project of ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project found that the Trump administration’s revival of family detention has swept thousands of children into ICE custody. At least 3,800 children under 18, including 20 infants, have been booked since Trump took office.
By Bachelor’s walk jogjaunty jingled Blazes Boylan, bachelor, in sun in heat, mare’s glossy rump atrot, with flick of whip, on bounding tyres: sprawled, warmseated, Boylan impatience, ardentbold. Horn. Have you the? Horn. Have you the? Haw haw horn.
January 22, 2026 at 10:49 PM
By Bachelor’s walk jogjaunty jingled Blazes Boylan, bachelor, in sun in heat, mare’s glossy rump atrot, with flick of whip, on bounding tyres: sprawled, warmseated, Boylan impatience, ardentbold. Horn. Have you the? Horn. Have you the? Haw haw horn.
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Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
My hope for elections died in 2024. With corruption that is evident at every level of the political system, why should I have faith that the electoral system has not been corrupted? Of course I still vote. It’s a weapon that should be used. But after the 14th amendment was ignored, I lost faith.
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
My hope for elections died in 2024. With corruption that is evident at every level of the political system, why should I have faith that the electoral system has not been corrupted? Of course I still vote. It’s a weapon that should be used. But after the 14th amendment was ignored, I lost faith.