Chris Cannon
@chriscannon.bsky.social
Writer, provoker. Portmanteau aficionado.
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It is the first rule of combat: Know your enemy.
It is a study beyond knowledge, it is one of hearts and minds, one of true understanding.
Why does your enemy think the way they do?
Why are they fighting?
Why do they hate you?
Why do you hate them?
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It is a study beyond knowledge, it is one of hearts and minds, one of true understanding.
Why does your enemy think the way they do?
Why are they fighting?
Why do they hate you?
Why do you hate them?
cannonwriter.substack.com/p/how-the-ma...
How the Marine Corps Made Me a Progressive
I used to hunt terrorists. Now I'm a human rights reporter.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It is the first rule of combat: Know your enemy.
It is a study beyond knowledge, it is one of hearts and minds, one of true understanding.
Why does your enemy think the way they do?
Why are they fighting?
Why do they hate you?
Why do you hate them?
cannonwriter.substack.com/p/how-the-ma...
It is a study beyond knowledge, it is one of hearts and minds, one of true understanding.
Why does your enemy think the way they do?
Why are they fighting?
Why do they hate you?
Why do you hate them?
cannonwriter.substack.com/p/how-the-ma...
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The fake news media loves subjectivity when it comes to race and gender -- why not age? Were Epstein's victims really "children," or just "non-adult aligned"? Is Trump really a pedophile, or just "tween curious"? Think, people!
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The fake news media loves subjectivity when it comes to race and gender -- why not age? Were Epstein's victims really "children," or just "non-adult aligned"? Is Trump really a pedophile, or just "tween curious"? Think, people!
Gift link to NYTimes article on how Trump is euthanizing the Kennedy Center.
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The Kennedy Center Crackup
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November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Gift link to NYTimes article on how Trump is euthanizing the Kennedy Center.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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America in a headline.
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
America in a headline.
I'm researching a story through the US Justice Department website, and this banner pops up. Despite controlling zero branches of government, Democrats managed to rig the 2020 election and create the 3 longest shutdowns in US history. Unless the government is lying to me. Why would they lie to me?
October 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm researching a story through the US Justice Department website, and this banner pops up. Despite controlling zero branches of government, Democrats managed to rig the 2020 election and create the 3 longest shutdowns in US history. Unless the government is lying to me. Why would they lie to me?
If you're taking medical advice from this guy, you probably deserve what's coming to you.
October 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
If you're taking medical advice from this guy, you probably deserve what's coming to you.
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you know what, I love their commitment to the bit
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
you know what, I love their commitment to the bit
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Karoline Leavitt Field Guide to American Fauna:
Frogs are Hamas, unicorns are Antifa, chickens are delicious.
Frogs are Hamas, unicorns are Antifa, chickens are delicious.
Detroit #NoKings begins in 20 minutes and are ready. It’s party in Roosevelt Park.
October 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Karoline Leavitt Field Guide to American Fauna:
Frogs are Hamas, unicorns are Antifa, chickens are delicious.
Frogs are Hamas, unicorns are Antifa, chickens are delicious.
How will FOX viewers be hallucinating the No Kings protest? Welcome to Antifa Headquarters.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
How will FOX viewers be hallucinating the No Kings protest? Welcome to Antifa Headquarters.
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BREAKING: Scientists discover a cure for Billionaires.
YouTube video by Brian Calvert
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October 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Photo from 1992, Los Angeles -- not 2025, Portland. Our media is failing us.
"President Donald Trump and his top aides are using the word 'insurrection' more frequently to describe anti-ICE protests in places like Portland," writes Zachary B. Wolf. https://cnn.it/4pWYmzr
October 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Photo from 1992, Los Angeles -- not 2025, Portland. Our media is failing us.
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
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I’m grateful to Aaron and the writers at Public Notice for tirelessly, pitilessly shining a light on the current administration’s malicious acts. Proud to be a subscriber!
This wknd marks 4 years of PN. I’m extremely proud of the newsletter’s evolution & our fiercely independent coverage of US politics, & grateful for the community we’ve built. It wouldn’t be possible without the support of paid subscribers, so please take advantage of our anniversary special 👇 Thx!
Commemorating four years of Public Notice
And a special offer for readers.
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October 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’m grateful to Aaron and the writers at Public Notice for tirelessly, pitilessly shining a light on the current administration’s malicious acts. Proud to be a subscriber!
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Let’s give these motherfuckers bribing and kidnapping children as much attention as possible
With deportation continuing apace amid the federal government shutdown, advocates speculated that the latest scheme to pay off immigrant children was deliberately timed by ICE and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security, to minimize public attention.
