David S
@dslakter.bsky.social
Community college philosophy professor. Former Oklahoman; current New Yorker. Kidney collector.
There's more to life than books, you know (but not much more).
https://philpeople.org/profiles/david-slakter
There's more to life than books, you know (but not much more).
https://philpeople.org/profiles/david-slakter
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Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
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"Popularism" doesn't work because issue polling doesn't work and there's really not more to discuss beyond that.
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 AM
"Popularism" doesn't work because issue polling doesn't work and there's really not more to discuss beyond that.
Bro, is your dumpster fire even valorous?
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Bro, is your dumpster fire even valorous?
When I say that you should not film the people setting dumpsters on fire, I am not saying that it is good to set dumpsters on fire. I am merely saying that the people who set dumpsters on fire, by dint of doing so, are empowered to decide what others present may do.
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
When I say that you should not film the people setting dumpsters on fire, I am not saying that it is good to set dumpsters on fire. I am merely saying that the people who set dumpsters on fire, by dint of doing so, are empowered to decide what others present may do.
"When I talk about good politics, it scares the hoes" becomes "If I am scaring the hoes, I must be talking good politics."
I get that Occupy Wall Street was a formational experience for some people but it was a total and comprehensive failure, we’re now at peak oligarchy!
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
February 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
"When I talk about good politics, it scares the hoes" becomes "If I am scaring the hoes, I must be talking good politics."
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they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
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So many areas of inegalitarian backlash were inorganic grievances literally promoted by a boarding school network of child rapist elites deeply committed to different forms of hierarchical subordination and throwing a tantrum about its erosion by the rule of law and a more reflective civil society.
February 3, 2026 at 5:24 AM
So many areas of inegalitarian backlash were inorganic grievances literally promoted by a boarding school network of child rapist elites deeply committed to different forms of hierarchical subordination and throwing a tantrum about its erosion by the rule of law and a more reflective civil society.
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i'm about 2/3 convinced that Stancil's replies are the King in Yellow and anyone who reads too many of them loses their mind
February 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
i'm about 2/3 convinced that Stancil's replies are the King in Yellow and anyone who reads too many of them loses their mind
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An ICE agent covered head-to-toe in body cams, just thousands of tiny cameras, beating the shit out of an old woman. That's the bipartisan dream
January 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
An ICE agent covered head-to-toe in body cams, just thousands of tiny cameras, beating the shit out of an old woman. That's the bipartisan dream
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CBS is joining the War on Woke on the side of Woke.
(The Wrap) - CBS News is expected to cut ties with new contributor Peter Attia, a wellness expert, over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, according to an individual with knowledge of Paramount’s thinking.
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CBS News Expected to Cut Ties With Contributor Peter Attia Over Epstein Links | Exclusive
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss announced Peter Attia’s hiring last week as part of her new vision for the network, but since then he appeared in the Epstein files.
www.thewrap.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
CBS is joining the War on Woke on the side of Woke.
If only Jake Tapper were still alive.
TRUMP TODAY: There was an election in Texas? What?
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
TRUMP YESTERDAY:
February 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
If only Jake Tapper were still alive.
New poll finds 27% of Americans approve of Trump's policy of raping kids.
February 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
New poll finds 27% of Americans approve of Trump's policy of raping kids.
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What I’m seeing here is that Epstein is a nexus point for the “intellectual” cabal that shores up the race science justifying our current immigration and anti-DEI policies (Huberman), as well the tone policing moderates (Brooks) that hamstrings oppositions. Oh and their billionaire benefactors.
January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
What I’m seeing here is that Epstein is a nexus point for the “intellectual” cabal that shores up the race science justifying our current immigration and anti-DEI policies (Huberman), as well the tone policing moderates (Brooks) that hamstrings oppositions. Oh and their billionaire benefactors.
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True Stancilism has never been tried.
April 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
True Stancilism has never been tried.
Race science should be tied to Epstein. No need to argue science with these people: Just point out that they think having a high IQ entitles you to rape with impunity.
February 1, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Race science should be tied to Epstein. No need to argue science with these people: Just point out that they think having a high IQ entitles you to rape with impunity.
Speculoos of the Other Woman
January 31, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Speculoos of the Other Woman
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When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
We thought anti-woke meant anti-black, but it turns out it also means pro-rape.
Venn diagram of had friendly email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein and argued that wokeness is a dire threat to civilization that must be stopped before it finishes destroying freedom.
January 31, 2026 at 9:58 PM
We thought anti-woke meant anti-black, but it turns out it also means pro-rape.
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Musk: spends Christmas break on Epstein island with Epstein and woody Allen
Also musk: My kids hate me because of the woke mind virus
Also musk: My kids hate me because of the woke mind virus
January 31, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Musk: spends Christmas break on Epstein island with Epstein and woody Allen
Also musk: My kids hate me because of the woke mind virus
Also musk: My kids hate me because of the woke mind virus
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Women, Witches, and Religion
2. Sociology of Religion
3. Sanskrit
4. Symbolic Logic
5. Music Theory
1. Women, Witches, and Religion
2. Sociology of Religion
3. Sanskrit
4. Symbolic Logic
5. Music Theory
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Leaders and Followers (Hitler, MLK, Gandhi, Henry VIII)
2. Imperialism and Colonialism
3. Histoire du Livre
4. History of Paris thru Art
5. Econ 11 Pass/Fail my senior year; absolutely killed the curve for everyone else.
1. Leaders and Followers (Hitler, MLK, Gandhi, Henry VIII)
2. Imperialism and Colonialism
3. Histoire du Livre
4. History of Paris thru Art
5. Econ 11 Pass/Fail my senior year; absolutely killed the curve for everyone else.
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Marine Biology (we got to go out on a boat!)
2. The History of the Holocaust
3. Logic and Critical Thinking
4. Eastern Religions
5. The French Revolution
1. Marine Biology (we got to go out on a boat!)
2. The History of the Holocaust
3. Logic and Critical Thinking
4. Eastern Religions
5. The French Revolution
January 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Women, Witches, and Religion
2. Sociology of Religion
3. Sanskrit
4. Symbolic Logic
5. Music Theory
1. Women, Witches, and Religion
2. Sociology of Religion
3. Sanskrit
4. Symbolic Logic
5. Music Theory
One thing being overlooked in the Stancil discussion is that there are two kinds of people out there:
1. Fascists
2 People who are the exact type of communist you are
1. Fascists
2 People who are the exact type of communist you are
January 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM
One thing being overlooked in the Stancil discussion is that there are two kinds of people out there:
1. Fascists
2 People who are the exact type of communist you are
1. Fascists
2 People who are the exact type of communist you are
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The Atlantic was founded in 1857, the New York Times in 1851. So it's a bit surprising that David Brooks is leaving the Times for the Atlantic, given that the Atlantic is only six years younger.
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The Atlantic was founded in 1857, the New York Times in 1851. So it's a bit surprising that David Brooks is leaving the Times for the Atlantic, given that the Atlantic is only six years younger.
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"somehow, Palpatine returned" the most insightful work of civic commentary of the decade
January 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
"somehow, Palpatine returned" the most insightful work of civic commentary of the decade