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North American. I like books, music, politics, ed policy, econ, baseball, GAA hurling, macarons, and the Criterion Channel. Who doesn't?
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Honestly, Trump's decision to offer pardons for $250,000 is his biggest move to reduce prices.
December 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Honestly, Trump's decision to offer pardons for $250,000 is his biggest move to reduce prices.
Very pleased with my holiday book stash!
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Very pleased with my holiday book stash!
Holiday update:
December 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Holiday update:
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
December 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
There's no chance an investment banker believes this. It's a lie.
Lutnick: "Donald Trump's economy grew 4.3%. That means that Americans overall, all of us, are going to earn 4.3% more money. We're making a raise, it's a simple way to do it."
December 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
There's no chance an investment banker believes this. It's a lie.
Whatever your preferred level of subscription, Baseball Prospectus is essential for any fan.
last effort: I run a baseball site with some of my best, smartest, and most talented friends. we do fun and engaging work all year long, and it's about to get more expensive to read that work as of 1/1. I'd much rather you get in the door as cheap as possible. It also makes for a great gift:
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December 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Whatever your preferred level of subscription, Baseball Prospectus is essential for any fan.
Holiday status:
December 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Holiday status:
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Just thought I'd mention that I've started a substack to vent my baseball related spleen onto the world. Feel free to stop by and read and comment: vorosmccracken.substack.com/p/i-bet-your...
I Bet You're Wondering How I Got Here
Well maybe not, but I'll tell you anyway.
vorosmccracken.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Just thought I'd mention that I've started a substack to vent my baseball related spleen onto the world. Feel free to stop by and read and comment: vorosmccracken.substack.com/p/i-bet-your...
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the vice president is a klansman
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
the vice president is a klansman
Important update:
December 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Important update:
Deadly
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Deadly
Is this happening so he can change the subject away from his Rob Reiner comments?
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Is this happening so he can change the subject away from his Rob Reiner comments?
If you love film and excellent online conversation led by an engaging and well-accomplished educator, I can't recommend this enough. matthewasprey2.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/o...
Online course: The Hollywood Studio System (1927-1949) (starts Jan 2026)
This original film studies course, to be delivered via Google Meet, will examine the Hollywood Studio System through 23 features, 3 animated shorts, and an episode of a serial. After introductory w…
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December 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you love film and excellent online conversation led by an engaging and well-accomplished educator, I can't recommend this enough. matthewasprey2.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/o...
I just can't understand how anyone could vote for this guy.
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I just can't understand how anyone could vote for this guy.
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In case you have never seen this.
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In case you have never seen this.
Surprised he didn't host the Russian team and claim the game was rigged.
Trump honors 'Miracle on Ice' hockey players who defeated Soviets in 1980 reut.rs/48S8wK3
Trump honors 'Miracle on Ice' hockey players who defeated Soviets in 1980
President Donald Trump on Friday honored members of the U.S. men's ice hockey team who beat their Soviet rivals in what was called the "Miracle on Ice" during the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid.
reut.rs
December 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Surprised he didn't host the Russian team and claim the game was rigged.
The trade gap is narrowing. Score one for the tariffs.
Please Mr Manfred save us from the recklessly spending Blue Jays
December 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The trade gap is narrowing. Score one for the tariffs.
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Really like that Jarvis Cocker will be on the 2026 Booker prize judging panel. A great example of always dressing for the job you want, not the one you have.
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Really like that Jarvis Cocker will be on the 2026 Booker prize judging panel. A great example of always dressing for the job you want, not the one you have.
Vichy Fallon is at it again
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Vichy Fallon is at it again
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Grant Hart - 2541 [USA, alternative rock] (1988) - Former Hüsker Dü drummer drops this solo gem on his way to illustrious obscurity
https://redd.it/1p1nhfx
https://youtu.be/lCsYUIQ3sZo
https://redd.it/1p1nhfx
https://youtu.be/lCsYUIQ3sZo
Grant Hart - 2541 [USA, alternative rock] (1988) - Former Hüsker Dü drummer drops this solo gem on his way to illustrious obscurity
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Grant Hart - 2541 [USA, alternative rock] (1988) - Former Hüsker Dü drummer drops this solo gem on his way to illustrious obscurity
https://redd.it/1p1nhfx
https://youtu.be/lCsYUIQ3sZo
https://redd.it/1p1nhfx
https://youtu.be/lCsYUIQ3sZo
Christmas is ruined
I have never needed glasses to experience mixed reality: I just come on social media.
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Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027 | TechCrunch
aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power s...
techcrunch.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Christmas is ruined
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us