ICE Targets Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Offering Payment for Deportation
ICE confirmed its plan to pay unaccompanied immigrant children in exchange for their agreement to be deported.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Let’s give these motherfuckers bribing and kidnapping children as much attention as possible
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Our Great President is almost finished with his time machine to go back five years to the George Floyd protests and stop the rampant lawlessness in Oregon. #MakeAmericaPastAgainAgain
October 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our Great President is almost finished with his time machine to go back five years to the George Floyd protests and stop the rampant lawlessness in Oregon. #MakeAmericaPastAgainAgain
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Seriously. Fuck these fascists. Join a No Kings protest on October 18 and stand up for our rights and our democracy.
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Seriously. Fuck these fascists. Join a No Kings protest on October 18 and stand up for our rights and our democracy.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Seriously. Fuck these fascists. Join a No Kings protest on October 18 and stand up for our rights and our democracy.
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Incredible -- Trump actually released Amelia Earhart's last words.
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Incredible -- Trump actually released Amelia Earhart's last words.
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"If you're an American who has dropped a piece of toast recently, and it landed butter-side down, you've surely wondered, 'Why are there so many illegal aliens in our country?"
Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"
October 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"If you're an American who has dropped a piece of toast recently, and it landed butter-side down, you've surely wondered, 'Why are there so many illegal aliens in our country?"
I'll be live with comedian / trouble architect / all around human @stevehofstetter.bsky.social at 1pm PDT today. Join us as we discuss comedy, politics, and censorship — and if there’s time a push-up contest maybe why not.
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LIVE SOON: Live with @BestofSubstack (Chris Cannon)
Starting Sep 30 at 4:00 PM EDT
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September 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'll be live with comedian / trouble architect / all around human @stevehofstetter.bsky.social at 1pm PDT today. Join us as we discuss comedy, politics, and censorship — and if there’s time a push-up contest maybe why not.
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WATCH: “I’m running for Congress in East Tennessee against a guy whose takes… they’re… I’ll just show you. 😬Please help me beat this guy.”
Michaela Barnett shows a few of @RepTimBurchett’s greatest hits 🤦🏻♂️ as she runs against him.
Her site: www.MichaelaForTennessee.com
Michaela Barnett shows a few of @RepTimBurchett’s greatest hits 🤦🏻♂️ as she runs against him.
Her site: www.MichaelaForTennessee.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
WATCH: “I’m running for Congress in East Tennessee against a guy whose takes… they’re… I’ll just show you. 😬Please help me beat this guy.”
Michaela Barnett shows a few of @RepTimBurchett’s greatest hits 🤦🏻♂️ as she runs against him.
Her site: www.MichaelaForTennessee.com
Michaela Barnett shows a few of @RepTimBurchett’s greatest hits 🤦🏻♂️ as she runs against him.
Her site: www.MichaelaForTennessee.com
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is the "New Coke" of late night television. Well played, Disney.
September 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is the "New Coke" of late night television. Well played, Disney.
This week in Best of Substack!
- Lincoln Michel on lit style
- Kathleen Willcox on comfort wine
- culturetherapy on game play
- Richard Flyer on connection
- Matthew Iasiello on happiness
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- A badass dad
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- Lincoln Michel on lit style
- Kathleen Willcox on comfort wine
- culturetherapy on game play
- Richard Flyer on connection
- Matthew Iasiello on happiness
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- A 2022 essay on genius
- Substack + perspective
- A badass dad
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Best of Substack - September 22, 2025
Celebrating creators from every corner of the ‘stack.
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September 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This week in Best of Substack!
- Lincoln Michel on lit style
- Kathleen Willcox on comfort wine
- culturetherapy on game play
- Richard Flyer on connection
- Matthew Iasiello on happiness
PLUS!
- A 2022 essay on genius
- Substack + perspective
- A badass dad
Please share and subscribe!!!
- Lincoln Michel on lit style
- Kathleen Willcox on comfort wine
- culturetherapy on game play
- Richard Flyer on connection
- Matthew Iasiello on happiness
PLUS!
- A 2022 essay on genius
- Substack + perspective
- A badass dad
Please share and subscribe!!!
I spend a lot of time bashing spineless headlines, but props to the @nytimes.com -- this is how you lede a story.
September 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I spend a lot of time bashing spineless headlines, but props to the @nytimes.com -- this is how you lede a story.
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There's a wrong way and a right way to report this
September 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
There's a wrong way and a right way to report this